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C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

Buchhaltungsbüro
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
Der Kaufmann verbrachte den größten Teil seines Tages im Buchhaltungsbüro und überprüfte die Bücher.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

nichtig
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Seine Bemühungen waren nichtig und änderten das Ergebnis nicht.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

eine Form von lyrischem Gedicht
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Der Dichter schloss seine Ode mit einer eindrucksvolle Epode ab.
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

Mutterschaf
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
Das Mutterschaf brachte Zwillingslämmer zur Welt.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

Einschränkung, Kritik
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Das neue Gesetz verhängte eine schwere Einschränkung der freien Rede.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

Ligatur
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt benutzte eine Ligatur, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

Ausgang
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
Die Notausgangstür bot einen Ausgang für die gefangenen Arbeiter.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

Vorschrift
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Die Vorschrift der Organisation verlangte strikte Pünktlichkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

beleibt
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
Der beleibte Mann betrat den Raum mit Selbstvertrauen.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

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

evanesce

verblasst
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
Der Nebel begann zu verschwinden, als die Sonne höher stieg.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

im Zusammenhang mit einem Bistum
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
Der Diözesanrat traf sich, um die Kirchenangelegenheiten zu besprechen.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

Theokratie
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
Theokratie vereint oft religiöse Autorität mit politischer Macht.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Die Freunde genossen einen leichten Späßchen beim Kaffee.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

angemessen
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Seine Kommentare waren nicht angemessen für die Diskussion.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

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

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

vorhersagend
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Er ignorierte die vorhersagenden Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

Ekliptik
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
Die Ekliptik ist die Ebene der Erdumlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

Univalenz
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
Wasserstoff ist durch seine Univalenz in chemischen Reaktionen gekennzeichnet.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

inkontinent
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation inkontinent.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

nachlässig oder faul
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Seine nachlässige Haltung gegenüber der Arbeit ärgerte seinen Chef.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

Exorbitanz
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
Die Exorbitanz der Hotelpreise schockierte die Touristen.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

verfälschen
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Kritiker sagen, dass das Remake das Original verfälscht hat.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

Idiot
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Nur ein Idiot würde an so eine Geschichte glauben.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

Elektrotyp
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
Der Drucker benutzte ein Elektrotyp, um mehrere Kopien der Seite zu erstellen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

Torheit
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
Die Hitze verursachte einen Zustand der Torheit bei den Arbeitern.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

Milchtopf
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Sie goss frische Milch aus dem Milchtopf in ihr Glas.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

lizenziert
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
Der Handel mit bestimmten Waren ist nach internationalem Recht lizenziert.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

ornamentale Abdeckung für ein Pferd; reiche und aufwändige Kleidung oder Dekoration
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
Das Pferd des Königs war mit einem goldenen Caparison geschmückt.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplizieren
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
In zwei Quartalen hat die Kampagne ihre täglichen Anmeldungen versexfacht.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetieren
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Er verbrachte seinen Urlaub damit, auf der Couch vor dem Fernseher zu vegetieren.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

Nachtkönigin
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Nachtkönigin-Blumen erfüllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

engstirnig
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Seine engstirnige Haltung hinderte ihn daran, das Gesamtbild zu sehen.
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

Haut abziehen/scharf kritisieren
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
Der Koch entfernte die Haut des Fisches, bevor er ihn kochte.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

ein hartes magmatisches Gestein
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Die alten Römer verwendeten Porphyr, um Säulen und Statuen zu machen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

brandstiftend / aufhetzend
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Die aufhetzenden Bemerkungen des Politikers brachten die Menge aufgebracht.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

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

astigmatism

Astigmatismus
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Sie trägt eine Brille, um ihren Astigmatismus zu korrigieren.
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

Brachland
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
Bauern lassen ihre Felder brach, um die Bodenfruchtbarkeit wiederherzustellen.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

wahrlich
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Wahrlich, ich sage euch, dies ist die Wahrheit.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

bestimmt
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
Der Vertrag ist für einen bestimmten Zeitraum von zwei Jahren.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

ausgraben
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Die Archäologen gruben antike Überreste von der Stätte aus.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

sich freuen
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Die Fans exultierten, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

Betrug; verdächtige Aktivität; unethisches Verhalten; Täuschung
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
Die Prüfung hat Betrug in den finanziellen Aufzeichnungen des Unternehmens aufgedeckt.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

tapfer
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
Der tapfere Soldat wich nie vor einer Herausforderung zurück.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

übelriechend; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
Der übelriechende Geruch vom Müll brachte alle dazu, sich die Nase zuzuhalten.
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.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

klar
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
Der Lehrer gab eine klare Erklärung der Theorie.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidian (dunkler, glasartiger Vulkangestein)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Das Messer war aus scharfem Obsidian gemacht.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

Misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Seine Misanthropie war offensichtlich an der Art und Weise, wie er Menschen mied.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

unordentlich gekleidet
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Sie öffnete die Tür in einem Zustand unordentlich gekleidet, nur mit einem Morgenmantel.
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.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

sich übermäßig unterwürfig verhalten
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
Er weigerte sich, den unvernünftigen Forderungen zu gehorchen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

unüberzeugbar
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Sie blieb unüberzeugbar trotz all unserer Argumente.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

bestimmend
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
Der Offizier gab einen bestimmenden Befehl, das Gebäude zu evakuieren.
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.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

