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C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

Glück
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

Klangfarbe
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
Ihre Stimme hatte eine warme Klangfarbe, die das Publikum beruhigte.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

Mikroskopie
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
Die Mikroskopie enthüllte die Struktur der Zellen.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

erweiterbar
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
Die Software ist so konzipiert, dass sie mit neuen Funktionen erweiterbar ist.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

schnüren
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Sie schnürte ihre Lippen, bevor sie das Kind küsste.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

überrascht; erstaunt;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Ich wäre überrascht, wenn ich wüsste, was hier passiert ist.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

Astigmatismus
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Sie trägt eine Brille, um ihren Astigmatismus zu korrigieren.
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 /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

Heptarchie
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Das Geschichtsbuch beschrieb die Heptarchie von Anglo-Saxon England.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

kichern
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Die Studenten begannen leise zu kichern, als der Projektor einfrohr.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

rechtswidriges Verhalten
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen unzulässiger Einmischung in Verträge für schuldig befunden.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

Kauderwelsch
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
Er war so nervös, dass seine Erklärung wie Kauderwelsch klang.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

Leichentuch
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Die Dorfbewohner bauten ein Leichentuch, um den Verstorbenen zu ehren.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diakritisch
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
Das Wort 'Résumé' hat diakritische Zeichen, die seine Bedeutung von 'resume' ändern.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

unüberwindbar
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
Das Team stand während der Expedition vor unüberwindbaren Herausforderungen.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despotisch
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Die despotische Herrschaft des Königs hinterließ das Volk im Elend.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

anschwellen
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Die Wurzeln begannen, aus dem Boden hervor zu schwellen.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

Bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
Das Treffen war voller Lachen und Bonhomie.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

Blattabwurf
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
Die Herbstsaison ist durch den Blattabwurf von Bäumen gekennzeichnet.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

unbedacht
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Seine unbedachten Gewohnheiten ließen ihn ohne Ersparnisse zurück.
C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

Glückseligkeit
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
Sie war bekannt für ihre Glückseligkeit in Gesprächen und ihre fröhliche Natur.
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 /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

ungezogen
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Sein ungezogenes Benehmen schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

Hibiskus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Die leuchtend roten Hibiskusblüten schmückten den Eingang des Hauses.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

Alter
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Er verbrachte sein Alter damit, an seine Jugend zu erinnern.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

Steuermann
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
Der Steuermann gab Anweisungen an das Ruderteam.
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 verb /beɪt/

bate

verringern, dämpfen
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Er sprach mit angehaltener Atmung, während er auf das Ergebnis wartete.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

Prozess der Wärmeproduktion
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Würzige Lebensmittel können die Thermogenese und das Kalorienverbrennen fördern.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

Schleifenrosette
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
Der Soldat trug eine rote Schleifenrosette auf seiner Mütze.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

innere Bedeutung
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
Die Intension des Wortes 'Hund' umfasst, ein Säugetier und domestiziert zu sein.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

übertriebene Lobhudelei
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Er bot übertriebene Lobhudelei seinem Chef an.
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

Glück
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

Landwirt / treuer Mitarbeiter
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Er leistete treue Arbeit, indem er das Projekt pünktlich abschloss.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

mit Blut verbunden
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
Der Chirurg untersuchte die sanguinische Entladung aus der Wunde.
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

Hauptschiff der Kirche
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
Der Chor sang wunderschön in der Kirche nave.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

Diebstahl
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Er wurde festgenommen, weil er im Laden Diebstahl begangen hatte.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

verwirrt
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Er stand verwirrt über die seltsame Bemerkung.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

angemessen, passend oder angenehm; gekennzeichnet durch Glück oder Zufriedenheit
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Sie machte eine passende Bemerkung, die die Stimmung aufhellte.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

dehnbar
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
Die Zugfestigkeit des Materials ist entscheidend für das Bauprojekt.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

der Wahrheit ähnlich
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
Die Geschichte schien der Wahrheit ähnlich, obwohl sie völlig fiktiv war.
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
Der Künstler entwarf einen hexagonalen Rahmen für den Spiegel.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

plötzlicher, starker Regen
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
Das Picknick wurde durch einen plötzlichen, starken Regen ruiniert.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reduzierbar
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Das Problem ist komplex, aber auf einige grundlegende Prinzipien reduzierbar.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

kleiner schelmischer Teufel
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
Das Kind benahm sich wie ein kleiner Teufel, der seine Spielzeuge überall versteckte.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

götzenverehrend
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
Der alte Stamm war für seine götzendienstlichen Praktiken bekannt.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

verzaubern
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs verzauberte die Reisenden.
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

Protektorat
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
Das kleine Land wurde zu einem Protektorat des Imperiums.
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

komisch
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
Er hatte einen komischen Sinn für Humor, der alle zum Lachen brachte.
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpieren
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
Der General versuchte, den Thron des Königs zu usurpieren.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

Inkapazität
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Seine geistige Inkapazität hinderte ihn daran, wichtige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

gesprächig; wortreich
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
Der gesprächige Verkäufer redete stundenlang über seine Produkte.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

Zug
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ihre feinen Züge verrieten ihre edle Geburt.
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

Grotte
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Touristen besuchten die Grotte, die hinter dem Wasserfall versteckt war.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

Vorahnung
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
Er hatte eine starke Vorahnung, dass der Plan scheitern würde.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

unerwartet anhalten / angreifen
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Er wurde von Reportern aufgehalten, als er das Gerichtsgebäude verließ.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

gewohnt
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Sie stand früh auf, wie sie es gewohnt war.
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

