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C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

unbedeutend; trivial; kleine Menge
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Er war verärgert über den unbedeutenden Geldbetrag, den er erhalten hatte.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

Butterfisch
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Der Butterfisch ist in der bengalischen Küche beliebt.
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 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 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

Fusion, Integration, Verschmelzung
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
Die Fusion von KI und großen Daten transformiert die Industrien.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

junger Lord
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Der arrogante Lordling verlangte Respekt trotz seines Mangels an Erfahrung.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

differenzierende Eigenschaft
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
Das differenzierende Merkmal der Menschen ist ihre Fähigkeit, abstrakt zu denken.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

tränend
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Seine tränenden Augen zeigten Anzeichen von Alter und Müdigkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

dünn, biegsam und anmutig in Bewegung
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit einer lissomen Eleganz.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

Selbstzweifel
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
Ihre Selbstzweifel machten es ihr schwer, in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

Sphärometer
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Sphärometer, um die Krümmung der Linse zu messen.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

Podium
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Der Direktor stand auf dem Podium, um der gesamten Schulversammlung eine Rede zu halten.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

Kornische
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
Die elegante Kornische fügte dem Wohnzimmer einen klassischen Akzent hinzu.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

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

azalea

Azalee
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

abwertend
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Leistung.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

plappern; ausplaudern
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Er hat versehentlich die Überraschung ausgeplaudert.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyn
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Die Modenschau zeigte Modelle mit einem androgynen Look.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ein Seil sichern
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
Der Kletterer bat seinen Partner, das Seil fest zu sichern.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

heteromorph
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Schmetterlinge sind heteromorph während ihres Lebenszyklus und ändern ihre Form von der Larve zum Erwachsenen.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

Bauer
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
Der Bauer arbeitete jeden Morgen hart auf den Feldern.
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

Urbanität
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
Ihre Urbanität machte sie bei Diplomaten und Führern beliebt.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

überschäumendes Fest
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Der Roman beschreibt die Party als eine Bacchanalia des Übermaßes und der Freude.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

verletzen
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Sie fühlte sich durch die ungerechte Entscheidung verletzt.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
Der Fisch hat eine weiße ventrale Oberfläche.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
Der Adel kam in einer großen Kutsche an.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
Er war zu schüchtern, um im Unterricht eine Frage zu stellen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

ungerecht
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
Die Verteilung der Ressourcen war ungerecht unter den Arbeitern.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

unkontrolliert bewegen
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
Das Auto raste unkontrolliert die rutschige Straße hinunter.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Seine intellektuelle Schärfe machte ihn zu einem brillanten Wissenschaftler.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

trennen
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
Der Vertrag versuchte, die beiden feindlichen Regionen zu trennen.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

Höhenangst
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Ihre Akrophobie verhinderte es, dass sie das hohe Gebäude erklomm.
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

Monokratie
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
Das Land litt unter Jahrzehnten der Monokratie.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

harmlos, schmerzlindernd
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Die harmlosen Bemerkungen des Sprechers vermieden die Kontroverse.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

verflüssigen
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
Die Wärme wird die Butter in wenigen Minuten verflüssigen.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, wird den Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Ihre Geschicklichkeit mit Worten beeindruckte das Publikum.
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

schärfste Kritik üben
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
Der Kritiker übte schärfste Kritik an dem Film wegen seines schlechten Drehbuchs.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

Schwätzer
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
Der sogenannte Heiler wurde als Schwätzer entlarvt.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

mit zitternder Stimme singen oder pfeifen
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
Der Vogel sang eine süße Melodie am Morgen.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

Vorrzimmer
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorrzimmer, bevor sie hineingerufen wurden.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

Salve
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Die Soldaten feuerten eine Salve ab, um den gefallenen General zu ehren.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

Kampher
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Der Tempel war mit dem duftenden Rauch von brennendem Kampher gefüllt.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

erneut heilen
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
Der Arzt musste die Wunde erneut behandeln, nachdem sie sich wieder geöffnet hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

salzig
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
Die Flussmündung enthielt salziges Wasser.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

umgeben
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Die Berge umgeben das kleine Tal.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

eine politische unabhängige Person
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Er wurde ein Mugwump genannt, weil er sich weigerte, sich einer der politischen Seiten anzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

inneres Gleichgewicht des Körpers, physiologische Stabilität durch physiologische Prozesse aufrechterhalten
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Der menschliche Körper erhält die Homöostase durch Temperaturregulation.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

schmeicheln
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Er schmeichelte den Beamten, um ihre Unterstützung zu bekommen.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

lautes Schnarchen
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
Die stertoröse Atmung des Patienten alarmierte die Krankenschwestern.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

reden
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Er begann, bei der Zeremonie zu reden.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

widersprechen
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Sie stimmte zu zu helfen, ohne Einwände zu erheben.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

rasch und effizient
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
Die Bewerbung wurde rasch und effizient bearbeitet.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

plappern
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Die Kinder plapperten fröhlich nach der Show.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

gerichtsbüro
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Er war stolz darauf, mehr als ein Jahrzehnt im örtlichen Gerichtsbüro zu dienen.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosophieren
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
Er spricht gerne über das Leben und dessen Bedeutung.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

vorbedeutend
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Die dunklen Wolken kündigen einen heftigen Sturm an.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

