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C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

einäschern
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
Gemäß seinem Wunsch kremierten sie seinen Körper nach der Beerdigung.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

Zitation
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
Das Forschungspapier enthielt ein Zitat von Shakespeare.
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

verschwören
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
Sie verschworen sich, die Regierung zu stürzen.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

verstopfen
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
Schwerer Verkehr kann die Straßen der Stadt während der Stoßzeiten verstopfen.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

Kanarier
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Das Tagebuch des Entdeckers beschrieb Gerüchte über Kanibalen, die auf der abgelegenen Insel lebten.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

die Kunst der schönen und dekorativen Handschrift
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Sie machte einen Kurs, um ihre Kalligraphie-Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
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.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

Zweig der Armee, Gruppe
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Er trat dem Armeekorps nach seinem Abschluss bei.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

Absperrung
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
Die Polizei errichtete ein Kordon um den Tatort.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

Hülle; Gehäuse
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Der Mechaniker entfernte das Gehäuse des Motors, um die inneren Teile zu untersuchen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

Zitronensäure
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Zitronensäure hinzu, um die Farbe der Fruchtmarmelade zu erhalten.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

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

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

ritterlich
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Er war ritterlich, öffnete immer Türen für andere.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

Tierleiche
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Aasgeier fraßen den Kadaver, der auf dem Feld lag.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

Konjugation
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Französische Verben haben komplexe Konjugationen.
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

verdickte Hautpartie
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
Ein Callus bildete sich an seiner Handfläche, weil er jeden Tag Werkzeuge benutzte.
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

Gemeinde
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
Die Gemeinde versammelte sich, um die Predigt zu hören.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

Konföderation
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Die südlichen Staaten bildeten während des Bürgerkriegs eine Konföderation.
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.
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.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

Fohlen
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Der Bauer trainierte das junge Fohlen, um einen Sattel zu akzeptieren.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

abtreten
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
Das Land trat nach dem Verlust des Krieges Territorium ab.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

überreden
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Sie schaffte es, die Katze mit etwas Futter vom Baum zu locken.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

verachtend, abschätzig
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Sie warf ihm einen verachtenden Blick zu.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

Konzeption; Idee; Befruchtung
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
Die Konzeption dieses innovativen Projekts dauerte mehrere Monate intensiven Brainstormings.
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 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

verstoßen
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Er verstieß gegen die Sicherheitsvorschriften und wurde bestraft.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

kreuzweise
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Lege die Holzscheite kreuzweise, um ein stabiles Feuer zu bauen.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

Kapillare
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
Sauerstoff gelangt durch Kapillaren vom Blut in das Gewebe.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

Gewächshaus / Musik- und Kunstschule
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Sie züchteten exotische Pflanzen im Gewächshaus.
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
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

spalten, schneiden
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Er benutzte eine Axt, um das Holz zu spalten.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

ätzend, scharf
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
Ihre ätzenden Bemerkungen verletzten seine Gefühle.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

Sprachrhythmus mit Auf- und Abstieg der Tonhöhe
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine natürliche Kadenz, die das Publikum fesselte.
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

erfinden
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
Sie ersann einen klugen Plan, um ihre Freunde zu überraschen.
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

Kollusion
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
Es gab Beweise für eine Kollusion zwischen den Beamten und den Auftragnehmern.
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 /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 ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

Klimaregulation
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
Wälder helfen bei der Klimaregulation, indem sie die lokalen Temperaturen stabilisieren.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

Seelsorger
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
Der Militärseelsorger sprach Gebete vor der Schlacht.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

Gnade
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
Der Richter zeigte Gnade und verringerte seine Strafe.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

Kanon
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Das Buch wird jetzt als Teil des literarischen Kanons betrachtet.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

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

cryptic

kryptisch, rätselhaft, unklar
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Die Nachricht war kryptisch und schwer zu entschlüsseln.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

Baumwollstoff
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
Baumwollstoff ist perfekt für Sommerkleidung.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

Konvoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Der Militärkonvoi zog bei Morgengrauen durch die Wüste.
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 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

Konformität, Gehorsam, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
Strikte Konformität zu den Regeln gewährleistet Ordnung in der Gesellschaft.
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

Hausmeister; Wächter; Verwalter
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
Der Hausmeister der Schule sorgt dafür, dass alle Gebäude sauber und sicher sind.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

Überstellung in Haft / Inhaftierung
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
Der Richter ordnete die Überstellung des Angeklagten in Haft an.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

kategorisch
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
Sie gab eine kategorische Ablehnung der Anschuldigungen.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

kreuzen
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Bauern kreuzen Kühe, um die Milchproduktion zu verbessern.
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

