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C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

fleißig oder gewissenhaft
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Seine fleißigen Bemühungen führten zu einer erfolgreichen Karriere.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

Bezeichnung / Name
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Die Stadt hat die Bezeichnung 'Der Große Apfel' erhalten.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

ein Überfluss oder eine überlaufende Versorgung mit etwas
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
Das Festival bot eine Cornucopia an Früchten und Süßigkeiten.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

Zeichen / kleiner Bach
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Der Diener kam auf das Zeichen seines Herrn.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

mit Frauen oder der mütterlichen Seite der Familie verbunden
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Sie kam von der mütterlichen Seite einer edlen Familie.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

Schwellung
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte die kleine Schwellung an seinem Arm.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

Unfehlbarkeit
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Einige religiöse Gruppen bekräftigen nachdrücklich die Unfehlbarkeit ihrer heiligen Schriften.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

synkopiert
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Das Jazzstück hatte einen synkopierten Rhythmus, der die Menge anheizte.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

Pomfretfisch
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliches Pomfret-Curry mit Reis.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

Laune
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

unangemessen
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Sein Kommentar war während der ernsten Diskussion unangemessen.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

Liberalist
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Er ist ein bekannter Liberalist, der sich für Menschenrechte einsetzt.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

schimpfend
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Die schimpfenden Bemerkungen des Lehrers ließen die Schüler in Tränen zurück.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

bikameral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Die Vereinigten Staaten haben eine bikamerale Gesetzgebung, die aus dem Senat und dem Repräsentantenhaus besteht.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

etwas, das man besonders hasst
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
Die Grammatik war immer sein Bête noire.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.
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 /hɪk/

Hick

Landei; Bauer
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
Er hatte einen Landei-Akzent, weil er in einem kleinen Dorf aufgewachsen war.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

Pyromane
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
Der Pyromane wurde verhaftet, weil er mehrere Gebäude in Brand gesetzt hatte.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

früh
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Sie stand früh auf, um ihre Arbeit zu beenden.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

groß und unbeholfen
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Der unbeholfene Teenager stolperte, während er versuchte zu tanzen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

säugen
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
Die Mutterkatze säugte ihre Kätzchen im Korb.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

ungerechts
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
Sklaverei war eine der ungerechtesten Praktiken in der Geschichte.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

widerlegen
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Niemand konnte die im Gericht präsentierten Beweise widerlegen.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

Met
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Die Wikinger waren bekannt dafür, große Mengen Met bei Festen zu trinken.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

Asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Eine Prise Asafoetida fügt dem Linsencurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack hinzu.
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

harte Kritik oder verbaler Missbrauch; öffentliche Verurteilung
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
Der Politiker sah sich nach dem Skandal scharfer Kritik ausgesetzt.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.
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 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

entfachen, inspirieren
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
Die Rede entfachte Hoffnung im Publikum.
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

übermäßiges Geplauder
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
Sein übermäßiges Geplauder machte es schwierig, sich während des Treffens zu konzentrieren.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
Ihr strahlendes Lächeln erhellte die Stimmung aller.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

eine Technik, die Echtzeit-Anzeigen der Gehirnaktivität verwendet, um Selbstregulierung der Gehirnfunktion zu lehren
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
Neurofeedback verbessert die kognitive Leistung und Entspannung.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitarier
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
Die unitarische Kirche ist bekannt für ihren inklusiven und offenen Ansatz.
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

Herrschaft der Reichen
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
Das Land wurde als Plutokratie regiert.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

undehnbar
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
Dieses Seil ist aus einem undehnbaren Material gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

beleidigende Sprache
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller beleidigender Sprache gegen seine Gegner.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

Interregnum
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
Das Land erlebte Instabilität während des Interregnums nach dem Tod des Königs.
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 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

gelbbraune Farbe
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Die gelbbraunen Federn der Eule vermischten sich mit der Baumrinde.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

eine Person, die gleichgültig oder feindlich gegenüber Kultur und Kunst ist
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Er wurde als Philistiner kritisiert, weil er moderne Kunst abgelehnt hat.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

Fase
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Der Tischler schrägte die Kanten des Tisches ab.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

verwöhnt
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
Das verwöhnte Kind bekam immer, was es wollte.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

Panoplie
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
Das Museum zeigte eine Panoplie antiker Waffen.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

züchtigen / unterwerfen
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
Der Trainer züchtigte das Team nach ihrer schlechten Leistung.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

starren
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Die Touristen starrten die Berühmtheit an, die die Straße entlang ging.
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 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

Weingut
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
Das alte Weingut war mit Weinreben bedeckt.
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 /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

verwandeln
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
Der Künstler schaffte es, einfachen Ton in eine schöne Skulptur zu verwandeln.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

Aerostatik
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
Aerostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Ballons schwimmen.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

Volksabstimmung
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt eine Volksabstimmung ab, um über die neue Verfassung zu entscheiden.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

mit zitternder Stimme singen oder pfeifen
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
Der Vogel sang eine süße Melodie am Morgen.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

