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C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

tiefes Wissen
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Seine Sagazität machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

Schutzmauer
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
Der Soldat versteckte sich hinter der Schutzmauer zum Schutz.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

Riesenschlangenkopf
Meaning
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
Example
The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.
Der Riesenschlangenkopf ist ein heftiger Räuber, der stundenlang außerhalb des Wassers überleben kann.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

beständig bitten
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
Das Kind beständigte seine Mutter um ein neues Spielzeug.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

eviszerieren, zerstören
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
die Kritiker haben den Film wegen seiner schwachen Handlung zerstört.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

unverbindlich
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
Sie gab eine unverbindliche Antwort, als sie nach ihren Zukunftsplänen gefragt wurde.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

verzerren
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Die schlechte Telefonverbindung hat seine Worte verzerrt.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

fleißig oder gewissenhaft
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Seine fleißigen Bemühungen führten zu einer erfolgreichen Karriere.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

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

Gangetic Leaf Fish

Gangetischer Blätterfisch
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Der gangetische Blätterfisch wird häufig in den Flüssen von Bangladesch gefunden.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Albit
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Geologen entdeckten Albitkristalle in der Gesteinsprobe.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

hochverräterisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
Der General wurde wegen hochverräterischen Verhaltens beschuldigt.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

Unerschütterlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Ihre Unerschütterlichkeit während der Krise beeindruckte alle.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

neuro-wissenschaftlich
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
Neuro-wissenschaftliche Forschung hilft, das Gedächtnis zu verstehen.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

Albernheit
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Er benahm sich wie ein Buffoon auf der Party und brachte alle zum Lachen.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

positiver Elektrode
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
Die positive Elektrode der Batterie war nach längerer Nutzung korrodiert.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

schön
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
Die Schauspielerin war bekannt für ihre schönen Merkmale.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

irisierend
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Sie trug ein irisierendes Kleid, das im Licht funkelte.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

zügellos
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Er führte ein zügelloses Leben voller Partys und Glücksspiel.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

Ressentiment
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Es gab ein Ressentiment zwischen den beiden Rivalen, das nie verflog.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

Beamter
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Der untergeordnete Beamte war für das Einreichen der Berichte verantwortlich.
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstinent
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Sie führte ein abstinentes Leben und mied alle Luxusgüter.
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

Namensgeber
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
Sandwich ist ein Eponym, das nach dem Earl von Sandwich benannt wurde.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

erkunden
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Die Soldaten haben das Gebiet vor dem Vorrücken erkundet.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

Päpstliches Amt
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
Das Papsttum spielte eine bedeutende Rolle in der mittelalterlichen europäischen Politik.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
Der Richter verurteilte die Handlung des moralischen Verderbens des Kriminellen.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

Gebet
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Er flüsterte ein stilles Gebet, bevor er ins Bett ging.
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

getrocknete Rosenblätter
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
Das Dessert wurde mit getrockneten Rosenblättern garniert.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

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

maidenhood

Jungfräulichkeit
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Das Gedicht feierte die Unschuld der Jungfräulichkeit.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

Lässigkeit
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
Der heiße Nachmittag füllte sie mit Lässigkeit.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

Novelle
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
Der Autor veröffentlichte eine Novelle als Vorschau auf ihre kommende Serie.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

spaltend
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Die Debatte wurde spaltend und teilte das Komitee in rivalisierende Lager.
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 /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

Zusatzmelodie
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
Der Chor fügte dem Lied eine schöne Zusatzmelodie hinzu.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

eingestanden
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Er gab ein eingestandenes Lächeln und stimmte dem Plan zu.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

eine leichte Spur, ein Medikament, das durch Auflösen eines Medikaments in Alkohol hergestellt wird
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
Es war eine leichte Spur von Traurigkeit in ihrem Lächeln.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

überschwänglich
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Sie gab ihm einen überschwänglichen Empfang nach seiner langen Reise.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

günstig
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
Das sonnige Wetter war ein günstiger Start für das Picknick.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

verhätscheln
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Eltern sollten vermeiden, ihre Kinder zu sehr zu verwöhnen.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

abgehackt
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Der Pianist spielte die Noten in einem stakkato Rhythmus.
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

Vasall
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
Der König gewährte seinem Vasallen Land im Austausch für Loyalität und Dienst.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

vorübergehende Aussetzung
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Das Projekt wurde bis zur Verfügbarkeit von Mitteln ausgesetzt.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

verwöhnt
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
Das verwöhnte Kind bekam immer, was es wollte.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

Klima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Er reiste während des Winters in wärmeres Klima.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

unscheinbar
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
Er lebt in einem unscheinbaren Apartmentgebäude am Stadtrand.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

Dachfenster
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
Das alte Haus hatte ein Dachfenster, das auf den Garten blickte.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

Feudalherr
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Der Feudalherr verlangte Steuern von den Bauern.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

würdig
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Ihre geschätzten Leistungen inspirierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

Auskultation
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Der Arzt führte eine Auskultation durch, um die Lungen des Patienten zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

großes Buch oder Manuskript
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
Die Bibliothek beherbergt ein antikes Shakespeare-Folio.
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 /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

zeitgenössisch
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
Die beiden Künstler waren zeitgenössisch und beeinflussten sich oft gegenseitig.
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 /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

