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C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

elegant; attraktiv; mutig;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug eleganter aus.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

Wetterisolierung
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
Das Haus wurde wetterfest gemacht, um die Energieeffizienz zu verbessern.
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliferieren
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Startups neigen dazu, in einer florierenden Wirtschaft schnell zu proliferieren.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Demut
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Sie nahm den Preis mit Anmut und Demut an.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

Pracht
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
Die Pracht des Palastes ließ alle sprachlos zurück.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

Basilikum Samen
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
Ich habe Basilikumsamen zu meiner Limonade hinzugefügt, um ein erfrischendes Getränk zu machen.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

standhaft; entschlossen; unbeirrbar
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Sie blieb standhaft in ihrem Engagement, den Armen zu helfen.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinität, salzkonzentration
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Die Salinität des Ozeans variiert je nach Tiefe und Standort.
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

Hiatus
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
Die Show kehrte nach einer langen Pause zurück.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

untertauchen
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Die Überschwemmungswasser drohten das Dorf zu untertauchen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

anklagen
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
Das Großgericht entschied, den Politiker wegen Korruption anzuklagen.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

verdient
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Ihr Engagement hat die Anerkennung der Gemeinschaft verdient.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

Brust
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Sie hielt das Geheimnis nah an ihrer Brust.
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 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

sich auflösen
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
Die Spannung im Raum löste sich langsam auf.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

gewunden
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten einem gewundenen Pfad durch den Wald.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Groll
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Sie hegt immer noch einen Groll gegen ihn wegen dessen, was vor Jahren passiert ist.
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

ewig; dauerhaft;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Ihre Liebe ist ewig und wird nie verblassen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

Pestizidrückstände
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Übermäßige Pestizidrückstände in Lebensmitteln können schädlich für die Gesundheit sein.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

Kalkstein
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Das alte Gebäude war aus Kalksteinblöcken gebaut
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

vereiteln
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Seine Bemühungen, den Vorschlag zu vereiteln, waren erfolglos.
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 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

ablenken
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Sie wurde von einem unerwarteten Anruf abgelenkt.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

verwickeln
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
Der Politiker war in einen großen Korruptionsskandal verwickelt.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

Schnelligkeit
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
Die Schnelligkeit des technologischen Wandels ist erstaunlich.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

Kerbe
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Er schnitzte eine Kerbe in den Stock, um die Tage zu markieren.
C1 noun /væt/

vat

großer Behälter
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Die Arbeiter füllten den großen Behälter mit frisch gepresstem Traubensaft.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

schwinden, erschöpfen oder weniger begeistert werden
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Nach Stunden harter Arbeit ließ seine Energie nach.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

Hütte
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Der Fischer lebte in einer kleinen Hütte in der Nähe des Strandes.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

untergeordnet
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Er verwaltet zehn Untergebene in seiner Abteilung.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

zerbrechlich
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
Der Stuhl war zu zerbrechlich, um sein Gewicht zu tragen.
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

Zartheit; eine ausgesuchte oder teure Speise;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
Der Koch bereitete eine lokale Delikatesse zu, die in der gesamten Region berühmt war.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

Mikroklima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Ein Mikroklima kann einen signifikanten Einfluss auf das Pflanzenwachstum haben.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

Amplituden
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Die Amplitude des Erdbebens wurde auf der Richterskala gemessen.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

grundlos; unbegründet; ohne Grundlage
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Die Anschuldigungen gegen ihn waren völlig grundlos.
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 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

kohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
Die Studie verfolgte eine Kohorte von Studenten über zehn Jahre.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

Windhund
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Der Windhund hat das Rennen auf der Hundebahn gewonnen.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

Blockade
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Die Blockade des Abflusses verursachte, dass Wasser in der Küche überlief.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

verlassen, traurig
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
Der verlassene Welpe sah so traurig im Regen aus.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

Schaden
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Falsche Informationen zu verbreiten ist ein Schaden für die Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

erlaubt
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Es ist erlaubt, hier nach 18 Uhr zu parken.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Sie war so leichtgläubig, dass sie jedes Gerücht glaubte.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplastizität
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
Neuroplastizität ermöglicht es dem Gehirn, sich nach einer Verletzung neu zu verdrahten.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

widerlegen, die Falschheit von etwas aufdecken
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Wissenschaftler widerlegten den Mythos, dass Impfstoffe Autismus verursachen.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Alkohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Sie kauften Alkohol für die Party.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

kurze Tätigkeit
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Sie hat eine kurze Tätigkeit als Lehrerin gemacht, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

marginalisierte Individuen
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Marginalisierte Individuen stehen oft vor großen Herausforderungen.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

abschotten
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Der Mönch wählte es, sich in den Bergen abzuschotten.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

beneidenswert
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Ihr Erfolg war unter ihren Kollegen beneidenswert.
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

unwichtig
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
Der Richter entschied, dass das Argument für den Fall unerheblich war.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

entmutigt
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Nach der Niederlage sah das Team entmutigt aus.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

Tuch, das über einem Sarg ausgebreitet wird; ein dunkler Überzug, der eine düstere Atmosphäre schafft
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Ein Dunstmantel hing über dem brennenden Gebäude.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

vertreiben
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers zerstreute die Verwirrung der Schüler.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

Zögern
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Ihr Zögern, sich zu äußern, verzögerte die Entscheidung.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

