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C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

Fänger
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
Der Geisel konnte seinen Fängern entkommen.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutiös
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Beweis minutiös.
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

Magnat
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
Der Immobilienmagnat investierte in mehrere Wolkenkratzer.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

tapfer; heldenhaft
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
Der tapfere Soldat kämpfte tapfer, um sein Land zu schützen.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

befall, das Vorhandensein einer ungewöhnlich großen Anzahl von Insekten oder Tieren an einem Ort
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
Die Insektenplage in der Küche führte zu sofortigen Maßnahmen zur Schädlingsbekämpfung.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

nicht ausgesprochen
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
Die Studentin hielt ihre Meinung während des Treffens ungesprochen.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

Lob
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Sie erhielt Lob für ihre ausgezeichnete Leistung.
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

Leine
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
Der Hund war während des Spaziergangs an der Leine.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

blätterlos; kahl
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Die blätterlosen Bäume sahen im Winter kahl aus.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

überflüssig
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
Der Bericht enthielt überflüssige Informationen.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

scharfe Kritik
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Kritik über den Film.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriieren
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
Die Regierung arbeitete daran, die Flüchtlinge sicher zurückzuführen.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

unberührt, rein und frisch
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
Der Wald bleibt in einem unberührten Zustand.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

kritzeln
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Sie kritzelte Blumen in die Ecke ihres Notizbuchs während des Unterrichts.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

magenta Farbe
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes magentafarbenes Kleid zur Party.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

unzählbar; unzählige; unendlich
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
Es gibt unzählige Sterne am Nachthimmel, die wir mit bloßem Auge nicht sehen können.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonal
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
Der Patient litt an einer schweren Lungeninfektion.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extrem schlecht oder unangenehm
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Die Bedingungen im Gefängnis waren furchtbar.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

Egoismus
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
Seine Entscheidungen wurden oft vom Egoismus angetrieben, statt von der Sorge um andere.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

herausragend; überlegen; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Ihre herausragende Schönheit ließ alle anhalten und starren.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

Hebamme
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
Die Hebamme blieb während der gesamten Geburt bei der Mutter.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

umherziehend; wandernd; migrierend
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Der Wanderfalke ist für seine unglaubliche Geschwindigkeit bekannt.
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

Ruder
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Er tauchte das Ruder ins Wasser und zog das Boot vorwärts.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

verwerfen
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Er lehnte die Behauptung ab, dass er in den Skandal verwickelt war.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ein runder Griff an einer Tür oder Schublade; ein kleiner runder Schalter an einer Maschine
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Er drehte den Messingknopf, um die alte Holztür zu öffnen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

gerissen; schlau; listig
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam der Falle, indem er seine schlaue Intelligenz einsetzte.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.
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 /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
Die ineffektive Führung des Managers führte dazu, dass das Team die Motivation verlor.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

Monogamie
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Viele Kulturen fördern Monogamie als die ideale Form der Ehe.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

eine Situation oder ein Ereignis, das einen plötzlichen Anstieg von Reichtum, Glück oder Gewinn schafft
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
Die Ölfunde waren eine Bonanza für das kleine Land.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimiert, verbessert, effizienter
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
Das System wurde für eine schnellere Leistung optimiert.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

tränenreich; weinend
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
Sie gab ihren Freunden am Flughafen einen tränenreichen Abschied.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

Missionar
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Der Missionar verbrachte Jahre damit, in abgelegenen Dörfern zu unterrichten und den Menschen zu helfen.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

provisorisch
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Sie verwendeten Kisten als provisorischen Tisch.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

Blutgerinnsel
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
Der Arzt entfernte ein Blutgerinnsel vom Patienten.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

Illogisch
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
Es wäre illogisch, bei solch kaltem Wetter schwimmen zu gehen.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

Zuteilung, Aufteilung
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Jede Abteilung erhielt eine Zuteilung von Ressourcen.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

Besorgnis
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Es gibt Besorgnis über die Verringerung der Fischbestände.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

freundlich
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
Sie begrüßte uns mit einem freundlichen Lächeln.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

Landwirtschaft und Viehzucht
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Richtige landwirtschaftliche Techniken verbessern die Gesundheit des Viehbestandes.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

Lexikon
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Ein Übersetzer muss über einen großen Wortschatz beider Sprachen verfügen.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

pedantisch
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Sie ist pedantisch, was die Sauberkeit betrifft.
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 /sɪr/

seer

Seher
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Der Seher sagte eine große Veränderung im Königreich voraus.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

launisch; unbeständig; wechselhaft;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sein launisches Verhalten machte es schwierig, seinen Versprechungen zu vertrauen.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

Diversifikation
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
Diversifikation hilft, das Investitionsrisiko zu verringern.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

Membran
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Die Zellmembran kontrolliert die Bewegung von Substanzen hinein und heraus aus der Zelle.
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

Lebensfähigkeit
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
Die Lebensfähigkeit des Projekts hängt von der Finanzierung ab.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

berühmt
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Sie hatte eine berühmte Karriere in der Medizin.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
Der Egoist dominierte das Gespräch, indem er nur über seine eigenen Erfolge sprach.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

