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C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

kanna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Die hellen orangefarbenen Canna-Lilien wuchsen hoch neben dem Teich.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hypodermisch
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
Der Arzt benutzte eine hypodermische Nadel, um den Impfstoff zu verabreichen.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

Gegensatzstellung
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
Die Gegensatzstellung der beiden Theorien hob ihre Unterschiede hervor.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

Falschheit
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
Der Journalist deckte die Falschheit der Beamten auf.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

starren
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Die Touristen starrten die Berühmtheit an, die die Straße entlang ging.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

verwickeln
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
Die Reben wickeln sich um den alten Zaun.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

Betrug
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
Die Prüfung zeigte Betrug in den Finanzberichten.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

Beugung
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Der Arzt testete die Beugung des Knies des Patienten während der Untersuchung.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Nekromant
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fuerchteten den alten Nekromant, der am Rand des Waldes lebte.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

erklärbar
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Seine plötzliche Wut war erklärbar, angesichts der stressigen Situation.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

Zurechtweisung, Tadel
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Seine unachtsamen Worte zogen eine scharfe Zurechtweisung seiner Mutter nach sich.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

beschuldigen
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Die Beweise schienen den Verdächtigen im Verbrechen zu beschuldigen.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
Der Film wurde für seine Wahrscheinlichkeit in Bezug auf echte Ereignisse gelobt.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

Sprudel
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Ihre Sprudel machte sie zum Leben der Party.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

Mikrokosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Die kleine Stadt ist ein Mikrokosmos der gesamten Nation.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

im Geheimen
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
Der Deal wurde sub rosa gemacht, um öffentliche Kontrolle zu vermeiden.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

widerlegbar
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Sein Argument war schwach und leicht widerlegbar.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

unvollständig
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
Seine unvollständigen Ideen benötigten mehr Forschung, um weiterentwickelt zu werden.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

Übereinstimmung oder Harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Die Führer arbeiteten auf internationale Übereinstimmung hin.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

sportlich
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Die Kinder waren in einer sportlichen Stimmung während des Picknicks.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

Unbescheidenheit
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
Der Artikel wurde wegen seines Tons der Unbescheidenheit kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

Vorschrift
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Die Vorschrift der Organisation verlangte strikte Pünktlichkeit.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

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

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

Dekret
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
Der Zar erließ ein Dekret, das die Pressefreiheit einschränkte.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

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

pursuant

gemäß
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
Die Entscheidung wurde gemäß den Vorschriften getroffen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Vertrag
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
Im 18. Jahrhundert kamen viele Arbeiter unter Vertrag, um im Ausland zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

zitternd / schwach
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Der doddering Professor hatte Schwierigkeiten, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

Kognat
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
Das spanische Wort 'madre' und das englische Wort 'mother' sind Kognaten.
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 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
Der große Junge bewegte sich auf eine unbeholfene Weise.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

Präfix, das abnormal, schlecht, schwierig oder defekt bedeutet
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Wörter wie 'Dysfunktion' und 'Dyslexie' verwenden das Präfix dis-, um Schwierigkeiten oder Beeinträchtigungen anzuzeigen.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

angemessen
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Seine Kommentare waren nicht angemessen für die Diskussion.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

ausstatten
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
Der Ritter war in glänzende Rüstung ausgestattet.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

übelriechend; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
Der übelriechende Geruch vom Müll brachte alle dazu, sich die Nase zuzuhalten.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Haare in kleine Locken verwandeln oder die Haare unordentlich und frizzig machen
Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
Das feuchte Wetter ließ ihre Haare frizzig werden.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

vermeint
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Er ist der vermeintliche Vater des Kindes.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

Abweichung, Anomalie, Fehlschlag
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Der Wissenschaftler wies die Daten als eine Abweichung ab.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

Vorrang
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
Die Universität hat Vorrang in der medizinischen Forschung erlangt.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

nach oben werfen
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz in die Luft.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

streitsüchtig
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Er ist als ein streitsüchtiger Nachbar bekannt, der oft Leute verklagt.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

zu Glas werden
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
Sand kann bei intensiver Hitze zu Glas werden.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

halbzivilisiert
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
Der Stamm wurde von den frühen Entdeckern als halbzivilisiert beschrieben.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

niedriges Land entlang eines Flusses, normalerweise fruchtbar und flach
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
Die Bauern bauten Ernten auf dem fruchtbaren Intervallland am Fluss an.
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

streng
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
Ihr strenger Ton brachte die laute Klasse zum Schweigen.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

mit weiten, springenden Schritten laufen
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
Das Pferd lief graziös über das Feld.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

gegen den Wind segeln
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
Die Yacht segelte gegen den Wind und schnitt durch die Wellen.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

Ohnmacht, Unfähigkeit
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
Die Ohnmacht der Regierung angesichts der Krise frustrierte die Bevölkerung.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

reserviert
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Er schien auf der Party reserviert zu sein und vermied die meisten Gespräche.
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

belebend
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
Die Begeisterung des Lehrers half, den langweiligen Vortrag zu beleben.
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

oberflächlich aber unehrlich
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
Der Politiker gab eine oberflächliche Antwort auf eine ernsthafte Frage.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