Lichtmesswissenschaft
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
Fotometrie hilft bei der Planung effizienter Beleuchtungssysteme.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

unreif
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Sein unreifes Verhalten brachte seine Freunde in Verlegenheit.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

Emeritus Professor
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Er ist ein Emeritus Professor an der Universität.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

Allrounder
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Er arbeitete als Factotum, das sowohl Verwaltungs- als auch Wartungsaufgaben übernahm.
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

überschwänglich
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
Sie war überschwänglich, nachdem sie die gute Nachricht erhalten hatte.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

verwirrt
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
Sie war völlig verwirrt von seiner plötzlichen Entscheidung.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

verleumden
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
Er war wütend, als er herausfand, dass seine Rivalen ihn verleumdet hatten.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

pest
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
Die mittelalterliche Stadt wurde von einer Pest verwüstet.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

extreme Armut
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Er wuchs in Armut auf, wurde aber später im Leben erfolgreich.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

Mondstrahl
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Ein Mondstrahl erleuchtete die stille Lichtung im Wald.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

durchtränken / schwängern
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Methode, um das Material mit Harz zu imprägnieren.
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

Quatsch
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller bedeutungsloser Quatsch.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

kleiner Fehler
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Das Vergessen zu telefonieren war nur ein kleiner Fehler, kein ernsthafter Fehler.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

jemand, der vor Krankheit schummelt
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Der Manager verdächtigte, dass John ein Malingerer war.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

künstlich, nicht echt
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
Die Aufregung in seiner Geschichte schien künstlich und erzwungen.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

Glaubensbekenntnis
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
Ehrlichkeit war immer das zentrale Glaubensbekenntnis seines Lebens.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

Geduld
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Sie zeigte bemerkenswerte Geduld während der hitzigen Diskussion.
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

anormales Wachstum
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
Das Gebäude wurde als eine Auswüchse in der Landschaft betrachtet.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

Zessionar
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
Der Zessionar übertrug die Eigentumsrechte an die gemeinnützige Organisation.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

folgend
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Die folgenden Ereignisse änderten den Verlauf der Geschichte.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

Alabaster (weißer Gesteinsmineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
Die Statue wurde aus purem Alabaster gemeißelt.
C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

vorübergehender Mode
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
Neon-Kleidung zu tragen war in den 1980er Jahren ein fädiger Stil.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

begraben
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Sie begruben den Krieger mit voller Ehre.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

schnauben
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Der Esel begann laut zu schnauben auf dem Feld.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

streitlustig
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.
C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

transfusionsfähig
Meaning
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
Example
Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.
Nur transfusionsfähige Blutgruppen werden im Krankenhaus verwendet.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

Neigung
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Sie hat eine Neigung, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

Balsamblume
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Die Balsamblumen im Garten blühten wunderschön in verschiedenen Rosa- und Violetttönen.
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

Abfall
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
Die meisten seiner frühen Schriften wurden als Abfall betrachtet.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

Und-Zeichen
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Verwenden Sie ein Und-Zeichen anstelle des Wortes 'und' im Firmennamen.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

Ruhe
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
Der Vulkan ist seit Jahrzehnten in einem Zustand der Ruhe.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

halbzivilisiert
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
Der Stamm wurde von den frühen Entdeckern als halbzivilisiert beschrieben.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

fruchtbarer Lehmboden
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Loam-Boden ist ideal für die Landwirtschaft aufgrund seines Nährstoffgehalts.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

übermäßige Besorgnis
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Es gab viel dramatische Besorgnis über die politische Krise.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendenziös
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Der Artikel wurde für seinen tendenziösen Ton kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

Bewohner
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
Der Wald ist die Heimat vieler nachtaktiver Bewohner.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

stillen
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
Die große Mahlzeit stillte seinen Hunger.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

Agroökosystem
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Ein gesundes Agroökosystem verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

verbieten
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
Das neue Gesetz wird den Einsatz von schädlichen Chemikalien in der Landwirtschaft verbieten.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

klagen
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Sie klagte nicht über ihr Unglück, sondern arbeitete härter, um ihr Leben zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

eine Art antikes Saiteninstrument
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
Der Musiker spielte ein altes Vial im Kammermusik-Konzert.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

verrückt verliebt, besessen
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Er war völlig verrückt nach ihrem Charme.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

symphonisch
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Die Stimmen des Chores klangen symphonisch und füllten den Saal mit Schönheit.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

Anfänger
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Als Anfänger in der Programmierung brauchte sie ständige Anleitung.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Geschwür
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
Der Baum war mit einem Krebs infiziert, der seine Rinde beschädigte.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

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

appurtenant

gehörig
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
Das Wegerecht gehört zum Grundstück des Eigentümers.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

Steinskulptur (in grotesker Form)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
Die alte Kathedrale hatte Gargoyles an jeder Ecke.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

unermesslich
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
Das Ergebnis der Wahl hängt von vielen unermesslichen Faktoren ab.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

Silberkarpfen
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
Der Silberkarpfen wird in Asien weit verbreitet in Fischfarmen gezüchtet.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenzieren
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
Koffein kann die Wirkung einiger Medikamente potentiieren.