Mediation
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
Die Mediation half, den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Teams zu lösen.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

unvergesslich
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Ihre Rede hinterließ einen unvergesslichen Eindruck beim Publikum.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

Generalstaatsanwalt
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Der Generalstaatsanwalt kündigte neue Reformen zur Stärkung der Justiz an.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

kosmologie
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Sie studierte Kosmologie, um die Ursprünge des Universums zu verstehen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

vorübergehender Urlaub
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
Viele Arbeiter wurden während der Krise in den Urlaub geschickt.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

Labyrinth, kompliziertes Netz von Wegen
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Die Straßen der Stadt waren wie ein Labyrinth.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

Epoche
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
Die Erfindung des Internets markierte eine neue Epoche in der Menschheitsgeschichte.
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

taktisch
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
Taktisches Denken ist entscheidend in Geschäftsverhandlungen.
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 ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

traurig, klagend
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
Er erhob einen klagenden Hilferuf.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

benachbart
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Die beiden benachbarten Häuser teilten sich eine Wand.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

kodifizieren
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
Das Komitee arbeitete daran, die bestehenden Gesetze zu kodifizieren.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

Bach / dulden
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines klaren Baches gebaut.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

Epilog
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
Der Autor fügte ein Epilog hinzu, um zu erklären, was später mit den Charakteren geschah.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

verzerrt, sarkastisch
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Er gab ein verzerrtes Lächeln, nachdem er den sarkastischen Kommentar gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

differenziell
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Es gibt eine differenzielle Behandlung zwischen den beiden Gruppen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

Geschworener
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
Der Geschworene hörte aufmerksam die Aussage des Zeugen an.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

Nicht-Eingriff-Politik
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Laissez-faire-Politiken fördern private Unternehmen.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

Kapillaren
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Kapillaren verursachen dunkle Ringe.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

Zögern
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Seine Zögerlichkeit bei der Antwort ließ alle an seinem Selbstvertrauen zweifeln.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

schweres Verbrechen
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Er wurde eines schweren Verbrechens für schuldig befunden und zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

Umleitung
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
Die Straßensperrung zwang zu einer Umleitung durch die Landschaft für alle Reisenden.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

verunstalten
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Die Vandalen verunstalteten die Wand mit Graffiti.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

Zusammenfluss
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
Der Zusammenfluss von Ideen aus verschiedenen Kulturen schuf eine reiche Diskussion.
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

ansammeln
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
Er schaffte es, ein Vermögen durch kluge Investitionen anzuhäufen.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

ernst, respektabel
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Er kam aus einer ernsthaften Familie.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

Fluss
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

Naht
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
Der Arzt verwendete eine Naht, um die Wunde zu schließen.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

verständlich
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
Der Lehrer erklärte das Thema auf verständliche Weise.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralisieren
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
Das Medikament half, das Gift in seinem System zu neutralisieren.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

erfinden
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
Der Zeuge fabrizierte seine Aussage, um sich zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

Bissen
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Er nahm einen großen Bissen Wasser nach dem Lauf.
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

Ankerplatz
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
Das Boot wurde zur Sicherheit in der Nähe des Ufers verankert.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

verjüngen
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
ein urlaub kann den geist und den körper verjüngen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativ
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
Sie hob eine interrogative Augenbraue, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

willkürlich
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
Der willkürliche Einsatz von Pestiziden schadet der Umwelt.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

unvorhergesehen
Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

algorithmusbasiert
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Algorithmische Prozesse treiben künstliche Intelligenzsysteme an.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

Despotismus
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
Das Volk erhob sich gegen das Zeitalter des Despotismus.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

künstlich oder erzwungen; nicht natürlich oder spontan
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Das Ende des Films fühlte sich konstruiert und unrealistisch an.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

wackelig
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
Sie überquerten eine wackelige Holzbrücke über den Fluss.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Sein ungeschicktes Handling der Situation machte sie schlimmer.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirisch
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
Der Roman nimmt eine satirische Sicht auf das städtische Leben.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

mütterlich
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge für das verwaiste Kind.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latent oder verborgen
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Sein künstlerisches Talent blieb über Jahre hinweg latent.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

fiktiv, falsch
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
Die Geschichte, die er erzählte, war völlig fiktiv.
C1 noun

Longitude

Längengrad
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

Übelkeit verspüren
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
Der Geruch von verdorbenem Essen ließ sie Übelkeit verspüren.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

unveränderlich; konstant; immer gleich
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Seine unveränderliche Routine umfasst morgendliche Übungen und Kaffee.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

erwidern
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Sie lächelte ihn an, und er antwortete mit einer warmen Umarmung.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

durchdringen, verbreiten, eindringen
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
Der Duft der frischen Blumen durchdrang den gesamten Raum.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

verstopfen / Holzschuh
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
Das Waschbecken war mit Essensabfällen verstopft.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries ist ein führendes Unternehmen in der Halbleiterfertigung.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

kryptisch, rätselhaft, unklar
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Die Nachricht war kryptisch und schwer zu entschlüsseln.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

Reh
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
Das Reh und ihr Kitz grasten auf der Wiese.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

bezogen auf die Länder Ostasiens; orientalisch
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
Das Museum hat eine schöne Sammlung orientalischer Kunst.