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B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Naturschutzbewegung
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
Die Naturschutzbewegung begann im 19. Jahrhundert, um die Wildtiere zu schützen.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

komisch
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
Der Film hatte mehrere komische Szenen.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

kategorisiert
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
Die Stadt wurde als stark verschmutzt kategorisiert.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Kapsel. Ein kleines lösliches Gehäuse aus Gelatine, das eine Dosis Medizin enthält und im Ganzen geschluckt wird.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Kapseln enthalten kontrollierte Umgebungen.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

Glück
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.
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.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

Kriterium
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium für diesen Job.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

Komponist
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
Der Komponist arrangierte sorgfältig den Text für die Zeitung.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

Koriander
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Frische Korianderblätter werden über das Curry gestreut.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

klären
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
Der Lehrer klärt das schwierige Konzept.
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

deutlich
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
Sie sprach deutlich, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

einschränken
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Ausgaben aufgrund von Haushaltskürzungen einschränken.
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

Zentralisierung
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
Exzessive Zentralisierung kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
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 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.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.
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.
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

Glückwunsch
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
Sie schickte ihrer Freundin einen Glückwunsch zum Gewinn des Preises.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

dunkelrot
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Der dunkelrote Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel mit schönen Farben.
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

Chemise
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
Das Vintage-Chemise war aus feiner Spitze und Seide gefertigt.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

Handel
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Der internationale Handel hat in den letzten Jahren erheblich zugenommen.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

umwandeln
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Wir können dieses Zimmer in ein Büro umwandeln.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

auswählen / entfernen
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Die Bauern beschlossen, die kranken Tiere aus der Herde zu entfernen.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

verständlich
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
Der Lehrer erklärte das Thema auf verständliche Weise.
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.
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

tanzen vor Freude
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
Die Kinder sprangen fröhlich im Garten.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

Mitwisserschaft
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
Der Diebstahl geschah mit der Mitwisserschaft des Sicherheitsmannes.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.
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.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

schneiden / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Sie hat den Coupon aus der Zeitung ausgeschnitten.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
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.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

mutig; furchtlos; zeigt Mut im Angesicht der Gefahr
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

korrelativ
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
Der Temperaturanstieg ist korrelativ mit dem Schmelzen der Gletscher.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

Krone
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
Die Königin trug eine prächtige Krone während der Krönungszeremonie.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

Kontrolle
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Angemessene Kontrollmaßnahmen sind erforderlich.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

Fluch
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Er fluchte laut, als er merkte, dass er seine Brieftasche verloren hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

gerissen, raffiniert, betrügerisch
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam erneut den Jägern.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

Hilfsbischof
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
Der Bischof ernannte einen Hilfsbischof, um ihm bei seinen Aufgaben zu helfen.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

Kranich
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
Der anmutige Kranich stand reglos am Rand des Wassers.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

locke; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Sie hatte wunderschöne natürliche Locken, die ihr Gesicht perfekt umrahmten.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

Konfrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
Die Konfrontation zwischen den beiden Führern endete ohne ein Ergebnis.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

Berechnung
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Seine Berechnung der Gesamtkosten war bis auf den letzten Cent genau.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

zentren
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Zentren treiben die regionale Entwicklung voran.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

werfen
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Der Fischer wirft seine Angel ins Wasser.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

im Uhrzeigersinn
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Drehen Sie das Ventil im Uhrzeigersinn, um es festzuziehen.
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

konglomerat
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
Der Markt ist ein Konglomerat aus kleinen Läden und Essensständen.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

eine verdrehte oder gebogene Form; die Handlung, sich aus der normalen Form zu winden
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
Die Kontorsion des Kunstturners verblüffte das Publikum.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

berühmt
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Er ist ein gefeierter Autor im Bereich der Literatur.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

Politische Bildung
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
Politische Bildung hilft Schülern, ihre Bürgerpflichten zu verstehen.
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 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

zerebral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Zerebrale Funktionen regulieren Gedanken.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