Dilettant
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
Er wurde als Dilettant in der Kunstwelt abgetan, weil ihm formale Ausbildung fehlte.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

aushöhlen, überteuern
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Er hat versehentlich ein Loch in den Holztisch gemacht.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

aggressieren
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
Die Armee entschied sich, ohne Provokation nicht zu agieren.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

afferenz
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Afferente Nerven übertragen Signale vom Körper zum Gehirn.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

in Knochen verwandelt, starr
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
Das Unternehmen hatte eine starre Managementstruktur, die Innovationen widerstand.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

scheinheilig
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Das Design war auffällig, aber scheinheilig.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rund
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
Die runde Katze hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Zaun zu erklimmen.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

auswählen; das Korn von der Spreu trennen
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
Das Komitee wird die Liste der Bewerber auf zehn Finalisten reduzieren.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

eine kleine, exklusive Gruppe
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Er gehörte einer Gruppe von Künstlern an, die sich jeden Freitag trafen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

berauschend
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
Der berauschende Duft von Jasmin erfüllte den Garten.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

Biozid
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Biocide helfen, Schädlinge zu kontrollieren und die Ausbreitung von Krankheiten zu verringern.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

gespannt
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Die Kinder waren vor Aufregung gespannt, als sie darauf warteten, dass der Zauberer auftauchte.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

zusätzlich
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
Das Stück beinhaltete mehrere zusätzliche Schauspieler, um die Hintergrundszenen auszufüllen.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

großer Metalltopf
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Zaubertrank in einem brodelnden Kessel um.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

Ambrosia
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
Das Dessert war so lecker, dass es wie Ambrosia schmeckte.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

Schuld
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
Die Jury berücksichtigte sein Maß an Schuld im Verbrechen.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

Protest
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
Der Protest der Arbeiter gegen die ungerechte Behandlung wurde ignoriert.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

Rechtliche Verpflichtung
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Er wurde auf eigene rechtliche Verpflichtung freigelassen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

unentschlossen
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Er stand unentschlossen an der Kreuzung und wusste nicht, welchen Weg er nehmen sollte.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

kreatives Werk
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
Der Komponist betrachtete die Sinfonie als sein größtes kreatives Werk.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

Grundbesitzer
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Der Grundbesitzer vermietete einen Teil seines Eigentums an lokale Bauern.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

innerhalb der Zelle
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
Das Medikament wirkt, indem es intrazelluläre Bakterien anvisiert.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

langweilig
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Sie wurde müde von der eintönigen Routine des Bürolebens.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

unüberzeugbar
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Sie blieb unüberzeugbar trotz all unserer Argumente.
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

Neu-Reiche
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
Die Geschäftswelt ist voller ehrgeiziger Neu-Reicher.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

unerfahren
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
Die unerfahrene Bedienung der Maschine verursachte mehrere Fehler.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

muskulös und stark
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
Der Athlet hatte einen muskulösen Körperbau, der seine Stärke zeigte.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

Makrokosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Der Makrokosmos des Universums spiegelt den Mikrokosmos des menschlichen Lebens wider.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

bärartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
Die bärartige Stärke des Mannes erstaunte alle.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

Feder Spitze
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Er tauchte die Feder Spitze in die Tinte, bevor er schrieb.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

Strafvollzugswissenschaft
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Er entschloss sich, sich auf Strafvollzugswissenschaft zu spezialisieren, um das Gefängnissystem zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermokline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
Die Thermokline trennt warmes Oberflächenwasser von kaltem Tiefenwasser.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

Jutestoff
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Der Bauer lagerte Getreide in Jutensäcken.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

Elixier
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
Die alte Legende sprach von einem Elixier, das ewige Jugend verleihen konnte.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

abgestumpft
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
Nach Jahren des Leidens war sie an das Schmerzempfinden gewöhnt.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

aufbrauchbar
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Kohle und Öl sind aufbrauchbare Ressourcen.
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

Drehbank
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Drehbank, um die Holzschale zu formen.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

Pentameter
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare schrieb oft seine Stücke im jambischen Pentameter.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

netzartig
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
Das Blatt hatte ein retikuliertes Muster von Adern.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

unverbesserlich
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Er ist ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, der niemals die Hoffnung verliert.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

innerer Konflikt
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
Der interne Konflikt schwächte die Organisation von innen
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

aberrant
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Sein aberrantes Verhalten schockierte alle bei der Besprechung.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

schmeicheln
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Sie schaffte es, ihre Freundin zum Mitkommen auf die Reise zu überreden.
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

Überschuss an Nährstoffen in einem See oder anderen Gewässern
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
Exzessive Düngemittel führen zu Eutrophierung in Seen.
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

rubicunder Gesicht
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
Das rubicunde Gesicht des alten Mannes zeigte, dass er bei guter Gesundheit war.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

kryptografisch
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Banken verwenden kryptographische Technologie, um Transaktionen zu schützen.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

gescheckt
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Der Bauer besaß eine gescheckte Kuh mit markanten Streifen.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

Bestatter
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für den Begräbnisdienst vor.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

Epizykloid
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Der Mathematiker zeigte, wie man einen Epizykloid zeichnet.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

Bestechlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Der Skandal enthüllte die Bestechlichkeit mehrerer hochrangiger Beamter.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

geheime Versammlung
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Die Führer trafen sich in einem geheimen Konklave, um die Strategie zu besprechen.
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 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

zart und dünn
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Ihr zartes Haar wehte sanft im Wind.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Der Roman beschrieb das ungezähmte Leben eines Libertins im Frankreich des 18. Jahrhunderts.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

leuchtend
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne erhellten den Nachthimmel.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

vermischen
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation vermischt keine Spenden mit Betriebsmitteln.
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

naiv / oberflächlich / uninteressant
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
Der Professor wies den Aufsatz als naiv und ohne Tiefe zurück.