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C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

vergänglich; vorübergehend
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
Die Schönheit der Frühlingsblumen ist vergänglich.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
Der Markt erreichte ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Angebot und Nachfrage.
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

Salzgehaltintrusion
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
Salzgehaltintrusion betrifft Küstenregionen.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

Substitution
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
Die Substitution des alten Systems durch das neue war schwierig.
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 /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

Trost
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Sie fand Trost in der Musik nach ihrem Verlust.
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 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

Gruß; Ausdruck von Wohlwollen
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Der Brief begann mit einem formellen Gruß.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

befestigen / anbringen
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Bitte befestigen Sie die Briefmarke auf dem Umschlag.
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 /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

anregen / ermutigen
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Das Lob des Lehrers hat ihn dazu angeregt, härter zu lernen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
Die Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse der Stadt versammelte sich zum jährlichen Ball.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

unveränderlich; konstant; immer gleich
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Seine unveränderliche Routine umfasst morgendliche Übungen und Kaffee.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

autokratisch
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
Der autokratische Führungsstil des Managers ermutigte die Mitarbeiter nicht, ihre Ideen zu teilen.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder begannen, sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen zu streiten.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

ersticken
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um die gewalttätige Proteste zu ersticken.
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

unterhalb der Schwelle des Bewusstseins existierend oder wirkend, vom Geist einer Person wahrgenommen oder beeinflussend, ohne dass sie sich dessen bewusst ist
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
Werbung enthält oft subliminale Botschaften.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

Sezession
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
Die Sezession der Südstaaten führte zum Bürgerkrieg.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

Hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
Das Flugzeug wurde während des schweren Sturms sicher im Hangar untergebracht.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Das ständige Geräusch machte ihn wütend.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Zölibat
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Er entschied sich aus religiösen Gründen, zölibatär zu leben.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Der Zeuge war zurückhaltend, was er gesehen hatte.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

unaufhaltbare Kraft
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
Das neue Tech-Unternehmen ist zu einer unaufhaltbaren Kraft in der Branche geworden.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

schwach / dünn
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
Der Beweis gegen ihn ist ziemlich schwach.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
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 /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
Die Garnison verteidigte die Festung gegen die Eindringlinge.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

Plünderer
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Die Plünderer plünderten das Dorf nach der Schlacht.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

Vokalisierung, Ausdruck von Gedanken oder Gefühlen in gesprochenen Worten
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
Die Vokalisierung des Sängers fesselte das Publikum.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

aussagend
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Ein aussagender Satz stellt einfach eine Tatsache oder Meinung dar.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

Reibe
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Benutze die Reibe, um Käse für die Pizza zu reiben.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

entmutigt
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Nach der Niederlage sah das Team entmutigt aus.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

Sorgerecht; Haft; Vormundschaft
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
Nach der Scheidung teilten sie sich das Sorgerecht für ihre Kinder gleichermaßen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

unwiderruflich
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
Sie traf eine unwiderrufliche Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

Veranlagung
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
Genetische Faktoren können die Prädisposition einer Person zu Krankheiten beeinflussen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

verheerend
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen seiner verheerenden Sicherheitsverstöße mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

Haft; Untersuchungshaft
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Der Schüler erhielt Haft für wiederholte Störungen im Unterricht.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

Rehkitz
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
Das Mutterreh schützt ihr Rehkitz vor Raubtieren.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

Auslieferung
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
Die Auslieferung des Verdächtigen wurde aufgrund rechtlicher Probleme verzögert.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Nadelbaum
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
Der Wald wird von Nadelbäumen wie Kiefern und Fichten dominiert.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

Kleindiebstahl
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
Das Unternehmen installierte Kameras, um Diebstahl zu verhindern.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

ätzen
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
Die Künstlerin hat ihre Initialen in das Glas geätzt.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

Stolz
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Er betrat den Raum, als ob er der Besitzer wäre.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponisch
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponische Landwirtschaft ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

ungemütlich oder ungepflegt in Erscheinung; schäbig und abgenutzt
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
Der schäbige Hund wanderte durch die Straßen auf der Suche nach Essen.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

populistischer Führer
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
Der populistische Führer versprach, die Bedürfnisse der einfachen Bürger an erste Stelle zu setzen.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

mikrobiell
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
Mikrobielle Aktivität im Boden verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
Die Bibliothek dient als Lager des Wissens.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

unschön
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
Der Müllhaufen schuf eine unschöne Aussicht im Park.
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

Zahnschmelz
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
Der Zahnarzt erklärte, dass Zahnschmelz die Zähne vor Karies schützt.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

Gegendarforderung
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
Der Beklagte reichte eine Gegendarforderung gegen den Kläger ein.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

Glück
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

angesehen; berühmt
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Er gilt als einer der besten Ärzte des Landes.
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 /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

Exponent
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Sie ist eine führende Exponentin des modernen Tanzes.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

neidisch; eifersüchtig
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Sie fühlte sich neidisch auf das neue Auto ihrer Freundin.
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 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

amtszeit
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Während seiner Amtszeit als CEO expandierte das Unternehmen weltweit.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

kohäsive Einheiten
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Frühe Menschen bildeten kohäsive Einheiten zum Überleben.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

