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C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

den Hut abnehmen als Zeichen des Respekts
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Er nahm seinen Hut ab, als der Umzug vorbeizog.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismus
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
Der Philosoph wurde kritisiert, weil er den Nihilismus förderte.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

kindlich
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sein kindliches Verhalten peinigte alle in der Besprechung.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

austreiben
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Der Priester wurde gerufen, um den Geist aus dem Haus zu vertreiben.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

Lärm, Krach
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
Der Lärm der Kirchenglocken füllte den Stadtplatz.
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

traurig
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Sein trauriger Ausdruck ließ alle unbehaglich fühlen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

aufrührerisch
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Der Aktivist verteilte aufrührerische Flugblätter unter der Menge.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

ärgern
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Seine ungerechte Kritik ärgerte sie tagelang.
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 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

angemessen sein
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
Formelle Kleidung ist der Ernsthaftigkeit des Anlasses angemessen.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

Neo-Latein
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
Viele wissenschaftliche Namen stammen aus dem Neo-Latein.
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

Drehpunkt
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
Der Lehrer wurde der Drehpunkt des Wandels in der Schule.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominieren
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Sie verabscheut Grausamkeit gegenüber Tieren.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

dichtung
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
Die Anthologie war voll romantischer Dichtung.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

Bürgerschaftsmitglied
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
Im Mittelalter hatte ein Bürgerschaftsmitglied das Recht zu wählen und Eigentum zu besitzen.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

Scherz, Spaß
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
Er genoss einen harmlosen Scherz mit seinen Freunden.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

kabinett
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Die Journalisten enthüllten ein Kabinett von korrupten Politikern, die zusammenarbeiteten.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

vertraut, kenntnisreich
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Sie ist mit den neuesten Entwicklungen in der Technologie vertraut.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

Aggressivität
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
Seine Rede war voller Aggressivität und Drohungen.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

verstümmeln
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
Der Unfall verstümmelte mehrere Passagiere.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

Weizenbündel
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Der Bauer trug ein Bündel Weizen auf seiner Schulter.
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

Häuslichkeit
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
Sie genießt die Häuslichkeit des Kochens und Gärtnerns.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

schmutzig und abgenutzt
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
Der streunende Hund sah schmutzig und schwach aus.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

Anleihe
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
Das Unternehmen sammelte Kapital, indem es Anleihen an Investoren ausgab.
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 /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

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

Chaff

Hülsen; wertlose Dinge; leichte Scherze
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Der Bauer trennte das Weizen vom Spreu mit traditionellen Methoden.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

aufdringlich
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
Der aufdringliche Verkäufer rief immer wieder an, trotz wiederholter Ablehnungen.
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 ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

goldener Schmetterling
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
Der goldene Schmetterling ist ein Symbol für Schönheit und Natur.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
Das komplizierte Puzzle hat die Studenten verwirrt.
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 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 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

konnotieren
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
Das Wort 'jugendlich' konnotiert Energie und Vitalität.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

Schutz
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
Das Projekt wurde unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen durchgeführt.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

äußere Schicht der Haut
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
Die Epidermis schützt den Körper vor schädlichen Bakterien.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

Kelch
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
Der Priester hob den goldenen Kelch während der Zeremonie.
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 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

geschickt, klug, gewandt
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Sie ist geschickt darin, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

Wechsel des Lebens
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Die Wechsel des Lebens lehren oft Resilienz.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

Ligatur
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt benutzte eine Ligatur, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

unermesslich
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
Das Ergebnis der Wahl hängt von vielen unermesslichen Faktoren ab.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

Konservatorium
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
Sie wurde als Pianistin am Pariser Konservatorium ausgebildet.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

Chiromantie
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
Die alte Frau praktizierte Chiromantie und sagte den Reisenden die Zukunft voraus.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

lindern
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Die freundlichen Worte halfen, ihre Angst zu lindern.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

Antipathie
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Es gab eine gegenseitige Antipathie zwischen den beiden konkurrierenden Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

Periodizität
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
Die Periodizität der Mondphasen hat die Menschen seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

Almosen
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Der Mönch verteilte Almosen an die bedürftigen Dorfbewohner.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

Militärlager
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Die Soldaten lebten im Militärlager außerhalb der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

Opportunismus
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
Seine Entscheidung wurde durch Opportunismus motiviert, nicht durch Werte.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

Kreuzgang
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Die Mönche gingen still durch den Kreuzgang.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

göttlich
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
Der Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot war einfach göttlich.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
Der Betrüger hat viele Menschen mit falschen Versprechungen getäuscht.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

so sehr
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Er war so müde, dass er kaum noch stehen konnte.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

Weisheit
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Ihre Weisheit bei der Lösung von Problemen verschaffte ihr den Respekt ihrer Kollegen.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granulieren
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
Der Zucker begann zu granulieren, als er abkühlte.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

