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C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

formelle Präsentation
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt machte eine Präsentation der Beweise vor Gericht.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

unbedeutend, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Er beschwerte sich über die trivialen Details des Vertrags.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

flussbedingt
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Die fluvialen Ablagerungen deuteten auf das Vorhandensein eines alten Flusssystems hin.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

saurer machen
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Bauern befürchten, dass Verschmutzung den Boden saurer machen wird.
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

öffentliches Bestrafungsgerät
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde in den Pillory gestellt, damit die Stadt ihn auslachen konnte.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.
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 /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

sportlich
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Die Kinder waren in einer sportlichen Stimmung während des Picknicks.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

beschmieren
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Die Kinder beschmierten die Wand mit Farbe.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

Vorauswissen
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
Der Prophet behauptete, das Vorauswissen über das Ereignis zu haben.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

Monopolisierung
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
Die Monopolisierung der Industrien kann die Verbraucherwahl einschränken.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

Lithotyp (Druckoberfläche)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
Der Drucker verwendete einen Lithotyp, um mehrere Kopien des Designs zu erstellen.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

morganatische Ehe
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Der Prinz trat in eine morganatische Ehe mit einer Bürgerlichen ein.
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

Familie, Verwandte
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

betrügen, täuschen
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Er täuschte den alten Mann und nahm ihm sein Geld ab.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

Indolenz
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Seine Indolenz hinderte ihn daran, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

anständig
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Sie bewahrte während der Zeremonie eine anständige Stille.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

Bigamie
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Er wurde wegen Bigamie angeklagt, nachdem seine zweite Ehe entdeckt wurde.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

deklamatorischer Stil
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
Der deklamatorische Stil des Politikers beeindruckte einige, aber irritierte andere.
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

Zerbration
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
Der Vortrag löste intensives Zerbration unter den Studierenden aus.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

Geduld
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Sie zeigte bemerkenswerte Geduld während der hitzigen Diskussion.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

Abzeichen
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
Der Soldat trug stolz das Abzeichen seines Regiments.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

Oberflächlichkeit
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Seine Oberflächlichkeit während des Treffens beleidigte seine Kollegen.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

sinnlos reden
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Er redete sinnlos über seine alten Erinnerungen.
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

Tangentialität
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
Der Kreis und die Linie sind an einem Punkt in einem Zustand der Tangentialität.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

Frauenheld
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
Der Politiker wurde als notorischer Frauenheld entlarvt.
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

Verfälschung
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
Die Verfälschung von Lebensmitteln ist ein ernstes Gesundheitsrisiko.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilentiell
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
Die pestilente Atmosphäre des Sumpfes machte die Menschen krank.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

Agroökosystem
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Ein gesundes Agroökosystem verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

Investiturzeremonie
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
Der König hielt eine Investiturzeremonie für den neuen Ritter ab.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

Unfähigkeit
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Seine Unfähigkeit, das Team zu leiten, führte zu ernsthaften Problemen.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moralisch; lehrend
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
Seine moralisierenden Bemerkungen verärgerten das Publikum.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

Gesprächspartner
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
Sie war eine geschickte Gesprächspartnerin während der Debatte.
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 /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

Übelkeit hervorrufen
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
Das verdorbene Essen verursachte ihm schnell Übelkeit.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

Interventionismus
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
Der Interventionismus der Zentralbank half, die Inflation zu stabilisieren.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

Fetisch
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Die Dorfbewohner behandelten die Statue als einen mächtigen Fetisch.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

Durchdringung
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Es gab eine Pervasion der Hoffnung in der ganzen Gemeinde.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

quälen
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
Die Verletzung quälte ihn mit unerträglichem Schmerz.
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

die Blütezeit; die goldene Ära; der Höhepunkt
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
In ihrer Blütezeit als Sängerin trat sie bei ausverkauften Konzerten auf der ganzen Welt auf.
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

weise
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
Der Professor gab eine weise Antwort auf die komplexe Frage.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

glasig
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
Das Mineral hat einen glasigen Glanz.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

Adjutant Storch
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
Der Adjutant Storch stand regungslos im flachen Wasser.
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

rachsüchtig
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
Ihre rachsüchtige Debatte dauerte stundenlang.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

Vermittler
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Er trat als Vermittler auf, um den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Familien zu lösen.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

Wahlkampf
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
Der Kandidat gewann während des Wahlkampfs an Popularität.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalithisch
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Die megalithischen Strukturen in alten Zivilisationen sind faszinierend.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

anordnen, verbieten
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
Der Richter verbot dem Unternehmen, seine Aktivitäten fortzusetzen.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

schlank
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Sie sah in dem eleganten schwarzen Kleid schlank aus.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

Kompendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Das Buch ist ein Kompendium alter Mythen und Legenden.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

austrocknen
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Die heiße Sonne kann Pflanzen in der Wüste schnell austrocknen.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

Benediktion
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Der Priester gab seine Benediktion den frisch Vermählten.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

verleumden
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Er war wütend, als er merkte, dass sie seinen Ruf verleumdet hatten.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

