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C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

beitragen
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
Regelmäßige Bewegung trägt zu besserer Gesundheit bei.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

kritisieren
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die nachlässigen Fehler des Schülers.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

altmodisch / heruntergekommen
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Sie trug ein altmodisches Kleid zur Party.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Immunität
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
Der Diktator regierte mit Impunität und ignorierte internationale Gesetze.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

unruhig
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
Das Baby war die ganze Nacht unruhig und konnte nicht schlafen.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

Synchronität
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
Ihre Tanzaufführung zeigte perfekte Synchronität.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

unsicher
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
Sie gab während des Interviews eine unsichere Antwort.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

sportlich
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Die Kinder waren in einer sportlichen Stimmung während des Picknicks.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

Kläger
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
Das Gericht hat beide Kläger zur Anhörung vorgeladen.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

gescheitert
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Ihr abortiver Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, endete in einem Rückzug.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

Altruist
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
Er ist ein Altruist, der immer die Bedürfnisse der anderen vor seine eigenen stellt.
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

enzymatisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
Enzymatische Reaktionen regulieren den Stoffwechsel im menschlichen Körper.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

Person in zerlumpter Kleidung
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
Ein Tatterdemalion wanderte auf der Suche nach Essen durch die Straßen.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

Vorliebe
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

götzenverehrend
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
Der alte Stamm war für seine götzendienstlichen Praktiken bekannt.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

dorniger Strauch
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
Der Garten war mit blühenden Weißdornbüschen umgeben.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

gekennzeichnet durch das Angreifen oder Ablehnen von etablierten Überzeugungen, Traditionen oder Werten
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ihre ikonoklastischen Ansichten stellten die konventionelle Weisheit der Branche in Frage.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

Kollation
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Der Bibliothekar verbrachte Stunden mit der Kollation von alten Manuskripten.
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

verhärten
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
Jahre der Schwierigkeiten härteten seinen Geist.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

mit einem murmelnden Geräusch fließen
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
Der Bach purle sanft durch die Wiese.
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

pompöse Sprache
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
Seine Wahlkampfansprache war voller Bombast, hatte jedoch keine echte Substanz.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

unermesslich oder unergründlich
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
Der Ozean schien unermesslich, als er sich bis zum Horizont erstreckte.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

überflüssig
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Seine Spende war überflüssig, weit mehr, als jemand erwartet hatte.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

die Wahrheit, Gültigkeit oder Ehrlichkeit einer Aussage oder Absicht bestreiten
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Glaubwürdigkeit des Zeugen anzufechten.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Die strahlenden Sterne erleuchteten den Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

übermäßige Sorge um kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Seine Pedanterie machte das Treffen unnötig lang.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

Palimpsest
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
Das alte Manuskript war ein Palimpsest, das schwache Spuren von früheren Texten unter der neuen Schrift zeigte.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

männlich
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Sein männlicher Mut beeindruckte alle im Dorf.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbane
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Er war ein urbane Gentleman, der auf der Party alle verzauberte.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

Kasein
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
Casein-Proteinpulver ist unter Athleten für die Muskelregeneration beliebt.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

trocken
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Die trockenen Blätter zerbröselten unter seinen Füßen.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

Vorbote
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Der erste Rotkehlchen des Frühlings wird oft als Vorbote für wärmeres Wetter betrachtet.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lasterhaft
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Die lasterhaften Bemerkungen machten alle unbehaglich.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
Das Unternehmen war zu geizig, um in bessere Ausrüstung zu investieren.
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

engelsgleich
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
Das Baby hatte ein engelsgleiches Lächeln, das jedem das Herz erweichte.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

Bürge
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
Die Bank akzeptierte die Juwelen des Bürgen als Sicherheit für das Darlehen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

Desuetude
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
Das alte Gesetz ist in Desuetude gefallen.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

unterbrechen
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
Der Regen würde unterbrechen und dann wieder beginnen.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sein ungeschickter Versuch, den Stuhl zu reparieren, machte es noch schlimmer.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

Fez
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
Das traditionelle Kostüm beinhaltete einen roten Fez mit einem schwarzen Quast.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

verlottert
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Er trat mit einem verlotterten Aussehen in den Raum, nachdem er auf der Couch geschlafen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

grob
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Sein grobes Verhalten ruinierte die Dinnerparty.
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

Opernlibretto
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
Sie studierte das Libretto, bevor sie die Opernaufführung besuchte.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

barbarisch
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Sie betrachteten die Rituale des alten Stammes als barbarisch.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

kakophonisch
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Die kakophonen Geräusche der Stadt hielten sie die ganze Nacht wach.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

Glück
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

etwas Schweres oder Unhandliches mit Mühe tragen oder schleppen
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Er musste den Koffer drei Stockwerke hoch schleppen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipient
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
Der incipiente Sturm ließ den Himmel dunkel und schwer werden.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

Recht auf Zusatzleistungen
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
Der Richter genoss bestimmte Zusatzrechte, die mit seiner Position verbunden waren.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

Weiblichkeit
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
In alten Zeiten wurde Weiblichkeit oft als Zeichen von Schwäche kritisiert.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

Bierkrug
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Er hob seinen stein, um auf seine Freunde anzustoßen.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

