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C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

Konformität, Gehorsam, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
Strikte Konformität zu den Regeln gewährleistet Ordnung in der Gesellschaft.
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

Konföderierter
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
Die konföderierten Soldaten kämpften tapfer im Krieg.
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
Die Sekretärin ordnete die Berichte vor dem Meeting an.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

leises Lachen
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
Er gab ein leises Lachen von sich, als er den lustigen Witz hörte.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

kumulativ
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
Die kumulative Wirkung von Stress kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.
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.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

ansteckend; übertragbar
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
Ihr Lachen ist ansteckend und bringt jeden zum Lächeln.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

Zahn an einem Rad oder Zahnrad
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Er fühlte sich wie ein kleines Zahnrad in einer großen Maschine.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

Kalibrierung
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
Die Genauigkeit einer Waage hängt von regelmäßiger Kalibrierung ab.
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 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

taufen
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Sie tauften das Schiff nach der Königin.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

Kaskade; eine Reihe von Stufen oder Prozessen
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
Der Bergwasserfall schuf einen wunderschönen natürlichen Swimmingpool darunter.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

Gewissenhaftigkeit
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Ihre Gewissenhaftigkeit bei der Arbeit führte zu einem gut organisierten Projekt.
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 /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

Kläger
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Der Kläger reichte nach dem Unfall einen Antrag auf Entschädigung ein.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Partner, königlicher Gemahl
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Er wurde kritisiert, weil er mit Kriminellen verkehrte.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

Oberbefehlshaber
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
Der Präsident dient als Oberbefehlshaber der Streitkräfte.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

Konjugation
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Französische Verben haben komplexe Konjugationen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

Sorgerecht; Haft; Vormundschaft
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
Nach der Scheidung teilten sie sich das Sorgerecht für ihre Kinder gleichermaßen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

Zitadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
Die alte Zitadelle bewachte die Stadt über Jahrhunderte.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

kosmisch, weitläufig
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Astronomen studieren kosmische Phänomene, um das Universum zu verstehen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

Höhle
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Die Entdecker gingen in eine dunkle Höhle unter dem Berg.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

Fohlen
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Der Bauer trainierte das junge Fohlen, um einen Sattel zu akzeptieren.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

Glaubwürdigkeit, Vertrauen
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
Der Zeuge gab dem Alibi des Angeklagten Glaubwürdigkeit.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Nadelbaum
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
Der Wald wird von Nadelbäumen wie Kiefern und Fichten dominiert.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

kreuzzug, intensiver kampf
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
sie hat ihr Leben lang für die Rechte der Frauen gekämpft.
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.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

selbstzufrieden
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
Das Team wurde nach einigen Siegen selbstzufrieden und hörte auf, hart zu trainieren.
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

Katharsis
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
Das Schreiben in ihrem Tagebuch war eine Form der Katharsis für sie.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

Cameo
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
Der Schauspieler hatte einen überraschenden Cameo-Auftritt im Film.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

erfinden oder zubereiten
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Er erdachte eine Geschichte, um seine Abwesenheit zu erklären.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

Zitation
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
Das Forschungspapier enthielt ein Zitat von Shakespeare.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

Gewürz/Sauce
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
Ketchup ist ein beliebtes Gewürz in vielen Ländern.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

konvergent
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Die beiden Flüsse haben einen konvergierenden Weg, bevor sie in den See münden.
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.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

kürz
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine kürzere Antwort machte alle unbehaglich.
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

katalysieren
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
Das neue Gesetz katalysierte Reformen im gesamten Sektor.
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

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

capsize

kentern
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Das kleine Fischerboot kenterte während des Sturms.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

gegenwirken
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Das Medikament hilft, die Nebenwirkungen der Behandlung auszugleichen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

kosmos blume
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
Die Cosmos-Blumen schwangen sanft im Sommerwind über die Wiese.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

kondonieren
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
Der Manager weigerte sich, Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz zu kondonieren.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

kathartisch
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Über Emotionen zu schreiben, kann eine kathartische Erfahrung sein.
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

verengen
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
Die Schlange verengte ihre Beute, bevor sie sie verschlang.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

Klümpchen
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
Die Rede war voll von alten Klischees, die das Publikum nicht inspirieren konnten.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

spalten, schneiden
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Er benutzte eine Axt, um das Holz zu spalten.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

Kordialität; Freundlichkeit
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Die Kordialität des Gastgebers ließ alle Gäste sich willkommen und wohl fühlen.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.
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 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

Kolumnist
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Der Kolumnist schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
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 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

verstopfen
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
Schwerer Verkehr kann die Straßen der Stadt während der Stoßzeiten verstopfen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

Konvoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Der Militärkonvoi zog bei Morgengrauen durch die Wüste.
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

