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C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

Despotismus
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
Das Volk erhob sich gegen das Zeitalter des Despotismus.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

Verleumdung
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
Die Zeitung wurde wegen Verleumdung verklagt.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

Schuppen
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Er benutzte ein spezielles Shampoo, um sein hartnäckiges Problem mit Schuppen zu behandeln.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

abschreckend oder herausfordernd
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
Die Aufgabe schien beängstigend, aber sie beendete sie erfolgreich.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

Denunziation / öffentliche Anklage
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
Der Artikel des Journalisten war eine starke Denunziation der Korruption.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

absehen
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Der Richter befahl dem Unternehmen, von unfairen Praktiken abzusehen.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

Diskrepanz, Unterschied, Unstimmigkeit
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
Die Prüfung hat eine Diskrepanz zwischen den gemeldeten Einnahmen und den tatsächlichen Einkünften aufgedeckt.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

göttlichkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Der Priester sprach über die Göttlichkeit der Seele.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

herumexperimentieren
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Er dabbelte in der Malerei während seiner Studienzeit.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

Ablagerung, der Vorgang des Absetzens von etwas
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
Flussablagerungen führen zur Bildung neuer Landmassen.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

Defektion
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
Die Defektion des Politikers schockierte seine Anhänger.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

verlassen; einsam; öde
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
Das verlassene Dorf sah verlassen und leer aus.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversifiziert
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
Das Unternehmen hat eine diversifizierte Geschäftsstrategie übernommen, um Risiken zu reduzieren.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

betrügen
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Investoren zu betrügen.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

durchhängen
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Die Blumen begannen bei der Hitze durchzuhängen.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

Uneinigkeit
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Uneinigkeit unter Menschen stört die gesellschaftliche Stabilität.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in seinem Verhalten.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

diplomatischer Meilenstein
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
Die Ausrichtung des Gipfels war ein diplomatischer Meilenstein.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
Er wirkte niedergeschlagen, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

Entbehrung, Mangel, Mangelerscheinung
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
Schlafentzug beeinflusst die kognitive Funktion.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

dezentralisiert
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Das dezentralisierte System ermöglichte mehr Kontrolle auf lokaler Ebene.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

Dezentralisierung
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
Dezentralisierung fördert die regionale Autonomie.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dahlie
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Sie pflanzte bunte Dahlien in ihrem Garten letzten Sommer.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Die ungerechte Behandlung verärgerte die Arbeiter.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

verleumden
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Er wurde durch bösartige Gerüchte diffamiert.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

nachweisbar
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Es gab nachweisbare Beweise dafür, dass er unschuldig war.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich verzweifelt, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

verteilen
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
Die Maschine dispensiert sauberes Trinkwasser.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

strikt
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Sein strenges Gesichtsausdruck machte das Treffen unangenehm.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

tief eingraben
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Der Forscher grub tief in alten Manuskripten, um Hinweise zu finden.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

verlangsamen
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
Das Auto begann, langsamer zu werden, als es sich der Ampel näherte.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

abstoßen
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, sich von seiner unrentablen Abteilung zu trennen.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

Waghalsiger
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
Der Stunt wurde von einem berühmten Waghalsigen durchgeführt.
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Schande
Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
Der Soldat fühlte, dass er seiner Familie Schande gebracht hatte.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

etwas, das die Kraft, Wirkung oder Aufregung reduziert oder verringert
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
Die Absage der Reise dämpfte ihre Begeisterung.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

diktatorisch
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Sein diktatorischer Stil machte ihn unter den Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

verstört
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Sie war verstört, nachdem sie ihr Haustier verloren hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

schwinden
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
Die Dorfbewohner waren auf die schwinden Wasserreserven angewiesen.
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 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

abwerten
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Autos neigen dazu, schnell an Wert zu verlieren in den ersten Jahren.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

schwinden
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Seine Ersparnisse schwanden aufgrund unerwarteter Ausgaben.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

entmutigt
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Sie fühlte sich entmutigt, nachdem sie die Prüfung zweimal nicht bestanden hatte.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

betrügerisch
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Sie gab eine betrügerische Antwort, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Sein Urteilsvermögen in Geschäft Entscheidungen machte ihn erfolgreich.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

Dezibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
Der Geräuschpegel in der Fabrik überschritt 90 Dezibel.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

Respekt
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Er zeigte Respekt gegenüber seinem älteren Mentor.
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

tropfen / den Ball mit kleinen Stößen spielen
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
Das Baby hat Milch auf sein Hemd getropft.
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 /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

Demonstrator, Protestierender
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Die Demonstranten marschierten friedlich durch die Straßen der Stadt.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

sich trennen
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Die beiden Wege trennen sich an der Gabelung der Straße.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

entschärfen
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Der Verhandlungsführer half, die angespannte Situation zu entschärfen.
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 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 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

Maschine, die Elektrizität erzeugt; eine Person mit großer Energie und Begeisterung
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Sie ist die wahre Dynamo hinter dem Erfolg des Unternehmens.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

trockenresistent
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Trockenresistente Pflanzen können in trockenen Bedingungen überleben.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destillieren
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
Die Fabrik destilliert Wasser, um es trinkbar zu machen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

verrückt
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
Der verrückte Mann schrie Unsinn auf der Straße.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

totpunkt; blockierung
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen toten Punkt, als keine Seite Kompromisse eingehen wollte.
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

Entgiftung
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
Detoxifikation hilft, den Körper von schädlichen Substanzen zu befreien.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

verbreiten
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Soziale Medien helfen dabei, Informationen schnell zu verbreiten.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

