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C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

Meeresfrüchtesuppe
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Wir haben im Restaurant Hummersuppe bestellt.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

zurückfallen
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts begann er, in alte Gewohnheiten zurückzufallen.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

Freundlichkeit; Sanftmut; die Eigenschaft, gutmütig oder gütig zu sein
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Ihre Freundlichkeit gegenüber allen Menschen machte sie bei allen beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

Bigamist
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Der Mann wurde verhaftet, weil er ein Bigamist war.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

Bibliomanie
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Seine Bibliomanie führte dazu, dass er jedes Zimmer mit Büchern füllte.
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 /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

ein Wort oder eine charakteristische Eigenschaft des britischen Englisch
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Das Wort 'lorry' ist ein bekanntes Britizismus.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

Buganvillea
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
Die Buganvillea, die an der Gartenmauer emporrankt, schafft eine schöne violette Ausstellung.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

anzeigen
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
Das Motto wurde in fetten Buchstaben auf dem Banner angezeigt.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

Zwei-Monats-Zeitraum
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Das akademische Programm ist in sechs Bimester unterteilt.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

verloben
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Er war in jungen Jahren mit der Prinzessin verlobt.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

triviale Emotion
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Das Ende des Films war bathetisch statt tragisch.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

verrückt
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Der alte Mann auf der Straße ist ein bisschen verrückt, aber harmlos.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Der hintere Teil des Gewehrlaufs; eine Position eines Babys im Mutterleib, bei der das Gesäß oder die Füße zuerst herauskommen.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Das Gewehr wurde durch den Hinterlauf geladen.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

bedrängen / nötigen
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen zu bedrängen.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

aufgeblasene Person
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Jeder mied die aufgeblasene Person auf der Party, weil sie nicht aufhörte, anzugeben.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

bastard teak
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Der Bastard-Teakbaum blüht im Frühling mit leuchtend orangefarbenen Blumen.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconian
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
Der Forscher folgte einem baconianen Ansatz der Beobachtung und Experimentierung.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

Gespenst / Angst
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
Die Bedrohung durch Inflation wurde zu einem politischen Bugaboo.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

Notlager
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Die Bergsteiger richteten ein Notlager an der Berghang ein.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

Betelnuss
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
Betelnüsse werden in vielen südasiatischen Ländern häufig gekaut.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

angemessen sein
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Es wäre angebracht, wenn das Unternehmen auf seine Kunden hört.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

Butterfisch
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Der Butterfisch ist in der bengalischen Küche beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

geklopfter Reis
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
Geklopfter Reis wird oft mit Milch und Zucker zum Frühstück gegessen.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

dunkel, ungebildet
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Die Entdecker verloren sich im dunklen Wald ohne Führer.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

Buchliebhaber
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Sie ist eine wahre Buchliebhaberin, die ihre Wochenenden in alten Buchläden verbringt.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

Gebetbuch
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Der Mönch las während des morgendlichen Gebets aus dem Gebetbuch.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Er bat den Richter um Gnade.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

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

braggart

Angeber
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
Niemand mochte ihn, weil er so ein Angeber war.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

grob
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Sein grobes Verhalten ruinierte die Dinnerparty.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

wogend
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Sie ging durch die wogenden Vorhänge.
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 /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

Barcarole
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
Das Orchester spielte eine wunderschöne Barcarole, die mich an Venedig erinnerte.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

überragen
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
Die Statue überragt den Stadtplatz.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

Mieder
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Sie trug ein Kleid mit einem bestickten Mieder.
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

andeuten
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen herannahenden Sturm hin.
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 /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

Bombay-Ente
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
Bombay-Ente ist eine beliebte Delikatesse, wenn sie getrocknet und gebraten wird.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

Burleske
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
Das Stück war eine clevere Burleske der traditionellen Oper.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

überbetonen
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
Der Professor erläuterte den Punkt immer wieder ausführlich, bis die Studenten unruhig wurden.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

gerade Linie
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Er machte eine gerade Linie zum Esstisch, sobald er die Party betrat.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

befestigen
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Sie befestigten die Luken vor dem Sturm.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

Bolero (ein spanischer Tanz oder eine kurze Jacke, die vorne offen ist)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Die Tänzer führten auf dem Festival ein leidenschaftliches Bolero auf.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

plappern; ausplaudern
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Er hat versehentlich die Überraschung ausgeplaudert.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

Bigamie
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Er wurde wegen Bigamie angeklagt, nachdem seine zweite Ehe entdeckt wurde.
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 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

Bronchus
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
Der linke Bronchus führt Luft in die linke Lunge.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

beschmutzen
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Er versuchte, ihren guten Namen mit falschen Gerüchten zu beschmutzen.
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

Chaos; laute Verwirrung
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
Das Klassenzimmer war nach dem Feueralarm ein völliges Chaos.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

sich wie Wellen aufblähen
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Der Rauch stieg wie Wellen aus dem brennenden Gebäude auf.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

verrückt verliebt, besessen
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Er war völlig verrückt nach ihrem Charme.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

eine Zurschaustellung von Mut oder Vertrauen, die nicht real ist
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Sein Bravado verbarg seine Nervosität vor der Aufführung.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

austauschen
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Sie tauschten Witze über den Tisch hinweg aus.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

betäuben
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Der eisige Wind betäubte seine Finger innerhalb von Minuten.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

komplex
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Die neuen Steuervorschriften sind so komplex, dass nur wenige sie verstehen.
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 /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbarisch; grausam; wild
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Die barbarische Behandlung von Gefangenen wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen verurteilt.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

