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C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

versöhnlich
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Sie sprach in einem versöhnlichen Ton, um die Spannung abzubauen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

irreversibel
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
Der durch das Feuer verursachte Schaden war irreversibel.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

Dogma
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
Der religiöse Führer hielt sich streng an das traditionelle Dogma.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder begannen, sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen zu streiten.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

Abszess
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Der Zahnarzt behandelte den Abszess in seinem Zahn.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

missbilligen
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Der Lehrer missbilligte den Gebrauch von Slang in akademischen Aufsätzen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

verlocken
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
Die Anzeige wurde entwickelt, um Kunden in den Laden zu locken.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

Pragmatiker
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
Er ist ein wahrer Pragmatiker, der Ergebnisse mehr schätzt als Ideale.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.
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 kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

Konglomerat
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
Das Unternehmen wurde zu einem multinationalen Konglomerat.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

ablenken
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Sie wurde von einem unerwarteten Anruf abgelenkt.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

Utopie
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Viele Philosophen träumten davon, eine Utopie für die Menschheit zu schaffen.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

düngung
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Organische Düngung verbessert die Bodenqualität.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

konfiszieren
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
Der Lehrer konfiskierte das Handy des Schülers während des Unterrichts.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

besorgniserregend
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Der Nachrichtenbericht war für die Öffentlichkeit zutiefst besorgniserregend.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

photosynthetische Effizienz
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
Die Verbesserung der photosynthetischen Effizienz kann die Ernteerträge steigern.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

zornig
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
Der Kunde wurde zornig, nachdem er stundenlang gewartet hatte.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

schlängeln
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Die Schlange schlängelte sich durch das Gras.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

abgelegen
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem abgelegenen Strandhaus.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

dürr
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Der dürr Junge konnte die schwere Tasche kaum heben.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

klug
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Sie tätigte eine kluge Investition in Immobilien.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

Savanne (mit verstreuten Bäumen)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Giraffen grasten an Akazienbäumen über die weite Savanne.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

künstlich / affektiert
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
Die Darbietung des Schauspielers war zu gekünstelt, um natürlich zu wirken.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

Gewürze oder Saucen
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
Ketchup und Senf sind beliebte Gewürze für Burger.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
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 /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

entkorken
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Er entkorkte den Wein und goss ein Glas für alle ein.
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

Schmutz
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
Die Straßen waren nach dem Sturm voller Schmutz.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

Treuhänder
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Sie wurde als Treuhänderin des Familienvermögens ernannt.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

Vergeltung
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
Das Land drohte mit Vergeltungsmaßnahmen gegen jede Aggression.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

Misstrauen
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Es gab tiefes Misstrauen zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

Skeptiker
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
Der Wissenschaftler war ein Skeptiker von Theorien ohne solide Beweise.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

eine Person oder Maschine, die Pflanzen schneidet und sammelt
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Der Rīper bewegte sich langsam durch die goldenen Felder.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

ausgraben
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Archäologen gruben antike Artefakte an der Stätte aus.
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 /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

Unentschlossenheit; Zweifel; Zögern
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
Ihre Unentschlossenheit, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte, führte dazu, dass sie beide Gelegenheiten verpasste.
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 /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 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

nachlässig
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
Der nachlässige Fahrer verursachte einen schweren Unfall.
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

Abhandlung
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
Er schrieb ein Abhandlung über die moderne Wirtschaftstheorie.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmeln
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Sie murmelte ein Gebet, bevor sie schlafen ging.
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

Feindschaft
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
Die Feindschaft zwischen den beiden Familien dauerte über Generationen.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

Erinnerung
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Er teilte eine Erinnerung an seine Kindheitstage im Dorf.
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

rezessiv
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
Regierungen führen Politiken ein, um rezessive Auswirkungen zu bekämpfen.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

das vollkommenste oder typischste Beispiel einer Qualität oder Klasse
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
Das Werk des Künstlers ist das quintessential Beispiel des Modernismus.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

am stärksten gefährdete Nation
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesch ist eines der verwundbarsten Länder gegenüber dem Klimawandel.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

zufällig anordnen
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
Die Software kann die Reihenfolge der Fragen randomisieren.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

folge
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Das neue Gesetz hat schwerwiegende soziale Folgen.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Sie ruderten das Dinghi zurück zum Yacht.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

trüb / düster
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
Der lange, düstere Winter machte alle traurig.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

hungrig
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Nach der langen Wanderung war sie hungrig und aß schnell.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

gefährden
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Sein rücksichtslose Verhalten könnte seine Karriere gefährden.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

auflösung
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
Die Auflösung des Unternehmens wurde gestern bekannt gegeben.
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

