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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 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

Aussprache und Wortwahl
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Eine starke Diktat verbessert die Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

verabscheuen
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Ich verabscheue es, am Wochenende früh aufzuwachen.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

Anstand; Höflichkeit; Würde
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
Der Diplomat bewahrte während der hitzigen Verhandlungen perfekten Anstand.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

ansehen, beurteilen
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
Das Projekt wurde vom Vorstand als Erfolg angesehen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirisch
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Er war delirisch vor Fieber und murmelte Unsinn.
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

demografischer Übergang
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
Der demografische Übergang zeigt einen Wandel hin zu einer alternden Gesellschaft.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

Destillation
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
Destillation wird häufig zur Herstellung alkoholischer Getränke verwendet.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmatisch
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Sein dogmatischer Ansatz in der Politik erschwerte die Diskussionen.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

verunstalten
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Die Vandalen verunstalteten die Wand mit Graffiti.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle während des Treffens.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolisch
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
Die diabolische Herrschaft des Diktators brachte Elend in das Land.
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 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Unruhe
Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
Die seltsame Stille füllte den Raum mit Unruhe.
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 /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

der Jüngste Tag; der Tag des Weltuntergangs
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
Der Prediger sprach über den Jüngsten Tag und die Bedeutung der spirituellen Vorbereitung.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
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 /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

Darwinismus
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
Der Darwinismus revolutionierte die Art und Weise, wie Wissenschaftler den Ursprung der Arten verstanden.
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

bedeuten
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
Eine rote Flagge deutet auf Gefahr hin.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

verwöhnen
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Sie neigt dazu, ihre Enkelkinder zu verwöhnen.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

entwerten
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
Korruption kann die Werte einer Gesellschaft entwerten.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

abstreiten
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
Das Unternehmen stritt die Verantwortung für den Unfall ab.
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 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorieren
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Viele Menschen deplorieren die auf dem Fernsehen gezeigte Gewalt.
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 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 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 /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 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

schlimm; dringend; schrecklich
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Das Land steht vor einer schlimmen wirtschaftlichen Krise.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

Nieselregen
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
Der sanfte Nieselregen setzte sich den ganzen Morgen fort und ließ alles neblig erscheinen.
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 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Gottheit
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Der Tempel ist einer hinduistischen Gottheit gewidmet.
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 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 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

Abweichung
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Das Buch untersucht Abweichung in der urbanen Jugendkultur.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

verstreut
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
Die verstreute Bevölkerung erschwerte die Bereitstellung öffentlicher Dienste.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

Duett
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
Sie sangen zusammen ein wunderschönes Duett auf der Bühne.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

entmutigen
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Die ständigen Ablehnungsbriefe begannen, den jungen Schriftsteller zu entmutigen.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

abgrenzen
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Das Land wurde mit Zäunen abgegrenzt, um Streitigkeiten zu vermeiden.
C1 adjective deft

deft

geschickt
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Die geschickten Hände des Künstlers schufen ein Meisterwerk.
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 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

vorübergehend vom Hauptthema abweichen
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Der Professor begann, vom Hauptthema der Vorlesung abzuweichen.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

eintönig
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Der Raum sah mit seinen grauen Wänden und der gedämpften Beleuchtung eintönig aus.
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 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 /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

Jünger; Anhänger
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Der berühmte Philosoph hatte viele Jünger, die seine Lehren weltweit verbreiteten.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

entwirren
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Sie versuchte, ihr Haar von den Zweigen zu entwirren.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

Entscheidungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Seine Entschlossenheit während der Krise rettete das Unternehmen.
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 /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

Dissident
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Der Dissident wurde verhaftet, weil er gegen die Regierung sprach.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

entweihen
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch Industrieabfälle entweiht.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

täuschen
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Er täuschte sich selbst, indem er dachte, dass er das Rennen ohne Training gewinnen könnte.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

Datenpunkt
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Datenpunkt in der Umfrage wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
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/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

