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B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

Behälter
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
Container sind entscheidend für die Logistik.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

erheblich
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Das Projekt erforderte eine erhebliche Menge an Zeit und Geld.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Zement / zementieren
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
Der Vertrag half, die Beziehung zwischen den beiden Ländern zu zementieren.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

Konsum
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
Hoher Energieverbrauch führt zu höheren Stromrechnungen.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

Porzellan-Geschirr
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Das teure Porzellan-Geschirr wurde im Schrank ausgestellt.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

Zertifizierung
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Sie erhielt ihre berufliche Zertifizierung nach Abschluss des Trainingsprogramms.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

eine Beziehung herstellen
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Forscher fanden heraus, dass Diät und mentale Gesundheit stark miteinander korrelieren.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit 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.
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.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

Cholesterin
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
Ein hoher Cholesterinspiegel kann das Risiko von Herzkrankheiten erhöhen.
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.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Rüpel
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
Der Kellner war so ein Rüpel, dass die Gäste unzufrieden waren.
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 /kjʊər/

cure

heilen
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Das neue Medikament heilte sie von der Infektion.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

chromatisch
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
Der Künstler verwendete eine chromatische Palette, um lebendige Kontraste zu schaffen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

Auftragnehmer
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
Der Auftragnehmer hat das Bauprojekt pünktlich abgeschlossen.
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

cool, ruhig, beeindruckend
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
Sie behielt einen kühlen Kopf während der Krise.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

kritisches Denken
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
Kritisches Denken hilft, informierte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

Kostüm
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes Kostüm zur Halloween-Party.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

krematorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Das Krematorium war in der Nähe des Friedhofs.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

mit Wimpern
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
Die ziliierten Zellen im Atmungstrakt helfen dabei, Schleim aus der Lunge zu transportieren.
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

Kontextualisierung
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
Die Kontextualisierung historischer Ereignisse hilft den Studenten, diese besser zu verstehen.
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.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Kuh
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
Die Kuh produziert jeden Morgen frische Milch.
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 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

Kolonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
Indien war einst eine britische Kolonie.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

schmeicheln
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Sie schaffte es, ihre Freundin zum Mitkommen auf die Reise zu überreden.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

Kapillaren
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Kapillaren verursachen dunkle Ringe.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

währung
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Dual-Währungssysteme wurden vorgeschlagen.
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.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

Kongruenz
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
Die Kongruenz zwischen ihren Ideen machte die Zusammenarbeit einfach.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

herausfordernd
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
Der Bergaufstieg war herausfordernd, aber lohnend.
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 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

eng, unbequem klein
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Der Raum war so eng, dass wir kaum bewegen konnten.
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.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

Reue
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Er fühlte Reue, nachdem er seinem Freund gelogen hatte.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

Riss
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
Die Ziege verschwand in einem Riss im Felsen.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

Falte, Knick
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Sie bügelte das Hemd sorgfältig, um jede Falte zu entfernen.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

Computer
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Ich habe einen neuen Computer für meine Büroarbeit gekauft.
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 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

beitragen
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Jeder trug mit Geld bei, um ein Abschiedsgeschenk für den Lehrer zu kaufen.
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.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

Katholizismus
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Der Katholizismus hat eine lange Geschichte und reiche Traditionen.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

Risse eines Bootes abdichten
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Die Arbeiter kalefatierten die Nähte des alten Bootes, um Lecks zu verhindern.
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

grausam
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
Es war grausam, sich über den verletzten Jungen lustig zu machen.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

käfig
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Der Papagei lebt in einem großen Käfig.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

mit harter Schale
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die fossilen Hüllen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

kongruent
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
Ihre Werte stimmen mit den Zielen der Organisation überein.
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.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

sammeln
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Ich sammle Briefmarken als Hobby.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

ständig; ununterbrochen;
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
Der ständige Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

verbrauchen
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Eine Person verbraucht jährlich etwa 20 kg Plastik.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

bestehen
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

zu nachgiebig
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
Er war zu nachgiebig, um ihre Forderungen abzulehnen.
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

