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C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

Treue, Gelübde
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Er schwor ihr seine Treue vor der Versammlung.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

Absender
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
Der Absender schickte die Waren zum Lagerhaus.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

baumartig
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
Das Korallenstück hatte eine baumartige Form, die einem Miniaturwald ähnelte.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

mit Schmeicheleien überreden
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Sie schaffte es, ihrem Vater zusätzliches Taschengeld zu erschleichen.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

Treue und Loyalität
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
Der Ritter schwor seinem König Treue.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

schwerer Aufwand
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Nach Jahren des schweren Aufwands hat sie schließlich ihr Studium abgeschlossen.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Ihr Treffen war völlig zufällig.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Trotz der Krise blieb er unerschütterlich und selbstbewusst.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

Taxonom
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
Der Taxonom entdeckte eine neue Insektenart.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

unberuhigt
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Sein Kummer blieb unberuhigt trotz des Vergehens der Zeit.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

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

Bonny

schön; hübsch; fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
Das hübsche Kind spielte fröhlich im Garten.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

leuchtend
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne erhellten den Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

vorläufig
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
Der Richter erließ eine vorläufige Anordnung, um den Status quo bis zur Anhörung aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

überhüpfen
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Er schaffte es, den Zaun problemlos zu überspringen.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

missbrauchen
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Er wurde beschuldigt, die Firmenmittel missbraucht zu haben.
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 /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Er hielt eine Lobrede für seinen scheidenden Lehrer.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

verwerflich, kriminell oder moralisch schlecht
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
Die Polizei deckte eine verwerfliche Verschwörung auf, um Investoren zu betrügen.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

verhängen
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
Der Richter wird Strafe gemäß dem Verbrechen verhängen.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

unzufriedene Person
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
Die unzufriedene Person äußerte seine Beschwerden gegen die Regierung.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

Niedrigwasser
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Während einer Nipptide ist der Wasserstand minimal.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

Vorraum
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorraum, bevor sie in den Saal eingelassen wurden.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

Cremeapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
Der Cremeapfel hat eine süße und cremige Textur.
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

irideszierender Glanz
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
Die Flügel des Schmetterlings schimmerten mit irideszierendem Glanz.
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

Juteblatt
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
Juteblätter sind reich an Vitaminen und Mineralien und werden in der bengalischen Küche oft mit Linsen gekocht.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

Fries
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
Das Fries über dem Eingang zeigt Szenen aus der antiken Mythologie.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

Selbstzweifel
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
Ihre Selbstzweifel machten es ihr schwer, in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

plappern; ausplaudern
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Er hat versehentlich die Überraschung ausgeplaudert.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

im Bett
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Sie blieb den ganzen Tag im Bett wegen Krankheit.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

Integrative Diplomatie
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
Integrative Diplomatie stärkt Allianzen.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidian (dunkler, glasartiger Vulkangestein)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Das Messer war aus scharfem Obsidian gemacht.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

geschehen
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
Wer gegen die Regeln verstößt, wird die Konsequenzen tragen.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

Falschheit
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
Der Journalist deckte die Falschheit der Beamten auf.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

äußere Hülle
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
Die Schlange verliert ihre äußere Hülle, wenn sie wächst.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradieren
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Lampe, um die Probe zu irradieren.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

Ichthyologie
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Er hat an der Universität einen Abschluss in Ichthyologie gemacht.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

Grobian
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
Der betrunkene Grobian hat auf der Party einen Skandal gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

brustmuskulatur
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
Der Athlet konzentrierte sich darauf, seine Brustmuskulatur zu stärken.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

Lumen
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
Die Lampe erzeugt 800 Lumen Licht.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

hohlhoch
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
Der Politiker hielt eine hohlhoch Rede voller Versprechungen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

geschwätzig; redselig; plappernd
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Der geschwätzige alte Mann im Café sprach stundenlang über seine Reisen.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

Schneidezahn
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
Der Zahnarzt stellte fest, dass sein oberer linker Schneidezahn abgebrochen war.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

pflanze mit Brennhaaren, die beim Berühren Reizungen verursachen
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Er hat versehentlich die Brennnessel berührt und ein scharfes Brennen gespürt.
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 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

tränend
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Seine tränenden Augen zeigten Anzeichen von Alter und Müdigkeit.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

Bedeutung
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
Die Denotation des Wortes 'Rose' ist eine Art von Blume.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Sie gab einen wahrheitsgemäßen Bericht über das, was an diesem Tag passiert ist.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

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

Spick

extrem sauber und ordentlich; makellos
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
Das Haus war nach der Reinigung blitzsauber und ordentlich.
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 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

knochig
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
Das Fossil zeigte ossäre Strukturen des alten Wesens.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

folgend
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Die folgenden Ereignisse änderten den Verlauf der Geschichte.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

Feindseligkeit / Zweck
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Seine Rede wurde von Feindseligkeit gegenüber der Politik getrieben.
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 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

Lehrer
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
Der alte Pädagoge bestand auf Disziplin im Klassenzimmer.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

