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C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

Rache
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Er schwor, Rache an denen zu nehmen, die ihm Unrecht getan hatten.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Sie war direkt in ihrer Kritik an der Politik.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

flüchtig
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Der Aktienmarkt ist heutzutage äußerst flüchtig.
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 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

Erzählstil
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
Dickens' Erzählstil ist fesselnd und emotional.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gastrisch / Magenprobleme
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Sie bekam Medizin für ihre gastrischen Probleme verschrieben.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

Vergänglichkeit
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
Die buddhistische Philosophie betont die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Unruhe
Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
Die seltsame Stille füllte den Raum mit Unruhe.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

Kaskade; eine Reihe von Stufen oder Prozessen
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
Der Bergwasserfall schuf einen wunderschönen natürlichen Swimmingpool darunter.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

Webervogel
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
Der Webervogel baut geschickt sein komplexes Nest
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

verwerfen
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Er lehnte die Behauptung ab, dass er in den Skandal verwickelt war.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

Scroll-Sucht
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
Scroll-Sucht ist eine wachsende Besorgnis unter Smartphone-Nutzern.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

gespenstisch
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte nachts eine gespenstische Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

Dachbalken
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
Die Dachbalken des alten Stalls waren freigelegt.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

Linguistik
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Linguistik zu studieren.
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

beladen
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Die Verhandlungen waren beladen mit Spannung und Ungewissheit.
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

Nachruf
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte gestern seinen Nachruf.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

unzerstörbar
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
Es wurde gesagt, dass das Schild des Superhelden unzerstörbar war.
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 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

unwirtlich
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
Die Wüste ist ein unwirtliches Umfeld für die meisten Pflanzen.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

verjüngen
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
Die Straße verengt sich, wenn sie die Berge erreicht.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

scharf
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
Die Soße hatte einen scharfen Geschmack, der das Gericht noch schmackhafter machte.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

das Besitzen von Vermögenswerten, die größer als Verbindlichkeiten sind; Fähigkeit, Schulden zu begleichen
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Die Solvabilität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich nach der Umstrukturierung.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Leichenschauhaus
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Die Polizei brachte den Leichnam zur Identifizierung ins Leichenschauhaus.
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

reflexiv; selbstreflektierend
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
Sie wurde nach dem Feedback nachdenklicher über ihr Verhalten.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

makaber
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Der Horrorfilm hatte eine makabre Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

Unerfahrenheit
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
Seine Unerfahrenheit im Umgang mit Verhandlungen war offensichtlich.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

die Kunst des effektiven oder überzeugenden Sprechens oder Schreibens
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
Politische Führer verwenden oft Rhetorik, um Menschen zu beeinflussen.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

Hedonist
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Sie wurde als Hedonist bezeichnet, weil sie immer das Vergnügen über die Pflicht stellte.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

Insektizid
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
Der Bauer sprühte Insektizid auf seine Ernte, um sie vor schädlichen Insekten zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

Permeabilität, die Eigenschaft oder der Zustand, durchlässig zu sein, so dass Flüssigkeiten oder Gase hindurchtreten können
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
Die Permeabilität des Bodens beeinflusst die Wasserretention.
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

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

Curry Leaves

Curryblätter
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Frische Curryblätter verleihen indischen Gerichten einen authentischen Geschmack.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

krypta
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Die Touristen erkundeten die alte Krypta unter der Kathedrale.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

Marktfähigkeit
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
Die Marktfähigkeit des neuen Produkts hängt von der Nachfrage der Verbraucher ab.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

göttliche Vorsehung
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Sie glaubten, dass ihr Überleben der göttlichen Vorsehung zu verdanken war.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrieren
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Das Programm hilft Gefangenen, sich in die Gesellschaft reintegrieren.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

Kapillaren
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Kapillaren verursachen dunkle Ringe.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

schamlos
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
Der schamlose Politiker weigerte sich, sich fur seine Fehler zu entschuldigen.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

Kerbe
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Er schnitzte eine Kerbe in den Stock, um die Tage zu markieren.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

Ertragsoptimierung
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Techniken zur Ertragsoptimierung können die Ernteproduktion erheblich verbessern.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

vergeblich
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Seine Versuche, die Situation zu ändern, waren vergeblich.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

kneifen
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
Der kalte Wind kniff mir ins Gesicht.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiskuitiv
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
Der Roman beschreibt eine Figur mit einem promiskuitiven Lebensstil.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Sie mied ihn, weil er ein selbstsüchtiger Egoist war.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

flattern / zittern
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
Der Schmetterling begann, seine Flügel in der Sonne zu flattern.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

geschätzt
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Er ist ein geschätzter Professor an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

Maklergebühr
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Die Immobilienmakler haben ihnen geholfen, ein neues Zuhause zu finden.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

engstirnig
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Seine engstirnige Haltung verhinderte, dass er neue Ideen akzeptierte.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

verrückt
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Der Fahrer fuhr wie ein Verrückter auf der Autobahn.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

