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C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

warnend
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
Der Bericht gibt eine warnende Botschaft über unkontrollierte Ausgaben.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorisch
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Viele Vögel sind Zugvögel und reisen jedes Jahr Tausende von Kilometern.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

Nicht-Resident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Nicht-Residenten Studenten zahlen oft höhere Studiengebühren.
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

Verkleidung
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
Er näherte sich in der Verkleidung eines Freundes.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

festnehmen
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen zur Befragung festgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

Sari
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Sie sah elegant aus in ihrem roten Seiden-Sari beim Festival.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

Totaler Chaos
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Nach dem Sturm war die ganze Stadt in totalem Chaos.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

Fälschung
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
Die Bank entdeckte eine Fälschung in der Unterschrift auf dem Scheck.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

wetterfest
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Die verwendeten Materialien sind wetterfest und gewährleisten eine lange Lebensdauer.
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 /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

weit hergeholt
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Seine Erklärung für die Verspätung war ein wenig weit hergeholt.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

Technik
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Die Technik des Künstlers in Aquarell beeindruckte die Richter.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

töten
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
Der Held schwor, den Drachen zu töten.
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

einlösen
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
Er konnte seinen Ruf nach dem Skandal wiederherstellen.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

BH
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den täglichen Gebrauch.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

unerwidert
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Er litt jahrelang unter unerwiderter Liebe.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

Märtyrer
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
Er wurde ein Märtyrer für die Sache der Freiheit und Demokratie.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

Sanftmut
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Seine Sanftmut wurde oft von seinen Kollegen als Schwäche missverstanden.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

dysfunktional
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
Das dysfunktionale System verursachte zahlreiche Verzögerungen und Fehler.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

anerkannt
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Sie arbeitet für eine angesehene Anwaltskanzlei in der Stadt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

Durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Durian ist in Südostasien trotz seines stechenden Geruchs als König der Früchte bekannt.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

suggestiv
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Das Gemälde war sehr suggestiv und löste viele Debatten aus.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

ekstatisch
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Die Fans waren ekstatisch, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

vereiteln
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Seine Bemühungen, den Vorschlag zu vereiteln, waren erfolglos.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

optisch
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
Die optische Täuschung täuschte alle auf der Ausstellung.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

innerlich
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Sie lächelte äußerlich, aber innerlich war sie besorgt.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

Fehlernährung; Mangelernährung
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
Mangelernährung unter Kindern ist ein ernstes öffentliches Gesundheitsproblem.
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

Transzendenz
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
Das Werk des Künstlers war ein Symbol der Transzendenz in der Kreativität.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

Nasenloch
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
Der Arzt untersuchte jedes Nasenloch auf mögliche Blockaden.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

Almosen
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Sie arbeitete lange Stunden für ein Almosen.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

repräsentieren
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Sein Führungsstil verkörpert die neue Unternehmenskultur.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Eden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Der Garten war wie das Eden, erfüllt mit schönen Blumen und einer friedlichen Atmosphäre.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

protrahiert, lang, ausgedehnt
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example
The negotiations were protracted over months.
Die Verhandlungen dauerten Monate.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

große Überholung
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, sein veraltetes Computersystem zu überholen.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

Exzentrizität
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Seine Exzentrizität machte ihn sowohl bewundert als auch missverstanden.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

Zwischenakt
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
Es gab ein kurzes musikalisches Intermezzo zwischen den beiden Akten des Stücks.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
Die Rationalisierung von Prozessen kann die Betriebskosten erheblich senken.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

indifferenz; gleichgültigkeit; apathie
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
Seine Indifferenz gegenüber seinen Studien führte zu schlechten Noten im gesamten Semester.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

Domestikation
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
Die Domestikation von Tieren war entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

roboter unterstützte Verfahren
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Roboter-unterstützte Verfahren reduzieren menschliche Fehler.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

verfallen oder verwahrlosen
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Das Projekt begann aufgrund fehlender Mittel zu verfallen.
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

gesamtes Spektrum
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Ihre Emotionen reichten in nur wenigen Minuten von Freude bis Traurigkeit.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

galaxienbezogen
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Die galaktischen Phänomene, die durch das Teleskop beobachtet wurden, waren faszinierend.
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

Berechnung
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
Komplexe Berechnungen sind für KI-Modelle erforderlich.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

hilfsbereit
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
Das Krankenhaus hat einen Hilfsstromgenerator für Notfälle.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

Anhänger
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Sie trug einen silbernen Anhänger um den Hals.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

Polyglott
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Sie ist ein Polyglott, fließend in Englisch, Spanisch und Bengalisch.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

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

legging

enge Hosen
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Sie kaufte ein neues Paar schwarze Leggings für das Fitnessstudio.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

beschleunigen
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
Sein Puls begann schneller zu werden, als er sich der Ziellinie näherte.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

fest, treu
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Sie ist eine feste Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

zirkadianer Rhythmus
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
Die Exposition gegenüber natürlichem Licht reguliert den zirkadianen Rhythmus.
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

falsche Erfindung
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
Der Artikel war voller falscher Erfindung und irreführender Ansprüche.
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