Ton
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Der Künstler formte den nassen Ton zu einer schönen Vase.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler wegen ihres schlechten Verhaltens.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

aufhören
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Der Lärm hörte auf, sobald die Kinder hineingingen.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

Chance
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
Er hat eine Chance ergriffen und sich für den Job beworben.
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.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

charakterisieren
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
Der Autor charakterisiert den Helden als mutig und selbstlos.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

Kochen
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Kochen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

Süßwaren
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Der Laden verkauft eine große Auswahl an Süßwaren.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

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

Carmine

Karmin
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
Der Künstler mischte Karmin mit Weiß, um einen schönen Rosaton zu kreieren.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

näher, abschließend
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Sie ging näher ans Fenster.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

herablassend mit Freundlichkeit
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Er würde sich nicht herablassen, eine so triviale Frage zu beantworten.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

Kartograf
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Der Kartograf zeichnete sorgfältig die Karte des neuen Gebiets.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Hellseher/Hellseherin
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
Die Hellseherin sagte voraus, dass sie bald ins Ausland reisen würde.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Geständnis
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Der Verdächtige legte der Polizei ein vollständiges Geständnis ab.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

Taschenrechner
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Sie benutzte einen Taschenrechner, um die komplexe Gleichung zu lösen.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

zärtlichkeit
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
Die sanfte Zärtlichkeit der Mutter beruhigte das weinende Baby.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

ruhig
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
Die ruhige Umgebung unterstützt die Heilung.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

Koaleszenz, Vereinigung
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
Die Koaleszenz verschiedener Kulturen schafft Vielfalt.
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.
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

Konvention
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
Die jährliche Schriftstellerkonvention fand in Dhaka statt.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

entspannt und sorglos; zufällig; informell
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Er trug legere Kleidung zur Party.
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.
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.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

Kavalkade
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
Die Ankunft des Königs wurde von einer großen Kavalkade begleitet.
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

kaltes Getränk
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
Ich habe ein kaltes Getränk bestellt, um der Sommerhitze zu entkommen.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

Überlegung, Nachdenken
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Nach viel Überlegung traf er die endgültige Entscheidung.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

gegenintuitiv
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Sein Ansatz scheint gegenintuitiv, aber er funktioniert tatsächlich.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

begreifen, schwanger werden
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es ist schwer vorzustellen, wie eine solche Idee erfolgreich sein könnte.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

Kammer
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
Der König hielt in seiner privaten Kammer Besprechungen ab.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

umgangssprachlich
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Seine umgangssprachlichen Ausdrücke machten die Rede zugänglicher.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

milde / gütig
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Die Gefangenen hofften auf einen milden Richter.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

Absender
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
Der Absender schickte die Waren zum Lagerhaus.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

Casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Sie verbrachten den Abend damit, Karten im Casino zu spielen.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

Zettel, Notiz
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Sie ließ einen chit auf dem Tisch und bat ihn, sie zurückzurufen.
C2 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.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

Schnelligkeit
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
Der Soldat bewegte sich mit großer Schnelligkeit, um die Nachricht zu überbringen.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Klaustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Er meidet Aufzüge wegen seiner Klaustrophobie.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

konstant; unveränderlich; stetig
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
Die Maschine läuft mit konstanter Geschwindigkeit.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

Konsumismus
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Moderne Konsumismus führt zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

besorgt
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Sie war besorgt um die Gesundheit ihrer Mutter.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

Orangenjasmin
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
Die Orangenjasminpflanze bildete Büschel kleiner weißer Blüten.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

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

corrosion

Korrosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
Korrosion in Rohren führt zu Leckagen.
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.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

ehelich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Sie feierten ihr eheliches Glück mit einer Hochzeitsreise.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Huhn
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Das Huhn legte jeden Morgen frische Eier.
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

Stoff
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
Der Schneider schnitt den Stoff in präzise Stücke.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

kompliziert
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Sein Argument war so kompliziert, dass niemand es verstand.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

Empfänger
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
Der Empfänger hat die Lieferung rechtzeitig erhalten.