Nachlässigkeit; Unachtsamkeit
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
Seine Nachlässigkeit mit Geld führte zu ernsthaften finanziellen Problemen.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

Komponente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Der Motor ist das wichtigste Bauteil des Autos.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

zusammenfließend
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Die zusammenfließenden Bäche bildeten einen mächtigen Fluss.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

scheuern
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Die engen Schuhe begannen, an seinen Fersen zu scheuern.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

Kruste
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
Er schnitt die Kruste des Brotes ab, bevor er aß.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

entscheidend
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
Fehlertoleranz ist entscheidend für Zuverlässigkeit.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

chimäre
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
Die Vorstellung einer perfekten Gesellschaft ist oft eine Chimäre.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

eine große Sammlung linguistischer Daten, die für die Sprachforschung und Analyse verwendet wird
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Linguisten verwenden ein Korpus, um Sprachmuster zu analysieren.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

launisch
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
Der Aktienmarkt kann launisch sein, dramatisch ohne Vorwarnung schwanken.
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.
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.
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

Bach
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
Wir gingen angeln am Bach in der Nähe unseres Hauses.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

Kirschblüte
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Die Kirschblüten blühen im April wunderschön.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

Schrank
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Sie bewahrt ihre Wintermäntel im Schrank neben der Tür auf.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

Steuermann
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
Der Steuermann gab Anweisungen an das Ruderteam.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

Hülsen; wertlose Dinge; leichte Scherze
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Der Bauer trennte das Weizen vom Spreu mit traditionellen Methoden.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

Kappe
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Er trug eine Baseballmütze, um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

bilden
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Diese Dokumente stellen die rechtliche Vereinbarung zwischen den beiden Parteien dar.
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.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

intensiv wünschen, begehren
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Sie sehnt sich nach Abenteuer und reist oft an abgelegene Orte.
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

zensieren, stark kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
Der Ausschuss hat den Politiker wegen seines Fehlverhaltens zensiert.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

Pirat
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
Der Korsar plünderte Schiffe entlang der Küste.
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

Kasuistry
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
Das Argument des Anwalts wurde als bloße Kasuistry abgewiesen.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

Qualifikation, Zeugnis
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Sie legte ihre Qualifikationen vor, bevor sie den neuen Job begann.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Häkeln
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Sie hat gelernt, einen Wollschal für den Winter zu häkeln.
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
Der Polizist leitete den Verkehr an der belebten Kreuzung.
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.
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 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

korporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Er erlebte eine körperliche Strafe für seinen Fehler.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

Haarschneider / schnelles Schiff aus dem 19. Jahrhundert
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Der Friseur benutzte einen Haarschneider, um seine Haare zu schneiden.
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
Wir grillten Maiskolben zum Abendessen.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

leichenhaft
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
Sein leichenhafter Anblick schockierte alle auf der Party.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

kommend
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Wir bereiten uns auf das kommende Festival vor.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

aus Angst kauern
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
Das Kind kauerte sich während des Gewitters hinter dem Sofa.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

Leichtgläubigkeit
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
Der Betrug war erfolgreich aufgrund der Leichtgläubigkeit des Opfers.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

Umfang
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
Der Lehrer bat uns, den Umfang des Kreises zu berechnen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

gegensätzliche Dinge
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
Freiheit und Sklaverei sind in jeder Hinsicht Gegensätze.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist entscheidend für die wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

Kompetenz
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Ihre Kompetenz als Managerin beeindruckte das Gremium.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

katastrophal, verheerend
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
Der Klimawandel hat katastrophale Folgen.
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.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

Betrug
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, Betrug begangen zu haben, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

ein großer schwarzer Meeresvogel, der Fische fängt
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
Der Kormoran saß auf dem Felsen und trocknete nach einem Sprung seine Flügel.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

zeitgleich
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
Der Philosoph war zeitgleich mit dem Aufstieg der modernen Wissenschaft.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Kommentar
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Der Kommentar des Professors zum Roman war aufschlussreich.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

Ecke
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
Der Laden ist gleich um die Ecke.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.