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C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

anthropomorph
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
Die Statue hatte eine anthropomorphe Form, die einem Menschen ähnelte.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

Muschel
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
Der alte Schiffsrumpf war mit Muscheln bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

Dreizack
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
Die Statue von Poseidon hält einen mächtigen Dreizack.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismus
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
Der Philosoph wurde kritisiert, weil er den Nihilismus förderte.
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

mit Vieh verbunden
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
Ihr bovines Gesicht zeigte keine Emotionen.
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

Abfall
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
Die meisten seiner frühen Schriften wurden als Abfall betrachtet.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

übermäßig süß
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
Das Dessert war so übermäßig süß, dass ich es nicht fertig essen konnte.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

Steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Die Nomaden reisten mit ihren Herden durch die weite Steppe.
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

albern
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
Es war eine alberne Idee, in den Sturm zu fahren, ohne das Wetter zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

eine Art von Holzblasinstrument (großes Holzblasinstrument)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
Das Orchester präsentierte ein schönes Basson-Solo.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
Der Anwalt konzentrierte sich auf die Kleinigkeiten des Vertrags.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

erster Märtyrer
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Heiliger Stephanus ist als der Protomärtyrer des Christentums bekannt.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
Der Politiker blieb ruhig, trotz des Störenfrieds, der aus der Menge rief.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

federartig
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
Die Struktur des Farnblatts ist federartig.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

verketteln
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
Das Programm verknüpft zwei Strings zu einem.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

verzerren
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Die schlechte Telefonverbindung hat seine Worte verzerrt.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
Der Artikel wurde gekürzt, um in den begrenzten Raum zu passen.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

Anleihe
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
Das Unternehmen sammelte Kapital, indem es Anleihen an Investoren ausgab.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

multifunktionale Informationsrahmen
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
Digitale Kompetenz beinhaltet den Aufbau multifunktionaler Informationsrahmen.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

Olivenzweig
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
Er reichte seinem Rivalen nach Jahren der Feindseligkeit einen Olivenzweig.
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

Krafteinheit (cgs-System)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
Der Physiker maß die Kraft in Dynes.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

krönen
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Der König wurde in einer großen Zeremonie gekrönt.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

idyllische Szene
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Ihre Hochzeitsreise war eine idyllische Szene auf einer tropischen Insel.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heuristisch
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Lehrer verwenden heuristische Techniken, um selbstständiges Lernen zu fördern.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverisieren
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
Die Maschine kann Steine zu Staub pulverisieren.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

dünn, biegsam und anmutig in Bewegung
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit einer lissomen Eleganz.
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

Gladiole
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
Die Gladiole stand hoch und elegant im Blumenbeet.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

teilbar
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
Das Vermögen war unter den Erben teilbar.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

Leibeigenschaft
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Viele Bauern im mittelalterlichen Europa lebten in der Leibeigenschaft.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

Unwahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
Die Unwahrscheinlichkeit, zweimal die Lotterie zu gewinnen, hielt sie nicht davon ab, Tickets zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

stinkend
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
Der stinkende Geruch vom Müll machte es schwer zu atmen.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

küstennah
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
Die Küstenzone ist Heimat vieler einzigartiger Meeresarten.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

seitlicher Blick
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Sie warf ihm einen seitlichen Blick über den Raum zu.
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

Schlagfertigkeit
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
Das Abendessen war voller brillanter Schlagfertigkeit zwischen den Gästen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

nachlässig
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
Der Manager war nachlässig, indem er die Finanzberichte nicht sorgfältig überprüfte.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

Kanaaniter
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Die Kanaaniter waren bekannt für ihre fortschrittlichen Handelsnetzwerke.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

Dummkopf; Brust (umgangssprachlich)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Er fühlte sich wie ein kompletter Dummkopf, nachdem er das Treffen vergessen hatte.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

eine Person mit einem unwiderstehlichen Drang zu stehlen
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
Der Kleptomane wurde wieder beim Ladendiebstahl erwischt.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

Strahlung
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
Die Strahlung der Sonne zur Mittagszeit war überwältigend.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudential
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
Die Bank hat prudenzielle Regeln zum Schutz der Einleger aufgestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosig
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Sie hatte ein rosiges Gesicht, weil sie draußen gearbeitet hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

duftend
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
Die Küche war duftend nach Gewürzen und frischen Kräutern.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Die leuchtend roten Ixora-Büsche säumten den Weg zum tropischen Garten.
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 /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

Gelassenheit
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer Gelassenheit während des Interviews.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

Vermögenspfänder
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
Der Vermögenspfänder nahm das Auto des Mieters in Besitz, bis die Schuld beglichen war.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradieren
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Lampe, um die Probe zu irradieren.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

Antitoxin
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Antitoxin, um das Schlangengift zu neutralisieren.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

eisenholz
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
Der Eisenholzbaum blüht mit kleinen weißen Blumen.
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

Bodenbearbeitung
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
Übermäßige Bodenbearbeitung kann zu Bodenerosion führen.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

vereinbar
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Seine Handlungen waren mit den Regeln der Institution vereinbar.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

dreifarbige Flagge
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
Die französische dreifarbige Flagge ist eine der bekanntesten Nationalflaggen der Welt.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

stur
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Sie blieb stur trotz aller überzeugenden Argumente.
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

