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C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

griesgrämig
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann beschwerte sich über alles.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

kontamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
Die Luftkontamination führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
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 /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

kreativ
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Sie ist sehr kreativ in ihrem Schreiben.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

Muschel
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
Der Fischer blies in die Muschel, um das Ende des Tages zu signalisieren.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

Komponente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Der Motor ist das wichtigste Bauteil des Autos.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

konventionell
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Viele Landwirte nutzen immer noch konventionelle Anbaumethoden.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

kontinuierlich
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
Die Fabrik arbeitet nach einem kontinuierlichen 24-Stunden-Plan.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

gemeinschaftliche Harmonie
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der gemeinschaftlichen Harmonie erfordert gegenseitigen Respekt und Verständnis.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

Kerze
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Sie zündete eine Kerze während des Stromausfalls an.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

Risse eines Bootes abdichten
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Die Arbeiter kalefatierten die Nähte des alten Bootes, um Lecks zu verhindern.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

ein Hexenzirkel
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Die Hexen trafen sich heimlich in einem Hexenzirkel im Wald.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

Koma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Der Patient blieb mehrere Wochen im Koma.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

harte Kritik oder Bestrafung
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
Die harte Zurechtweisung des Managers schockierte das gesamte Team.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

kumulativ
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
Die kumulative Wirkung von Stress kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

Glück
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

Wahl
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Die Wahl verbessert die Entscheidungsfindung.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

Zufriedenheit
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sie verspürte tiefe Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie anderen geholfen hatte.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

gegensätzliche Dinge
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
Freiheit und Sklaverei sind in jeder Hinsicht Gegensätze.
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

zeitgenössisch
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
Die beiden Künstler waren zeitgenössisch und beeinflussten sich oft gegenseitig.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

Befehl
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Der General befahl den Soldaten, nach vorne zu gehen.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
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 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

Beständigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Ihre Beständigkeit in der Freundschaft ist bewundernswert.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

die Praxis, Informationen durch Verschlüsselungs- oder Codierungstechniken zu sichern
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
Moderne Kryptographie sichert sichere Online-Transaktionen.
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

gemeinschaft
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
Die Gemeinschaft arbeitete zusammen, um den Park zu reinigen.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

habgierig
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Sie warf ihm einen habgierigen Blick zu, als er seine neue Uhr zeigte.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

zementiertes Grab
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
Das zementierte Grab der Märtyrer wurde nahe dem Fluss gesehen.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

Staatsstreich
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
Das Militär führte einen Staatsstreich durch, um das bestehende Regime zu stürzen.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

schneiden / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Sie hat den Coupon aus der Zeitung ausgeschnitten.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

gelegentlich; auf entspannte und informelle Weise
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Er erwähnte es beiläufig, dass er ging.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

Ernte
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Die Bauern haben ihre Reisernte im Herbst eingebracht.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

kauern
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
Die Katze kauerte sich nieder, bevor sie auf ihre Beute sprang.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

kindlich; unschuldig und vertrauend; rein und einfach
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Sie behielt ein kindliches Staunen über die Welt um sie herum.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

klug
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Sie tätigte eine kluge Investition in Immobilien.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

selbstbewusst; sicher; überzeugt
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich sicher in ihrer Leistung bei der Prüfung.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

verwirren
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

Fracht
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Das Schiff war mit wertvoller Fracht beladen.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

kessel
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Trank in einem großen Kessel um.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

kommemorieren
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
Die Statue wurde errichtet, um die gefallenen Helden zu ehren.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

Steuergerät
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Der Gamecontroller erleichterte das Spielen des Videospiels.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

Frachtschiff
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
Das Frachtschiff transportierte Container, die mit Elektronik über den Ozean gefüllt waren.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

Kreuzgang
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Die Mönche gingen still durch den Kreuzgang.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

Champion
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Sie wurde die Championin, nachdem sie das Finalspiel gewonnen hatte.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

spitzentechnologie, innovativ, hochmodern
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Dieses Unternehmen entwickelt Spitzentechnologie.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

Fahrgestell des Fahrzeugs
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
Der Mechaniker überprüfte das Fahrgestell des Autos auf Schäden.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

kategorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Bücher sind in der Bibliothek nach Kategorien geordnet.
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.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

Kompliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Sie komplimentierte ihn für seine ausgezeichnete Präsentation.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

enttäuscht
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Er sah enttäuscht aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

bestehen
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

Fahrrad / Zyklus
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Stück / abgebrochener Teil
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Er hat versehentlich die Kante des Tisches abgechippt.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

Kohl
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Sie schnitt den frischen Kohl, um Krautsalat zum Abendessen zu machen.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.
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.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

kontaminieren
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch industrielle Abfälle kontaminiert.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

komatös
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
Der komatöse Patient wurde unter ständiger Beobachtung gehalten.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

Katarakt / Wasserfall
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
Der alte Mann litt an Katarakten in beiden Augen.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

Konsumismus
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Moderne Konsumismus führt zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern.
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

Wahlkreis
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
Sie führte unermüdlich Wahlkampf in ihrem Wahlkreis.
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

Betrüger
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Er wurde als Betrüger im Test entlarvt.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

herausfordernd
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
Der Bergaufstieg war herausfordernd, aber lohnend.
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

Kluft / großer Unterschied
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
Es gab eine große Kluft zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

Rat
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
Der Stadtrat hat für die Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestimmt.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

heimlich mit einem Verbrechen in Verbindung stehen
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Der Manager konspirierte mit dem Lieferanten, um das Unternehmen zu betrügen.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

Wohltätigkeit; Großzügigkeit; Altruismus
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
Der wohlhabende Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke im Bildungsbereich.
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

überzeugt
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
Sie war überzeugt, dass er die Wahrheit sagte.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

koinzident
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Das Festival war mit dem Nationalfeiertag koizident.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

fröhlich lachen
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
Das Publikum lachte über die witzigen Bemerkungen des Komikers.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

Ereignisse in der Reihenfolge aufzeichnen, in der sie stattgefunden haben
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Sie beschloss, ihre Reise durch einen Blog zu dokumentieren.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Ein gewissenhafter Arbeiter liefert immer hochwertige Ergebnisse.
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

Schreiner
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

Kalb
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
Das Kalb blieb in der Nähe seiner Mutter.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

Kohlebergmann
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
Der Kohlebergmann verbrachte lange Stunden unter Tage und förderte Kohle.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

wertschätzen
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Sie wertschätzt die Erinnerungen an ihr Kinderheim.
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

Kollektivismus
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
Der Kollektivismus hebt die Bedeutung der Gruppe über individuelle Interessen hervor.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

schokoladenbraun
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
Das schokoladenbraune Sofa sieht im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Zeremonie
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
Die Abschlusszeremonie fand in der Aula der Universität statt.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

Taschenrechner
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Sie benutzte einen Taschenrechner, um die komplexe Gleichung zu lösen.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

Kognition
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
Kognition spielt eine Schlüsselrolle beim Lernen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

Politische Bildung
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
Politische Bildung hilft Schülern, ihre Bürgerpflichten zu verstehen.
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 /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

Universalität, Aufgeschlossenheit
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Ihre Katholizität der Interessen macht sie zu einer faszinierenden Person.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

Umfang
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
Der Lehrer bat uns, den Umfang des Kreises zu berechnen.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

kristallisieren
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
Ihre vagen Gedanken begannen, sich in einen klaren Plan zu kristallisieren.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

geheim
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
Der Spion führte eine geheime Operation hinter den feindlichen Linien durch.
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

Sahne
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
Sie schlug die Sahne, bis sie fluffig wurde.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

verfolgen
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
Verfolge nicht zwei Hasen gleichzeitig.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

Kohlenstoff
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Kohlenstoffemissionen müssen kontrolliert werden.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

Kaskade; eine Reihe von Stufen oder Prozessen
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
Der Bergwasserfall schuf einen wunderschönen natürlichen Swimmingpool darunter.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

rufen
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
Bitte rufen Sie mich an, wenn Sie zu Hause sind.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

Ton
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Der Künstler formte den nassen Ton zu einer schönen Vase.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

komprimieren
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
Die Datei wurde komprimiert, um Speicherplatz zu sparen.
B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

Behälter
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
Container sind entscheidend für die Logistik.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

verspielt
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
Der verspielte Junge rannte sorglos über das Feld.