Lockvogel
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Die Jäger benutzten eine hölzerne Ente als Lockvogel.
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 /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

verwerflich
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten unter verwerflichen Bedingungen.
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 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 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

durchnässen
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
Der plötzliche Regen durchnässte die Spieler auf dem Feld.
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 /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, 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 /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

Abgrenzung
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
Die Abgrenzung zwischen öffentlichem und privatem Land war deutlich markiert.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

Fleiß
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Erfolg erfordert Geduld und Fleiß.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

misstrauen
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Viele Menschen misstrauen Politikern.
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 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 verb /dʌb/

dub

synchronisieren
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
Der Film wurde in mehrere Sprachen synchronisiert für die internationale Veröffentlichung.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

Desillusion
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
Der Skandal hat viele Wähler desillusioniert.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

außer Betrieb, verfallen
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Finanzkrise defekt.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

Sezierung
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
Die Sezierung des Exemplars enthüllte wichtige Details über seine Struktur.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

verspotten
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Die Kritiker verspoteten den neuen Film für sein schlechtes Skript.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

Zersetzung
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
Die Zersetzung von Blättern bereichert den Boden.
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 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

disqualifizieren
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
Der Schiedsrichter entschied sich, den Spieler für das Schummeln zu disqualifizieren.
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 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 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

Fehler; Nachteil; Marke für einen Fehler oder ein Vergehen
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
Der Schüler erhielt ein Dämérit, weil er wiederholt zu spät zum Unterricht kam.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

Loslösung
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
Die buddhistische Philosophie fördert die Loslösung von materiellen Begierden.
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 /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 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 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

pflichtbewusst; respektvoll; gehorsam
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Sie ist eine pflichtbewusste Tochter, die ihren Eltern immer hilft.
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 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

Aktenordner
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt reichte dem Gericht ein Dossier mit Beweismaterial vor.
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 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

demoralisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
Die ständige Kritik demoralisiert den jungen Athleten.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

von Bord gehen
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Die Passagiere stiegen nach der Landung aus dem Flugzeug aus.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

Abwertung
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Die Abwertungsrate des Autos ist nach fünf Jahren hoch.
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 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

Überlegungen
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Die Überlegungen zur Nachhaltigkeit dauerten stundenlang.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

dumm
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Es war eine dumme Idee, ohne Wasser wandern zu gehen.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

fügsam
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
Der fügsame Welpe lernte schnell neue Tricks.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

dermatologe
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
Sie konsultierte einen Dermatologen wegen ihrer Hautallergie.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

wichtige Person
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Mehrere ausländische Würdenträger nahmen am Staatsbankett teil.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

winzig
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
Trotz seiner winzigen Größe war er ein mächtiger Anführer.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

Delle
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
Der Unfall hinterließ eine Delle in der Autotür.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

abweichen
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Er neigt dazu, vom ursprünglichen Plan abzuweichen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

diskret
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Der Kurs ist in drei diskrete Module unterteilt.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

zart und hübsch
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Sie trug eine zarte Halskette aus Perlen.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

herunterspielen
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, die Risiken des neuen Produkts herunterzuspielen.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

schließen
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
Aus den Beweisen schloss der Detektiv, dass der Verdächtige log.
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 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

vertreiben
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Die Truppen vertrieben den Feind vom Hügel.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

berühmte Sängerin
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
Die Pop-Diva trat mit ihrem neuesten Hit vor einer jubelnden Menge auf.
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 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

wählerisch
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Sie ist bekannt für ihren wählerischen Geschmack in der Kunst.
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 /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

Tod / Ende
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
Der plötzliche Untergang des Unternehmens schockierte die Investoren.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

widersprechen
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Mehrere Mitglieder stimmten gegen die Mehrheitsentscheidung.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

Degeneration
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
Die Degeneration der Gehirnzellen führt zu kognitivem Verfall.
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 /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

enterben
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Er entschied sich, seinen rücksichtslosen Bruder zu enterben.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.