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C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Der Betrüger versuchte, unschuldige Menschen mit falschen Versprechen zu täuschen.
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

Muskatblüte
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
Eine Prise Muskatblüte fügt dem Dessert Wärme hinzu.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

Zauberspruch
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
Der Zauberer sprach einen Zauberspruch, um die Geister zu beschwören.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

Kasse
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
Die Regierung kündigte neue Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Staatskasse an.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

Lob
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Der Dichter erhielt viel Lob für seine bewegenden Verse.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
In Kriegszeiten erfordert die Dringlichkeit der Situation schnelle Entscheidungen.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

Kündigung
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
Die Kündigung des Vertrages enttäuschte beide Parteien.
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

ostentativ
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
Der Lehrer gab ein ostentatives Beispiel, um das Konzept zu klären.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

Lähmung
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
Der alte Mann litt an Lähmung in seinen Händen.
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

komprimierbar
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
Luft ist eine komprimierbare Substanz, im Gegensatz zu Wasser.
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

leicht zu kontrollieren oder zu beeinflussen
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
Das Kind war überraschend leicht zu kontrollieren während der langen Reise.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

Ignominie
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Er lebte den Rest seines Lebens in Ignominie nach dem Skandal.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

Bedeutung
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Die Bedeutung der Geste wurde missverstanden.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

Lichtempfindlichkeit
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Zu viel Reiben kann die Lichtempfindlichkeit erhöhen.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

aufsicht
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Die Aufsicht der Schule ist die Pflicht des Direktors.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

bestechen
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, einen Zeugen zu bestechen.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

gepuffter Reis
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Ich esse gerne gepufften Reis als gesunden Snack.
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

Sättigung
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Ballaststoffreiche Lebensmittel bieten eine längere Sättigung.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

Alluvium
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
Das Alluvium an den Flussufern ist sehr fruchtbar für die Landwirtschaft.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

ableitbar
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
Die Lösung ist aus den bereitgestellten Daten ableitbar.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

Atavismus
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Der Wissenschaftler bemerkte Atavismus in den physischen Merkmalen des Kindes.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

Grütze
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
Der kranke Patient konnte nur Grütze essen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitiv
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Der Vertrag wurde unter volitivem Einverständnis zwischen beiden Nationen unterzeichnet.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

durchnässt
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Seine Kleidung war nach dem starken Regen durchnässt.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

Phonologie
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
Sie studiert Phonologie, um zu verstehen, wie Laute im Englischen funktionieren.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolieren
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
Der Herausgeber interpolierte einen fehlenden Absatz in das Manuskript.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

unterirdisch
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Sie erkundeten die unterirdischen Regionen der Höhle.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

reden
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Er begann, bei der Zeremonie zu reden.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

Tourniquet
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Der Sanitäter legte ein Tourniquet an, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

übermäßig hell und auffällig
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
Der Raum war mit übermäßig hellen Neonlichtern dekoriert.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

Lob
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
Der Wissenschaftler erhielt Lob von der internationalen Gemeinschaft.
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

weise
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
Der Professor gab eine weise Antwort auf die komplexe Frage.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

vorab urteilen
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Es ist unfair, jemanden zu verurteilen, ohne die Fakten zu kennen.
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

Elegie
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Elegie für seinen verstorbenen Freund.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

zusammenrollen oder verdrehen; wickeln oder verweben
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Die Reben wickeln sich um den Baumstamm.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

abgenutzt durch die Zeit
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
Das abgenutzte Haus trug ein Gefühl von Geschichte und Nostalgie.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

gescheitert
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Ihr abortiver Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, endete in einem Rückzug.
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

denationalisieren
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
Die Regierung entschied sich, die Bank zu denationalisieren, um private Investitionen zu fördern.
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

Haschisch
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
Die Polizei hat ihn wegen Besitzes von Haschisch verhaftet.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

ungemütlich
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Wir mussten während der Reise in einem ungemütlichen Zimmer bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

übermäßige Sorge um kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Seine Pedanterie machte das Treffen unnötig lang.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

Hinterlist
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
Die Wahl war voller politischer Hinterlist.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

unüberlegt
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Es wäre unüberlegt, sie öffentlich zu kritisieren.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

Blattabwurf
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
Die Herbstsaison ist durch den Blattabwurf von Bäumen gekennzeichnet.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

waghalsig
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Es war eine waghalsige Entscheidung, den Fluss während des Sturms zu überqueren.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
Sie gingen zusammen in einer fröhlichen Stimmung nach der Feier spazieren.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

macerieren
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Der Koch macerierte das Obst in Wein, bevor er es servierte.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Der Regen war ein Segen für die von der Dürre betroffenen Bauern.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

Untertauchen
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Das Untertauchen der Felder dauerte mehrere Tage nach dem starken Regen.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

Folgeerscheinung
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Lungenschäden können eine Folgeerscheinung einer schweren Lungenentzündung sein.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

prunkvoll
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Sie trug eine prunkvolle Halskette, die mit ihrem eleganten Kleid nicht zusammenpasste.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

Annalist
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
Der Annalist dokumentierte sorgfältig die Ereignisse der Herrschaft des Königs.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Seine intellektuelle Schärfe machte ihn zu einem brillanten Wissenschaftler.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

respektierte Person
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Er wird als der Doyen der modernen Literatur im Land angesehen.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