Schiffsmeister
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
Der Bōtswēn überwachte die Matrosen auf dem Deck.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Die Fabrikabfälle verschmutzten den Fluss.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

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

bacchanal

wilde Feier
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Das Festival verwandelte sich um Mitternacht in eine wilde Feier.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

kräftig
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der kräftige Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

Schmetterlingserbse
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Schmetterlingserbsenblüten färben den Tee in ein wunderschönes Blau.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

prahlerei
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Der Manager prahlte mit der Entlassung von Leuten, tat aber nichts.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

Bathymetrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Bathymetrie ist wichtig, um die ozeanische Topografie zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

unverschämt
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Er erzählte eine unverschämte Lüge vor allen.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

schön; hübsch; fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Das hübsche Kind spielte fröhlich im Garten.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

Brom
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Brom wird häufig in Wasseraufbereitungsc hemikalien verwendet.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

in zwei Teile geteilt
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Der Fluss wurde in zwei Teile geteilt, als er um die Insel floss.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

schnauben
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Der Esel begann laut zu schnauben auf dem Feld.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

tollpatschig
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
Der tollpatschige Kellner verschüttete die Getränke auf dem Tisch.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

geschmolzenes Fett, Saft oder Flüssigkeit während des Kochens über das Fleisch gießen oder bestreichen, um es feucht zu halten
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Sie bastete den Truthahn alle 30 Minuten, um ihn saftig zu halten.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

Bürger
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
Der Bürger wurde als wohlhabender Kaufmann in der Stadt respektiert.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

bittergurke
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Bittergurke wird mit Gewürzen gekocht, um ihren bitteren Geschmack zu reduzieren.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

geschehen
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
Wer gegen die Regeln verstößt, wird die Konsequenzen tragen.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

überschäumendes Fest
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Der Roman beschreibt die Party als eine Bacchanalia des Übermaßes und der Freude.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

nutzlos
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sein nutzloser Versuch, die Maschine zu reparieren, verschwendete nur Zeit.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

verzaubernd
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Sie trug ein verzauberndes Lächeln, das alle im Raum fesselte.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

schwerer Schuh
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Der Bauer trug alte Brogans, während er auf dem Feld arbeitete.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

Blase
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Blase an seinem Arm.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

körperliche Stärke
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Er benutzte seine körperliche Stärke, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

Schwarm, Gruppe
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
Ein Schwarm von Schwänen schwamm auf dem See.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

biennal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Das biennale Festival zieht Tausende von Besuchern an.
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 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Die Freunde genossen einen leichten Späßchen beim Kaffee.
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 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

knielange Hosen
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Er trug knielange Hosen für das Reitturnier.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ein Seil sichern
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
Der Kletterer bat seinen Partner, das Seil fest zu sichern.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

vorbedeutend
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Die dunklen Wolken kündigen einen heftigen Sturm an.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

Baumstamm
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
Der Baumstamm war dick und stark.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

schmücken
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde mit Blumen für die Hochzeit geschmückt.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

engstirnig
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Seine engstirnige Haltung hinderte ihn daran, das Gesamtbild zu sehen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

vernebeln
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Sein Geist war durch Erschöpfung verwirrt.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

beschmieren
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Die Kinder beschmierten die Wand mit Farbe.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

Pflanzen studieren
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Sie gingen in den Wald, um Pflanzen während ihres Urlaubs zu studieren.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

Butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Die Reisenden konnten eine hohe Butte sehen, die in der Wüste emporstieg.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

knollig / rund
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
Der Frosch hatte eine knollige Nase und große Augen.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

verwöhnt
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
Der verwöhnte Junge warf einen Wutanfall, als er sein Spielzeug nicht bekam.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

Unterhemd
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Er zog ein Baumwollbanian unter sein Hemd.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

Zweifüßler
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Menschen sind Beispiele für zweifüßige Kreaturen.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

Hang
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Sie kletterten den grasbewachsenen Hang hinauf, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

erfrischend
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Die Wanderer genossen die erfrischende Bergluft.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es ist notwendig
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es ist notwendig, dass jeder Bürger das Gesetz befolgt.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

Ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Das Schiff wurde mit Ballast beladen, um in dem Sturm stabil zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

wohlwollend, freundlich
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
Die benigne Haltung des Lehrers ließ die Schüler sich wohlfühlen.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

Bürgerschaftsmitglied
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
Im Mittelalter hatte ein Bürgerschaftsmitglied das Recht zu wählen und Eigentum zu besitzen.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

bestial
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Die Gefangenen wurden auf bestiale Weise behandelt.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

trinker
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Seine trinkfreudigen Gewohnheiten sorgten für Sorgen in seiner Familie.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

schwarze Biene
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Die schwarze Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

belagern, belästigen
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
Das Unternehmen war von ständigen Beschwerden seiner Kunden belagert.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

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