Stiefelschnürsenkel
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
Ich muss meinen Stiefelschnürsenkel binden, bevor ich spazieren gehe.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Sie ist die Titularvorsitzende des Komitees, aber die Entscheidungen werden vom Koordinator getroffen.
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

unehrliche Person; Bube in einem Kartenspiel
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
Der Kerl versuchte, der alten Frau ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

unfähig, verantwortungslos
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Seine unfähige Einstellung bei der Arbeit führte zu mehreren versäumten Fristen.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

eine Sitzung vertagen
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
Der Präsident entschied, das Parlament zu vertagen, bis die Krise gelöst war.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

Vergangenheit
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Legenden der Vergangenheit inspirieren die Menschen auch heute noch.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

Kreuzgang
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Die Mönche gingen still durch den Kreuzgang.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Er ist so geizig, dass er sich weigert, in Restaurants Trinkgeld zu geben.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

Leichentuch
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Die Dorfbewohner bauten ein Leichentuch, um den Verstorbenen zu ehren.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

Minarett
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Das Minarett der Moschee war aus mehreren Kilometern Entfernung zu sehen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

schnelles Pferd oder Jagdpferd
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Der Ritter ritt in die Schlacht auf einem schnellen Korsar.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

Taxidermie
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
Das Museum hatte eine große Sammlung von ausgestopften Tieren.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

Priorat
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
Das alte Priorat wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
Die Salbung des neuen Führers war ein heiliges Ritual.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

Tagtraum; in Gedanken verloren
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Verschwunden in seinem Tagtraum, hörte er nicht, wie sein Name gerufen wurde.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

Kriegsschiff
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Das Kriegsschiff segelte über den Ozean, um die Küste zu verteidigen.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Tribun
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Er galt als Tribun des einfachen Volkes.
C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

Wissen
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
Quantenphysik ist jenseits meines Wissens.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

Schmerz
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
Die Nation war nach der Tragödie in tiefem Schmerz.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

häretisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Der Priester verurteilte das Buch als häretisch.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

Geduld
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Sie zeigte bemerkenswerte Geduld während der hitzigen Diskussion.
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

unsichtbar; ohne Meinungen
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
Das Gespenst blieb für die meisten Menschen im spukenden Haus unsichtbar.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Der Lehrer bat den Schüler, die Lektion zusammenzufassen.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

dehnbar
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
Die Zugfestigkeit des Materials ist entscheidend für das Bauprojekt.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

assonant
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
Das Gedicht ist voller assonanter Wörter, die einen musikalischen Rhythmus erzeugen.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

Antilogie
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
Die Aussage des Politikers wurde wegen ihrer Antilogie kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

Linderung
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
Linderung ist oft der Hauptfokus der Pflege für unheilbar kranke Patienten.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

muskulös und stark
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
Der Athlet hatte einen muskulösen Körperbau, der seine Stärke zeigte.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

Zweisilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
Das Wort ‚glücklich‘ ist ein zweisilbiges Wort.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

Metallurgie
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
Metallurgie spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der industriellen Entwicklung.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

Gehalt
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
Der Professor erhielt sein jährliches Gehalt von der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

kleine Flöte
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Sie spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf dem Piccolo während des Konzerts.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

Gasansammlung im Verdauungssystem
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Bohnen essen kann manchmal Blähungen verursachen.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

innerhalb der Zelle
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
Das Medikament wirkt, indem es intrazelluläre Bakterien anvisiert.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

trennbar
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Die beiden Themen sind trennbar und sollten unabhängig besprochen werden.
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

Maßstab; Kriterium
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Seine Ehrlichkeit wurde der Maßstab, nach dem alle anderen Mitarbeiter gemessen wurden.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

auszahlen
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
Die Organisation wird die Mittel an die betroffenen Familien auszahlen.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metaphysisch
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Er verbrachte Jahre damit, metaphysische Fragen über das Leben und das Sein zu studieren.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

verdrehen
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Die Baumwurzeln begannen sich um die Steine zu winden.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Die Hände der Braut waren wunderschön mit komplizierten Henna-Mustern für ihre Hochzeitszeremonie verziert.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

bedrohlich
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Nach der Beleidigung warf sie ihm einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

verständlich
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
Die komplexe Theorie wurde nach der Erklärung des Professors verständlich.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

Unverschämtheit oder dreiste Kühnheit
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Er hatte die Unverschämtheit zu lügen, selbst als er auf frischer Tat ertappt wurde.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

Ergänzung zum Testament
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Er fügte seinem Testament einen Codicil hinzu, um seine Enkelin einzubeziehen.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Sie verbeugten sich in Ehrerbietung vor dem König.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

Brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Brigadier inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

erblicken
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Vom Hügel aus erspähten sie ein kleines Dorf in der Ferne.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

Bock
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Die Arbeiter bauten einen Holz-Bock, um die temporäre Brücke zu stützen.
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

pharisäisch
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
Sein pharisäisches Verhalten ließ die Menschen an seiner Aufrichtigkeit zweifeln.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
Der Koch streute trockene Mangopulver über das Chaat, um mehr Säure hinzuzufügen.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

beschränkt
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Ihre Entscheidungsfreiheit war durch soziale Regeln beschränkt.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

hochmütig
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
Der hochmütige Student unterbrach den Lehrer mehrere Male.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulant
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Der Patient ist ambulant und benötigt keine Bettruhe.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

vom Sofa entfernen (seltene Bedeutung)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
Der Chirurg versuchte, den Katarakt zu entfernen.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

gestresst oder überlastet
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
Der gestresste Lehrer kämpfte darum, das laute Klassenzimmer zu beruhigen.