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C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

Hütte
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Der Fischer lebte in einer kleinen Hütte in der Nähe des Strandes.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

ratlos, fragend
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
Sie warf ihm einen fragenden Blick zu, als er den seltsamen Kommentar machte.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

Diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Das Museum zeigte ein Diorama eines alten Dorfes.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

streit
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Ein Streit brach draußen vor der Bar spät in der Nacht aus.
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

mit den Augen blinzeln
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
Sie squinte bei dem hellen Sonnenlicht.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

davon
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
Der Vertrag und alle Änderungen davon müssen unterschrieben werden.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

sättigen
Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
Der starke Regen hat den Boden in Minuten gesättigt.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

klug oder scharfsinnig
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Seine scharfsinnigen Beobachtungen halfen, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

Reiselust
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Ihre Reiselust führte sie in jede Ecke der Welt.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

Trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Der Regisseur veröffentlichte endlich den dritten Film, um die Sci-Fi-Trilogie zu vervollständigen.
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

entscheidender Faktor
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
Bildung ist ein entscheidender Faktor für den Erfolg.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

verachten und ablehnen
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Sie lehnte sein Hilfsangebot mit Verachtung ab.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

Bluthochdruck
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
Hoher Natriumkonsum führt zu Bluthochdruck.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

Verführung; Versuchung
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Er fiel dem Verführer des schnellen Geldes zum Opfer.
C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

Hungersnot
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
Die schwere Dürre führte zu einer weit verbreiteten Hungersnot in der Region.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

verhören
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen stundenlang verhört.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmatisch
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Sein dogmatischer Ansatz in der Politik erschwerte die Diskussionen.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

schwitzen
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Er begann zu schwitzen, nachdem er 10 Minuten lang gelaufen war.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre anspruchsvollen Standards im Design.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

mit großer Sorgfalt
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
Der Künstler hat das Projekt mit großer Sorgfalt abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agrarisch
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
Die Wirtschaft des Landes ist immer noch größtenteils agrarisch.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
Alkohol wirkt als Beruhigungsmittel auf das zentrale Nervensystem.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

rau und uneben; mit unregelmäßiger Oberfläche; stark und robust
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Die Wanderer überquerten das unebene Gelände des Berges.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

schmelzen
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Die Arbeiter schmelzen Eisen aus seinem Erz in der Fabrik.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infiziert
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
Der Arzt behandelte sofort die septische Wunde des Patienten.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

höchster; oberster
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
Die Flagge wurde auf dem obersten Ast des Baumes platziert.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

verwirren
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Schüler.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

unangenehm
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
Der Politiker war mit einem unangenehmen Skandal verbunden.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

gründlich untersuchen oder inspizieren
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die Daten, bevor er seine Ergebnisse veröffentlichte.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

verallgemeinern
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Es ist falsch, aufgrund von ein paar Erfahrungen zu verallgemeinern.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

stagnieren
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
Ohne Innovation wird das Geschäft stagnieren.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

mittellos; arm; ohne Geld oder Besitz
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Viele Familien wurden nach dem wirtschaftlichen Zusammenbruch mittellos.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

sich erholen
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Sie ging aufs Land, um sich nach der Operation zu erholen.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

Materialismus
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
Der Aufstieg des Materialismus in der modernen Gesellschaft beunruhigt viele Philosophen.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

Ausatmung
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Langsame Ausatmung beruhigt das Nervensystem.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

sich leicht bewegen / seine Meinung oder Position ändern
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
Trotz des Drucks weigerte er sich, von seiner Entscheidung abzurücken.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

spaziergang
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Sie gingen an der Küste spazieren.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

synergisiert, vereint, koordiniert
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Die Teams wurden synergisiert, um die Produktivität zu maximieren.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

Antrieb
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
Die neue Politik gab einen Antrieb für das wirtschaftliche Wachstum.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

beschwören
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
Der Magier beschwor ein Kaninchen aus dem Hut.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

unterteilen
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Um die Effizienz zu steigern, unterteilte er seine Arbeitsaufgaben.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

unerschöpflich
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Seine unerschöpfliche Energie ermöglichte es ihm, unermüdlich an seinen Projekten zu arbeiten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

schädlich
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
Rauchen ist schädlich für die Gesundheit.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

Münzen
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
Die Transaktion wurde mit Münzen durchgeführt.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

ziehen
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Die Arbeiter zogen die Kisten in den Lastwagen.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

Erhöhung oder Erweiterung
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
Das Unternehmen investierte in die Augmentierung seiner Arbeitskraft.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instruktiv
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
Der Vortrag war sehr lehrreich und fesselnd.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

Kai
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
Die Fracht wurde am Kai entladen.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

Dämmerung; Abenddämmerung
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Sie gingen am Strand während der Dämmerung, sahen den Sonnenuntergang.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

Hülle; Gehäuse
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Der Mechaniker entfernte das Gehäuse des Motors, um die inneren Teile zu untersuchen.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

Optometrist
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Der Optometrist verschrieb ihr neue Brillen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

vertreiben
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Die Truppen vertrieben den Feind vom Hügel.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

Intoleranz
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Ihre Intoleranz verhinderte, dass sie Menschen mit anderen Glaubensrichtungen akzeptierte.
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