Potentat
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
Das alte Land wurde von einem mächtigen Potentaten regiert.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

blutig
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
Die Schlacht war einer der blutigsten Konflikte des Krieges.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfaktorisch
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Das Parfüm aktivierte sofort ihre Riechnerven.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

büßen
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Er versuchte, seine Sünde zu sühnen, indem er den Armen half.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

vorhersagend
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Er ignorierte die vorhersagenden Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalithisch
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Die megalithischen Strukturen in alten Zivilisationen sind faszinierend.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

weibisch
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Die Kritiker beschrieben ihn als weibisch aufgrund seiner sanften Art.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

Selbstverleugnung
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
Das Leben des Mönchs war eine vollständige Selbstverleugnung weltlicher Freuden.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

verrückt; albern; geistig instabil
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Sein verrücktes Verhalten brachte alle zum Lachen.
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

Verbot
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
Das Verbot von Kinderarbeit ist ein wichtiger Erfolg der Menschenrechte.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

Stoffe nach Maß
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
Der Schneider kaufte Stoffe nach Maß auf dem Großmarkt, um maßgeschneiderte Kleider zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

Nihilist
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Er wurde ein Nihilist genannt, weil er alle sozialen Normen ablehnte.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

schweißfördernd
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein schweißförderndes Medikament, um das Fieber zu senken.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

Geizhals
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Alle nennen ihn einen Geizhals, weil er nie Geschenke kauft.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

einfach, natürlich
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Ihr artloses Lächeln ließ alle sich wohlfühlen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

deklamatorischer Stil
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
Der deklamatorische Stil des Politikers beeindruckte einige, aber irritierte andere.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

vorausschauend
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Sie war vorausschauend, indem sie Geld für die Ausbildung ihrer Kinder sparte.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

plappern
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Die Kinder plapperten fröhlich nach der Show.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

asiatischer Sumpfaal
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Der asiatische Sumpfaal kann Luft atmen und in flachen, schlammigen Gewässern überleben.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

Orangeflossen-Labeo
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
Der Orangeflossen-Labeo ist ein wichtiger Speisefisch in Bangladesch.
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

Opulenz
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
Die Opulenz des Herrenhauses war in seiner verzierenden Einrichtung offensichtlich.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

dialektisch
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
Sie nahm einen dialektischen Ansatz, um das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

eviszerieren, zerstören
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
die Kritiker haben den Film wegen seiner schwachen Handlung zerstört.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

Basis
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
In der Mathematik hat das Dezimalsystem eine Basis von zehn.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

über Belanglosigkeiten streiten
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, über belanglose Dinge zu streiten, anstatt das wahre Problem anzugehen.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

Kubebenpfeffer
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Kubebenpfeffer wird in der traditionellen indonesischen Küche verwendet.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

Glasflasche
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
Der Kellner brachte eine Glasflasche Wasser zum Tisch.
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpieren
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
Der General versuchte, den Thron des Königs zu usurpieren.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

verziehen
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
Sie verzog ihr Gesicht vor Schmerz nach der Verletzung.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Bitterkeit
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Die Scheidung war von Bitterkeit und Auseinandersetzungen geprägt.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

vergöttern
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
Einige Fans verehren ihre Lieblingspromis wie Götter.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

Fresko
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Die Wände der Kirche waren mit wunderschönen Fresken dekoriert.
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 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegisch
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
Der Roman endet mit einem elegischen Ton, der das verlorene Zeitalter betrauert.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

Synode
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Der Synode versammelte sich, um Reformen in der Kirche zu diskutieren.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

grau, alt
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
Der alte Eichenbaum stand als Zeuge von Jahrhunderten der Geschichte.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

Geiz
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Sein Geiz zeigte sich darin, dass er jede unnötige Ausgabe vermied.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

pompöse Rede
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Fustian und leeren Versprechungen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

malefizierend
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
Die malefiziente Hexe verfluchte die junge Prinzessin.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

Aktuar
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Der Aktuar berechnete das Risiko, bevor die Versicherungspolice abgeschlossen wurde.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
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 /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Diadem
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
Die Prinzessin trug ein goldenes Diadem auf der Stirn.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

wirksam
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Ihre wirksamen Bemühungen brachten Frieden in die Gemeinschaft.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

Hegemonie
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
Das Imperium bewahrte seine Hegemonie über benachbarte Staaten.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

modrig und muffig
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
Das Zimmer roch modrig, nachdem es monatelang geschlossen war.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

vornehm
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Sie sprach auf eine vornehme Weise, die die Gäste beeindruckte.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

Gesang
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
Die Göttliche Komödie ist in mehrere Gesänge unterteilt.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

aus der Sklaverei befreien
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Der Grundbesitzer entschied sich, seine Sklaven zu befreien.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Hellseher/Hellseherin
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
Die Hellseherin sagte voraus, dass sie bald ins Ausland reisen würde.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Gangway
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Die Seeleute senkten das Gangway, damit die Passagiere einsteigen konnten.