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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 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

schwer zu lesen, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Seine Handschrift war schwer zu lesen und fast unleserlich.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

auswählen / entfernen
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Die Bauern beschlossen, die kranken Tiere aus der Herde zu entfernen.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; totale unordnung; verwirrung
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Das erdbeben verursachte chaos in der stadt, als gebäude einstürzten und die menschen in panik gerieten.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

kultiviert
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Sie ist eine kultivierte Frau, die Kunst und Literatur liebt.
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

bestätigen
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
Das Hotel wird Ihre Reservierung per E-Mail bestätigen.
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

verschwören
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
Sie verschworen sich, die Regierung zu stürzen.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

drastischer Kontrast zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers verwendete Chiaroscuro, um das Gesicht der Figur hervorzuheben.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

widersprechen
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Der Wissenschaftler widersprach den früheren Forschungsergebnissen.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

mit harter Schale
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die fossilen Hüllen.
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.
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

Glück
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

Konvolution, komplexe Wendung oder Struktur
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
Das Gehirn hat viele Konvulsionen, die seine Oberfläche vergrößern.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

mit dem Chor verbunden
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
Die Kirche veranstaltete am Sonntag eine Choralaufführung.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Das Dorf ist voller charmanter kleiner Häuser.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

beschränkt
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Ihre Entscheidungsfreiheit war durch soziale Regeln beschränkt.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
Das Projekt wurde mit der Zustimmung aller Abteilungen abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

tiefe Nachdenklichkeit
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Sie saß in tiefer Nachdenklichkeit, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

Transporteur
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
Die Fluggesellschaft ist der größte Transporteur des Landes.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

Panzerschale von Schildkröten oder Krabben
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
Die Schildkröte zog sich zum Schutz in ihre Panzerhülle zurück.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Er setzte sich am Flussufer, um über seine Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

konsul / botschafter
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Der Konsul half den Reisenden, die ihre Pässe verloren hatten.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

ein Überfluss oder eine überlaufende Versorgung mit etwas
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
Das Festival bot eine Cornucopia an Früchten und Süßigkeiten.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

Konsonant
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Das Wort 'Katze' hat zwei Konsonanten und einen Vokal.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Verachtung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Er sprach mit Verachtung über die korrupten Beamten.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

Kino
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Wir gingen ins Kino, um einen neuen Film zu sehen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

illegale Ware
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Lieferung Schmuggelzigaretten.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

Riss
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
Die Ziege verschwand in einem Riss im Felsen.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

zitieren
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
Der Anwalt zitiert relevante Rechtsprechung.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

Auflaufform
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
Die Auflaufform hielt das Essen während der Dinnerparty warm.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

Universität
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
Sie hofft, nächstes Jahr in der Stadt auf die Universität zu gehen.
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

Kollusion
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
Es gab Beweise für eine Kollusion zwischen den Beamten und den Auftragnehmern.
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

kaltes Getränk
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
Ich habe ein kaltes Getränk bestellt, um der Sommerhitze zu entkommen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

Konflikt
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Die beiden Länder versuchen, den Konflikt durch Verhandlungen zu lösen.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

kooperieren
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Die Teams kooperieren, um ihre gemeinsamen Ziele zu erreichen.
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.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

währung
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Dual-Währungssysteme wurden vorgeschlagen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

korpulent, dick
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
Der corpulente Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, in den kleinen Stuhl zu passen.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

wettbewerb, herausfordern
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Sie entschied sich, die Wahl gegen den amtierenden Kandidaten anzufechten.
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

Überzeugung
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
Sie sprach mit Überzeugung, sodass jeder ihr glaubte.
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 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

entschädigt
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
Die Arbeiter wurden für ihre Überstunden entschädigt.
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotisch; unordentlich
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
Die Situation wurde chaotisch nach der Ankündigung.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

sich verhalten
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Sie verhielt sich während der Zeremonie mit Anmut.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

Wiege
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
Das Baby schläft friedlich in der Wiege.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

fangen
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Die Soldaten haben es geschafft, die feindliche Basis zu erobern.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

Farce, Schauspielspiel
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
Der Prozess war nichts anderes als eine politische Farce.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Ente
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
Der Artikel erwies sich als nichts weiter als eine Ente.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

Zettel, Notiz
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Sie ließ einen chit auf dem Tisch und bat ihn, sie zurückzurufen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

Mitwirkender
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Er war ein regelmäßiger Mitwirkender der lokalen Zeitung.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

Kümmelsamen
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
Das Brot war mit Kümmelsamen gewürzt.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

