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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 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

jemanden oder etwas dumm erscheinen lassen oder die Effektivität und Begeisterung behindern
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Die wiederholten Aufgaben schienen die Kreativität der Arbeiter zu ersticken.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

Schiffsmesse
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Die Schiffsmesse war mit dem Geruch von frisch gekochtem Essen gefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

verrückt
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
Die Politik wurde als verrückt und schädlich angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

Schicksal
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
Sie an diesem Tag zu treffen fühlte sich wie reines Schicksal an.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

gewohnt
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Sie stand früh auf, wie sie es gewohnt war.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

kleines Partikel oder Zelle, insbesondere Blutzelle
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Rote Blutkörperchen transportieren Sauerstoff durch den Körper.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

Auszahlung
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
Die Auszahlung der Gehälter des Unternehmens war verzögert.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

traurig
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
Das traurige Lied brachte Tränen in ihre Augen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

rein
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
Sie fühlte ungeteilte Freude bei der Nachricht von ihrem Erfolg.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

angemessen
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Es war nicht angemessen, während der Zeremonie laut zu streiten.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
Der Betrüger hat viele Menschen mit falschen Versprechungen getäuscht.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

unterschlagen
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für das Unterschlagen von Staatsgeldern für schuldig befunden.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

Erklärer
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Der Kritiker diente als Erklärer der komplexen Werke des Dichters.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

Trauergesang, Klagegesang
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
Der Dichter komponierte einen ergreifenden Trauergesang für die gefallenen Soldaten.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

Experte
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Er ist ein Tech-Experte, der immer die neuesten Trends kennt.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

ansammeln
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Staubpartikel akkumulieren mit der Zeit, um größere Himmelskörper zu bilden.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

drastischer Kontrast zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers verwendete Chiaroscuro, um das Gesicht der Figur hervorzuheben.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

Hog-Pflaume
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Hog-Pflaumen werden oft verwendet, um eingelegte Früchte und Chutneys zu machen.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

intervenieren
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Sie hat beim Lehrer eingegriffen, um ihrem Bruder eine weitere Chance zu geben.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

Landei
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
Die Stadtbewohner lachten über die einfachen Wege des Landeis.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

see
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Touristen besuchen Loch Ness, um das legendäre Monster zu suchen.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

griesgrämig
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann schrie die Kinder an, weil sie in der Nähe seines Hauses spielten.
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 /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

gesetzbezogen
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
Der Philosoph diskutierte die nomische Notwendigkeit der natürlichen Gesetze.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

lautstark
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug eine lautstarke Halskette, die die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

Reizbarkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
Der ständige Lärm wurde zu einer Reizbarkeit für die Nachbarn.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

Bürger
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
Der Bürger wurde als wohlhabender Kaufmann in der Stadt respektiert.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honorar
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Der Gastdozent erhielt ein Honorar für ihren Vortrag.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

mit dem Fischfang verbunden
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Er hat ein tiefes Wissen über piscatorische Techniken und Fischarten.
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

Verachtung, Schande
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
Der Skandal brachte Verachtung für den Politiker.
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 /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

Dussel
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Sei kein Dussel, benutze dein Gehirn!
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

zweifellos
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Sie ist zweifellos die beste Kandidatin für den Job.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

unlogische Bemerkung
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Sein Kommentar über das Wetter war ein vollständiger non sequitur während der Budgetdiskussion.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

gerichtliches Organ
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
Das adjudikative Organ beriet sich über den Fall.
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 /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

schrank
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Ich bewahre meine ganze Kleidung im Holzschrank auf.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.
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 /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

Wahnvorstellungen von Macht, Reichtum oder Allmacht
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Die Megalomanie des Diktators ließ ihn glauben, dass er unbesiegbar war.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

löwenartig
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Sein löwenartiges Haar ließ ihn in der Menge herausstechen.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

anzeiger
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
Hoher Fieber ist oft ein Anzeiger für eine Infektion.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

abgenutzt / alt
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Die shopworn Schuhe wurden mit Rabatt verkauft.
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 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

verhungert und gierig
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Die hungrigen Wölfe umzingelten das Lager.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

Päpstliches Amt
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
Das Papsttum spielte eine bedeutende Rolle in der mittelalterlichen europäischen Politik.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

Räucherstäbchen
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Sie zündete einen Räucherstäbchen im Tempel während ihres Gebets an.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

unregelmäßig
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
Er hatte einen unregelmäßigen Schlaf wegen des Sturms.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

sozialer Fehler
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Er beging einen großen sozialen Fehler, indem er ihren Geburtstag vergaß.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

grob oder missbräuchlich Sprache
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
Die hitzige Diskussion verwandelte sich schnell in grobe Sprache.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

veröffentlichen
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
Die Regierung veröffentlichte neue Datenschutzregelungen.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

verwahrlost
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Er trug eine verwahrloste alte Jacke, die nach Feuchtigkeit roch.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

ein Verbrechen anstiften
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Kriminellen bei ihrer Flucht zu geholfen.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerär
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
Der Raum war nach der Bekanntgabe mit einer funebren Stille erfüllt.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

unerwarteter Konflikt
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
Es gab einen kleinen Konflikt zwischen den beiden Kollegen während des Treffens.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

