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C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

veränderlich
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Sie ist eine wandelbare Künstlerin, die mit vielen Stilen experimentiert.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

chromatisch
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
Der Künstler verwendete eine chromatische Palette, um lebendige Kontraste zu schaffen.
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 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

verderben
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
Der Roman wurde kritisiert, weil er versuchte, die Gedanken der jungen Leser zu verderben.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

bikameral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Die Vereinigten Staaten haben eine bikamerale Gesetzgebung, die aus dem Senat und dem Repräsentantenhaus besteht.
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 /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

Sybarit
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Der Millionär war ein wahrer Sybarit, der nur für Komfort und Genuss lebte.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

nicht lehrbar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Er war so stur, dass er fast nicht lehrbar wurde.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

Verwahrlosung
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
Der alte Tempel war in einem Zustand der Verwahrlosung.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

Erklärer
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Der Kritiker diente als Erklärer der komplexen Werke des Dichters.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

Korrektur
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
Der Artikel erforderte mehrere Korrekturen, bevor er druckfertig war.
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

etwas zartes
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Der Schleier der Braut war aus zartem Gossamertuch gefertigt.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

Ungültigkeit
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag ungültig war.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

unheilvoll, ernst
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Sein unheilvoller Ton machte alle nervös wegen der Nachricht.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

schön; hübsch; fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Das hübsche Kind spielte fröhlich im Garten.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

Riesenmeerungeheuer
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
Das Schiff sah aus wie ein riesiges Meerungeheuer am Horizont.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

Präfix, das abnormal, schlecht, schwierig oder defekt bedeutet
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Wörter wie 'Dysfunktion' und 'Dyslexie' verwenden das Präfix dis-, um Schwierigkeiten oder Beeinträchtigungen anzuzeigen.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

fink (kleiner Singvogel)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Ein bunter Fink saß auf dem Ast und sang süß.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ein humorvolles Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Sie trug ein lustiges Limerick auf der Party vor.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

Ruhe
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe der Landschaft.
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

durchscheinend
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
Sie trug ein durchscheinendes Kleid, das im Sonnenlicht schimmerte.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

unzweifelbar
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
Es ist unzweifelbar, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

Unterwürfigkeit
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Seine Unterwürfigkeit gegenüber der Autorität ärgerte seine Kollegen.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

beseitigen
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Dieses neue System beseitigt die Notwendigkeit einer manuellen Dateneingabe.
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 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

finanzielle Unterstützung garantieren
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
Die Bank stimmte zu, die neue Anleiheemission des Unternehmens zu unterzeichnen.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
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 /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

Handschuh / Herausforderung
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
Der Ritter warf seinen Handschuh als Zeichen der Herausforderung.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

polemischer Angriff
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
Der Artikel war ein heftiger polemischer Angriff gegen die Politik der Regierung.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Er brach sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall.
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

Die seitliche und nach unten gerichtete Bewegung einer Schicht der Erdkruste in den Mantel unter einer anderen Schicht.
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
Der pazifische Feuerring ist ein Gebiet intensiver Subduktion.
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 /ˈsætər/

satyr

Glück
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

grundlose Grausamkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Seine grundlose Grausamkeit schockierte alle auf der Versammlung.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

Glasflasche
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
Der Kellner brachte eine Glasflasche Wasser zum Tisch.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

stur
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Sie blieb stur trotz aller überzeugenden Argumente.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

zögern
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Er zögerte stundenlang, bevor er ein Restaurant auswählte.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

verbessern
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Die neuen Politiken zielen darauf ab, die Lebensbedingungen der Armen zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

Leibeigenschaft
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Viele Bauern im mittelalterlichen Europa lebten in der Leibeigenschaft.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

Betrug; Täuschung; Schwindel
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
Der aufwendige Betrug dauerte Monate, bevor die Ermittler die Wahrheit entdeckten.
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 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

sich wie Wellen aufblähen
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Der Rauch stieg wie Wellen aus dem brennenden Gebäude auf.
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 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 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

verherrlichen
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Sie versammelten sich, um ihren geliebten Lehrer zu loben.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

nachlässig oder faul
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Seine nachlässige Haltung gegenüber der Arbeit ärgerte seinen Chef.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

sich unterwerfen
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Er weigerte sich, sich den Forderungen der korrupten Beamten zu unterwerfen.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

kriegerischer Nationalist
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
Der Führer wurde als rücksichtslose Jingo kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

Apposition (parallel Grammatik)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
Im Satz 'mein Freund Johannes' steht das Wort 'Johannes' in Apposition zu 'mein Freund'.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

angeberisches Verhalten
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Sein endloses angeberisches Verhalten nervte alle auf der Party.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