Wasserabfluss-Tor / abspülen
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Die Arbeiter spülten den Schlamm von der Straße nach dem starken Regen.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

Granulat
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Jedes Granulat Salz funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

Anhängsel
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
Der Promi war immer von Anhängseln umgeben.
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

Vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
Die Vaudeville-Show beinhaltete Komiker, Magier und Tänzer.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

Pastoralismus, Weidewirtschaftssystem
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
Pastoralismus ist eine traditionelle Art der Viehhaltung.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

befreien
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
Das neue Gesetz wird kleine Unternehmen von übermäßigen Vorschriften befreien.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

lukrativ
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
Er wählte eine lukrative Karriere in der Medizin.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

unsittlich; unrein;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
Die konservative Gesellschaft betrachtete ihr Verhalten als unsittlich und unangemessen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

schnell
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
Die schnelle Lieferung des Pakets wurde geschätzt.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

abdichten
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Er hat die Fensterrahmen abgedichtet, um den Luftzug zu stoppen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

köstlich
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Das Restaurant servierte eine köstliche Mahlzeit.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

Glasfisch
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
Der Glasfisch ist bekannt für seinen transparenten Körper und sein friedliches Wesen.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

blutsverwandt
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Die beiden Familien waren durch ihre Großeltern blutsverwandt.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

Schicksal
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
Sie an diesem Tag zu treffen fühlte sich wie reines Schicksal an.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

Integrative Diplomatie
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
Integrative Diplomatie stärkt Allianzen.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

entsprechend
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Das Gehalt wird entsprechend der Erfahrung sein.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendenziös
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Der Artikel wurde für seinen tendenziösen Ton kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

Kavalkade
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
Die Ankunft des Königs wurde von einer großen Kavalkade begleitet.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

Hunde-Rose
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
Der Hunde-Rosenstrauch wuchs wild entlang des Landweges.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

Machination; Intrige;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Die Machenschaften des Bösewichts wurden schließlich aufgedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Trotz der Krise blieb er unerschütterlich und selbstbewusst.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

Mischlingshund
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Der streunende Hund war ein freundlicher Mischlingshund.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

Höhlenforscher
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
Der Höhlenforscher trug Seile und Lichter in die dunkle Höhle.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

kriechen
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
er kroch vor seinem Chef, um Strafe zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

Duft
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
Der Duft von Jasmin füllte die Abendluft.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

Einladender
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
Der Einladende begrüßte die Gäste am Eingang.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

vorausschauend
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
Der vorausschauende Investor verkaufte seine Aktien kurz bevor der Markt zusammenbrach.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

tapfer
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
Der tapfere Soldat führte seine Truppen ohne Zögern in die Schlacht.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

eine Taktik, die gesetzgeberische Maßnahmen durch längere Reden verzögert; eine solche Taktik anwenden
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Der Senator filibusterte stundenlang, um das Gesetz zu verhindern.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

inkongruent
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Sein lässiges Outfit sah bei dem formellen Abendessen inkongruent aus.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

Scad Fisch
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Der Fischer fing einen Scad im Netz.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

Elektrolyse
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
Elektrolyse wird verwendet, um Wasserstoff aus Wasser zu trennen.
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

Freunde
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Er lud alle seine Freunde und Verwandten zur Hochzeit ein.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

Kunstgriff
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
Der Charme des Politikers war nichts als ein Kunstgriff.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

griesgrämig
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann beschwerte sich über alles.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

Ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
Das Regime des Diktators war von Korruption und Ungerechtigkeit geprägt.
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

Familie, Verwandte
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

naiv / oberflächlich / uninteressant
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
Der Professor wies den Aufsatz als naiv und ohne Tiefe zurück.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

etwas frittieren, bis es knusprig und gekräuselt wird
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
Der Speck begann in der Pfanne zu zischen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

extreme Armut
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Er wuchs in Armut auf, wurde aber später im Leben erfolgreich.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

Bombenschütze
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Der Bombenschütze warf die Bomben mit Präzision ab.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

Pantheismus
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
Die Philosophie von Spinoza wird oft mit dem Pantheismus in Verbindung gebracht.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

netzartig
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
Das Blatt hatte ein retikuliertes Muster von Adern.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

unerfahren
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
Die unerfahrene Bedienung der Maschine verursachte mehrere Fehler.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

irreverent
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
Sein irreverenter Humor schockierte oft traditionelle Zuschauer.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

Kaper
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
Der Kaper ergriff während des Konflikts mehrere feindliche Schiffe.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

verbrauchend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Der Arzt riet von verbrauchenden Gewohnheiten ab.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

wortkarg
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
Er war ein wortkarger Mann, der in Besprechungen selten sprach.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

Glück
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

Benehmen
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Ihr Benehmen während der Zeremonie beeindruckte alle.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

in zwei teile teilen
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
Die Straße verzweigt sich auf dem Hügel in zwei getrennte Wege.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

Knicks
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Sie machte einen schnellen Knicks, bevor sie die Bühne verließ.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

dämonisch
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Er gab ein dämonisches Lachen von sich, das alle erschreckte.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

traurig; betrübt;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Sie warf ihm einen traurigen Blick zu, als er ging.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Sie beklagte den Verlust ihres Elternhauses.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.