Anhänger
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Er ist ein Anhänger der klassischen Musik und besucht jedes Konzert.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

verfassen
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
Der Dichter verfasste ein aufrichtiges Sonett.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

Unfähigkeit
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Seine Unfähigkeit, das Team zu leiten, führte zu ernsthaften Problemen.
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

eugenisch
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
Zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts unterstützten einige Wissenschaftler eugenische Politiken.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

offenherzig; großzügig und aufrichtig; herzlich empfangend;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Sie begrüßte die Fremden mit einem offenen Lächeln und lud sie zum Abendessen ein.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

pflanzlich
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
Die Suppe hatte einen ausgeprägten pflanzlichen Geschmack.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

warmer Kräuterumschlag
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
Die Krankenschwester trug einen warmen Umschlag auf sein verletztes Bein auf.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

Felsenbeschreibung
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte den Petrographen, um die Felsenstruktur zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

Kationenaustausch
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
Die Kationenaustauschkapazitaet des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

besorgt
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Sie war immer besorgt um das Wohl ihrer Studenten.
C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

betrinken
Meaning
to intoxicate; to make someone drunk
Example
The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.
Der starke Wein war genug, um sogar den erfahrensten Trinker zu betrunken.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

tagaktiv
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
Die meisten Vögel sind tagaktive Tiere, die während der Tageslichtstunden aktiv sind.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

Prozess der Landbildung durch Sedimentablagerung
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
Aggradation hilft bei der natürlichen Erweiterung von Flussufern.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

wohltätig
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
Das Krankenhaus wurde als eine wohltätige Institution gegründet.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

goldener Schmetterling
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Der goldene Schmetterling ist ein Symbol für Schönheit und Natur.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

Beleidigung, Verachtung
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Er ertrug die Verachtung seiner Kollegen mit Geduld.
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 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

widerrufen
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Er widerrief seine frühere Aussage vor Gericht.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

Wille
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Sie verließ den Job aus eigener Volition.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

töricht
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Seine törichten Kommentare während des Treffens nervten alle.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

idolatär
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
Der König wurde wegen seiner idolatären Hingabe an den Reichtum kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

großes Fass
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
Der Keller war voller großer Fässer Bier.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

Mahlzeit
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Sie genossen ein köstliches Mahlzeit am Flussufer.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

Interpolation
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete Interpolation, um die fehlenden Datenpunkte vorherzusagen.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

lauthals
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
Die lauthals schreiende Menge forderte Gerechtigkeit.
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

dankbar oder verschuldet
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Er fühlte sich seinem Mentor für alle Hinweise verpflichtet.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

analphabetisch
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
Die analphabetischen Dorfbewohner verließen sich auf mündliche Traditionen, um ihre Geschichte zu bewahren.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

unerwartet anhalten / angreifen
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Er wurde von Reportern aufgehalten, als er das Gerichtsgebäude verließ.
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 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

schmeichelhaft
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Sein schmeichelhaftes Lächeln brachte alle dazu, ihm schnell zu vertrauen.
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 /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

bärartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
Die bärartige Stärke des Mannes erstaunte alle.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

übernatürlich
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Sie hatte eine preternatürliche Fähigkeit, in jeder Krise ruhig zu bleiben.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

faul herumliegen
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag lollte er auf dem Sofa.
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

zittern
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
Ihre Stimme zitterte, als sie vor der Menge sprach.
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

enzymatisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
Enzymatische Reaktionen regulieren den Stoffwechsel im menschlichen Körper.
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

notwendige Sache
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
Für viele Studenten ist finanzielle Hilfe eine notwendige Sache.
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

Nervenschmerz
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
Der Patient leidet unter Neuralgie in ihrem Gesicht.
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 /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

stehlen
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Er versuchte, ein Buch aus der Bibliothek zu stehlen, ohne bemerkt zu werden.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

Coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
Der Roman endet mit einer nachdenklichen Coda, die die Themen verbindet.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler, weil er zu spät kam.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

aufstand
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
Die Armee wurde gerufen, um den Aufstand zu unterdrücken.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

Salve
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Die Soldaten feuerten eine Salve ab, um den gefallenen General zu ehren.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

schmeichelhaft / falsche Höflichkeit
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
Der Verkäufer hielt eine schmeichelhafte Rede, die unecht wirkte.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

Tadel
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
Die Tadel des Lehrers über das Verhalten des Schülers war gerechtfertigt.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

Numerierung
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Grundlagen der Numerierung.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

Leichnam
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Medizinische Studenten sezieren den Leichnam, um über menschliche Anatomie zu lernen.
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

Alliteration verwenden
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
Der Dichter allitiert oft Wörter, um einen Rhythmus zu erzeugen.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

Grundbesitzer
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Der Grundbesitzer vermietete einen Teil seines Eigentums an lokale Bauern.