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C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

Gräueltaten
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Die Gräueltaten erschütterten die internationale Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

wortreich
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Seine wortreiche Erklärung verwirrte das Publikum, anstatt das Problem zu klären.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

überheblich
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine überhebliche Haltung hat alle unwohl gemacht.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

weise; erfahren; klug; mit gutem urteil
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Der weise Rat des älteren Mannes half, das Problem zu lösen.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

gemischte Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Heute folgen die meisten Länder einem Modell der gemischten Wirtschaft.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

grammatisch analysieren
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
Die Software kann große Mengen an Textdaten effizient analysieren.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

aufheben
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
Der Richter hob den Einspruch des Verteidigers auf.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

besticken
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Sie bestickte Blumen auf dem Kissenbezug.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

unentschuldbar
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war unentschuldbar.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

Zustand
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Er wollte den Status quo bei der Arbeit beibehalten.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

Rubrik / Richtlinie
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Der Lehrer gab eine Bewertungsrichtlinie für die Aufgabe an.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

Modifikationen
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA-Modifikationen ermöglichen verbesserte Merkmale in Nutzpflanzen.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

Hauptgericht
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
Das Signature-Steak des Restaurants wurde als Hauptgericht serviert.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Gartenbau
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Der Gartenbau spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Produktion von Obst, Gemüse und Zierpflanzen.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

formbar
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
Gold ist ein sehr formbares Metall, das in Schmuck verwendet wird.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Manöver / Fertigkeit
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Der Pilot manövrierte das Flugzeug durch den Sturm.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

Knechtschaft; Gefangenschaft
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften, um der Knechtschaft der Unterdrückung zu entkommen.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

krankheit; malady; leidenschaft
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine seltene Krankheit, die ihr Nervensystem beeinflusste.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

nachdenken / Inspirationsquelle
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Sie saß am Fenster, um über ihre Zukunft nachzudenken.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

Utopie
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Viele Philosophen träumten davon, eine Utopie für die Menschheit zu schaffen.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

tiefe Spalte
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Die Bergsteiger überquerten vorsichtig die eisige Spalte.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

ausweichend, geschickt, vage
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Er gab eine ausweichende Antwort, um Ärger zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

ansprechen
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Sie entschied sich, das Thema Gehalt mit ihrem Manager anzusprechen.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

blass
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Sein Gesicht wurde blass, als er die schreckliche Nachricht hörte.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

verzichten
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Sie entschied sich, auf das Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät beizubehalten.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

oberflächliches Wissen
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Er hat ein oberflächliches Wissen über Spanisch.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

dekadent, luxuriös
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
Die Party war voller dekadenter Luxus und Exzesse.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

militärische Invasion
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
Die militärische Invasion verursachte eine weit verbreitete Zerstörung.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

sekte
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
Die Gruppe spaltete sich aufgrund von doktrinären Unterschieden in verschiedene Sekten.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

entwirren
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
Der Detektiv arbeitete hart, um das Geheimnis zu entwirren.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchron
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Synchrones Lernen beinhaltet Live-Online-Kurse.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

Moratorium
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Die Regierung kündigte ein Moratorium für neue Bergbau-Lizenzen an.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

aufsehenerregend
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
Die Schauspielerin gab eine aufsehenerregende Darbietung.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

Disambiguierung
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Das KI-System wendet Disambiguierung an, um das Textverständnis zu verfeinern.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

revolutionäre Initiative
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
Die revolutionäre Initiative fördert nachhaltige Energie.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

hocken
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Er hockte sich hin, um seine Schuhe zu binden.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

unnatürliches Interesse an störenden oder unangenehmen Themen
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Sie hatte eine morbide Faszination für Kriminalgeschichten.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
Die Schönheit der Kirschblüten ist vergänglich.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

klagen
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Die Firma entschied sich, den Vertragsstreit zu verhandeln.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

bezüglich der Bedeutung in der Sprache
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
KI-Modelle verwenden semantische Analyse, um den Kontext zu verstehen.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
Die ineffektive Führung des Managers führte dazu, dass das Team die Motivation verlor.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

gehorsam
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Sie war compliant mit allen Sicherheitsanforderungen.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

Züchter
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Er ist ein Züchter seltener Vögel.
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

lauschen
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Sie stand nahe der Tür, um ihre Unterhaltung zu belauschen.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

Bombardierung
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
Die Stadt ertrug während des Krieges ein heftiges Bombardement.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

geheimes Wissen
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Sie war eingeweiht in die vertraulichen Diskussionen.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Rauchen ist unter Teenagern trotz gesundheitlicher Warnhinweise immer noch verbreitet.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

Schiene
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Der Arzt legte eine Schiene an, um den gebrochenen Arm des Patienten zu stabilisieren.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

Heuchler; Scheinheiliger; Täuscher
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Sei kein Heuchler, indem du Ehrlichkeit von anderen forderst, während du selbst lügst.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gastrisch / Magenprobleme
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Sie bekam Medizin für ihre gastrischen Probleme verschrieben.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

Hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Sein Hubris führte zu seinem Fall.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

unterschiedlich
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Ihre Meinungen waren disparat, was zu Debatten führte.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsch darstellen
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
Der Anwalt beschuldigte den Zeugen, die Fakten falsch darzustellen.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

überreden
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Sie schaffte es, die Katze mit etwas Futter vom Baum zu locken.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

synergisiert, vereint, koordiniert
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Die Teams wurden synergisiert, um die Produktivität zu maximieren.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