Großtuerei, Prahlerei
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine endlose Prahlerei machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
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 /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

aufblähen
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Ihr Bauch begann sich nach dem großen Essen zu distendieren.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

Herrscher
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Die Bauern wurden gezwungen, Steuern an ihren Herrscher zu zahlen.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

gesprenkelt
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
Die gesprenkelte Haut der Schlange half ihr, sich mit dem Waldboden zu vermischen.
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
Die komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrten die neuen Mitarbeiter.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

verzichten
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Sie entschied sich, ihre persönlichen Interessen für das Wohl des Teams zu verzichten.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

Beleuchtung
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
Die Lampe fungierte als Beleuchtung in der dunklen Höhle.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestieren
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Die Bürger protestierten gegen die neue Steuerpolitik.
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
Das Aroma füllte die Küche, als sie Panch Phoron in Öl erhitzte.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

angeblich
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
Die Geschichte stellte sich als angeblich heraus, ohne Beweise, die sie unterstützten.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

Brechung
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
Die Brechung von Licht im Wasser lässt Objekte gebogen erscheinen.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

Ebbe
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Während der Ebbe konnten wir weiter am Strand laufen.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

säubern
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
Der Verlag beschloss, den Roman vor dem Nachdruck zu säubern.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

widerlegbar
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Seine Theorie war widerlegbar, weil sie experimentell getestet werden konnte.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

Strickpullover
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Er trug einen warmen Strickpullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

sanft und leise singen oder summen
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Sie sang ein Wiegenlied, um dem Baby beim Einschlafen zu helfen.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

Glanz
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
Der Glanz des Sonnenaufgangs erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

zentripetal
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
Die zentripetale Kraft hält die Planeten in ihrer Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

Beichtvater
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
Der Beichtvater hörte dem besorgten Mann geduldig zu.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

Luftschiffer
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
Der Luftschiffer steuerte den Heißluftballon geschickt über das Tal.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

gutgläubig
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Ihr gutgläubiges Lächeln zeigte ihre wahre Freundlichkeit.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurokognitiv
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Neurokognitive Funktionen nehmen aufgrund von Schlafmangel ab.
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

albern
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
Es war eine alberne Idee, in den Sturm zu fahren, ohne das Wetter zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

extremer Patriotismus
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Jingoismus.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

glänzend
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ihr Haar sah glatt und glänzend aus.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
Der Koch streute trockene Mangopulver über das Chaat, um mehr Säure hinzuzufügen.
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

Glasfisch
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
Der Glasfisch ist bekannt für seinen transparenten Körper und sein friedliches Wesen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

korrigierbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Die Fehler des Schülers waren mit Übung korrigierbar.
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 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 /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

Stachelfliegen
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Der Journalist war ein Stachelfliegen, der ständig die Politik der Regierung hinterfragte.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

vulgäre Verse
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
Das Werk des Dichters wurde von den Kritikern als bloße vulgäre Verse abgetan.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

Räucherstäbchen
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Sie zündete einen Räucherstäbchen im Tempel während ihres Gebets an.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es ist notwendig
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es ist notwendig, dass jeder Bürger das Gesetz befolgt.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

bestimmt
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
Der Vertrag ist für einen bestimmten Zeitraum von zwei Jahren.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

Ölverkäufer
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
Der Ölverkäufer entdeckte ein neues Ölfeld in der Wüste.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

öffentliche Schlägerei
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um einen Streit vor dem Stadion zu beenden.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Adieu
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Sie verabschiedete sich von ihren Freunden und sagte Adieu, bevor sie nach Frankreich abreiste.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

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

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

Halbtransparenz
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
Die Halbtransparenz der Vorhänge füllte den Raum mit sanftem Licht.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

unermesslich
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
Die Tradition wird seit unermesslichen Zeiten befolgt.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

Faulpelz
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
Der Faulpelz weigerte sich, auch mittags aus dem Bett zu steigen.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

eine Meinung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Der Professor äußerte die Meinung, dass die Politik scheitern würde.
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

zeremoniell und höflich
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
Er machte eine zeremonielle Verbeugung, bevor er den Raum betrat.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

betteln
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Er versuchte, eine kostenlose Mahlzeit im Restaurant zu betteln.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Rüpel
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
Der Kellner war so ein Rüpel, dass die Gäste unzufrieden waren.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

idolatär
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
Der König wurde wegen seiner idolatären Hingabe an den Reichtum kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

großes Fass
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
Der Keller war voller großer Fässer Bier.
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 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

Sicherheit
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
Der Vermieter verlangte eine Sicherheit, bevor er die Wohnung vermietete.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

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

apiary

Imkerei
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
Der Bauer baute einen neuen Imkerei, um Bio-Honig zu produzieren.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

Völlerei
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Seine Völlerei während des Festes ließ ihn krank werden.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Tribun
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Er galt als Tribun des einfachen Volkes.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoelektrisch
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
Der fotoelektrische Effekt ist grundlegend in Solarzellen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

Kläger
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
Das Gericht hat beide Kläger zur Anhörung vorgeladen.