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B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

Verwirrung, Durcheinander, Chaos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Es gab Verwirrung über die Uhrzeit des Treffens, daher kam die Hälfte des Teams zu spät.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

brennbar
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Trockene Blätter sind sehr brennbar.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

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

Carefully

sorgfältig
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen sorgfältig.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

zitieren
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
Der Anwalt zitiert relevante Rechtsprechung.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

kanal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
Der Kanal wurde gebaut, um den Transport von Waren in der Region zu erleichtern.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

Kapitalisierung
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
Die Kapitalisierung des Unternehmens erreichte 1 Milliarde Dollar an Marktwert.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

fortsetzen
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
Der Regen wird die ganze Nacht fortsetzen.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

kohärent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Seine Rede war klar und kohärent.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

kardinal / grundlegend
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
Ehrlichkeit ist eine kardinale Tugend im Leben.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

konditionell; bedingt
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
Das Jobangebot ist konditional abhängig vom Bestehen der Hintergrundüberprüfung.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

Konsortium
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Das Konsortium arbeitete gemeinsam an der Herstellung des Kabels.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

Fähigkeit, Handwerk, Kunsthandwerk
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Sie hat das Handwerk der Töpferei gemeistert.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

Katechismus
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Der Priester lehrte den Kindern den Katechismus jeden Sonntag.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

gelegentlich; auf entspannte und informelle Weise
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Er erwähnte es beiläufig, dass er ging.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

bedecken
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Bitte decken Sie das Essen ab, um es frisch zu halten.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

zum Dämmerung gehörend
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Fledermäuse sind dämmerungsaktive Tiere, die in der Dämmerung und im Morgengrauen am aktivsten sind.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

bestehen
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

Kreuzkümmel
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
Kreuzkümmelsamen werden oft in traditionellen indischen Brotrezepten verwendet.
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

Mantel
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
Er zog seinen Wintermantel an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

lautstark
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Das laute Publikum verlangte eine Zugabe von der Band.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

pummelig
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
Das Baby hat pummelige Wangen.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

etwas so stark drücken oder zerdrücken, dass es beschädigt oder zerstört wird
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Er hat versehentlich den Papierbecher in seiner Hand zerdrückt.
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

kantate
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
Der Chor führte während des Festivals eine schöne Kantate auf.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

umstritten
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
Die Politik bleibt umstritten.
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 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.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

berechnen/anklagen
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
Der Laden verlangt einen Aufpreis für die Lieferung nach Hause.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

Laune
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

illegale Ware
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Lieferung Schmuggelzigaretten.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

Wels
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Wels wird oft frittiert und mit Reis in der bengalischen Küche serviert.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

kontraproduktiv
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Kontraproduktive Aktivitäten entstehen oft aus Unzufriedenheit.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinesisch
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Wir gingen gestern Abend in ein chinesisches Restaurant.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

Transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Transport von Waren wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

fröhlich lachen
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
Das Publikum lachte über die witzigen Bemerkungen des Komikers.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

Coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
Der Roman endet mit einer nachdenklichen Coda, die die Themen verbindet.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

vorsichtig, bedacht, umsichtig
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Investoren müssen vorsichtig sein, bevor sie Entscheidungen treffen.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

kandidaten
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Kandidaten durchlaufen einen strengen Auswahlprozess.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

Täter
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
Die Polizei erwischte den Täter hinter dem Raubüberfall.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

Ratsmitglied
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
Das Ratsmitglied sprach über lokale Straßen.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

Mantel
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
Der Spion verbarg seine Identität mit einem falschen Namen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

zynisch; skeptische Person
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
Der alte Zyniker glaubte, dass Politiker nur daran interessiert waren, Stimmen zu bekommen.
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

Bargeld
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
Sie bezahlte die Rechnung bar.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

zusammenzucken
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Sie zuckte zusammen, als sie an ihren Fehler dachte.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

kokette Frau
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Sie war eine kokette, die immer alle auf der Party bezauberte.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

katholisch
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Sie hat katholische Vorlieben in der Musik und genießt alles, von Jazz bis Oper.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

entscheidend
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
Das Treffen war entscheidend für die Zukunft des Projekts.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

sorglos
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Er ließ die Tür sorglos unverschlossen.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