Irrelevanz
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Seine lange Erklärung zeigte nur die Irrelevanz der Details für das Hauptthema.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

verderben
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
Der Waldbrand zerstörte den Wald.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiskriminierend
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
Das Unternehmen entließ die Mitarbeiter ohne Rücksicht auf ihre Leistung.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

undurchlässig
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
Die Jacke ist undurchlässig gegen Regen.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

suggestiv
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Das Gemälde war sehr suggestiv und löste viele Debatten aus.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

Aszendenz, Vorherrschaft
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
Das Unternehmen erlangte durch Innovation Aszendenz auf dem Markt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

ertragbar
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
Der Schmerz war mit der richtigen Medikation erträglich.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

absichern
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
Das Team sicherte sich die Meisterschaft mit einem Last-Minute-Tor.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

koordiniert
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Er hat das gesamte Event geschickt orchestriert.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu rationalisieren, indem er das System beschuldigte.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Sie war direkt in ihrer Kritik an der Politik.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Plane
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Die Arbeiter verwendeten eine Plane, um das Baumaterial vor dem Regen zu schuetzen.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthetisieren
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Wissenschaftler synthetisieren neue Verbindungen für die medizinische Forschung.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

Gerücht
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Die Anschuldigungen basierten auf Gerüchten und nicht auf konkreten Beweisen oder Zeugenaussagen.
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

technologiegetrieben
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
Der Agrarsektor wird immer mehr technologiegetrieben, um eine höhere Effizienz zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

mit Büscheln; ausgestattet mit Büscheln
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Das Sofa mit Büscheln sah im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

streng
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Die Regierung verhängte strenge Maßnahmen während der Krise.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Leichenschauhaus
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Die Polizei brachte den Leichnam zur Identifizierung ins Leichenschauhaus.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

unterbelichtet, unbeachtet
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
Das Foto war unterbelichtet und sah zu dunkel aus.
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

gewissenlos
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
Gewissenlose Gleichaltrige können Jugendliche zu Straftaten verleiten.
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

knickrig geben
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Er spart nie bei seinen Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

wendbar
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Diese Jacke ist wendbar und kann auf beiden Seiten getragen werden.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

verteidigbar
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Sein Argument war stark und verteidigbar vor Gericht.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

Schatzmeister
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Der Schatzmeister präsentierte den jährlichen Finanzbericht.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

künstlich oder erzwungen; nicht natürlich oder spontan
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Das Ende des Films fühlte sich konstruiert und unrealistisch an.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

in Gefahr bringen
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
Rücksichtsloses Fahren kann das Leben anderer gefährden.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

Auslassung; Unterlassung
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
Die Auslassung seines Namens von der Liste war absichtlich.
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

bedeutend
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
Die Unterzeichnung des Friedensvertrags war ein bedeutender Moment für beide Länder.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

Schablone
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Der Künstler benutzte eine Schablone, um identische Sterne an die Wand zu malen.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

laut; unordentlich; störend
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Die lauten Kinder machten zu viel Lärm.
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

an sich
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
Die Idee ist an sich nicht schlecht, aber sie muss verbessert werden.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
Die Garnison verteidigte die Festung gegen die Eindringlinge.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Freispruch
Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
Die Freisprechung des Angeklagten schockierte die Öffentlichkeit.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

Axiom
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Taten sprechen lauter als Worte, das ist ein bekanntes Axiom.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modulieren
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Ein guter Redner weiß, wie man seine Stimme moduliert.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

Stoizismus
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Sein Stoizismus in Zeiten der Not war bewundernswert.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

Zweifel, Bedenken
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
Sie hatte ernsthafte Zweifel an der Unterzeichnung des Vertrags.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

untrüglicher
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Die untrüglichen Anzeichen der Erschöpfung waren in seinem Gesicht sichtbar.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

weitverbreitete Zerstörung; große Verwirrung oder Unordnung; Chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
Der Hurrikan richtete in den Küstenstädten große Zerstörung an und zerstörte Häuser und Geschäfte.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

quer
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
Die quer verlaufende Straße verbindet zwei Autobahnen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

illegale Ware
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Lieferung Schmuggelzigaretten.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

Satzstruktur Analyse
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
Das KI-Modell führt das Parsen durch, um die Syntax zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Jongleur
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
Der Jongleur unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen erstaunlichen Balltricks.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

Undiszipliniertheit
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
Die Undiszipliniertheit der Schüler störte die Lernumgebung.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

deltaähnliche Landschaft
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesch hat eine einzigartige deltaähnliche Landschaft.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

voll
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Das Buch ist voll mit faszinierenden historischen Details.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

hinterhältig
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Sie haben die hinterhältigen Geschäfte des Unternehmens mit seinen Lieferanten aufgedeckt.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

diplomatische Lösung
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Eine diplomatische Lösung ist notwendig für den Frieden.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

Maschine, die Elektrizität erzeugt; eine Person mit großer Energie und Begeisterung
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Sie ist die wahre Dynamo hinter dem Erfolg des Unternehmens.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

Auftrieb, Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Ihre natürliche Fröhlichkeit hob die Stimmung der Gruppe.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

körperliche oder geistige Anstrengung
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
Übermäßige exertion kann zu Müdigkeit und Erschöpfung führen.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

Heldentum
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
Der Heroismus der Freiheitskämpfer inspiriert die Nation.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

Flora und Fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Die Galápagos-Inseln haben eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

Hämorrhagie
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
Der Patient erlitt eine schwere Gehirnblutung.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

falsch
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
Die Polizei hat ihn wegen der Verwendung eines falschen Ausweises verhaftet.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

Baumwollstoff
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
Baumwollstoff ist perfekt für Sommerkleidung.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

Fraktion
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Verschiedene Fraktionen innerhalb der Partei waren sich über die neue Politik uneinig.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.