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C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

seiner Würde zuwider handeln
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Der König gönnte sich nicht, dem gemeinen Mann zu antworten.
C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

Nachahmung
Meaning
Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.
Example
The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.
Die Software ermöglicht die Emulation alter Videospiele auf modernen Geräten.
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

Opernlibretto
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
Sie studierte das Libretto, bevor sie die Opernaufführung besuchte.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorph
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Der Cartoon zeigt eine anthropomorphe Katze, die auf zwei Beinen läuft.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

Abtretender
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Der Abtretende muss den Vertrag unterschreiben, bevor er das Eigentum übernimmt.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

durstig, begierig
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
Der Entdecker war durstig nach Abenteuer.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

erster Märtyrer
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Heiliger Stephanus ist als der Protomärtyrer des Christentums bekannt.
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

bester Schüler
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
Sie wurde als bester Schüler ihrer Klasse geehrt.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

erregen
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
Die Witze des Komikers erregten das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

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

subtend

unterstützen
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
Der Bogen bildet einen 60-Grad-Winkel im Zentrum des Kreises.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

trockener Bach
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Nach dem Sturm füllte sich der Bach schnell mit Wasser.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

geschickt überlisten
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
Das kleinere Unternehmen schaffte es, seinen größeren Konkurrenten geschickt zu überlisten.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

Unerschütterlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Ihre Unerschütterlichkeit während der Krise beeindruckte alle.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

Strickpullover
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Er trug einen warmen Strickpullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

Sphärizität
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
Die Sphärizität des Balls ließ ihn glatt auf dem Boden rollen.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

geräumig; groß; weit;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
Der geräumige Saal kann fünfhundert Personen unterbringen.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

büßen
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Er versuchte, seine Sünde zu sühnen, indem er den Armen half.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

mündliche Prüfung
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce Prüfungen bewerten Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

Glück
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

Schmeichelei
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Sie benutzte jede Schmeichelei, um seine Unterstützung zu gewinnen.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

junge Stute
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
Das Fohlen rannte schnell über die Wiese.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

Epizootie
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
Der Bauer fürchtete, dass eine Epizootie sein Vieh auslöschen könnte.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

hefe
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Ein wenig Hefe wird den Teig des Brotes aufgehen lassen.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

Tagesarbeiter
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Der Bauer stellte einen Tagesarbeiter ein, um bei der Ernte zu helfen.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Er erklärte seine Loyalität zu der Sache ohne zu zögern.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

bucolisch
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Sie genossen ein bucolisches Picknick am Fluss.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

atelier (atelier eines künstler oder designers)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
Der Maler lud uns in sein Atelier ein, um seine neue Sammlung zu sehen.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

beflecken
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Der Skandal befleckte den Ruf des Politikers.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

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

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

tadeln
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler für seine Unehrlichkeit.
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

lindern
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb Medikamente, um den Schmerz des Patienten zu lindern.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

loben
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
Der Kritiker lobte die Darbietung des Schauspielers als Meisterwerk.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

sich unregelmäßig bewegen
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Die Kinder fingen an, hinter dem langen Marsch zurückzufallen.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

Humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.
C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

Gier
Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
Example
The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.
Der Untergang des Königs wurde durch seine Gier verursacht.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

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

dumbfound

sprachlos machen
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Der Trick des Magiers brachte das Publikum zum Staunen.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

eilen
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Er eilte zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

Fünfergruppe
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
Der Ausschuss wurde in eine Fünfergruppe von Arbeitsgruppen aufgeteilt.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

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

remonstrate

protestieren
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Die Bürger protestierten gegen die neue Steuerpolitik.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

Kleinigkeit
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Sie trug ein glänzendes kleines Schmuckstück um ihren Hals.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

Scherz
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Die Kinder lachten über die Scherze des Clowns.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

auslöschen / sich unsichtbar machen
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Sie machte sich während des Treffens unsichtbar, damit andere glänzen konnten.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

Mahlzeit / Essensaufnahme
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Die Mönche versammelten sich zu ihrer Abendmahlzeit.
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

Neologismus
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Das Internet hat viele Neologismen hervorgebracht wie 'Selfie' und 'Hashtag'.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

Fachsprache
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
Das Handbuch war in technischer Fachsprache geschrieben, die die neuen Mitarbeiter verwirrte.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

unlöslich
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
Öl und Wasser sind unlösliche Flüssigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

Omen, Patronat
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Das Projekt wurde unter dem Patronat der Regierung gestartet.
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

unschuldige junge Frau
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
Sie spielte die Rolle der unschuldigen jungen Frau im Stück mit viel Charme.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

Loblied
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
Der Artikel war ein Loblied auf die Schönheit der Natur.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