Konzeptualisierung
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
Die Konzeptualisierung von erneuerbaren Städten ist bahnbrechend.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

achtslos; nachlässig; unaufmerksam; sorglos;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Sein achtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall auf der Autobahn.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

Hilfsbischof
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
Der Bischof ernannte einen Hilfsbischof, um ihm bei seinen Aufgaben zu helfen.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

zynisch
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Sie war zynisch gegenüber den Versprechungen des Politikers.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

Korporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
Die Korporation investierte stark in erneuerbare Energieprojekte.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

Kokain (eine Droge)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Er wurde wegen des Besitzes von Kokain verhaftet.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

blumenkohl
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
Gerösteter Blumenkohl ist eine leckere und gesunde Beilage.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

Kohle
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
Die Fabrik verwendet immer noch Kohle als ihre Hauptquelle für Energie.
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.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

heilen
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Das neue Medikament heilte sie von der Infektion.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

konzipieren
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
Der Künstler hat ein neues Design für die Ausstellung konzipiert.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

genießbar
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Der Picknickkorb war voller köstlicher, genießbarer Sachen.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

ungeschickt
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Er ist so ungeschickt, dass er ständig Dinge fallen lässt.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

der Kern
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
Der Kern des Problems liegt in schlechter Kommunikation.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

kultur
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
Das Lernen über verschiedene Kulturen hilft uns, Vielfalt zu verstehen und zu schätzen.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

verwöhnen
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
Das kleine Mädchen wurde von ihren Großeltern verwöhnt.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

umsegeln
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan war der erste, der den Globus umsegelt hat.
C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

bekleidet / bedeckt
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
Der Ritter war in glänzender Rüstung bekleidet.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

grenzüberschreitend
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Die beiden Rechtsgebiete sind grenzüberschreitend und teilen dieselben Grenzen.
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
Der Trick des Magiers schien das gesamte Publikum zu verwirren.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

Konzeption; Idee; Befruchtung
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
Die Konzeption dieses innovativen Projekts dauerte mehrere Monate intensiven Brainstormings.
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

Gespräch
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
Wir haben ein langes Gespräch über zukünftige Pläne geführt.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

Brauchtum; Praxis; Zollgebühr;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Es ist ein lokales Brauchtum, die Schuhe auszuziehen, bevor man in das Haus eines anderen tritt.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

Kanari
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Der Kanari sang wunderschön in seinem Käfig.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

Curryblätter
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Frische Curryblätter verleihen indischen Gerichten einen authentischen Geschmack.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

Konfrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
Die Konfrontation zwischen den beiden Führern endete ohne ein Ergebnis.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

zwanghaft
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
Er ist ein zwanghafter Spieler, der nicht aufhören kann, Wetten abzuschließen.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

entsprechend
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Das Gehalt wird entsprechend der Erfahrung sein.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

kompliziert
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Sein Argument war so kompliziert, dass niemand es verstand.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

rebellisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
Der rebellische Schüler weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

kleine Krone
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Sie trug eine zarte kleine Krone auf ihrem Kopf für die Zeremonie.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

korrodieren
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Die Eisenrohre korodierten im Laufe der Zeit durch die Wasserexposition.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

bezogen auf Bäume mit Zapfen
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Kiefern sind Nadelbäume und wachsen in kälteren Klimazonen.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

Frisur
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Ihre elegante Frisur beeindruckte alle auf der Party.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

Stück / Brocken
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
Sie schnitt den Kuchen in große Stücke.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

bestandteile
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Proteine und Vitamine sind wesentliche Bestandteile einer gesunden Ernährung.
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

Glück
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

jubeln
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Die Fans jubelten laut, als ihr Team ein Tor schoss.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

Zweig der Armee, Gruppe
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Er trat dem Armeekorps nach seinem Abschluss bei.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

gegenintuitiv
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Sein Ansatz scheint gegenintuitiv, aber er funktioniert tatsächlich.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

heuchlerische Rede
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von heuchlerischen Reden über Ehrlichkeit und Integrität.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Cholera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Das Dorf erlebte nach der Flut einen Choleraausbruch.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

weihen
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
Die Kirche wurde vom Bischof geweiht.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durch Ablagerung von Kalziumsalzen verhärten
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Im Laufe der Zeit begann das Gewebe zu verkalken und verlor seine Flexibilität.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

zivil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Sie haben die Angelegenheit durch eine zivile Diskussion geklärt.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

Seelsorger
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
Der Militärseelsorger sprach Gebete vor der Schlacht.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Er hat sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall gebrochen.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

Konservierung
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
Die Erhaltung der Wälder ist entscheidend für die Klimastabilität.
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.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

ruhig
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Er blieb ruhig, auch unter Druck.