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C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

Bohrturm
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Die Arbeiter haben einen Bohrturm auf der Ölbohrstelle montiert.
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 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
Der Schlagzeuger spielte einen gleichmäßigen Takt auf dem Drumet während der Parade.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

Disput
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
Die Disputation zwischen den beiden Gelehrten dauerte Stunden.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

abgrenzen
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Der Vertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um die Grenzen der beiden Länder festzulegen.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

entlasten
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Sie befreite sich von ihren Sorgen, indem sie sie mit ihrer Freundin teilte.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

Alkoholiker
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
Der Roman stellte den tragischen Untergang eines Alkoholikers dar, der alles wegen Alkohol verlor.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

Dekagramm
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
Das Paket wog genau ein Dekagramm.
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

Abwertung
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
Ihre ständige Abwertung anderer machte sie unpopulär.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

Doppelmoral
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Ihre Doppelmoral wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

verleugnen
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
Er leugnete jede Beteiligung an dem Skandal.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

dekantieren
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Sie goss den Wein vorsichtig in ein sauberes Glas.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

belästigen
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
Ich hoffe, meine Anfrage wird Ihnen keine Unannehmlichkeiten bereiten.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

Trocknungsmittel
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Silicagel-Pakete werden häufig als Trocknungsmittel in Verpackungen verwendet.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendenz vom Hauptthema abzuweichen
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
Der digressive Stil des Sprechers erschwerte das Verfolgen des Vortrags.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
Der Koch streute trockene Mangopulver über das Chaat, um mehr Säure hinzuzufügen.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

trennen
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
Der Vertrag versuchte, die beiden feindlichen Regionen zu trennen.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

Dachfenster
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
Das alte Haus hatte ein Dachfenster, das auf den Garten blickte.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

abwertend
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Leistung.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

Schmerz
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
Die Nation war nach der Tragödie in tiefem Schmerz.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

beherrschen
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Er neigt dazu, über seine jüngeren Kollegen zu herrschen.
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

umleitbar
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
Gelder aus dem Budget können nicht gesetzlich umgeleitet werden.
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

im Dunkeln
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
Die Waldbewohner bewegten sich im Dunkeln durch die Nacht.
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 /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

Klagelied
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
Der Chor sang ein feierliches Klagelied bei der Beerdigung.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

Unwilligkeit
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Sie zeigte eine deutliche Unwilligkeit, an der Sitzung teilzunehmen.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

entmutigen
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
Die Nachricht von seinem Misserfolg schien ihn zutiefst zu entmutigen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

trügerisch
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Seine Versprechen erwiesen sich als trügerisch und unzuverlässig.
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

Pflichtvernachlässigung
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
Der Beamte wurde wegen der Pflichtvernachlässigung angeklagt.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

unzufrieden
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
Die Reformen wurden eingeführt, um die unzufriedene Jugend zu beruhigen.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

Rückstände
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Er trank die Rückstände des Kaffees, bevor er ging.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

Alter
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Er verbrachte sein Alter damit, an seine Jugend zu erinnern.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

Plünderer
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Die Plünderer hinterließen die Stadt in Trümmern.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatomisch
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
Sauerstoff ist ein diatomisches Molekül.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

schick und gepflegt
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug sehr schick aus.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

verderben
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
Der Roman zeigt, wie Reichtum den Charakter einer Person verderben kann.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

den Hut abnehmen als Zeichen des Respekts
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Er nahm seinen Hut ab, als der Umzug vorbeizog.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

Zeuge
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
Der Zeuge bestätigte die Richtigkeit der Aussage während des Prozesses.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

dissonant
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
Das Orchester erzeugte während der Probe einen dissonanten Klang.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

Diktum
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Das Diktum des Richters klärte das Prinzip der Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

Hang
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Sie kletterten vorsichtig den Hang des Hügels hinunter.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

streitbar; fraglich
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Die Fakten im Fall sind streitbar und benötigen eine weitere Untersuchung.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

mit Frauen oder der mütterlichen Seite der Familie verbunden
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Sie kam von der mütterlichen Seite einer edlen Familie.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

Unentschieden
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
Das Rennen endete mit einem Unentschieden zwischen den beiden Läufern.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

Auflösung
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Das Ende des Romans war sowohl überraschend als auch befriedigend.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

Anstrengung, Schlagabdruck
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Durch Dint von harter Arbeit erreichte er Erfolg.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

widersprechen
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Sie stimmte zu zu helfen, ohne Einwände zu erheben.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

Verdorbenheit
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
Der Film porträtiert die moralische Verdorbenheit einer korrumpierten Gesellschaft.
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 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

Bandit
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
Das Dorf wurde von einer Bande von Banditen terrorisiert, die Reisende ausraubten.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

Abschweifung
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Ihre Geschichte war voller interessanter Abschweifungen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

Einstellung
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
Die Einstellung des Dienstes enttäuschte viele Kunden.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

verzögernd
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Das Komitee wurde für seine verzögernde Antwort auf die Krise kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

Disproportion
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Es gibt eine klare Disproportion zwischen Reichen und Armen in vielen Gesellschaften.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

das durch Feuchtigkeit in Flüssigkeit übergeht
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Zucker ist nicht deliqueszent, aber Salz kann es sein.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

enthaaren
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Beine vor der Veranstaltung zu depilieren.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