Spargelbohne
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
Die Spargelbohne wächst bis zu drei Fuß lang und wird häufig in der asiatischen Küche verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

quecksilber
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Seine Stimmung war so wechselhaft wie Quecksilber.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

unattraktiv
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
Trotz seines unattraktiven Aussehens war er sehr freundlich und intelligent.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuklearisieren
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Die Tropfen begannen, sich um winzige Partikel in der Luft zu nukleieren.
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 /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

laut rufen
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
Die Vociferance der Demonstranten füllte die Straßen.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

Protoplasma
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten die Bewegung des Protoplasmas unter dem Mikroskop.
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

Eisfloß
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
Die Eisbären ruhten auf dem Eisfloß.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

gewöhnen
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Soldaten gewöhnten sich schnell an die harten Bedingungen.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Die Behandlung war ineffektiv bei der Heilung der Krankheit.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

Machination; Intrige;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Die Machenschaften des Bösewichts wurden schließlich aufgedeckt.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

überschwänglich
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Sie gab ihm einen überschwänglichen Empfang nach seiner langen Reise.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

Quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Quarks bilden Protonen und Neutronen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

Refringenz
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
Glas hat eine höhere Refringenz als Wasser.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

überragen
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
Die Statue überragt den Stadtplatz.
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

flüssig werden, indem man Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft aufnimmt
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
Das Salz begann zu deliquescieren, nachdem es im feuchten Raum gelassen wurde.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

Beugung
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Der Arzt testete die Beugung des Knies des Patienten während der Untersuchung.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

Melasse
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
Das Rezept verlangt nach Melasse, um dem Brot einen reichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

Sophisterei
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophisterei.
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 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

beruhigen
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
Der Kapitän versuchte, die ängstliche Crew zu beruhigen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

chaotischer Kampf
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Während des Fußballspiels brach ein chaotischer Kampf aus.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

sorglos
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Er zuckte sorglos mit den Schultern und ging weg.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

aufgeblasene Person
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Jeder mied die aufgeblasene Person auf der Party, weil sie nicht aufhörte, anzugeben.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

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

compunction

Reue
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Er fühlte Reue, nachdem er seinem Freund gelogen hatte.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

Vorsegel
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
Die Crew passte das Vorsegel an, um den Wind zu fangen.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Seine ungeschickten Bemerkungen verlegen alle bei der Dinnerparty.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

Kognat
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
Das spanische Wort 'madre' und das englische Wort 'mother' sind Kognaten.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

angeberisches Verhalten
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Sein endloses angeberisches Verhalten nervte alle auf der Party.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

großer Erfolg
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
Die erste Aufführung des Künstlers wurde mit großem Erfolg aufgenommen.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

im Geheimen
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
Der Deal wurde sub rosa gemacht, um öffentliche Kontrolle zu vermeiden.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

einen Anwalt aus der Rechtsberufung entfernen
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
Der korrupte Anwalt wurde wegen unethischen Verhaltens disbahrred.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

Wurmzucht
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
Vermiculture bereichert den Boden mit natürlichen Nährstoffen.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

Sophismus
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophismen, die darauf abzielten, die Wähler zu täuschen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

Absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Der Priester gewährte ihm die Absolution für seine Sünden.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

des Wahlrechts berauben
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
Das neue Gesetz könnte Tausende von Wählern vom Wahlrecht ausschließen.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

Freunde
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Er lud alle seine Freunde und Verwandten zur Hochzeit ein.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Das Gericht entschied, das Eigentum des Unternehmens zu beschlagnahmen.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

getrocknete Bockshornkleeblätter
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
Fügen Sie dem Curry getrocknete Bockshornkleeblätter für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

verrückt; albern; geistig instabil
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Sein verrücktes Verhalten brachte alle zum Lachen.
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

Vergeltung
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
Sie bot ihre Zeit als Vergeltung für seine Freundlichkeit an.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

Dekagon
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
Der Mathematiklehrer zeichnete ein perfektes Dekagon auf die Tafel.
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

vollständig, völlig
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Seine Entschuldigung war völliger Unsinn.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

vorzeichen
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen Sturm hin.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

Fachsprache
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Die Diebe kommunizierten in einem Argot, das Außenstehende nicht verstehen konnten.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

Hellsehen
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Sie behauptete, Hellsehen zu haben und sagte die Zukunft voraus.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

musikalisches Stück (mit wiederkehrendem Thema)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Der Pianist beendete das Konzert mit einem lebhaften Rondo.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

Ansprache
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
Der Präsident hielt eine inspirierende Ansprache.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

schelmisch
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
Das Kind gab ein schelmisches Grinsen, bevor es das Spielzeug versteckte.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mit weit geöffneten Augen starren
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Die Touristen starrten mit weit aufgerissenen Augen auf die hohen Wolkenkratzer.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

entwurzeln
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
Der Konflikt hat viele Familien aus ihrer Heimat vertrieben.
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

Wappen oder Emblem mit einem Familienwappen
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
Das Familienwappen war auf dem Wappen über dem Kamin ausgestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

aus Eichenholz
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Die Dorfbewohner versammelten sich um den Eichentisch in der Halle.