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C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Der Priester führte die heilige Salbung mit Ernsthaftigkeit durch.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine sublinguale Tablette für eine schnellere Aufnahme.
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

ritterlich; edel und mutig
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
Er zeigte ritterlichen Mut, als er die Unschuldigen verteidigte.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Entlaubungsmittel
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
Das Heer setzte Entlaubungsmittel ein, um das Laub im Wald zu lichten.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

Flammenbaum
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
Der Goldmohur-Baum blühte schön in der Sommerhitze.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

Tagesarbeiter
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Der Bauer stellte einen Tagesarbeiter ein, um bei der Ernte zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

Überfluss
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Der Garten war mit einer übermäßigen Menge an Blumen gefüllt.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

Riesenmeerungeheuer
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
Das Schiff sah aus wie ein riesiges Meerungeheuer am Horizont.
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 /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

unbeherrscht
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
Die unbeherrschte Wut der Menge verursachte Chaos.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

direkte oder natürliche Folge
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Eine Konsequenz der neuen Politik war die erhöhte öffentliche Bewusstseinsbildung.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Geliebte
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Er schrieb ein Gedicht, das seiner Geliebten gewidmet war.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

zerschneiden
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
Der König befahl, dass seine Feinde zerstückelt werden.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abstoßend; widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
Die Idee von Tierquälerei ist abstoßend für die meisten Menschen.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

Bathymetrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Bathymetrie ist wichtig, um die ozeanische Topografie zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

mehrdeutig
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Seine mehrdeutige Antwort verwirrte alle.
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 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

Loblied
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
Der Artikel war ein Loblied auf die Schönheit der Natur.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

bezogen auf bergige Regionen; in bergigen Umgebungen gefunden
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Bergwälder beherbergen eine Vielzahl einzigartiger Arten.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

Verwahrer
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Der Verwahrer muss sorgfältig mit dem Eigentum umgehen.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

Betrüger
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Der Geschäftsmann wurde als Betrüger entlarvt, der Kunden betrogen hat.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Hinrichtungswagen
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Die Gefangenen wurden in einem hölzernen Hinrichtungswagen zum Platz getragen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

Inhärenz
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
Das Inherente Risiko ist Teil jedes geschäftlichen Vorhabens.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

Entkommen
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Seine ständige Entkommen von Verantwortung frustrierte seine Kollegen.
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

überwiegen
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
In der Debatte haben logische Argumente die emotionalen Appelle übertroffen.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

pneumatisch
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
Die Fabrik verwendet pneumatische Werkzeuge zur Montage.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

bissig, scharf oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Ihr scharfer Humor ließ ihre Freunde oft sprachlos zurück.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Er ist so geizig, dass er sich weigert, in Restaurants Trinkgeld zu geben.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

abreißen
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Der Chirurg musste das beschädigte Gewebe während der Operation abreißen.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Störenfried bei der privaten Familienversammlung.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

pflanzlich
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
Die Suppe hatte einen ausgeprägten pflanzlichen Geschmack.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

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

implacable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
Die Soldaten standen einem unversöhnlichen Feind gegenüber, der sich weigerte, sich zu ergeben.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

unfähig, verantwortungslos
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Seine unfähige Einstellung bei der Arbeit führte zu mehreren versäumten Fristen.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
Der Schadok ist die größte Zitrusfrucht der Welt.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

verschwenderischer Luxus
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Seine verschwenderische Haltung gegenüber Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisieren
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
Der Schauspieler musste improvisieren, als er seine Zeilen vergaß.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

Bittsteller
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Der Tempel war voller Bittsteller, die um Segen baten.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

Theologe
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Theologen debattieren oft über komplexe Fragen des Glaubens und der Moral.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

manisch
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Er gab während des Films ein manisches Lachen von sich.
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

Verfälschung
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
Die Verfälschung von Lebensmitteln ist ein ernstes Gesundheitsrisiko.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

Bürge
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
Die Bank akzeptierte die Juwelen des Bürgen als Sicherheit für das Darlehen.
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

flüssig werden, indem man Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft aufnimmt
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
Das Salz begann zu deliquescieren, nachdem es im feuchten Raum gelassen wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

vorausschauend
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Sie war vorausschauend, indem sie Geld für die Ausbildung ihrer Kinder sparte.
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 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

unruhig
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
Das Baby war die ganze Nacht unruhig und konnte nicht schlafen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

Elektrotyp
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
Der Drucker benutzte ein Elektrotyp, um mehrere Kopien der Seite zu erstellen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

Tuberose
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Die Tuberosen füllten die Abendluft mit ihrem himmlischen Duft.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

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

precession

Präzession
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Astronomen untersuchen die Präzession der Äquinoktien.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

dickbauchig
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
Der dickbauchige Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, sein Hemd zuzuknöpfen.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