Ausflucht, Umschwenken
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
Die Tergiversation des Politikers frustrierte seine Anhänger.
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

Protestierer
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
Er war eine protestierende Stimme in der Versammlung.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

unüberlegt
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Es wäre unüberlegt, sie öffentlich zu kritisieren.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

Fortschritt
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
Das Unternehmen hat signifikante Fortschritte im Mobilmarkt gemacht.
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 /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

Empfindungsvermögen
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Viele argumentieren, dass Tiere Empfindungsvermögen besitzen.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

Metapherform
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Der Dichter führte eine Metaphorm ein, um Bildsprache mit Struktur zu verbinden.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

Olivenbarbe
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
Die Olivenbarbe kommt häufig in südasiatischen Flüssen vor.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

Welpe
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
Der Bauer fand ein Wolfwelpe, das sich in der Nähe des Stalls versteckte.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

wohlhabend; reich; vermögend
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Sie kommt aus einer wohlhabenden Familie mit umfangreichem Immobilienbesitz.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

zollpflichtig
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Importierte Elektronik ist an der Grenze oft zollpflichtig.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

heuchlerisch
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
Der Manager gab eine heuchlerische Entschuldigung, anstatt den Fehler zuzugeben.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

Vokativ
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
Im Lateinischen wird der Vokativ verwendet, um jemanden direkt beim Namen zu rufen.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

Amulett; Talisman
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Sie trug ein silbernes Amulett um ihren Hals für gutes Glück.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

ökumenische religiöse Einheit
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Die Führer versammelten sich zu einer ökumenischen Konferenz, um den Dialog zu fördern.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

Wasserabfluss-Tor / abspülen
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Die Arbeiter spülten den Schlamm von der Straße nach dem starken Regen.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

Digraph
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Im Wort 'Telefon' bilden die Buchstaben 'ph' einen Digraph.
C2 noun /liː/

lea

Wiese
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
Das Cottage war von einer ruhigen Wiese umgeben.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

verfluchung
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
Der Name des Diktators wurde nach seinem Sturz mit Verfluchung ausgesprochen.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

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

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

biennal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Das biennale Festival zieht Tausende von Besuchern an.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

aufdringlich bitten
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Sie bat aufdringlich um eine Gehaltserhöhung bei ihrem Chef, bis er schließlich nachgab.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

Diktum
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Das Diktum des Richters klärte das Prinzip der Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
Der Artikel wurde gekürzt, um in den begrenzten Raum zu passen.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

Idiosynkrasie
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Eine ihrer Idiosynkrasien war es, beim Arbeiten zu summen.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

Paket
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
Das Büro bestellte zehn Pakete Papier.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogativ
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
Der interrogative Ton des Anwalts machte den Zeugen unwohl.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

lukrativ
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
Er wählte eine lukrative Karriere in der Medizin.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

Übeltäter
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
Der Übeltäter wurde wegen des Raubs verhaftet.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

militärjunta
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
Die Junta ergriff nach dem Putsch die Macht.
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

Fessel
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
Der Gefangene war vor seiner Überführung zum Gericht in Handschellen gelegt worden.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

Tod oder etwas, das den Tod verursacht; eine endgültige Lösung
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
Der Held erhielt sein Quietus vom Schwert des Bösewichts.
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 /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

Opfergabe
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Der Priester legte die Opfergabe während der Zeremonie auf den Altar.
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 /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

geräumig
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Sie mieteten eine geräumige Wohnung in der Stadt.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

angemessen sein
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Es wäre angebracht, wenn das Unternehmen auf seine Kunden hört.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

Guinea (ehemalige britische Goldmünze)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
Die antike Münze war eine Guinea wert.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

verwahrlost
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Er trug eine verwahrloste alte Jacke, die nach Feuchtigkeit roch.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
Die Unverschämtheit des Schülers schockierte die ganze Klasse.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
Haie haben eine auffällige dorsale Flosse.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

inkontinent
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation inkontinent.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

Pantheismus
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
Die Philosophie von Spinoza wird oft mit dem Pantheismus in Verbindung gebracht.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

schwach
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
Das Imperium wurde schwach nach Jahrhunderten des Genusses.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

übermäßig verziert / rötlich
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
Der übermäßig verzierte Stil des Sprechers machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

schwarzkümmel
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Streue Schwarzkümmelsamen auf das Brot, bevor du es backst.
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 /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

unvergänglich; ewig; unsterblich
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
Die unvergängliche Schönheit der klassischen Kunst inspiriert weiterhin Generationen.
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/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hibernisch
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Er genoss es, über die hibernische Kultur und Geschichte zu lesen.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

Vorfahre
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Forscher verfolgten den Brauch bis zu einem gemeinsamen Vorfahren.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

schädlich
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Rauchen hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit.