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C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Ihre Offenheit während des Treffens beeindruckte alle.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

alte Frau
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Die Kinder hatten Angst vor der Geschichte der bösen alten Frau im Wald.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

Charme; Zauber; Freundlichkeit
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Ihr natürlicher Charme und Witz machten sie bei gesellschaftlichen Zusammenkünften beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

Cremeapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
Der Cremeapfel hat eine süße und cremige Textur.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

Familienname / Spitzname
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Sein Familienname wurde in literarischen Kreisen weit bekannt.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

sammeln
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Ich sammle Briefmarken als Hobby.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

scharf
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ihre scharfen Bemerkungen ließen alle unwohl fühlen.
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

feiern
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
Deutschland feiert den Tag der Deutschen Einheit am 3. Oktober.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

ein ausgearbeiteter Soloabschnitt
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
Der Pianist spielte eine brillante Cadenza vor dem letzten Satz.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

Strom
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Der Flussstrom war zu stark zum Schwimmen.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

Kuli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
Der Kuli trug schwere Taschen am Bahnhof.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

Kabalismus
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
Der Historiker schrieb ausführlich über Kabalismus am königlichen Hof.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Klaustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Er meidet Aufzüge wegen seiner Klaustrophobie.
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.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

necken
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Sie neckten sich während des Mittagessens.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

ersteigen
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Wir haben beschlossen, den Berg zu erklimmen.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

Cashewnüsse
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in indischen Süßigkeiten und Currys verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

Cineast
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Als wahrer Cineast verbringt sie die meisten Wochenenden damit, klassische Filme zu schauen.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

Kranich
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
Der anmutige Kranich stand reglos am Rand des Wassers.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

angeboren
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
Das Kind wurde mit einem angeborenen Herzfehler geboren.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

begrenzen
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Die Regeln begrenzen die Befugnisse des Ausschusses.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Sie erhielt einen Diamantring mit zwei Karat für ihre Verlobung.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

Kadett
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
Der Kadett marschierte stolz im Umzug.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

konvex, nach außen gewölbt
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
Die Linse hat eine konvexe Form, um Licht zu fokussieren.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

krebserregend
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
Verarbeitetes Fleisch enthält krebserregende Verbindungen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

charter / mieten
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, einen Bus für die Reise zu chartern.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

Kleidung
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
Warme Kleidung ist im Winter unerlässlich.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

übermäßig verwöhnen
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Eltern sollten ihre Kinder unterstützen, ohne sie zu verhätscheln.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

kakophonisch
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Die kakophonen Geräusche der Stadt hielten sie die ganze Nacht wach.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

Klassenzimmer
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
Der Lehrer betrat das Klassenzimmer und begrüßte die Schüler.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

körperlich, materiell
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Gespenster werden oft als ohne körperliche Form beschrieben.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

Kochen
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Kochen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

Beschwerde
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
Der Manager erhielt eine Beschwerde von einem Kunden über schlechten Service.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

tragen
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Sie trug die Tasche über die Straße.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

geheime Versammlung
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Die Führer trafen sich in einem geheimen Konklave, um die Strategie zu besprechen.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

grobes Mehl
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Sie verwendete grobes Mehl, um hausgemachtes Brot mit einer rustikalen Textur zu backen.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Verachtung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Er sprach mit Verachtung über die korrupten Beamten.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen.
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

Bestätigung
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
Sie erhielt eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail für ihren Termin.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

Kavalkade
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
Die Ankunft des Königs wurde von einer großen Kavalkade begleitet.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

einsperren
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
Der Gefangene war 23 Stunden am Tag in seiner Zelle eingesperrt.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

sanft und leise singen oder summen
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Sie sang ein Wiegenlied, um dem Baby beim Einschlafen zu helfen.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

besorgt
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Sie war besorgt um die Gesundheit ihrer Mutter.
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

versöhnen
Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
Er versuchte, den wütenden Kunden mit einer Entschuldigung zu versöhnen.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

kapazität
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
Die Kapazität des Teleskops ist unvergleichlich.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

formelle Unterhaltung
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
Die Professoren führten eine tiefgehende Unterhaltung über die Zukunft der Bildung.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

fähig; kompetent
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Sie ist in der Lage, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

klimaanpassung
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
Klimaanpassung gewährleistet die Resilienz gegenüber Veränderungen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

Kongruenz
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
Die Kongruenz zwischen ihren Ideen machte die Zusammenarbeit einfach.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

Gewürz/Sauce
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
Ketchup ist ein beliebtes Gewürz in vielen Ländern.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

Kontiguität
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
Die Kontiguität der beiden Länder erleichtert den Handel.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

zeitgleich
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
Der Philosoph war zeitgleich mit dem Aufstieg der modernen Wissenschaft.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

küche
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
Italienische Küche ist weltweit berühmt.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

