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B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

gemeinschaftlich
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten gemeinsam im gemeinschaftlichen Garten.
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 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

trösten
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Sie versuchte, ihre Freundin nach dem Verlust zu trösten.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

sich anpassen
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Die Studenten müssen sich an die Schulvorschriften halten.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

Stadt
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Berlin ist die größte Stadt in Deutschland.
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
Der Polizist leitete den Verkehr an der belebten Kreuzung.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

verstopft
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
Die Straße war während der Rushhour verstopft.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

schuster
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Der Schuster hat meine kaputten Schuhe perfekt repariert.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
Die Beratung war wesentlich.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

Kontakt
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Du solltest deinen Arzt kontaktieren, wenn die Symptome weiterhin bestehen.
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.
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

kosten
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
Dieses Buch wird zwanzig Dollar kosten.
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

schwer, sperrig, schwierig zu handhaben
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
Das schwere Gepäck hat ihn langsamer gemacht.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

Verschwörung
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Die Polizei deckte eine Verschwörung auf, um die Regierung zu stürzen.
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

kanonisch / akzeptiert
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Shakespeares Werke gelten als kanonisch in der englischen Literatur.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

Chancery-Gericht
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
Der Fall wurde vor das Chancery-Gericht zur Entscheidung gebracht.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

Schädel
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Die Archäologen untersuchten sorgfältig den alten Schädel.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

Kammer
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
Der König hielt in seiner privaten Kammer Besprechungen ab.
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 /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

kohorten
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Forscher verglichen die Gesundheitsauswirkungen verschiedener Kohorten.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

ruhig
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
Die ruhige Umgebung unterstützt die Heilung.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

vertraulich
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
Die Information wurde vertraulich zwischen den beiden Managern geteilt.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

kanone
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
Das Schloss wurde von mehreren großen Kanonen verteidigt.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

kollektives Handeln
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Kollektives Handeln ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu mildern.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

Kreativität
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Seine Kreativität war in seiner Kunst offensichtlich.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

Entschädigung; Vergütung
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
Das Unternehmen leistete den im Unfall verletzten Arbeitern finanzielle Entschädigung.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

konstant
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Konstante Leistung führt zum Erfolg.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

Katholizismus
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Der Katholizismus hat eine lange Geschichte und reiche Traditionen.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

Einstellung
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Es gab eine vorübergehende Einstellung der Feindseligkeiten.
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

Betrüger
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
Die Polizei hat schließlich den Betrüger gefasst, der Autos gestohlen hatte.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

überzeugen
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Sie hat ihn überredet, an der Besprechung teilzunehmen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

zentrifugal
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
Die zentrifugale Kraft schiebt die Kleidung an die Seiten der Waschmaschine.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

Christentum
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
Das Christentum hat Millionen von Anhängern auf der ganzen Welt.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

Schöpfung; Kreation
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
Die neueste Kreation des Künstlers wurde in der modernen Kunstgalerie ausgestellt.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

Ritterlichkeit
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Der Ritter lebte nach dem Kodex der Ritterlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

Grausamkeit; unmenschliche Behandlung; Verhalten, das Schmerz verursacht
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
Die Dokumentation deckte die Grausamkeit der industriellen Tierhaltung auf.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

Farbe
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
Blau ist ihre Lieblingsfarbe.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

unkontrolliert bewegen
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
Das Auto raste unkontrolliert die rutschige Straße hinunter.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

Genesungsphase
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Seine Genesungsphase dauerte fast zwei Monate nach dem Unfall.
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.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

Schrank
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Sie bewahrt ihre Wintermäntel im Schrank neben der Tür auf.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

Schwätzer
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
Der sogenannte Heiler wurde als Schwätzer entlarvt.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

vorsichtig
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Sie war vorsichtig, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

plötzlicher, starker Regen
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
Das Picknick wurde durch einen plötzlichen, starken Regen ruiniert.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

Geschirr
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
Das Hotel stellte sauberes Geschirr für die Gäste bereit.
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

schuldig
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
Der Richter erklärte ihn für den Unfall schuldig.
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 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

eng, unbequem klein
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Der Raum war so eng, dass wir kaum bewegen konnten.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christus
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Christus ist zentral für den christlichen Glauben.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

Baumwollstoff
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
Baumwollstoff ist perfekt für Sommerkleidung.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

cholerisch
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Sein cholerisches Wesen brachte ihn oft in Streitigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

Säule mit einer weiblichen Figur
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
Der antike Tempel hatte eine Karyatide, die das Dach stützte.
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