Katharsis
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
Das Schreiben in ihrem Tagebuch war eine Form der Katharsis für sie.
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 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

zementiertes Grab
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
Das zementierte Grab der Märtyrer wurde nahe dem Fluss gesehen.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

kohäsiv
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Das Team zeigte eine kohäsive Strategie.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

kodifizieren
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
Das Komitee arbeitete daran, die bestehenden Gesetze zu kodifizieren.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

die obere Schicht eines Waldes, die durch die Baumkronen gebildet wird; oberste Abdeckung
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
Das Regenwalddach bietet vielen Vögeln und Insekten Unterschlupf.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

lobenswert
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Sie hat eine lobenswerte Anstrengung unternommen, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

übergeben
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
Er hat das Paket an die Versandfirma übergeben.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

unterteilen
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Um die Effizienz zu steigern, unterteilte er seine Arbeitsaufgaben.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

kohorten
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Forscher verglichen die Gesundheitsauswirkungen verschiedener Kohorten.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

harte Prüfung, Schmelzofen
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
Das Team kam stärker aus dem Schmelztiegel der Konkurrenz hervor.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

verschmelzen
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Die verschiedenen Theorien verschmolzen zu einer vereinheitlichten Idee.
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 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

Kursive Schrift
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den Aufsatz in kursiver Handschrift zu schreiben.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

kentern
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Das kleine Fischerboot kenterte während des Sturms.
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.
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

auslegen
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
Seine Worte könnten als Bedrohung ausgelegt werden.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

korrodieren
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Die Eisenrohre korodierten im Laufe der Zeit durch die Wasserexposition.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Chauvinismus
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
Die Unternehmenskultur wurde dafuer kritisiert, maennlichen Chauvinismus zu foerdern.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

konsul / botschafter
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Der Konsul half den Reisenden, die ihre Pässe verloren hatten.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

Transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Transport von Waren wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

kapitulieren
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
Die Armee hatte keine Wahl, als vor dem Feind zu kapitulieren.
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

gefühllos; grausam; rücksichtslos
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
Er zeigte eine kalte Missachtung der Gefühle anderer.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

eine steile oder raue Klippe oder Felswand
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
Die Wanderer kletterten auf die zerklüftete Klippe, um den Gipfel zu erreichen.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

verstopfen / Holzschuh
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
Das Waschbecken war mit Essensabfällen verstopft.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

Kolumnist
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Der Kolumnist schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

künstlich oder erzwungen; nicht natürlich oder spontan
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Das Ende des Films fühlte sich konstruiert und unrealistisch an.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Cholera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Das Dorf erlebte nach der Flut einen Choleraausbruch.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Sie neigt dazu, sich über die kleinsten Unannehmlichkeiten zu beschweren.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

grobes Mehl
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Sie verwendete grobes Mehl, um hausgemachtes Brot mit einer rustikalen Textur zu backen.
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.
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

gefälscht
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Ladung gefälschter Geldscheine.
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 kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

Kommandowirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
In einer Kommandowirtschaft kontrolliert der Staat Produktion und Preise.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

konzertiert
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Die Arbeiter leisteten einen konzertierten Versuch, die Bedingungen zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

Knorpel
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Verletzung den Knorpel in seinem Knie beschädigt hatte.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

Kalibrierung
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
Die Genauigkeit einer Waage hängt von regelmäßiger Kalibrierung ab.
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.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

Katalysator
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Seine Rede diente als Katalysator für Veränderungen in der Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

selbstzufrieden
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
Das Team wurde nach einigen Siegen selbstzufrieden und hörte auf, hart zu trainieren.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

erfinden oder zubereiten
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Er erdachte eine Geschichte, um seine Abwesenheit zu erklären.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

Jubiläum
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
Die Schule feierte ihr Jubiläum mit einer großen Veranstaltung.
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 /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

Farce, Schauspielspiel
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
Der Prozess war nichts anderes als eine politische Farce.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

Kurator
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Der Kurator organisierte eine neue Ausstellung antiker Artefakte.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

konzipieren
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
Der Künstler hat ein neues Design für die Ausstellung konzipiert.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Commonwealth
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Australien ist Mitglied des Commonwealth der Nationen.
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

fesseln, anziehen
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Ihre schöne Stimme fesselte das Publikum.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Ein gewissenhafter Arbeiter liefert immer hochwertige Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

Kardamom
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
Das Rezept erfordert eine Prise gemahlenen Kardamoms.