Komplizität
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
Das Gericht enthüllte seine Komplizität im Betrugsplan.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

ansehen, beurteilen
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
Das Projekt wurde vom Vorstand als Erfolg angesehen.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergetisch
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Ein synergetischer Effekt tritt auf, wenn Nährstoffe zusammenarbeiten.
C1 noun

Longitude

Längengrad
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

Ostrakismus
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
Der Student erlebte Ostrakismus, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

herunterspielen
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, die Risiken des neuen Produkts herunterzuspielen.
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

wecken
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Ihre Bemerkungen weckten seine Neugier auf das geheime Projekt.
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

verwirrt
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

verdrängen
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
Die neue Technologie wird viele traditionelle Fertigungsjobs verdrängen.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

konzipieren
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
Der Künstler hat ein neues Design für die Ausstellung konzipiert.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

Schiffsrumpf / Samenschale
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Die Matrosen inspizierten den Schiffsrumpf auf Schäden.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

ungültig
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Das Gericht erklärte den Vertrag für ungültig.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

Protektionismus
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
Der Protektionismus der Regierung half lokalen Unternehmen zu wachsen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elliptisch
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Der Planet folgt einer elliptischen Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

durch Algorithmen gesteuert.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Algorithmus-gesteuerte Systeme erhöhen die Genauigkeit.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

witziger Kommentar
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Sie machte eine witzige Bemerkung über das Wetter während des Treffens.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

gecheckt
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
Er hatte eine gecheckte Karriere mit großen Erfolgen und Misserfolgen.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Wissenschaftliche Analyse, die auf kriminelle oder rechtliche Angelegenheiten angewendet wird
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Forensische Experten analysieren Cyberkriminalität mit fortschrittlichen Werkzeugen.
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

palette
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
Die Kisten wurden auf einer Holzpalette für einen einfachen Transport gestapelt.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

Einlass
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
Das Boot fuhr in einen engen Einlass entlang der Küste.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

Intonation
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Seine Intonation hielt das Publikum gebannt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

fesselnd
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
Der Film war fesselnd, er hielt das Publikum bis zum Ende gefesselt.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminieren
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Sie laminierte ihre wichtigen Dokumente, um sie vor Schäden zu schützen.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

biegsam
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
Der biegbare Strohhalm machte es einfacher, aus dem Becher zu trinken.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Er ist zu geizig, um ein Geschenk für seinen Freund zu kaufen.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

Frugalität
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
Frugalität ist entscheidend, um effektiv Geld zu sparen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

düster
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Die Beerdigung hatte eine düstere Atmosphäre.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

formlos
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Der Nebel erschuf eine formlose Masse in der Ferne.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

Assimilation
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
Eine gute Assimilation von Wissen führt zu effektivem Lernen.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

Triade
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Das Projekt wurde von einer Triade von Experten geleitet.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

Konsumismus
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Moderne Konsumismus führt zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

unentschuldbar
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war unentschuldbar.
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

leicht beeinflussbar
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
Sie war leicht beeinflussbar, wenn es darum ging, neue Lebensmittel auszuprobieren.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

geheim
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
Der Spion führte eine geheime Operation hinter den feindlichen Linien durch.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

Tarantel
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
Die Tarantel kroch über den Wüstensand.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

perkolieren
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
Das Regenwasser perkolierte durch den Boden in das Grundwasser.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

Bergkamm oder Gipfel
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Wir gingen entlang des Gebirgskamms.
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

freundlich
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
Sie haben eine freundliche Vereinbarung getroffen.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

harte Prüfung, Schmelzofen
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
Das Team kam stärker aus dem Schmelztiegel der Konkurrenz hervor.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

herbstlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Die herbstlichen Farben von Rot und Gold füllten den Wald.
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

Bildsprache
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
Der Einsatz von Bildsprache des Dichters erweckte die Szene zum Leben.
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

inkognito
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
Der Promi reiste inkognito, um den Paparazzi zu entkommen.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

friedlich; geneigt, Konflikte zu vermeiden
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
Der friedliche Protest endete ohne Gewalt.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

zärtlichkeit
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
Die sanfte Zärtlichkeit der Mutter beruhigte das weinende Baby.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

konvergent
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Die beiden Flüsse haben einen konvergierenden Weg, bevor sie in den See münden.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

überwältigen
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
Die Soldaten konnten die feindlichen Truppen überwältigen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

beraubt
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
Nach dem Verrat fühlte er sich beraubt von Hoffnung und Vertrauen.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

vorgeplant
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
Das Verbrechen war eindeutig vorgeplant.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

erheben, verherrlichen
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
Die Gemeinschaft exaltierte den Lehrer für sein Engagement.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

abstoßend; ekelhaft; abstoßend
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
Der Geruch von faulen Eiern war absolut abstoßend.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Ein gewissenhafter Arbeiter liefert immer hochwertige Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

kohärenz
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
Der Aufsatz hatte keine Kohärenz, was es schwer machte, ihm zu folgen.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

Almosen
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Sie arbeitete lange Stunden für ein Almosen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

aufblasen; künstlich erhöhen
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
Der Mechaniker blies den Reifen auf den richtigen Druck auf.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

Differenzierung, Unterscheidung
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
Die Differenzierung von Wettbewerbern kann eine einzigartige Marktposition schaffen.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

offensichtlich
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
Die offensichtliche Missachtung der Sicherheitsvorschriften durch das Unternehmen brachte die Öffentlichkeit aufgebracht.