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C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

Kampf; Runde; Periode;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
Nach einer Krankheitsphase erholte sie sich schließlich und kehrte zur Arbeit zurück.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

einfach und ungeschliffen; ländlichen Gebieten zugehörig
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
Das rustikale Ferienhaus hatte Holzbalken und ein Strohdach.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

Henker
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
Der Henker bereitete den Galgen für den verurteilten Gefangenen vor.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

getrocknete Chilischoten
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
Das Rezept verlangt zwei getrocknete Chilischoten, um es scharf zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

Pestizidrückstände
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Übermäßige Pestizidrückstände in Lebensmitteln können schädlich für die Gesundheit sein.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

Zögern
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Ihr Zögern, sich zu äußern, verzögerte die Entscheidung.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

Mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Die Regierung hat ein Mandat zur Reduzierung der Kohlenstoffemissionen erlassen.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

Katalysator
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Seine Rede diente als Katalysator für Veränderungen in der Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

banal
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Seine Rede war voller banaler Klischees.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

grillen
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Sie briet das Huhn, bis es goldbraun war.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Nirwana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
Die Meditation hilft einigen Menschen, Nirwana in ihrem Leben zu suchen.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

Substitution
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
Die Substitution des alten Systems durch das neue war schwierig.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

konzertiert
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Die Arbeiter leisteten einen konzertierten Versuch, die Bedingungen zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

Reflex
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Der Arzt testete ihre Reflexantwort, indem er ihr Knie klopfte.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

schlängeln
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Die Schlange schlängelte sich durch das Gras.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

länger überdauern als
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Das alte Schloss hat viele Generationen überdauert.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

Maklergebühr
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Die Immobilienmakler haben ihnen geholfen, ein neues Zuhause zu finden.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

Leiden
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
Armut ist ein häufiges Leiden in vielen Teilen der Welt.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

ein milder oder indirekter Begriff, der durch einen als zu hart oder direkt empfundenen ersetzt wird
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
Der Ausdruck 'von uns gegangen' ist ein Euphemismus für 'gestorben'.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

ideologisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Die beiden Parteien sind durch tiefgehende ideologische Unterschiede geteilt.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Der Garten war mit leuchtenden Zinnien in verschiedenen Farben gefüllt.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

im Zusammenhang mit Körperfunktionen und Aktivitäten
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
Übung verbessert die physiologischen Funktionen des Körpers.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

winterschlafen
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
Bären halten im Winter Winterschlaf in Höhlen.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Er trug einen weißen Punjabi zur Festivalfeier.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

fehlersicher
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Die Ingenieure installierten einen fehlersicheren Mechanismus im Kernkraftwerk.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

Homöopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Er glaubt an Homöopathie zur Behandlung von Erkältungen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

beschleunigen
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um den Genehmigungsprozess zu beschleunigen.
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

lauwarm
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
Der Tee war lauwarm und wenig einladend.
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

anstößig
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
Sein anstößiges Verhalten machte alle unwohl.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

Pavillon
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem dekorierten Pavillon statt.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

bewertung
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
Die jährliche Bewertung bestimmt die Gehaltserhöhungen.
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

unbegründet
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
Seine Wut gegenüber dem Personal war völlig unbegründet.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

hervorrufen
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
Die Frage des Lehrers hat nachdenkliche Antworten von den Schülern hervorgebracht.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

Glück
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

Proliferation
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
Die Proliferation von Malware ist eine wachsende Sorge.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

Seltenheit
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
Seine Gewohnheit, im Stehen zu schlafen, wurde als eine Seltenheit betrachtet.
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

lebensnah
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
Die Wachspuppe war so lebensnah, dass die Leute dachten, es sei eine echte Person.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

verliebt
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Er wurde nach dem Konzert von klassischer Musik begeistert.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

Uneinigkeit
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Uneinigkeit unter Menschen stört die gesellschaftliche Stabilität.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

auflösen
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
Der Club beschloss, sich nach zwanzig Jahren Aktivität aufzulösen.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

klimaktisch
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
Der Film endete mit einer klimatischen Schlacht Szene.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

stur; absichtlich
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Sein absichtlicher Ungehorsam führte zu einer Bestrafung.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Das ständige Geräusch machte ihn wütend.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

monopolisieren
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, den Markt zu monopolisieren.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

überschwemmt
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Der Markt war überschwemmt mit billigen importierten Waren.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

zusammenklappbar
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Sie kaufte einen zusammenklappbaren Stuhl für das Campen.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

löten
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Er hat die kaputten Drähte wieder zusammen gelötet.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

scharfsinnig
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Seine scharfsinnigen Kommentare enthüllten die Kernprobleme.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

Flanell
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Er trug ein warmes Flanellhemd im Winter.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

Parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Die Comedy-Show enthielt eine Parodie bekannter Politiker.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