Delirium
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation aufgrund starker Medikamente Delirium.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

Stall
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Stall, nachdem keine der Parteien einem Kompromiss zustimmte.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

widerlegen
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Der Wissenschaftler arbeitete hart daran, die alte Theorie zu widerlegen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

verfallen
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
Die Familie lebte in einem verfallenen Haus am Rande der Stadt.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

verderben
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
Der Waldbrand zerstörte den Wald.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

Divergenz
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
Die Divergenz in ihren Meinungen führte zu einer hitzigen Debatte.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

betäuben
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Die hellen Lichter betäubten die Läufer, als sie das Stadion betraten.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

Dekodierung
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Hacker versuchten, die Dekodierung von klassifizierten Daten durchzuführen.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

Durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Durian ist in Südostasien trotz seines stechenden Geruchs als König der Früchte bekannt.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

riskant
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Investieren in diese Firma scheint im Moment ziemlich riskant zu sein.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

schädlich
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
Verschmutzung hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Fruchtbarkeit.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

diskordant
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Die discordanten Noten der Band taten unseren Ohren weh.
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
Shakespeare ist einer der größten Dramatiker der Geschichte.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

zerstreuen
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Die Polizei hat Tränengas eingesetzt, um die Menge zu zerstreuen.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

abgeleitet
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
Der Film wurde kritisiert, weil er zu sehr von früheren Werken abgeleitet war.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

mittellos; arm; ohne Geld oder Besitz
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Viele Familien wurden nach dem wirtschaftlichen Zusammenbruch mittellos.
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

Täuschung
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Er lebte unter der Täuschung, dass er unbesiegbar war.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

trüb / düster
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
Der lange, düstere Winter machte alle traurig.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

abwertend
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
Der Artikel enthielt abwertende Kommentare über den Politiker.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

verlassen
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
Die alte Fabrik stand jahrzehntelang verlassen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

Verfärbung
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
Sonnenexposition verursacht eine Verfärbung des Stoffs.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

Zwang
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Sie unterschrieb den Vertrag unter Zwang.
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

Verzerrung, falsche Darstellung
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
Es gab eine Verzerrung im Radiosignal.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

verachtenswert
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Seine verachtenswerten Taten schockierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disziplinarisch
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
Das Unternehmen ergriff disziplinarische Maßnahmen gegen den Mitarbeiter.
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

Deflation
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
Deflation führt oft zu sinkenden Konsumausgaben.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

verfärben
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
Der Stoff begann sich zu verfärben, nachdem er in der Sonne gelassen wurde.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

Disparität
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
Die Disparität zwischen den Ländern muss reduziert werden.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

Diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Das Museum zeigte ein Diorama eines alten Dorfes.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

besorgniserregend
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Der Nachrichtenbericht war für die Öffentlichkeit zutiefst besorgniserregend.
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

entscheidender Faktor
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
Bildung ist ein entscheidender Faktor für den Erfolg.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

Niederträchtig
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
Seine niederträchtige Einstellung entmutigte den Rest des Teams.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

widerspenstig; trotzig
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
Der widerspenstige Student weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

scharfsinnig
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
Er ist ein scharfsinniger Leser, der subtile Details bemerkt.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

Verbreitung
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
Die Verbreitung falscher Informationen ist ein großes Problem.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

abschreckendes Mittel
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Ein strenges Gesetz dient als abschreckendes Mittel gegen Verbrechen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Sie war sehr ausdrucksvoll mit ihrer Zuneigung zu ihren Freunden.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

Dissertation
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
Sie verbrachte zwei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihrer Dissertation.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

Dämmerung; Abenddämmerung
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Sie gingen am Strand während der Dämmerung, sahen den Sonnenuntergang.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

starker Regen; plötzlicher Regenschauer
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
Der plötzliche starke Regen überraschte alle und durchnässte die Veranstaltung im Freien.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

Verbrauch
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
Übermäßiger Gebrauch von Grundwasser führt zu einer Depletion der Wasserressourcen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

Unordnung
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Sein Schreibtisch war in völliger Unordnung.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

Morgengabe
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
Die Tradition der Morgengabe wird in einigen Kulturen immer noch befolgt.
C1 noun /deɪˈtɑːnt/

detente

Entspannung
Meaning
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The two nations worked toward detente after decades of conflict.
Die beiden Nationen arbeiteten nach Jahrzehnten des Konflikts auf Entspannung hin
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

entschlüsseln, dekodieren, übersetzen
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Es dauerte Stunden, um die alte Schrift zu entschlüsseln.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

dekadent, luxuriös
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
Die Party war voller dekadenter Luxus und Exzesse.
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 /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

verdünnen
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Du solltest den Saft mit Wasser verdünnen, bevor du ihn den Kindern servierst.
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 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Diffusion
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
Die Diffusion von Informationen in sozialen Medien ist schnell.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

laubabwerfend
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Eichen- und Ahornbäume sind laubabwerfend und werfen ihre Blätter im Herbst ab.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

Konfession, Wert
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
Die Kirche gehört einer protestantischen Konfession an.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

herabsetzen
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Es ist ungerecht, Menschen für ihre Meinungen herabzusetzen.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

Grübchen
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Ihre charmanten Grübchen erschienen immer, wenn sie den Kindern zulächelte.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

Überschwemmung
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
Die Stadt wurde in nur wenigen Stunden von einem Überschuss an Regen getroffen.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

Domestikation
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
Die Domestikation von Tieren war entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.