Kotflügel
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Der Fender des Autos wurde im Unfall eingedrückt.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

gescheitert
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Ihr abortiver Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, endete in einem Rückzug.
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

pompös
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Die pompöse Vorlesung des Professors beeindruckte niemanden.
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

Verachtung, Schande
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
Der Skandal brachte Verachtung für den Politiker.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Affektiertheit
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Ihre britische Aussprache war nur eine Affektiertheit, um anspruchsvoll zu wirken.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

Hacke
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Der Bauer benutzte eine Hacke, um Unkraut aus seinem Gemüsegarten zu entfernen.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

Abkürzung
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
Der Herausgeber veröffentlichte eine Abkürzung des langen Romans für Studenten.
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

harter Angriff
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
Der Politiker startete einen harten Angriff gegen seinen Gegner.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Haare in kleine Locken verwandeln oder die Haare unordentlich und frizzig machen
Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
Das feuchte Wetter ließ ihre Haare frizzig werden.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

Intelligenzija
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
Die Intelligenzija spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Bildung der öffentlichen Meinung.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

lagern
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
Die Soldaten schlugen ihr Lager in der Nähe des Flusses auf.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

verwirrt
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, nachdem sie die unerwartete Nachricht gehört hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

übermäßiges Schmeicheln
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
Ihre übermäßigen Schmeicheleien machten alle unwohl.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

Rüssel
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
Der Elefant benutzte seinen Rüssel, um Nahrung zu greifen.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

mit einem schweren Verbrechen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Er wurde nach dem Vorfall wegen schwerer Körperverletzung angeklagt.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

dekantieren
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Sie goss den Wein vorsichtig in ein sauberes Glas.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

Herbarium
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
Die Universität pflegt ein großes Herbarium für Forschung und Bildung.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

Abtretung von Rechten oder Eigentum
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
Der Vertrag führte zur Abtretung von Land an das benachbarte Land.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

griesgrämig
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann schrie die Kinder an, weil sie in der Nähe seines Hauses spielten.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

traurig
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
Das traurige Lied brachte Tränen in ihre Augen.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

leicht; oberflächlich; mangelnd an Tiefe
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Seine einfache Erklärung hat das wahre Problem nicht gelöst.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Das Gericht entschied, das Eigentum des Unternehmens zu beschlagnahmen.
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

chimärisch, unrealistisch
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
Seine chimärischen Ideen verwirrten oft Realisten.
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 /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

Küken
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
Das Muttervogel fütterte das hungrige Küken mit Würmern.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

behaupten
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Sie behauptete, dass sie unschuldig war.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

Peitsche mit neun Schwänzen
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
Der Matrose fürchtete die Peitsche mit neun Schwänzen mehr als den Sturm auf See.
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

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

vapid

langweilig
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
Der Vortrag war so langweilig, dass die Hälfte des Publikums eingeschlafen ist.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

unbedacht
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Es war unbedacht, bei solchem Sturmwetter zu fahren.
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

Nervenschmerz
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
Der Patient leidet unter Neuralgie in ihrem Gesicht.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

die Kunst des Verlegens von Parkettböden
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
Der Handwerker spezialisierte sich auf Parkettverlegung für Luxuswohnungen.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

fleißig; gewissenhaft;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Sie war fleißig in ihrer Forschung und verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Bibliothek.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Hellseher/Hellseherin
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
Die Hellseherin sagte voraus, dass sie bald ins Ausland reisen würde.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

klage; trauriger langwieriger Vortrag; eine Liste von Unglücken
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
Der Zeitungseditorial war ein Jeremiad über den Verfall moralischer Werte in der Gesellschaft.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

verpflichten
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
Der Vertrag verpflichtet das Unternehmen, rechtzeitig Service zu leisten.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

eisenhaltig
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Ferrometalle werden häufig im Bauwesen verwendet.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Die komplizierten Anweisungen haben nur dazu beigetragen, ihn zu verwirren.
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

umleitbar
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
Gelder aus dem Budget können nicht gesetzlich umgeleitet werden.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

missverstehen
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Er hat die Anweisungen des Lehrers missverstanden und die Aufgabe falsch gemacht.
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 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
Der repertoriale Stil des Journalisten erfasste jedes Detail der sich entfaltenden Geschichte.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

zentrifugal
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
Die zentrifugale Kraft schiebt die Kleidung an die Seiten der Waschmaschine.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

gering
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sie überlebten mit geringen Rationen während der Reise.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

Hafenarbeiter
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Die Hafenarbeiter arbeiteten unermüdlich, um die Fracht vor der Morgendämmerung zu entladen.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

Körperabsorption Fähigkeit
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
Die Bioverfügbarkeit von Kurkuma steigt, wenn es mit schwarzem Pfeffer konsumiert wird.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

schnelles Pferd oder Jagdpferd
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Der Ritter ritt in die Schlacht auf einem schnellen Korsar.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

unglücklicher Mensch
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
Der arme unglückliche Mensch wurde ohne Obdach in der Kälte zurückgelassen.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.