übermäßig hell und auffällig
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
Der Raum war mit übermäßig hellen Neonlichtern dekoriert.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

Sinuosität
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
Die Sinuosität des Flusses machte die Navigation herausfordernd.
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 /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

Verschwendung
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
Die Verschwendung seines Vermögens brachte ihn in Armut.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

Unsinn, Dummheit
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
Die Rede war voller Unsinn, der das Publikum langweilte.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

leicht sauer
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
Die Frucht hatte einen leicht sauren Geschmack, der an einem heißen Tag erfrischend war.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

Papst oder ein hochrangiger Bischof
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Der Papst richtete eine Ansprache an die Nation in einer Fernsehansprache.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

unaufhaltsame Armee
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Die Rebellen fürchteten die unaufhaltsame Armee, die sich ihrer Festung näherte.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

Glück
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

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

incongruity

Inkongruenz
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
Die Inkongruenz seiner fröhlichen Stimmung während der Beerdigung erschreckte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

spaßig
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Seine spaßige Art machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

anthropoid
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
Der Gorilla wird als ein anthropoid Affe betrachtet.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

traurig
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
Das traurige Lied brachte Tränen in ihre Augen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

verwickeln
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
Die Reben wickeln sich um den alten Zaun.
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

zittern
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
Ihre Stimme zitterte, als sie vor der Menge sprach.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

schimpfend
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Die schimpfenden Bemerkungen des Lehrers ließen die Schüler in Tränen zurück.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

Langeweile
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Nach Wochen ohne etwas zu tun, verfiel er in tiefe Langeweile.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

Tod ohne Testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sein Vermögen wurde gemäß den Gesetzen der Intestaz vererbt.
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

Geruchssinn
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
Hunde haben einen sehr gut entwickelten Geruchssinn.
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 /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

zerschmettern
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
Das Auto war bei dem Unfall zerschmettert.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

schwarze Biene
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Die schwarze Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

unruhig
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
Die Menge wurde unruhig, während sie auf den Beginn des Konzerts wartete.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Sein unvergleichlicher Schreibstil machte ihn zu einer literarischen Legende.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

geheimer Code
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
Der Detektiv löste das im Brief versteckte Kryptogramm.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

Chancery-Gericht
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
Der Fall wurde vor das Chancery-Gericht zur Entscheidung gebracht.
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

Proscenium
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
Die Schauspieler verbeugten sich vor dem Proscenium, bevor sie die Bühne verließen.
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

Glück
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

misstrauisch
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Sie war misstrauisch, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
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 /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Plötzlicher Verlust des Bewusstseins oder der Kontrolle aufgrund eines Schlaganfalls oder extremen Zorns
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
Der alte Mann hatte fast einen Schlaganfall, als er die schockierende Nachricht hörte.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

witzige Bemerkung / Scherz
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Ihre witzige Bemerkung ließ alle während des Treffens lachen.
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

Lebensenergie
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
Sie führte den Tanz mit viel Lebensenergie und Begeisterung aus.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

Brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Brigadier inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
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 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

Klagelied
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
Der Chor sang ein feierliches Klagelied bei der Beerdigung.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

heiter
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Sie erinnert sich oft an die heiteren Tage ihrer Kindheit.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

Pomfretfisch
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliches Pomfret-Curry mit Reis.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Gyroskop
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
Das Navigationssystem des Flugzeugs nutzt ein Gyroskop zur Stabilisierung.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

Synchronität
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
Ihre Tanzaufführung zeigte perfekte Synchronität.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

Ersatz
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
Die billigen Schuhe waren aus Ersatzleder gefertigt.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

Metaphysik
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Sie studierte Metaphysik, um die Prinzipien der Existenz jenseits der physischen Wissenschaft zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

Granulat
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Jedes Granulat Salz funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

Überfluss
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Der Garten war mit einer übermäßigen Menge an Blumen gefüllt.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

kriecherisch
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
Der Kellner machte eine kriecherische Verbeugung vor jedem Kunden.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

Gebot
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein grundlegendes Gebot in allen Religionen.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

barbarisch
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Sie betrachteten die Rituale des alten Stammes als barbarisch.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

Somnambule
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
Der Somnambule ging nachts aus dem Haus.
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 /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

Kollation
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Der Bibliothekar verbrachte Stunden mit der Kollation von alten Manuskripten.
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

Taxidermie
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
Das Museum hatte eine große Sammlung von ausgestopften Tieren.