Gebüsch; Dickicht von Sträuchern
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
Das Kaninchen verschwand im Gebüsch.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potent; stark; wirksam
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
Das Medikament ist sehr potent und sollte vorsichtig eingenommen werden.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Er entschuldigte sich, nachdem er erkannt hatte, dass er die Regeln der Gemeinschaft transgressiert hatte.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

indikativ
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Sein Ton war indikativ für seine Frustration.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

unfreiwillig
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Er bekam einen unwillkürlichen Schauer, als er das laute Geräusch hörte.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

Zweifel; Besorgnis; Unsicherheit
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
Sie hatte ernsthafte Bedenken, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

karg; steril; unfruchtbar; unproduktiv
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Die kahle Wüste erstreckte sich über Meilen ohne Vegetation.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversität; starrsinn;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
seine perversität, hilfe abzulehnen, frustrierte alle.
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

Befürworter, Anhänger
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
Sie ist eine starke Befürworterin erneuerbarer Energien.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

Gegenschlag
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Er entgegnete schnell, dass er nicht schuld war.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

dekadent, luxuriös
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
Die Party war voller dekadenter Luxus und Exzesse.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

unvergleichlich; ohne Gleichen; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Ihre unübertroffene Schönheit verzauberte alle.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

betrügerisch
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er betrügerische Versicherungsansprüche eingereicht hatte.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

Undiszipliniertheit
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
Die Undiszipliniertheit der Schüler störte die Lernumgebung.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

Inversion
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
In der Poesie wird die Inversion oft verwendet, um Nachdruck zu verleihen.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

drängeln
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
Die Fans drängelten einander, um näher an die Bühne zu kommen.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

anstatt
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Er gab Geld anstatt Blumen.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

Pult
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
Der Politiker hielt eine Rede vom Pult.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

Unmoral
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
Die Gemeinschaft verurteilte die Unmoral der korrupten Beamten.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

Nahrung verarbeiten und für Wachstum nutzen
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Die Leber hilft, Toxine zu metabolisieren.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiskriminierend
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
Das Unternehmen entließ die Mitarbeiter ohne Rücksicht auf ihre Leistung.
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

Unerfahrenheit
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
Seine Unerfahrenheit im Umgang mit Verhandlungen war offensichtlich.
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

zurückzucken
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Er zuckte nicht zurück, als der Arzt ihm die Spritze gab.
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 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

einflößen
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
Eltern versuchen, ihren Kindern gute Werte beizubringen.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

karnivor
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Löwen sind karnivore Tiere, die andere Tiere zur Nahrung jagen.
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

Infiltration, heimlicher Zugang
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
Cybersicherheit verhindert die Infiltration in sensible Daten.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Bezirk
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Sie ging, um in ihrem lokalen Bezirk abzustimmen.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimistisch
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
Trotz der Herausforderungen blieb sie optimistisch in Bezug auf die Zukunft.
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

adversarial
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben eine feindliche Beziehung auf dem Markt.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

erheben
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
Die Regierung entschied, eine neue Steuer auf Luxusgüter zu erheben.
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

infiltrieren
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
Die Spione schafften es, die feindliche Basis zu infiltrieren.
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 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 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

Ergebnis; Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Das Ergebnis des Treffens war eine Entscheidung, das Projekt zu verschieben.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

ratlos, fragend
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
Sie warf ihm einen fragenden Blick zu, als er den seltsamen Kommentar machte.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Gottheit
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Der Tempel ist einer hinduistischen Gottheit gewidmet.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

namenlos; anonym; unbekannt; nicht identifiziert
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
Die namenlose Angst verfolgte ihn die ganze Nacht.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

preisen
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
Der Lehrer pries die Hingabe und harte Arbeit des Schülers.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

glukosebezogen
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Lebensmittel mit hohem glykämischen Index führen zu einem schnellen Anstieg des Blutzuckers.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Das Lager diente als Storehouse für alle importierten Waren.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

Repertoire
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
Das Theater hat ein Repertoire an klassischen Stücken.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

Fußleiste
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Der Tischler malte die Fußleiste weiß.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

nervös
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
Das Pferd war zu nervös zum Reiten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

verletzen
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Das Kopieren dieser Software ohne Erlaubnis wird gegen das Urheberrecht verstoßen.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

verspotten
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Er wurde für seine seltsamen Ideen verspottet.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

abschreckendes Mittel
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Ein strenges Gesetz dient als abschreckendes Mittel gegen Verbrechen.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Abschiebung
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
Die Abschiebung von Hunderten von Arbeitern löste internationale Kritik aus.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

Edikt
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
Der König erließ ein Edikt, das das Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen verbot.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

Polygon
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
Der Künstler zeichnete ein buntes Polygon auf die Leinwand.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitistisch
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine elitistische Einstellung machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

witziger Kommentar
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Sie machte eine witzige Bemerkung über das Wetter während des Treffens.