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

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

gewaltsam übernehmen
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Während des Krieges übernahmen die Soldaten gewaltsam die Häuser der Dorfbewohner.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

Kompliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Sie komplimentierte ihn für seine ausgezeichnete Präsentation.
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

Zeichentrickfilm
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
Kinder lieben es, Zeichentrickfilme im Fernsehen zu sehen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

betrügen, täuschen
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Er täuschte den alten Mann und nahm ihm sein Geld ab.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

zementiertes Grab
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
Das zementierte Grab der Märtyrer wurde nahe dem Fluss gesehen.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

seltsames Objekt
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Sie kaufte ein seltsames Objekt im Antiquitätengeschäft.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

konkav
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
Der Spiegel hatte eine konkave Oberfläche, die ihr Spiegelbild vergrößerte.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

Krebs
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
Rauchen ist eine Hauptursache für Lungenkrebs.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

gegen den Wind segeln
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
Die Yacht segelte gegen den Wind und schnitt durch die Wellen.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Sie erhielt einen Diamantring mit zwei Karat für ihre Verlobung.
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 /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 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

unaufhörlich; stetig
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
Der unaufhörliche Regen dauerte drei Tage.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

verpflichten / durchführen
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Er beging einen schweren Fehler im Bericht.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

Kindheit
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Sie verbrachte ihre Kindheit in einem kleinen Dorf.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Verhalten / durchführen
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
Der Lehrer leitete die Prüfung fair.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

entsprechend
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
Die entsprechende Seite im Buch erklärt den Prozess im Detail.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

allmähliche Lautstärkezunahme
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
Das Orchester baute zu einem mächtigen Crescendo auf, bevor es zum Finale kam.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

Kursive Schrift
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den Aufsatz in kursiver Handschrift zu schreiben.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

umsegeln
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan war der erste, der den Globus umsegelt hat.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

Gegenklage
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
Der Anwalt hat eine Gegenklage gegen den Ankläger eingereicht.
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.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

konventionell
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Viele Landwirte nutzen immer noch konventionelle Anbaumethoden.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

vertraut, kenntnisreich
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Sie ist mit den neuesten Entwicklungen in der Technologie vertraut.
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.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

auffällig
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Ihr rotes Kleid machte sie auf der Party auffällig.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

Beleidigung, Verachtung
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Er ertrug die Verachtung seiner Kollegen mit Geduld.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
Der Nachrichtensender bot umfassende Berichterstattung über das Ereignis.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
Das leichtgläubige Kind glaubte jede Geschichte, die es hörte.
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

Gespräch
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
Wir haben ein langes Gespräch über zukünftige Pläne geführt.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

Klarheit
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
Die Klarheit des Sprechers machte das Konzept leicht verständlich.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

konstant
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Sie hat konstant gute Leistungen in ihrem Studium erbracht.
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

grün hinter den Ohren
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
Der unerfahrene Praktikant machte mehrere Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V-förmiges Symbol
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
Die Uniform des Sergeanten zeigte drei Chevrons auf dem Ärmel.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

zentrum
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
Das erste Roboterchirurgie-Zentrum wurde in Rangpur gegründet.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

Kanari
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Der Kanari sang wunderschön in seinem Käfig.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

Chiffon
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Chiffonkleid auf der Party.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

enttäuscht
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Er sah enttäuscht aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

schokoladenbraun
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
Das schokoladenbraune Sofa sieht im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

Lockenwickler
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Sie benutzte einen Lockenstab, um ihre Haare für die Party zu stylen.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

vergleichen
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Ich werde diese beiden Produkte vor dem Kauf vergleichen.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

Kandidat
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
Der Kandidat hielt während der Debatte eine starke Rede.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

verwöhnen
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
Das kleine Mädchen wurde von ihren Großeltern verwöhnt.
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.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

Veränderung
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
Veränderung ist unvermeidlich für Wachstum.