Tödlichkeit
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
Der Unfall führte zu einer Tödlichkeit.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

verfärben
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
Der Stoff begann sich zu verfärben, nachdem er in der Sonne gelassen wurde.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

Petticoat
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Sie trug einen weißen Petticoat unter ihrem Kleid.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Die Darbietung des Magiers war einfach umwerfend.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

mit Hunden verwandt / Hundezähne
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
Die Polizei hat eine Hundestaffel für Suchoperationen ausgebildet.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

Zögern
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Seine Zögerlichkeit bei der Antwort ließ alle an seinem Selbstvertrauen zweifeln.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

enge Hosen
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Sie kaufte ein neues Paar schwarze Leggings für das Fitnessstudio.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

schleichen
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Die Katze schlich leise in den Raum, ohne ein Geräusch zu machen.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

Befragter
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
Die Umfrage hatte mehr als 1000 Befragte.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

provisorisch
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Sie verwendeten Kisten als provisorischen Tisch.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

Kordialität; Freundlichkeit
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Die Kordialität des Gastgebers ließ alle Gäste sich willkommen und wohl fühlen.
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

kleine schädliche Tiere oder Insekten, die schwer zu kontrollieren sind und Krankheiten verbreiten
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
Das Haus war mit vermin befallen, was sofortige Maßnahmen erforderte.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

Multiplikator
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
In der Wirtschaft können staatliche Ausgaben ein Multiplikator für Wachstum sein.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Seine Rationalisierung des Fehlers war nicht überzeugend.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

Komplexität
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
Die Komplexität des Designs beeindruckte alle.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

unhörbar
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Ihre Stimme war fast unhörbar über dem Lärm.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

oberflächliches Wissen
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Er hat ein oberflächliches Wissen über Spanisch.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

saisonbedingt
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
Der saisonbedingte Regen half den Bauern bei ihren Ernten.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

Propeller
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Der Propeller des Flugzeugs schnitt die Luft mit großer Geschwindigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

zerrissen; abgenutzt; schäbig
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
Der obdachlose Mann trug zerrissene Kleidung.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

genießen / Gewürz
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Sie genoss die Gelegenheit, ins Ausland zu reisen.
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

Buchbinder
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
Der alte Buchbinder restaurierte sorgfältig das antike Manuskript.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

schwach, kraftlos
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte sie sich zu schwach, um aufzustehen.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Es war ein kleiner Fleck Staub auf dem Glastisch.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

grammatisch analysieren
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
Die Software kann große Mengen an Textdaten effizient analysieren.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

synthetisieren, kombinieren, kohärent darstellen
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
Er ist hervorragend darin, Ideen aus verschiedenen Quellen zu synthetisieren.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

Anklageschrift
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
Die Anklageschrift beschuldigte das Unternehmen mehrfacher Verstöße.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permissiv
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
Permissive Erziehung kann manchmal zu einem Mangel an Disziplin bei Kindern führen.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
Allgegenwärtige Technologie ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des täglichen Lebens geworden.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

Lob
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Sie erhielt Lob für ihre ausgezeichnete Leistung.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionär; fantasievoll;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs war ein visionärer Führer, der die Technologie revolutionierte.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

mit Büscheln; ausgestattet mit Büscheln
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Das Sofa mit Büscheln sah im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigierbar
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
Der Fluss ist für kleine Boote während der Regenzeit navigierbar.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

Nahrung verarbeiten und für Wachstum nutzen
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Die Leber hilft, Toxine zu metabolisieren.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

Makronährstoffe
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Proteine, Fette und Kohlenhydrate sind wichtige Makronährstoffe.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

mitleidserregend; traurig
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Die mitleidserregenden Schreie des verletzten Tieres rührten alle zu Tränen.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

Aufsichtsperson
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
Der Aufsichtsperson erinnerte die Schüler daran, ihre Handys auszuschalten.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanisieren
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Lektion mit persönlichen Geschichten zu humanisieren.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

entschädigend
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Das Gericht sprach ihm Entschädigungszahlungen zu.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

magische Fertigkeit
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
Die Zauberkunst des Programmierers hat alle im Raum beeindruckt.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

Kläger
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Der Kläger reichte nach dem Unfall einen Antrag auf Entschädigung ein.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Der schöne Garten verlockte Besucher von weit her.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

schuster
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Der Schuster hat meine kaputten Schuhe perfekt repariert.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

beneidenswert
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Ihr Erfolg war unter ihren Kollegen beneidenswert.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Atmung
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
Die Atmung ist für alle lebenden Wesen wesentlich.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fesselnd
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
Der Film war so fesselnd, dass niemand wegschauen konnte.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

dumm
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Es war eine dumme Idee, ohne Wasser wandern zu gehen.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthetisieren
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Wissenschaftler synthetisieren neue Verbindungen für die medizinische Forschung.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

erklären
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie in einfachen Worten.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

Kalkstein
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Das alte Gebäude war aus Kalksteinblöcken gebaut