Unverschämtheit oder dreiste Kühnheit
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Er hatte die Unverschämtheit zu lügen, selbst als er auf frischer Tat ertappt wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

gelassen, emotionslos
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Trotz des Chaos um ihn blieb er ruhig und gefasst.
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 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

gierig anschauen
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Er konnte die Models auf dem Laufsteg nicht aus den Augen lassen.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

hieroglyphisch
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Die Archäologen studierten die hieroglyphischen Inschriften sorgfältig.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

kurvige und attraktive Frau
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Die Schauspielerin wurde als fröhliche und kurvige Frau beschrieben.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

körperliche Stärke
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Er benutzte seine körperliche Stärke, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Sein unbeholfener Versuch, den Computer zu reparieren, machte es nur schlimmer.
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 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

laut und schwer zu kontrollieren
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Die lauten Studenten störten die Klasse.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Arum-Blätter werden häufig in der indischen Küche zum Kochen verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

Senföl
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Wir verwenden Senföl zum Kochen von Gemüse in unserer Küche.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

Rüssel
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
Der Elefant benutzte seinen Rüssel, um Nahrung zu greifen.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

kleiner König
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
Der kleine König verlangte Respekt von seinem Volk, trotz seines kleinen Reiches.
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

Sphäroid
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
Die Erde ist keine perfekte Kugel, sondern ein abgeplattetes Sphäroid.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

Durchsuchung
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
Die Polizei startete eine Durchsuchung, um die Flüchtigen zu fangen.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
Der Schadok ist die größte Zitrusfrucht der Welt.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

Übereinstimmung oder Harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Die Führer arbeiteten auf internationale Übereinstimmung hin.
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

verbieten
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
Das Gericht beschloss, den Verkauf der illegalen Waren zu verbieten.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
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 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

harte Kritik oder verbaler Missbrauch; öffentliche Verurteilung
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
Der Politiker sah sich nach dem Skandal scharfer Kritik ausgesetzt.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

vorher existieren
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Diese Bräuche existierten vor der Ankunft moderner Technologie.
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 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

Jute
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
Jute wird zur Herstellung von Säcken verwendet.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

Konvolution, komplexe Wendung oder Struktur
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
Das Gehirn hat viele Konvulsionen, die seine Oberfläche vergrößern.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

Linderung
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
Linderung ist oft der Hauptfokus der Pflege für unheilbar kranke Patienten.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

spontan; improvisiert
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
Der Redner hielt eine beeindruckende extemporäre Rede auf der Konferenz.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.
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 /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

verzaubernd
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Sie trug ein verzauberndes Lächeln, das alle im Raum fesselte.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
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 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

leichte Arbeit
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Er erhielt eine leichte Arbeit an der Universität als Belohnung für seine Loyalität.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

Dekagramm
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
Das Paket wog genau ein Dekagramm.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

unablenkbar
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
Die unablenkbare Aufmerksamkeit des Richters war auf den Fall gerichtet.
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

Pentaeder
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
Im Mathematikunterricht erklärte der Lehrer die Struktur eines Pentaeders.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

hilfsbedürftig
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
Das Krankenhaus bietet indigenten Patienten kostenlose Pflege an.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

Dekapod
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
Der Hummer ist ein bekannter Dekapod.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

adlerartig
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Er hatte eine adlerartige Nase, die ihm ein distinguiertes Aussehen verlieh.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

Lichtempfindlichkeit
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Zu viel Reiben kann die Lichtempfindlichkeit erhöhen.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

gemütlich gehen
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Sie schlendern am Sonntagmorgen durch den Park.
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 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

variieren
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
Der Künstler benutzte verschiedene Schattierungen, um das Design zu variieren.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

scharf kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler scharf, weil sie ihre Hausaufgaben nicht gemacht hatten.
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 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

metallurgisch
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Er studierte metallurgische Ingenieurwissenschaften an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

Virulenz
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Virulenz des neuen Virus-Stamms.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

verwirrt
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die komplexen Anweisungen gehört hatte.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

Theismus
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Der Theismus ist in vielen Weltreligionen zentral.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

Tagtraum; in Gedanken verloren
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Verschwunden in seinem Tagtraum, hörte er nicht, wie sein Name gerufen wurde.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

ein Mann, der einem Leben voller sinnlicher Vergnügungen gewidmet ist
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
Der alte roue verschwendete sein Vermögen an Glücksspiel und Frauen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

abtrünnig
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Während der Debatte waren nur wenige abtrünnige Stimmen zu hören.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

Essen
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
Das Bankett war voller reicher Speisen und Weine.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Apophasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Der Politiker nutzte Apophasis, indem er sagte: 'Ich werde nicht einmal die Skandale meines Gegners erwaehnen.'
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Er war zu geizig, um ein anständiges Trinkgeld zu hinterlassen.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

zeitgleich
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
Der Philosoph war zeitgleich mit dem Aufstieg der modernen Wissenschaft.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

verwirren
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
Die unerwartete Frage schien sie aus der Fassung zu bringen.