Anleihe
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
Das Unternehmen sammelte Kapital, indem es Anleihen an Investoren ausgab.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

Desistenz
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
Das Gericht forderte ihn auf, von weiteren illegalen Aktivitäten Abstand zu nehmen.
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 /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

hinterhältig
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
Der Politiker wurde für seine hinterhältigen Aussagen kritisiert.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disjunktiv
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
In der Grammatik ist 'oder' eine disjunktive Konjunktion.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

Degeneration
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
Der Roman stellt den moralischen Verfall einer korrupten Gesellschaft dar.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

kurzes Lied
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Sie sang ein fröhliches kleines Lied beim Kochen.
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 /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 /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

vornehm
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
Das Publikum spendete nach der Aufführung höflichen Applaus.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

korrigieren
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler von ihrem Missverständnis zu befreien.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

Abschweifung
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Seine Vorlesung war voller Abschweifungen, was es schwer machte, dem Hauptpunkt zu folgen.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

missbilligen
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Der Lehrer missbilligte das Schummeln bei den Prüfungen stark.
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

durchscheinend
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
Sie trug ein durchscheinendes Kleid, das im Sonnenlicht schimmerte.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Seine abschweifende Art machte den Vortrag schwer zu folgen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

dämonisch
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Die Soldaten kämpften mit dämonischer Wut.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

der lachhaft
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Seine Ausrede war so schwach, dass sie offensichtlich der lachhaft war.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

enteignen
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
Das neue Gesetz drohte, vielen Bauern ihr Land zu entziehen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

zügellos
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Er führte ein zügelloses Leben voller Partys und Glücksspiel.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

Diadem
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
Die Königin trug ein funkelndes Diadem bei der Krönung.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

spaltend
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Seine spaltenden Bemerkungen teilten die Gruppe weiter.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

differenzierende Eigenschaft
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
Das differenzierende Merkmal der Menschen ist ihre Fähigkeit, abstrakt zu denken.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

Detritus
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
Das Ufer war nach der Überschwemmung mit Detritus bedeckt.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

schwächen
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte seine Kraft.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

verbergen
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
Er versuchte, seine Angst mit einem Lächeln zu verbergen.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

zollpflichtig
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Importierte Elektronik ist an der Grenze oft zollpflichtig.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

Destillateur
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
Der Destillateur brachte letztes Jahr eine neue Whisky-Marke auf den Markt.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

entmutigen
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Nach wiederholtem Scheitern begann er, sich zu entmutigen.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

Delineation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
Die Delineation der Landschaft durch den Künstler war bemerkenswert genau.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

Diplomat
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Der Diplomat hat die Verhandlungen mit viel Takt geführt.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Er wurde betrogen, um eine gefälschte Uhr zu kaufen.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Entlaubungsmittel
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
Das Heer setzte Entlaubungsmittel ein, um das Laub im Wald zu lichten.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

pflichtbewusst
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
Das pflichtbewusste Kind folgte immer den Anweisungen seiner Eltern.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

dehnbar
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
Gold ist ein sehr dehnbares Metall.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

Offenbarung
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
Die Offenbarung von Unternehmensgeheimnissen führte zu einem großen Skandal.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

Hunde-Rose
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
Der Hunde-Rosenstrauch wuchs wild entlang des Landweges.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

plündern
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Die Angreifer plünderten das Dorf während des Krieges.
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

Verfall
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
Das einst große Imperium fiel in den Verfall.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

Wahrsagung
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Frühere Völker vertrauten oft auf Wahrsagung, um wichtige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despotisch
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Die despotische Herrschaft des Königs hinterließ das Volk im Elend.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

verwirren
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
Die unerwartete Frage schien sie aus der Fassung zu bringen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

zitternd / schwach
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Der doddering Professor hatte Schwierigkeiten, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

traurig; betrübt;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Sie warf ihm einen traurigen Blick zu, als er ging.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

Zerwürfung
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Bürgerkriege entstehen oft durch nationale Zerwürfung.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

Teufelswerk
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
Die Kinder waren an Halloween voller Teufelswerk.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

Glück
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

Dialektiker
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
Sokrates wird oft als der größte Dialektiker in der Geschichte angesehen.
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 /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

Zweisilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
Das Wort ‚glücklich‘ ist ein zweisilbiges Wort.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

Demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
Das Unternehmen musste Demurrage zahlen, weil es das Entladen der Waren verzögert hatte.
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

Mann, der zu viel Wert auf sein Aussehen und seine Kleidung legt
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
Der junge Dandy verbrachte Stunden damit, sich vor der Party herauszuputzen.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

Verschwendung
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
Die Verschwendung seines Vermögens brachte ihn in Armut.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

distal
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte das distale Ende des Arms des Patienten.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

aufblähen
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Ihr Bauch begann sich nach dem großen Essen zu distendieren.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

Einleger
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
Die Bank bietet eine Versicherung, um die Gelder der Einleger zu schützen.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

nach unten oder nach außen drücken
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Die gewalttätigen Wellen haben Felsen vom Kliff verdrängt.