Kornische
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
Die elegante Kornische fügte dem Wohnzimmer einen klassischen Akzent hinzu.
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

übermäßig anständige Person
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
Er wurde als prüde bezeichnet, weil er bei den Filmszenen errötete.
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

Humifikation
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
Humifikation verbessert die Bodenstruktur und Fruchtbarkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

unverschämt
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Er erzählte eine unverschämte Lüge vor allen.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

Verräter
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
Während des Krieges wurde er als Quisling bezeichnet, weil er den Eindringlingen half.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

Bewässerungsflüssigkeit
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
Der Arzt verwendete während des Verfahrens ein steriles Bewässerungsflüssigkeit.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

mit dem Fischfang verbunden
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Er hat ein tiefes Wissen über piscatorische Techniken und Fischarten.
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 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

Stütze
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
Das rote Seil war an den Stangen befestigt, um die Menge zu führen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

Refraktor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Refraktor-Teleskope verwenden Linsen, um Licht zu fokussieren.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

gescheckt
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Der Bauer besaß eine gescheckte Kuh mit markanten Streifen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

aufblühend
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Die aufblühenden Bäume machten den Park wunderschön.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

Lichtung
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Sie ruhten sich in einer sonnigen Lichtung nach ihrer langen Wanderung aus.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

unterwerfen
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
Das Imperium versuchte, die benachbarten Königreiche zu unterwerfen.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudential
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
Die Bank hat prudenzielle Regeln zum Schutz der Einleger aufgestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

Genitiv
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
Im Englischen wird der Genitiv oft mit einem Apostroph und 's' angezeigt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

unbestimmt
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
Das Projekt wurde für eine unbestimmte Zeit verzögert.
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

Ratiocination
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
Seine Ratiocination beeindruckte die Richter während der Debatte.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

Epigramm
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
Oscar Wilde war berühmt für seine scharfsinnigen Epigramme.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

sehen
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
Vom Hügel aus erblickte sie ein kleines Dorf im Tal.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

informelles Treffen
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
Das Team hielt vor der Präsentation ein schnelles informelles Treffen ab.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

kletterpflanze lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
Die Kletterpflanze lang lang produziert wunderschöne duftende Blumen.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

töricht
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Seine törichten Kommentare während des Treffens nervten alle.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

quadratisch
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
Die Fliesen hatten eine ordentliche quadratische Form, die den Boden ordentlich erscheinen ließ.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

Feigling
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Er verhielt sich wie ein Feigling während der Krise.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

grob oder missbräuchlich Sprache
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
Die hitzige Diskussion verwandelte sich schnell in grobe Sprache.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

unbefriedigt
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Trotz der Entschuldigung blieb sie unbefriedigt.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

Schmeichler
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Der König war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die ihm nur sagten, was er hören wollte.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

Sophisterei
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophisterei.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

kanna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Die hellen orangefarbenen Canna-Lilien wuchsen hoch neben dem Teich.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

klar
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
Das klare Wasser des Sees spiegelte den Himmel perfekt wider.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

unfeierlich/grob
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
Er machte einen unsérémoniösen Ausgang von der Party.
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

Stechmücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
Die Stechmücke summte um meinen Kopf, während ich las.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

falsch
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Der Sänger war während der Aufführung leicht falsch.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

vornehm
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
Das Publikum spendete nach der Aufführung höflichen Applaus.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

unangemessen
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Sein Kommentar war während der ernsten Diskussion unangemessen.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

Fortschritt
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
Das Unternehmen hat signifikante Fortschritte im Mobilmarkt gemacht.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

stramonienblume
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Die Stramonienblume blüht in der Nacht mit einem süßen Duft.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

durstig, begierig
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
Der Entdecker war durstig nach Abenteuer.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

Muschel
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Priester blies in die Muschel, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

mehrdeutig
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Seine mehrdeutige Antwort verwirrte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

bezogen auf bergige Regionen; in bergigen Umgebungen gefunden
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Bergwälder beherbergen eine Vielzahl einzigartiger Arten.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

innere Bedeutung
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
Die Intension des Wortes 'Hund' umfasst, ein Säugetier und domestiziert zu sein.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisieren
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
Der Schauspieler musste improvisieren, als er seine Zeilen vergaß.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

pflanze mit Brennhaaren, die beim Berühren Reizungen verursachen
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Er hat versehentlich die Brennnessel berührt und ein scharfes Brennen gespürt.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

Untertauchen
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Das Untertauchen der Felder dauerte mehrere Tage nach dem starken Regen.
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

im Dunkeln
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
Die Waldbewohner bewegten sich im Dunkeln durch die Nacht.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

ineffektives Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Der Plan des Politikers wurde als bloßes Heilmittel für ein komplexes Problem abgelehnt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
Der Film wurde für seine übermäßige Sentimentalität kritisiert.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

Demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
Das Unternehmen musste Demurrage zahlen, weil es das Entladen der Waren verzögert hatte.
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

umleitbar
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
Gelder aus dem Budget können nicht gesetzlich umgeleitet werden.
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

stückchenweise
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
Das alte Schloss fiel stückchenweise in Ruinen.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

erblicken
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Vom Hügel aus erspähten sie ein kleines Dorf in der Ferne.