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C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

Empfindlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Hohe Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Infektionen erfordert zusätzliche Pflege.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation residuale Schmerzen.
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 /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

hinterhältig
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, hinterhältige Taktiken zu verwenden, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

vergüten
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
Das Unternehmen wird die Mitarbeiter für ihre Überstunden gerecht entlohnen.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

Vorrang
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
In dieser Fabrik hat die Sicherheit Vorrang vor Geschwindigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

grundlegend; elementar; unterentwickelt; in den frühesten Entwicklungsstadien
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Sie hat nur rudimentäre Kenntnisse der französischen Sprache.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

nach Norden
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Die Vögel migrieren im Frühling nach Norden.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

unbedacht
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
Es war unbedacht von ihm, den Plan in der Öffentlichkeit zu erwähnen.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

Begleitung
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Das Gericht wurde mit einer scharfen Sauce als Beilage serviert.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

Jahrtausend
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
Das Jahr 2000 wurde als Beginn eines neuen Jahrtausends gefeiert.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

versteinern
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
Der laute Lärm petrifizierte das kleine Kind.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

Modifikation
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Der Plan erforderten eine Modifikation.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

Streit, abnutzen
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Er versuchte ruhig zu bleiben, aber seine Nerven begannen sich während des Streits abzunutzen.
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 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

instabil
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
Die instabile politische Lage beunruhigte ausländische Investoren.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

Patriarch
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Als Patriarch der Familie schlich er Streitigkeiten und bewahrte alte Traditionen.
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

schneiden
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
Die zwei Straßen schneiden sich im Stadtzentrum.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

Allheilmittel
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
Bildung wird oft als eine Panazee für soziale Probleme angesehen.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

hartnäckig; unbeugsam; entschlossen; unnachgiebig
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Sie war hartnäckig bei ihrer Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

herunterspielen
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge herunterzuspielen.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

kosmologie
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Sie studierte Kosmologie, um die Ursprünge des Universums zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

Melancholie; nachdenkliche oder sanfte Traurigkeit
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Eine tiefe Melancholie überkam ihn, nachdem er die alten Briefe gelesen hatte.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

Selbstbewusstsein und Haltung
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Ein guter Redner bewahrt seine Haltung unter Druck.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

embryonal
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
Das Projekt ist noch in seiner embryonalen Phase.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

trinkbar
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Die Dorfbewohner hatten keinen Zugang zu Trinkwasser.
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

gift
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
Das Schlangengift kann tödlich sein, wenn es nicht schnell behandelt wird.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

Konjugation
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Französische Verben haben komplexe Konjugationen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

Karpfen
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
Der Karpfen ist ein wichtiger Fisch in der Aquakultur.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

grausam
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Die Polizei entdeckte einen grausamen Tatort.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

unterstützen
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Die neue Politik zielt darauf ab, das wirtschaftliche Wachstum zu unterstützen.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Viele Bauern sind auf Subsistenzlandwirtschaft angewiesen.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

bezogen auf Bäume mit Zapfen
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Kiefern sind Nadelbäume und wachsen in kälteren Klimazonen.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

Philanthropie
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
Philanthropie hat geholfen, die Gesundheitsversorgung in vielen Entwicklungsländern zu verbessern.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Er versucht immer, seine Verantwortung bei der Arbeit zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

verlangsamen
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
Das Auto begann, langsamer zu werden, als es sich der Ampel näherte.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

ein schwaches Schimmern
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung leuchtete in ihren Augen.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monochrom
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
Der alte Film wurde vollständig in Monochrom aufgenommen.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

spähen / sich einmischen
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Sie versuchte, in das Privatleben ihres Nachbarn einzudringen.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

erblicken; betrachten
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Sie stand still da, um den Sonnenaufgang über den Hügeln zu betrachten.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

Extremität
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Er wurde an das Extrem seiner Geduld gedrängt.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

vielseitig
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
Der vielseitige Ansatz des Problems führte zu innovativen Lösungen.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

Unwirklichkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Die traumhafte Kulisse verlieh der Geschichte ein Gefühl von Unwirklichkeit.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

Kürbis
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
Das Kürbisgericht war köstlich und nahrhaft.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

Nanotechnologie
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
Nanotechnologie macht Fortschritte bei medizinischen Behandlungen.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Hysterie
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
Die Menge war während des Konzerts in einem Zustand der Hysterie.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

passiv
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
Trotz der schockierenden Nachrichten blieb sie passiv.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

Glück
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

schwach
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
Er fühlte sich schwach im Vergleich zu seinen stärkeren Mitschülern.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

am stärksten gefährdete Nation
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesch ist eines der verwundbarsten Länder gegenüber dem Klimawandel.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

Jünger; Anhänger
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Der berühmte Philosoph hatte viele Jünger, die seine Lehren weltweit verbreiteten.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

sich trennen
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Die beiden Wege trennen sich an der Gabelung der Straße.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

betäuben
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Die hellen Lichter betäubten die Läufer, als sie das Stadion betraten.
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

Amnesie
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Nach dem Unfall litt sie an Amnesie und konnte ihren eigenen Namen nicht mehr erinnern.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

Übelkeit
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Die Bewegung des Bootes verursachte schwere Übelkeit.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

zerbrechlich
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
Der Stuhl war zu zerbrechlich, um sein Gewicht zu tragen.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

zerdrücken
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
sie hat die Kartoffeln vor dem Servieren des Abendessens zerdrückt.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