Ruhm; Bekanntheit
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
Die Wissenschaftlerin erlangte internationalen Ruhm für ihre Entdeckungen.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

Bastion, Festung
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
Das Schloss stand als Bastion gegen feindliche Angriffe.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anämisch
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb Eisenpräparate für ihren anämischen Zustand.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

Geysir
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Der Geysir brach aus und schoss Wasser hoch in den Himmel.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Er war ängstlich, einen neuen Job in einem fremden Land zu beginnen.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

wackelig gehen
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Die Ente wackelte über den Hof.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

makellos
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
Ihr Zimmer war makellos, alles war an seinem Platz.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

Rückblick
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Mit dem Vorteil des Rückblicks erkannten wir, dass die Entscheidung ein Fehler war.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

Pförtner
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
Der Doorkeeper überprüfte die Pässe aller, bevor sie den Saal betraten.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

übertriebenes Drama
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
Der Film wurde wegen seines übermäßigen Melodrams kritisiert.
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
Die Straße war durch die Lampen von hellem Licht erfüllt.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

makellos
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Sie blieb ruhig und makellos während der gesamten Untersuchung.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

Pflege, Förderung, Entwicklung
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Eine nurturing Umgebung hilft Kindern, zu gedeihen.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

Zange
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Er benutzte die Zange, um die heiße Kohle aufzuheben.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

Debakel
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
Das schlechte Management des Unternehmens führte zu einem finanziellen Debakel.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

gleichsetzen
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Viele Menschen setzen Wohlstand gleich mit Erfolg.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

Elend
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Der Roman beschreibt das Elend der Kriegsopfer.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

mathematisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
Das Problem kann mathematisch statt durch Raten gelöst werden.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

Glück
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

Unreife
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
Seine Unreife machte es ihm schwer, Verantwortung zu übernehmen.
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

evangelisch
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Sie wuchs in einer evangelischen Kirchengemeinde auf.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Er versucht immer, seine Verantwortung bei der Arbeit zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

Geld senden / erlassen
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Er versprach, die Zahlung bis zum Ende der Woche zu überweisen.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

das Besitzen von Vermögenswerten, die größer als Verbindlichkeiten sind; Fähigkeit, Schulden zu begleichen
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Die Solvabilität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich nach der Umstrukturierung.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

auskugeln
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Er hat sich seine Schulter beim Fußballspielen ausgekugelt.
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

den Durst stillen / löschen
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
Kaltes Wasser zu trinken löschte ihren Durst.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

dürftig
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Er konnte kaum von seinem dürftigen Gehalt überleben.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

fromm
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
Der fromme Mönch verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden im Gebet.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

deltaähnliche Landschaft
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesch hat eine einzigartige deltaähnliche Landschaft.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

Endgültigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
Die Entscheidung des Richters gab dem Fall ein Gefühl der Endgültigkeit.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
Der Kellner warf uns einen grimmigen Blick zu, als wir nach mehr Wasser fragten.
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

Blockade
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
Die marine Blockade verhinderte, dass Vorräte den Hafen erreichten.
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

Eine Idee oder ein Gefühl tief in den Geist von jemandem einfließen lassen
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
Der Lehrer versuchte, den Schülern eine Liebe zum Lernen zu vermitteln.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

Schläue
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Seine Schläue half bei den Verhandlungen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

einritzen
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Sie haben ihren Namen auf dem Pokal eingraviert.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

unkonventionell
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Sie kleidet sich unkonventionell, mischt mutige Farben und Muster, die alle überraschen.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

vorbeugen
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um eine Krise durch die Einführung neuer Politiken zu verhindern.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

Pointe finale
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Alle lachten laut über den Pointe finale seines Witzes.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

schnelle Zunahme; ein Anstieg.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
Die Eskalation der Produktionskosten beeinflusst die Rentabilität.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipräsent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Soziale Medien sind zu einer omnipräsenten Kraft in der modernen Gesellschaft geworden.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

löten
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Er hat die kaputten Drähte wieder zusammen gelötet.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

instabil
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
Die instabile politische Lage beunruhigte ausländische Investoren.
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

Frivolität
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
Der Lehrer hat die Frivolität während der Prüfung entmutigt.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

Schablone
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Der Künstler benutzte eine Schablone, um identische Sterne an die Wand zu malen.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

ein milder oder indirekter Begriff, der durch einen als zu hart oder direkt empfundenen ersetzt wird
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
Der Ausdruck 'von uns gegangen' ist ein Euphemismus für 'gestorben'.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

Marktnische, spezialisierter Bereich, Zielmarkt
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Das Finden der richtigen Nische ist der Schlüssel zu einem erfolgreichen Geschäft.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

unumstritten; ohne Widerstand akzeptiert; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
Er blieb fünf Jahre lang der unumstrittene Champion.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

verderbt
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Der Film beschreibt das Leben eines verderbten Kriminellen.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Der Politiker sammelte Unterstützung von jungen Wählern.
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 /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

Herkunft
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
Das Museum verifizierte die Herkunft des alten Manuskripts.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

Kühnheit
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Seine Kühnheit, die Autorität in Frage zu stellen, war bewundernswert.
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

Ungehorsam
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
Die Ungehorsamsbewegung gewann an Schwung.
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

Aurora
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
Wir reisten nach Norwegen, um die nördliche Aurora zu sehen.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

sich erinnern
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

untrüglicher
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Die untrüglichen Anzeichen der Erschöpfung waren in seinem Gesicht sichtbar.