Jingoist
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
Er wurde wegen seiner extremen Ansichten als Jingoist bezeichnet.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

verworfen, schmutzig
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Der Roman enthüllt die schmutzige Seite des Stadtlebens.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Die Freunde genossen einen leichten Späßchen beim Kaffee.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

Weiblichkeit
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
In alten Zeiten wurde Weiblichkeit oft als Zeichen von Schwäche kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

etwas, das man besonders hasst
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
Die Grammatik war immer sein Bête noire.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

lautstark
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug eine lautstarke Halskette, die die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

kleiner Rabe
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
Der Jackdaw sammelte glänzende Objekte für sein Nest.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

Instrumentalist
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
Der Instrumentalist spielte ein schönes Solo auf der Violine.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

verdickte Haut
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Jahre der manuellen Arbeit hinterließen eine verdickte Haut an seinen Händen.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

zurechnen
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
Sie imputierten den Erfolg des Unternehmens auf gute Führung.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

leer
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Sie gab während der ernsten Diskussion ein leeres Lächeln.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

alte Frau
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Die Kinder hatten Angst vor der Geschichte der bösen alten Frau im Wald.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
In Kriegszeiten erfordert die Dringlichkeit der Situation schnelle Entscheidungen.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

Arbitrage
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Investoren nutzen Arbitrage, um Gewinne auf den globalen Märkten zu erzielen.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

aufzwingen
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Er versuchte, seine alten Bücher seinen Freunden aufzuzwingen.
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

Verdammnis; Zerstörung
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
Der Prediger sprach in seiner Predigt über Erlösung und Verdammnis.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

gekennzeichnet durch das Angreifen oder Ablehnen von etablierten Überzeugungen, Traditionen oder Werten
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ihre ikonoklastischen Ansichten stellten die konventionelle Weisheit der Branche in Frage.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

schleichen
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Er versuchte, sich im Schatten zu schlichen, um nicht gesehen zu werden.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

mächtig
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
Der König war ein mächtiger Herrscher, dessen Wort Gesetz war.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

vornehm
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Sie sprach auf eine vornehme Weise, die die Gäste beeindruckte.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

festen Willen und Ausdauer
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
Seine Beharrlichkeit, seine Ziele zu erreichen, war inspirierend.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Akolyt
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
Der Senator kam mit einer kleinen Gruppe Akolyten, die die Presse betreuten.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

verwirrt
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die seltsame Frage gehört hatte.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

Vergangenheit
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Legenden der Vergangenheit inspirieren die Menschen auch heute noch.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

Ignominie
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Er lebte den Rest seines Lebens in Ignominie nach dem Skandal.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transfundieren
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
Der Arzt musste dem Patienten nach der Operation Blut transfundieren.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

brüsk
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Sie wies den Vorschlag brusk ab.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

Vermögenspfänder
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
Der Vermögenspfänder nahm das Auto des Mieters in Besitz, bis die Schuld beglichen war.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

versuchen zu bekehren
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Sie versuchten, die Dorfbewohner mit ihren neuen Ideen zu proselytisieren.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

Glück
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

weinen oder sich auf eine schwache oder nervige Weise beschweren
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Er begann zu heulen, als er seinen Willen nicht bekam.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

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

genealogist

Genealoge
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
Der Genealoge entdeckte Aufzeichnungen aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalartig
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Der opaleszente Himmel leuchtete in rosa und blauen Tönen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

Seraph
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Das Buntglasfenster zeigte einen Seraph mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

Hofnarr; Spaßmacher
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
Der Hofnarr unterhielt den König mit scharfsinnigen Bemerkungen und lustigen Tricks.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

überflüssig
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Seine Spende war überflüssig, weit mehr, als jemand erwartet hatte.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

bestechlich
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, bestechlich und korrupt zu sein.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismatisch
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Er hat eine numismatische Sammlung seltener Münzen aus der ganzen Welt.
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

geheimes Treffen
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Park arrangiert.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

Antichrist
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Einige Menschen fürchten das Aufkommen eines Antichristen in der Zukunft.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

Schärfe
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der scharfe Geschmack von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

Notlager
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Die Bergsteiger richteten ein Notlager an der Berghang ein.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

nächtliches Studium
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Sein Roman war das Ergebnis langen nächtlichen Studiums.
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

Erwürgen
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
Der Attentäter versuchte, sein Ziel in der Gasse zu erdrosseln.
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

auf pompöse oder dogmatische Weise sprechen oder handeln; als Pontifex amtieren
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
Er pontifizierte über eine Stunde lang über die Bedeutung von Bildung.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

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

Captious

kritisch; nörgelnd
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Seine kritischen Bemerkungen zu jedem kleinen Detail machten das Treffen sehr unangenehm.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

behebbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
Der Fehler war ernst, aber immer noch behebbbar.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

entmagnetisieren
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Der Techniker hat das alte Kassettenband entmagnetisiert.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

vorschlagen
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
Der Professor stellte eine neue Theorie zum Klimawandel auf.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

Gemisch
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
Die neue Politik ist ein Gemisch aus mehreren früheren Gesetzen.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

Geliebter
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
Der geheime Geliebte wurde endlich enthüllt.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

Alarmglocke
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
Der Datenleck war ein Alarmglocke für strengere Sicherheitsvorkehrungen.