Psychose
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
Der Patient wurde nach dem Erleben von Halluzinationen mit Psychose diagnostiziert.
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 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

wissentlich
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
Sie behielt wissentlich das Geheimnis vor ihren Freunden.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

Geschäftigkeit, Trubel
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
Der Marktplatz war voller Verkäufer und Kunden.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

Pentathlon
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Sie trainierte hart, um im modernen Pentathlon zu konkurrieren.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pädagogisch
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
Die Schule hat neue pädagogische Techniken übernommen, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

faschist
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
Faschistische Regierungsführung untergräbt die Freiheit.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

unbeschwert
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Sie hielt eine unbeschwerte Rede auf der Party.
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

makroökonomisch
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
Regierungspolitiken beeinflussen die makroökonomische Stabilität.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

Freunderlwirtschaft
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde des Klientelismus in den Einstellungsverfahren beschuldigt.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

Interjektion
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
Wörter wie 'wow' und 'au' sind häufige Interjektionen im Englischen.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

Typografie
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Gute Typografie verbessert die Lesbarkeit einer Website.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

knapp; gerade so
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Sie entkam nur knapp dem Unfall.
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 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

eiserne
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
Das Unternehmen hatte einen eisernen Vertrag mit seinen Lieferanten.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

schwitzen
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Er begann zu schwitzen, nachdem er 10 Minuten lang gelaufen war.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

verwerflich
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Seine unehrlichen Taten waren wirklich verwerflich.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

robust, widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Robuste Pflanzen können den harten Winter überstehen.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologisch
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
Meditation hat positive neurologische Auswirkungen auf die geistige Gesundheit.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

vermasseln
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Er vermasselte die Präsentation und verwirrte das Publikum.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

Weh
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Ihr Herz war mit Weh erfüllt, als sie die traurige Nachricht hörte.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Motiv
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
Das Motiv der Liebe steht im Zentrum des Romans.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

demütigen
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Er wurde durch seinen öffentlichen Misserfolg gedemütigt.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

eloquent
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Ihre eloquente Rede inspirierte das gesamte Publikum.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

Meereslandschaft
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
Der Künstler malte eine schöne Meereslandschaft bei Sonnenuntergang.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

resonant
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
Die resonante Stimme des Sprechers erfüllte den Saal.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

Fragmentierung
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
Die Fragmentierung des Lebensraums bedroht viele Arten.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoros
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Er schickte ihr einen amorösen Brief voller Liebeserklärungen.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

klug
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Eine kluge Entscheidung kann zukünftige Probleme verhindern.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

ausweichen
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Der Politiker versuchte, der schwierigen Frage auszuweichen.
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

Optik
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
Sie studierte Optik, um zu verstehen, wie Linsen funktionieren.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativ
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
Die Studie konzentrierte sich auf die normativen Aspekte des kulturellen Verhaltens.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Das abscheuliche Verbrechen erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

Hauptgericht
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
Das Signature-Steak des Restaurants wurde als Hauptgericht serviert.
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

Subversion
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
Die Regierung beschuldigte die Rebellen, eine Subversion zu planen.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

prävalenz
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
Die Prävalenz von Altersproblemen erfordert sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

widerlegen, die Falschheit von etwas aufdecken
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Wissenschaftler widerlegten den Mythos, dass Impfstoffe Autismus verursachen.
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Schande
Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
Der Soldat fühlte, dass er seiner Familie Schande gebracht hatte.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

makellos
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
Ihr Zimmer war makellos, alles war an seinem Platz.
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

fesseln, anziehen
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Ihre schöne Stimme fesselte das Publikum.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

abstoßend; widerlich; ekelhaft
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
Die Idee, seinen Eltern zu lügen, war ihm abstoßend.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflationär
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen zur Kontrolle der inflationären Drücke.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

kneifen
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
Der kalte Wind kniff mir ins Gesicht.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
Der unaufhaltsame Kampf der Freiheitskämpfer führte zum Sieg.
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

verwelken
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
Die Blumen verwelkten in der Hitze der Sonne.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metaphorisch
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Er benutzte metaphorische Sprache, um seine Emotionen zu beschreiben.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

umkreisen
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
Die Demonstranten umkreisten das Gebäude in einer menschlichen Kette.
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 /kræɡ/

crag

eine steile oder raue Klippe oder Felswand
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
Die Wanderer kletterten auf die zerklüftete Klippe, um den Gipfel zu erreichen.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

eingeweiht
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
Die Organisation wurde offiziell eingeweiht.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

empfänglich
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Sie war empfänglich für Feedback von ihren Kollegen.