Tenor / allgemeiner Ton
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Der allgemeine Tenor seiner Rede war hoffnungsvoll und beruhigend.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

Geisel
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
Die Polizei verhandelte sorgfältig, um die Freilassung aller Geiseln unversehrt zu sichern.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

Kanon
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Das Buch wird jetzt als Teil des literarischen Kanons betrachtet.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

sickern
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
Blut begann aus dem kleinen Schnitt zu sickern.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu rationalisieren, indem er das System beschuldigte.
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 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

anstrengend
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Er gab eine anstrengende Erklärung, die das Publikum verwirrte.
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 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

reichlich
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Sie machte reichlich Notizen während der Vorlesung.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

Nische
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Sie stellte einen Lesesessel in die Nische nahe dem Fenster.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

Kognition
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
Kognition spielt eine Schlüsselrolle beim Lernen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
Die ineffektive Führung des Managers führte dazu, dass das Team die Motivation verlor.
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 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

verunstalten
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Die Vandalen verunstalteten die Wand mit Graffiti.
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

bitten
Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
Sie bat ihn verzweifelt, bei ihr zu bleiben.
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

Begünstigter
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
Der Begünstigte muss den Scheck unterschreiben, bevor er ihn einlöst.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

Korrosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
Korrosion in Rohren führt zu Leckagen.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

Verschwörer
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
Der Verschwörer wurde festgenommen, bevor der Plan umgesetzt werden konnte.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typografisch
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Es gab einen typografischen Fehler im Buch.
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 /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

Vergütung; Entlohnung; Belohnung
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
Der Job bietet eine ausgezeichnete Vergütung und Vorteile.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

tief eingraben
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Der Forscher grub tief in alten Manuskripten, um Hinweise zu finden.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

Rückfall
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts erlitt er einen Rückfall.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

Endstation
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Der Zug kam nach einer langen Reise schließlich am Terminus an.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

genetische Veränderung
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Die genetische Veränderung erhöht den Widerstand der Pflanzen gegen Schädlinge und Krankheiten.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

rezessiv
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
Blaue Augenfarbe ist oft ein rezessives Merkmal.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

unterdrücken
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
Der Diktator unterdrückte das Volk über Jahrzehnten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

vertieft
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Sie war so vertieft in das Buch, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

Umfang
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Die Soldaten bewachten den Umfang des Lagers.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

erschöpfend
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Die Athleten hatten eine erschöpfende Trainingseinheit.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

barocker Stil
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
Die Kirche war im barocken Stil mit komplizierten Details dekoriert.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

alte Jungfer
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Der Roman zeigte eine gutherzige alte Jungfer, die sich um die Kinder des Dorfes kümmerte.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Nachgedanke
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
Das Geschenk wirkte wie ein Nachgedanke statt einer echten Geste.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

Glück
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

sündlos; unschuldig; rein
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
Das unschuldige Kind erschien sündlos in ihrem reinen weißen Kleid.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

Missionar
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Der Missionar verbrachte Jahre damit, in abgelegenen Dörfern zu unterrichten und den Menschen zu helfen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

illegitim
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag illegitim war.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

korrigieren
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
Das Unternehmen ergriff Maßnahmen, um seine finanziellen Fehler zu beheben.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Menge
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Touristen strömten während des Festivals die Straßen entlang.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

Missverständnis
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Es gibt ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis, dass Erfolg über Nacht kommt.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

Besitzer
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Der Besitzer des Landes baute ein neues Haus.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

herabsetzen
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
Der Manager erniedrigte seine Angestellten mit unhöflichen Bemerkungen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

unvergleichlich; ohne Gleichen; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Ihre unübertroffene Schönheit verzauberte alle.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

Beziehung
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
Die Lehrerin baute eine starke Beziehung zu ihren Schülern auf.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

missachten
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es gegen Umweltvorschriften verstoßen hat.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

Ergebnis; Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Das Ergebnis des Treffens war eine Entscheidung, das Projekt zu verschieben.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

Mischung zum Verbinden von Ziegeln / kleine Kanone
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Die Arbeiter trugen Mörtel zwischen die Ziegel.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

Auktionator
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Der Auktionator erhöhte schnell den Preis während der Gebote.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

hinterhältig
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Sie haben die hinterhältigen Geschäfte des Unternehmens mit seinen Lieferanten aufgedeckt.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

sich unruhig bewegen, unruhig sein
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
Das Kind begann sich während der langen Vorlesung zu bewegen.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

Sternfrüchte
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
Wenn man Sternfrüchte schneidet, sehen sie wie schöne gelbe Sterne auf deinem Teller aus.
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

pochen
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Die Neonlichter pochten mit einem stetigen Rhythmus.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

unbestimmt
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
Das Projekt wurde unbestimmt verschoben.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

akzentuieren
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Das Licht hat die Schönheit des Gemäldes akzentuiert.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

Magnat
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
Der Immobilienmagnat investierte in mehrere Wolkenkratzer.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

unzeitgemäß
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Sein unzeitgemäßer Tod mit dreißig Jahren schockierte alle.