Karikatur
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
Das Magazin veröffentlichte eine Karikatur des Politikers.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

Kameradschaft, Freundschaft, Verbundenheit
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
Die Kameradschaft unter den Teammitgliedern war inspirierend.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

Kardiologe
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Sie hat einen Termin bei einem Kardiologen wegen ihrer Brustschmerzen vereinbart.
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.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

schüchtern, zurückhaltend
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
Sie schenkte ein schüchternes Lächeln, als sie nach ihren Plänen gefragt wurde.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

kausal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Es gibt einen kausalen Zusammenhang zwischen Rauchen und Krebs.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

Vertrauter
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Sie fand einen echten Vertrauten in ihrem Kindheitsfreund.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

aquatisches Tier mit hartem Panzer
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Krabben und Hummer sind bekannte Krebstiere.
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 /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

Kontrapunkt
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
Ihre ruhige Haltung war ein Kontrapunkt zu seinem Ärger.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

sich versammeln, sich treffen
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
Menschen versammeln sich jeden Abend auf dem Stadtplatz.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
Die Chronologie der Dynastie wurde sorgfältig von Historikern studiert.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

vermischt / kombiniert
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
Der Artikel neigt dazu, Fakten mit Meinungen zu vermischen.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

Warnung
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
Der Vorschlag wurde mit einer Warnung akzeptiert.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

Speicherfestigung
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
Schlaf spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Konsolidierung von Erinnerungen.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Kalibrieren
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
Der Techniker kalibriert die Maschine, bevor das Experiment beginnt.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

Zufriedenheit
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sie verspürte tiefe Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie anderen geholfen hatte.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

geheim
Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
Sie hielten spät in der Nacht eine geheime Versammlung ab.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

Höhepunkt. Der höchste oder dramatischste Punkt von etwas, insbesondere nach einer langen Zeit.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Das Projekt erreichte seinen Höhepunkt nach jahrelangem Einsatz.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

Zynismus
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Sein Zynismus machte es ihm schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

verdickte Hautpartie
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
Ein Callus bildete sich an seiner Handfläche, weil er jeden Tag Werkzeuge benutzte.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

krypta
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Die Touristen erkundeten die alte Krypta unter der Kathedrale.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

Zustand der Ruhe und Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Sie bewahrte ihre Ruhe während des Interviews.
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.
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

Ansteckung
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
Die Angst verbreitete sich wie eine Ansteckung durch die Menge.
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 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

schneidermesser
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
Der Koch benutzte ein Schneidermesser, um die Hühnerknochen zu schneiden.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

kodifizieren
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
Das Komitee arbeitete daran, die bestehenden Gesetze zu kodifizieren.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

Tintenpatrone
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
Der Drucker hörte auf zu arbeiten, weil die Tintenpatrone leer war.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

kondensieren
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
Wasserdampf kondensiert zu Regentropfen.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

berechnend
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Er hatte einen kalten und berechnenden Ansatz im Geschäft.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

entschädigend
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Das Gericht sprach ihm Entschädigungszahlungen zu.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

konzertiert
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Die Arbeiter leisteten einen konzertierten Versuch, die Bedingungen zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

kongressbezogen
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
Das Gesetz erhielt starke kongressbezogene Unterstützung.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

klug umgehen oder einen Weg finden, um Hindernisse oder Regeln zu umgehen
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Er versuchte, das Sicherheitssystem zu umgehen.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

Sieb
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Sie hat die Pasta mit einem Sieb abgegossen.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

abtreten
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
Das Land trat nach dem Verlust des Krieges Territorium ab.
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 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Ihre Offenheit während des Treffens beeindruckte alle.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

beschwören
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
Der Magier beschwor ein Kaninchen aus dem Hut.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
Der Vermieter und der Mieter unterzeichneten einen Vertrag, um die Immobilie zu erhalten.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

Vermutung
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
Die Vermutung des Wissenschaftlers wurde später als wahr erwiesen.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

Sprachrhythmus mit Auf- und Abstieg der Tonhöhe
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine natürliche Kadenz, die das Publikum fesselte.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

kosmologie
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Sie studierte Kosmologie, um die Ursprünge des Universums zu verstehen.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

kulminieren
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Jahre harter Arbeit kulminierten in seinem Erfolg.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

Gnade
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
Der Richter zeigte Gnade und verringerte seine Strafe.
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

umgangssprache
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
Der Roman ist voller regionaler Umgangssprachen.
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

klimaktisch
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
Der Film endete mit einer klimatischen Schlacht Szene.
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 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

Kenner
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Sie ist eine wahre Kennerin der feinen Kunst.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

mit Mühe klettern
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
Die Kinder kletterten mühsam über die Felsen, um die Höhle zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

reichlich
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Sie machte reichlich Notizen während der Vorlesung.
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.
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.