Ablehnung
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Der Politiker gab eine deutliche Ablehnung der umstrittenen Bemerkungen ab.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

schonungslos
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
Der Kritiker war schonungslos in seiner Rezension des Stücks.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

uralt
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Seine Ansichten über Frauen sind positiv uralt.
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

Rationalismus
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
Der Rationalismus betont Logik und Vernunft über den Glauben.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

verboten
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Die verbotenen Gesetze wurden in der Region streng durchgesetzt.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

Vorsicht, Vermeidung von Risiken
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Seine Vorsicht stellte sicher, dass keine Fehler gemacht wurden.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

Glück
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

starrsinnig
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Er ist zu starr, um neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

zehnsilber
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
Der Dichter schrieb oft in Zehnsilber-Form.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

Liste
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Der Richter überprüfte die Liste, bevor er die Sitzung begann.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
Der Redner gab einen lobenden Bericht über die Errungenschaften des Führers.
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

mehrdeutig sprechen
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
Der Politiker equivokierte, als er nach dem Skandal gefragt wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

glasig
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
Das Mineral hat einen glasigen Glanz.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

Abkürzung
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
Der Herausgeber veröffentlichte eine Abkürzung des langen Romans für Studenten.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

nicht lehrbar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Er war so stur, dass er fast nicht lehrbar wurde.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Sein Erfolg war teilweise auf zufällige Umstände zurückzuführen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

unüberwindbar
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
Das Team stand während der Expedition vor unüberwindbaren Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

Anhängsel
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
Der Promi war immer von Anhängseln umgeben.
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

geheimes Treffen
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Park arrangiert.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

Erzdiakon
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
Der Erzdiakon half dem Bischof bei administrativen Aufgaben.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

scharf oder bissig
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
Die scharfe und bissige Rezension des Kritikers beleidigte den Autor.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

Einbildung, Fantasie
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
Die Geschichte vom Spukhaus ist nur ein Produkt ihrer Fantasie.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

ohne Protest akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Sie beschloss, den Wünschen ihrer Eltern ohne Protest zuzustimmen.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

Glanz
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
Der Glanz des Sonnenaufgangs erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

achromatisch
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
Der Designer wählte eine achromatische Palette aus Schwarz, Weiß und Grau.
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

einwilligen
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
Die Regierung hat schließlich den Forderungen der Demonstranten zugestimmt.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

Indolenz
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Seine Indolenz hinderte ihn daran, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

Malapropismus
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Er ist berühmt für seinen Malapropismus, wenn er in der Öffentlichkeit spricht.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

Lexikograf
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Der Lexikograf verbrachte Jahre mit der Zusammenstellung des Wörterbuchs.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

triviale Emotion
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Das Ende des Films war bathetisch statt tragisch.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

nächtliches Studium
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Sein Roman war das Ergebnis langen nächtlichen Studiums.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

Kosmographie
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Mittelalterliche Gelehrte praktizierten Kosmographie, um die Sterne und Planeten zu kartieren.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

Gefängnis
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
Der Gefangene verbrachte Jahre im Gefängnis, bevor er entlassen wurde.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

verdrehen
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Die Baumwurzeln begannen sich um die Steine zu winden.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

Proviant
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
Die Reisenden packten genug Proviant für ihre lange Reise.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

auszahlen
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
Die Organisation wird die Mittel an die betroffenen Familien auszahlen.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

blutsverwandt
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Die beiden Familien waren durch ihre Großeltern blutsverwandt.
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

übermäßiges Geplauder
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
Sein übermäßiges Geplauder machte es schwierig, sich während des Treffens zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

Quaddel
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Er hatte eine rote Quaddel an seinem Arm nach dem Bienenstich.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

Quittung
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Er verlangte eine Quittung, nachdem er das Darlehen bezahlt hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

dornig
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Der dornige Kaktus war schwer zu handhaben ohne Handschuhe.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

Erregung
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
Die Nachricht verursachte große Erregung unter den Fans.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

Numerierung
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Grundlagen der Numerierung.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Störenfried bei der privaten Familienversammlung.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

unermüdlich
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
Ihr unermüdlicher Geist hielt das Team während des langen Projekts motiviert.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relativ zu Gesetzen oder Vorschriften, die persönliche Ausgaben für Luxusgüter begrenzen
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
Im mittelalterlichen Europa beschränkten satzungsrechtliche Gesetze den Gebrauch teurer Stoffe auf den Adel.
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 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

Beileid ausdrücken
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
Die Nachbarn kamen, um der Familie nach der Tragödie Beileid auszudrücken.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

Gebot
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein grundlegendes Gebot in allen Religionen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

verteidigend
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Seine verteidigenden Bemerkungen stellten seinen Ruf wieder her.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

Schlussrede
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
Die Peroration des Politikers ließ das Publikum begeistert klatschen.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

unerwartete Veränderung
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Die Launen des Wetters erschwerten die Planung.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

ein strenger Disziplinar
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
Der neue Manager war ein solcher Martinet, dass selbst kleinere Verstöße bestraft wurden.
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 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

mit einem schweren Verbrechen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Er wurde nach dem Vorfall wegen schwerer Körperverletzung angeklagt.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

Militärischer Offizier, der als vertraulicher Assistent eines höheren Offiziers fungiert
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Der General wurde während der Zeremonie von seinem Aide-de-Camp begleitet.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Anissamen werden oft in traditionellen Desserts und Tees verwendet.