Import
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
Die Import von Luxusgütern ist streng reguliert.
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

vorübergehend vom Hauptthema abweichen
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Der Professor begann, vom Hauptthema der Vorlesung abzuweichen.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

Verehrer
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Sie hatte viele Verehrer, die um ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrierten.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

Nicht-Eingriff-Politik
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Laissez-faire-Politiken fördern private Unternehmen.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

Liste
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Der Manager hat die Mitarbeiterliste für die nächste Woche aktualisiert.
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

unterstützen
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
Sie unterstützte die Philosophie der Gewaltlosigkeit während ihrer gesamten Karriere.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

Weber
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Der geschickte Weber erschuf komplizierte Muster auf dem Seidenstoff.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

unruhig
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Die unruhigen Kinder füllten das Haus mit Lärm.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

tiefe Spalte
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Die Bergsteiger überquerten vorsichtig die eisige Spalte.
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

Abspaltung
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
Das Startup war eine Abspaltung eines großen Tech-Unternehmens.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

Silbe
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Computer' hat drei Silben.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Disposition
Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
Sie hat eine fröhliche Disposition trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

Kohlenstoffbindung
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Wälder spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kohlenstoffbindung.
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

Umfeld
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Sie wuchs in einem künstlerischen Umfeld auf.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

Anstiftung
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Er wurde wegen Anstiftung zur Gewalt verhaftet.
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

makroökonomisch
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
Regierungspolitiken beeinflussen die makroökonomische Stabilität.
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

Höflichkeit
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
Sie tauschten Höflichkeiten aus, bevor das Meeting begann.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

Sterblichkeit
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Fortschritte in der Medizin haben die Kindersterblichkeit erheblich reduziert.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

unerlaubte Veränderung
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Die Manipulation von Beweisen ist ein Verbrechen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

behindern
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
Mangel an Mitteln kann das Wachstum von Unternehmen behindern.
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

Feind
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
Der Ritter kämpfte tapfer gegen seinen Feind.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

fesseln
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Die Tricks des Magiers fesselten die Kinder.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

Normalität
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Nach der Überschwemmung kämpfte die Stadt darum, ein Gefühl der Normalität zurückzugewinnen.
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

Herrschaft
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
Das Imperium strebte nach Herrschaft über seine Nachbarn.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

unwahrscheinlich oder kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Seine Erklärung, warum er zu spät kam, klang unvorstellbar.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

absteigen
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
Der Reiter stieg nach einer langen Reise vom Pferd ab.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

Kanari
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Der Kanari sang wunderschön in seinem Käfig.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirisch
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
Der Roman nimmt eine satirische Sicht auf das städtische Leben.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

überhöht
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
Das Hotel verlangte einen überhöhten Preis für ein einfaches Zimmer.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Er hat Dermatologie an der medizinischen Fakultät studiert.
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

abstoßen
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
Protonen stoßen sich gegenseitig ab.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

Amtliche Mitteilung
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
Die Beförderung wurde letzte Woche offiziell im Amtsblatt der Regierung bekannt gegeben.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

ein leichter Hauch von Farbe oder Geschmack
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Ihre Stimme war von Traurigkeit getönt.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

Fehler
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
Der Computer stürzte aufgrund eines kleinen Fehlers in der Software ab.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

gerissen; schlau; listig
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam der Falle, indem er seine schlaue Intelligenz einsetzte.
C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

Interkonnektivität
Meaning
The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components
Example
The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.
Der Aufstieg der Interkonnektivität hat die weltweite Kommunikation verändert.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

unaufhörlich; stetig
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
Der unaufhörliche Regen dauerte drei Tage.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

kommunal
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
Die kommunale Behörde ist für die Pflege des Parks verantwortlich.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

aufsteigend, dominant
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Sie ist eine aufstrebende Führungskraft in der politischen Partei.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Äußerst sorgfältig und genau in der Aufmerksamkeit auf Details
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Ein sorgfältiger Forscher überprüft jedes Detail, bevor er es veröffentlicht.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

bewegen
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Ihre Neugier trieb sie dazu, die mysteriöse Kiste zu öffnen.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

vergrößern
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
Die Lebenserwartung steigt mit den Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

Tyrann
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Die Leute rebellierten gegen den grausamen Tyrannen.
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 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

verlocken
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
Die Anzeige wurde entwickelt, um Kunden in den Laden zu locken.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

Detonation
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
Die plötzliche Detonation erschütterte das ganze Gebäude.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

getrocknete Chilischoten
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
Das Rezept verlangt zwei getrocknete Chilischoten, um es scharf zu machen.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

Leistung
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Der Aufstieg zum Mount Everest war eine bemerkenswerte Leistung.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

Verringerung
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Es gab eine Verringerung der Luftverschmutzung.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

ein Stoß
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Er stieß mit dem Finger auf die Karte, um den Standort zu zeigen.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

ritterschaft
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
Er wurde für seine Beiträge zur Wissenschaft mit der Ritterschaft geehrt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

Inversion
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
In der Poesie wird die Inversion oft verwendet, um Nachdruck zu verleihen.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

Mikronährstoff
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Eisen und Zink sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe für das Wachstum.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

entweihen
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch Industrieabfälle entweiht.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

Proletarier
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Die Bewegung war in proletarischen Kämpfen verwurzelt.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

prinzipientreu
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
Er ist ein prinzipientreuer Führer, der immer Ehrlichkeit an erste Stelle setzt.