Landsmann
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
Er war stolz, einen Landsmann auf der internationalen Konferenz zu treffen.
A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

lager
Meaning
a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
Example
The military established a camp near the border.
Das Militär hat ein Lager nahe der Grenze eingerichtet.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

ehelich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Sie feierten ihr eheliches Glück mit einer Hochzeitsreise.
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.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

verbrauchend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Der Arzt riet von verbrauchenden Gewohnheiten ab.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

wohltätig; großzügig; gütig
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätige Arbeit in der Gemeinde.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

Folgen
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
Die Folgen der Missachtung von Sicherheitsprotokollen können schwerwiegende sein.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

konzentrisch
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
Der Künstler malte konzentrische Kreise auf die Leinwand.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

bewegliches Gut / persönliches Eigentum
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
In der Vergangenheit wurden Sklaven als bewegliches Gut ihrer Besitzer betrachtet.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

korruption
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
Die Regierung startete eine Kampagne zur Bekämpfung der Korruption in öffentlichen Ämtern.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

veränderbar; unbeständig
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
Das Wetter ist im Frühling sehr wechselhaft.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

becher
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
Sie trank Tee aus ihrer Lieblings-Tasse aus Keramik.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler wegen ihres schlechten Verhaltens.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Diadem
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
Die Prinzessin trug ein goldenes Diadem auf der Stirn.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

vorsichtig; aufmerksam; achtsam
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
Sei vorsichtig, wenn du die Straße während der Stoßzeiten überquerst.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

Untertitel
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
Der Untertitel unter dem Foto erklärte, wer die Personen waren.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

großer Metalltopf
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Zaubertrank in einem brodelnden Kessel um.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

Glück
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Kapsel. Ein kleines lösliches Gehäuse aus Gelatine, das eine Dosis Medizin enthält und im Ganzen geschluckt wird.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Kapseln enthalten kontrollierte Umgebungen.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

übermäßig verwöhnen
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Eltern sollten ihre Kinder unterstützen, ohne sie zu verhätscheln.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

gleichgültig
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Er hatte eine gleichgültige Haltung gegenüber den Sicherheitsvorschriften.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

gleichzeitig, parallel, zur selben Zeit stattfindend
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
Die Konferenz hatte gleichzeitige Sitzungen zu verschiedenen Themen.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

Bote
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
Der Bote lieferte die Dokumente pünktlich.
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.
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

Plauderei
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen eine lange Plauderei.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

Gegendarforderung
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
Der Beklagte reichte eine Gegendarforderung gegen den Kläger ein.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

mit Hunden verwandt / Hundezähne
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
Die Polizei hat eine Hundestaffel für Suchoperationen ausgebildet.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

Kartograf
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Der Kartograf zeichnete sorgfältig die Karte des neuen Gebiets.
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.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

geschlossen
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
Der Laden ist freitags geschlossen.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

zwingen
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
Das Gesetz zwingt die Bürger, Steuern zu zahlen.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

schmeicheln
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Sie schaffte es, ihre Freundin zum Mitkommen auf die Reise zu überreden.
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 /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

Schrank
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
Der Küchenschrank ist voll mit Tellern und Utensilien.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit erhalten.
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

Klassenkamerad
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
Ich traf einen alten Klassenkameraden bei der Universitätsveranstaltung.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

ersteigen
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Wir haben beschlossen, den Berg zu erklimmen.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

Stimmen sammeln
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Sie werden die Nachbarschaft für Stimmen abklappern.
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.
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.
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

Konfiguration
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
Die Konfiguration des Systems muss für eine bessere Leistung angepasst werden.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

Konversion, Änderung, Transformation
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Hohe Konversionsraten von Websites zeigen effektives Marketing an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Er brach sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Sie sammelte die Forschungsdaten in einem detaillierten Bericht.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

Sternbild
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Orion ist eines der bekanntesten Sternbilder.
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

feige
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
Er war zu feige, um für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

billig; preiswert
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Dieses Restaurant serviert billiges, aber leckeres Essen.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

verachtenswert, abscheulich
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Seine betrügerischen Handlungen waren wirklich verachtenswert.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

Abteil
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Wir fanden Plätze im ersten Klasse Abteil.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

Vertraute Freundin
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
Die Magd der Königin wurde ihre vertrauenswürdigste Vertraute.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

Kanal; Wasserstraße; Mittel;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
Der Nachrichtensender lieferte eine Live-Berichterstattung über das wichtige Ereignis.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

herzlich; aufrichtig; freundlich
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
Sie gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang an der Haustür.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

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

Conservation Movement

Naturschutzbewegung
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
Die Naturschutzbewegung begann im 19. Jahrhundert, um die Wildtiere zu schützen.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

absichern
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
Das Team sicherte sich die Meisterschaft mit einem Last-Minute-Tor.