Männerfalle
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Das alte Schloss hatte eine Männerfalle am Eingang.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

reichlich
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
Die Ernte war reichlich und versorgte das ganze Dorf mit genügend Nahrung.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

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

betrothed

verlobt
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Sie stellte ihn als ihren Verlobten vor.
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

Zooplankton
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
Zooplankton spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der aquatischen Nahrungskette.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

körpergewichtstraining
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Sie macht jeden Morgen Kalisthenie im Park.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

Omen
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Die dunklen Wolken wurden als Omen für einen herannahenden Sturm gedeutet.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

griesgrämig
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann beschwerte sich über alles.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

negative Elektrode
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
Die Kathode gibt Elektronen in der Röhre ab.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

Unterwuchs
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
Der Unterwuchs eines Regenwaldes ist die Heimat von kleinen Säugetieren und Insekten.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

Lichtmesswissenschaft
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
Fotometrie hilft bei der Planung effizienter Beleuchtungssysteme.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.
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 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

Kosten senken, Mitarbeiter entlassen
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen musste aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten Mitarbeiter entlassen.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

eilen
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Er eilte zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

unbekümmert
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Sie hatte eine unbekümmerte Missachtung der Regeln.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

lebendig
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Sie hatte eine lebendige Persönlichkeit, die jeden Raum erhellte.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

Ufer
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Kinder spielten am Ufer, sammelten Muscheln.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

großer Metalltopf
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Zaubertrank in einem brodelnden Kessel um.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

lobend
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
Der Lehrer nickte zustimmend, nachdem er den Aufsatz gelesen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Undankbarer
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Er arbeitete hart für seinen Freund, aber der Undankbare hat ihm nie gedankt.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

Glasflasche
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
Der Kellner brachte eine Glasflasche Wasser zum Tisch.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

Podium
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Der Direktor stand auf dem Podium, um der gesamten Schulversammlung eine Rede zu halten.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

mehrfarbig
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
Die piebald Katze hatte schwarze und weiße Flecken auf ihrem Körper.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

stampfen
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Er stampfte den Boden um die Pflanze, um sie zu sichern.
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

Ansturm
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
Der Ansturm von Wasser fegte die Brücke fort.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

Ethnologie
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Sie spezialisierte sich auf Ethnologie, um die kulturelle Vielfalt besser zu verstehen.
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

geheimes Treffen
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Park arrangiert.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

herumstehen, ziellos bleiben
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Den Jugendlichen wurde gesagt, sie sollten nicht vor dem Laden herumlaufen.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

Lautes Lachen
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
Das Publikum lachte laut über den Witz des Komikers.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

Bigamie
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Er wurde wegen Bigamie angeklagt, nachdem seine zweite Ehe entdeckt wurde.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

Galvanismus
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Galvanismus spielte eine Schlüsselrolle in den frühen Experimenten mit Elektrizität.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

Oberflächlichkeit
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Seine Oberflächlichkeit während des Treffens beleidigte seine Kollegen.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

Anfänger
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Als Anfänger in der Programmierung brauchte sie ständige Anleitung.
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

Dummheit
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
Der Plan wurde aufgrund seiner völligen Dummheit aufgegeben.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Albit
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Geologen entdeckten Albitkristalle in der Gesteinsprobe.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

diuretisch
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
Kaffee hat eine leichte diuretische Wirkung.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

neuro-wissenschaftlich
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
Neuro-wissenschaftliche Forschung hilft, das Gedächtnis zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
Die Kirche entschied sich, den Priester nach dem Skandal zu entkleiden.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

himmlich
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
Der Dichter beschrieb die himmlische Schönheit der Sterne.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

kreuz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
Die alte Kirche zeigte ein geschnitztes Kreuz über dem Altar.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

grundlose Grausamkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Seine grundlose Grausamkeit schockierte alle auf der Versammlung.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

Einstellung
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
Die Einstellung des Dienstes enttäuschte viele Kunden.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

Rokoko
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
Der Palast wurde im luxuriösen Rokoko-Stil dekoriert.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

Diadem
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
Die Königin trug ein funkelndes Diadem bei der Krönung.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

adlerartig
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Er hatte eine adlerartige Nase, die ihm ein distinguiertes Aussehen verlieh.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorph
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Der Cartoon zeigt eine anthropomorphe Katze, die auf zwei Beinen läuft.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

Risse eines Bootes abdichten
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Die Arbeiter kalefatierten die Nähte des alten Bootes, um Lecks zu verhindern.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

Unerschütterlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Ihre Unerschütterlichkeit während der Krise beeindruckte alle.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

Schuld
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
Die Jury berücksichtigte sein Maß an Schuld im Verbrechen.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

Alkoholiker
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
Der Roman stellte den tragischen Untergang eines Alkoholikers dar, der alles wegen Alkohol verlor.
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

berechenbar
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
Das Risiko im Projekt ist berechenbar.