Salbe
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Salbe für die Verbrennung an seinem Arm.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

missmanagen
Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
Das Unternehmen ging jahrelang bankrott, weil es missmanagt wurde.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

lethargisch
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Nach einer schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich lethargisch und schläfrig.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

Anreiz
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
Das Unternehmen bot einen Bonus als Anreiz für die Mitarbeiter an.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

unvorstellbar
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
Es schien unvorstellbar, dass sie den Marathon nach so wenig Training beenden könnte.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

Schmeichelei
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Seine ständige Schmeichelei ließ alle an seinen wahren Absichten zweifeln.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

Hütte
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Der Fischer lebte in einer kleinen Hütte in der Nähe des Strandes.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

immateriell
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
Vertrauen ist eine immaterielle Eigenschaft in Beziehungen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

ein schwaches Schimmern
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung leuchtete in ihren Augen.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

übermäßig; jenseits
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
Das Projekt wurde mit überragender Exzellenz abgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

satirisch
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Der satirische Cartoon verspottete die neue Regierungspolitik.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

hungrig
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Nach der langen Wanderung war sie hungrig und aß schnell.
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

Untreue
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
Ihre Ehe endete wegen seiner Untreue.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

stur
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
Er blieb trotz der logischen Argumente stur.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

aufregend
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Der Redner hielt eine aufregende Rede, die das Publikum bewegte.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmeln
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Er murmelte eine Entschuldigung, bevor er ging.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

Mangel; Defizit; Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Vitamin-D-Mangel im Bluttest des Patienten.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

gedämpft
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
Der Raum war in gedämpften Blautönen und Grautönen gestrichen.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

Minderung
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
Die Minderung des Klimawandels erfordert gemeinsame Anstrengungen.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Er zahlte nur eine nominale Gebühr für die Mitgliedschaft, weil er Student war.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

rücksichtslos
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
Es war rücksichtslos von ihm, nachts laute Musik zu spielen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
Sie gab mir ein kleines Medaillon als Erinnerung an unsere Freundschaft.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

ungültig
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Das Gericht erklärte den Vertrag für ungültig.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

eine übermäßige Menge
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Sie hat eine übermäßige Menge an Büchern auf ihrem Regal.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

Atheismus
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Er erklärte seinen Atheismus offen trotz sozialen Drucks.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

unverzeihlich
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sein Verrat war ein unvergibliches Vergehen.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

wundersam; erstaunlich; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Ihre wundersame Genesung überraschte alle Ärzte.
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 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

unversöhnlich, unnachgiebig
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Er war kompromisslos in seiner Forderung nach einer vollständigen Entschuldigung.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typografisch
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Es gab einen typografischen Fehler im Buch.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

fein hacken
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Sie hackte den Knoblauch für das Rezept.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

Gipfel
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel des Berges.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

Ohrstöpsel
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Er trug Ohrstöpsel, um während der lauten Nacht zu schlafen.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

Verfolgung
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
Die Verfolgung von Minderheiten wurde weltweit verurteilt.
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

Muskatnuss
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
Das Rezept verlangte einen Teelöffel gemahlene Muskatnuss, um die Creme zu würzen.
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 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

Mantel, Verantwortung
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Der Führer übernahm den Mantel der Verantwortung.
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

Landsmann
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
Er war stolz, einen Landsmann auf der internationalen Konferenz zu treffen.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

Bronchitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm eine akute Bronchitis.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
Sie setzte ihre Arbeit mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit fort.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

Glück
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
Der Vermieter und der Mieter unterzeichneten einen Vertrag, um die Immobilie zu erhalten.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

katalysieren
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
Das neue Gesetz katalysierte Reformen im gesamten Sektor.
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

Exodus
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
Es gab einen plötzlichen Exodus von Arbeitern, nachdem der Streik begann.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

Philanthrop
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Der Philanthrop spendete Millionen, um Schulen in ländlichen Gebieten zu bauen.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arkane
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voll von arkanen Details, denen nur Spezialisten folgen konnten.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

kitzlig, empfindlich
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Sie ist sehr kitzlig und lacht sofort, wenn man ihre Füße berührt.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

Prüfung
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Er hat viele Prüfungen in seinen frühen Jahren durchgemacht.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

männlich; mutig; tapfer
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Er zeigte männlichen Mut während der Krise.
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

gefälscht
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Ladung gefälschter Geldscheine.
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

schräg; diagonal; indirekt oder ausweichend
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
Der Künstler zog eine schräge Linie über die Leinwand.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Sie ruderten das Dinghi zurück zum Yacht.
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

übergehen / verharmlosen
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
Der Bericht hat die finanziellen Probleme des Unternehmens übergangen.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

opfern
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Die korrupten Beamten haben die armen Dorfbewohner opfergemacht.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

Übermut
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Ihre Übermut motivierte das gesamte Team.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirisch
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Er war delirisch vor Fieber und murmelte Unsinn.