Zustand
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
Der Zustand verschlechtert sich ohne die richtige Behandlung.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

kabinett
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Die Journalisten enthüllten ein Kabinett von korrupten Politikern, die zusammenarbeiteten.
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

fangen
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
Kannst du den Ball fangen, den ich werfe?
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

Steuermann
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
Der Steuermann gab Anweisungen an das Ruderteam.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

Akkord
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Sie zupfte einen einfachen Akkord auf der Gitarre.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

abschließen
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Sie hat es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Sie sammelte die Forschungsdaten in einem detaillierten Bericht.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

das Metallstück im Inneren einer Glocke, das diese schlägt, um einen Ton zu erzeugen
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
Das Metallstück im Inneren der Glocke war kaputt.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

Decke
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
Die Decke des Saals wurde wunderschön bemalt.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

Koalition
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Mehrere Parteien bildeten eine Koalition, um das neue Gesetz zu verabschieden.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

betteln
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Er versuchte, eine kostenlose Mahlzeit im Restaurant zu betteln.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

in der Erholung, sich von einer Krankheit oder medizinischen Behandlung erholend
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
Das Krankenhaus hat einen speziellen Bereich für erholende Patienten.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

nörgelnd
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Seine nörgelnde Einstellung macht Teamarbeit schwierig.
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

Ecke
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
Der Laden ist gleich um die Ecke.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

rohr / medium
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
Das Kabel wurde in ein schützendes Rohr gelegt.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

Kondensmilch
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
Das Rezept verlangt nach einer Dose Kondensmilch, um das Dessert besonders cremig zu machen.
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 /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

Cybersicherheit
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
Cybersicherheit sorgt für sichere digitale Abläufe.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

Zivilist
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
Das Gebiet wurde evakuiert, um die Zivilisten zu schützen.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

erheblich
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Das Projekt erforderte eine erhebliche Menge an Zeit und Geld.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

koordinieren
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Wir müssen unsere Bemühungen koordinieren, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

Gesicht, Ausdruck; Unterstützung
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Ihr fröhliches Gesicht erhellte den Raum.
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

Kasuistry
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
Das Argument des Anwalts wurde als bloße Kasuistry abgewiesen.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

zirkuläre Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Die Einführung einer zirkulären Wirtschaft kann Abfall reduzieren.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

Zirkelschluss
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Zirkelschlüssen.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

wettbewerb, herausfordern
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Sie entschied sich, die Wahl gegen den amtierenden Kandidaten anzufechten.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Partner, königlicher Gemahl
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Er wurde kritisiert, weil er mit Kriminellen verkehrte.
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

Zentralisierung
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
Exzessive Zentralisierung kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

Gurke
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
Ich habe frische Gurkenscheiben zu meinem Salat hinzugefügt.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

berechnend
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Er hatte einen kalten und berechnenden Ansatz im Geschäft.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

verschmelzen
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Die verschiedenen Theorien verschmolzen zu einer vereinheitlichten Idee.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

ornamentale Abdeckung für ein Pferd; reiche und aufwändige Kleidung oder Dekoration
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
Das Pferd des Königs war mit einem goldenen Caparison geschmückt.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

Zustand der Ruhe und Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Sie bewahrte ihre Ruhe während des Interviews.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

kosmisch, weitläufig
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Astronomen studieren kosmische Phänomene, um das Universum zu verstehen.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

Verpflichtung
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

geräumig
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Sie mieteten eine geräumige Wohnung in der Stadt.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

Betrug
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, Betrug begangen zu haben, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

schließen, nah
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

kuckuck
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Wir haben den Kuckuck morgens im Wald singen hören.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

kompetent; fähig
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Sie ist eine kompetente Managerin, die alle Aufgaben effizient erledigt.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

verbinden
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Soziale Medien helfen uns, mit anderen zu verbinden.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

unnötige Einwände erheben
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Sie erhob unnötige Einwände gegen jedes Detail des Plans.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

gewöhnlich
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Dieser Ausdruck wird gewöhnlich in der alltäglichen Sprache verwendet.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

freundlich, lebendig und angenehm; gesellig
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
Die Party hatte eine freundliche Atmosphäre mit Musik und Lachen.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

Mitwisserschaft
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
Der Diebstahl geschah mit der Mitwisserschaft des Sicherheitsmannes.
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
Die Sekretärin ordnete die Berichte vor dem Meeting an.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

Gericht oder ein Ort, um Aufmerksamkeit oder Gunst zu suchen
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
Er hat das Gericht mit Respekt umworben.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

Kommandowirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
In einer Kommandowirtschaft kontrolliert der Staat Produktion und Preise.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

geräumig; groß; weit;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
Der geräumige Saal kann fünfhundert Personen unterbringen.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

herzlich
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Sie sind herzlich zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier eingeladen.