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C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

Lebensenergie
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
Sie führte den Tanz mit viel Lebensenergie und Begeisterung aus.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

komatös
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
Der komatöse Patient wurde unter ständiger Beobachtung gehalten.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

Gleitfähigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
Die Gleitfähigkeit der Oberfläche machte das Gehen schwierig.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

Bock
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Die Arbeiter bauten einen Holz-Bock, um die temporäre Brücke zu stützen.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

sich vergnügen
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Die Kinder haben sich im Garten vergnügt.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

ausgleichen
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Die Vorteile der neuen Politik gleichen ihre Nachteile aus.
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

fettig
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Gewebe hauptsächlich fettig war.
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Vierbeiner
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
Die meisten Säugetiere sind Vierbeiner, die zum Laufen und zur Stabilität geeignet sind.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

äußerst arm
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
Die äußerst arme Familie hatte Schwierigkeiten, Essen zu kaufen.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

Begräbnisritus
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
Das Dorf versammelte sich für das Begräbnisritus ihres geliebten Lehrers.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

entmannen
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
Die ständige Kritik hat sein Selbstvertrauen entmannt.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

morganatische Ehe
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Der Prinz trat in eine morganatische Ehe mit einer Bürgerlichen ein.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

angrenzen
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
Der Park grenzt auf der Nordseite an den Fluss.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

feucht und kalt
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Der Keller war dunkel und feucht, erfüllt von einem muffigen Geruch.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

Brom
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Brom wird häufig in Wasseraufbereitungsc hemikalien verwendet.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

tapfer
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
Der tapfere Soldat führte seine Truppen ohne Zögern in die Schlacht.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

da
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Er kann nicht teilnehmen, da er krank ist.
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

Bronchus
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
Der linke Bronchus führt Luft in die linke Lunge.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

Anglophobie
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Reden Anglophobie zu fördern.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britannia
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britannia ist seit der römischen Zeit ein Symbol für Großbritannien.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

Kaper
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
Der Kaper ergriff während des Konflikts mehrere feindliche Schiffe.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

litanei
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
Der Politiker gab eine lange Liste von Versprechungen während des Wahlkampfs.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

gehörig
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
Das Wegerecht gehört zum Grundstück des Eigentümers.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

Flagg-Offizier
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
Der Flagg-Offizier überprüfte die Flotte vor der Zeremonie.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Er brauchte Stiche für eine tiefe Schnittwunde an seinem Bein.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

spitzgurke
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Mutter bereitete Curry mit spitzgurke und Fisch zu.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

Beleidigung, Verachtung
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Er ertrug die Verachtung seiner Kollegen mit Geduld.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulant
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Der Patient ist ambulant und benötigt keine Bettruhe.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

verwöhnen
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
Das kleine Mädchen wurde von ihren Großeltern verwöhnt.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
Der Fischer paddelte mit seinem kleinen Boot über den See.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

arglos
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Ihr argloses Lächeln eroberte das Herz aller.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismatisch
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Er hat eine numismatische Sammlung seltener Münzen aus der ganzen Welt.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

erstarren
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
Die Suppe begann zu erstarren, nachdem sie auf dem Tisch gelassen wurde.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

Dyspepsie, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Nach der schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich dyspeptisch und unwohl.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

sich entkleiden
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
Der Mönch zog sich aus, bevor er in den Fluss ging.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

unlogische Bemerkung
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Sein Kommentar über das Wetter war ein vollständiger non sequitur während der Budgetdiskussion.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

bedrängen / nötigen
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen zu bedrängen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

Grabkammer
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Der alte König wurde in einer großen Grabkammer beigesetzt.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

Diktum
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Das Diktum des Richters klärte das Prinzip der Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

Ebbe
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Während der Ebbe konnten wir weiter am Strand laufen.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

Unwahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
Die Unwahrscheinlichkeit, zweimal die Lotterie zu gewinnen, hielt sie nicht davon ab, Tickets zu kaufen.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Versklavung, Unterwerfung
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Er war dem mächtigen Führer unterworfen.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

Apposition (parallel Grammatik)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
Im Satz 'mein Freund Johannes' steht das Wort 'Johannes' in Apposition zu 'mein Freund'.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutieren
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
Alchemie versuchte, Blei in Gold zu transmutieren.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

Nachtjasmin
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
Der Nachtjasminbaum blüht nur nach Sonnenuntergang mit seinen kleinen weißen Blumen.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

Arabischer Jasmin
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Der arabische Jasmin füllte den Garten mit seinem süßen Duft.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

Anhänger
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Er ist ein Anhänger der klassischen Musik und besucht jedes Konzert.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

besiegbar
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
Der Feind schien nach dem Verlust ihrer Hauptbasis besiegbar.
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

Urbanität
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
Ihre Urbanität machte sie bei Diplomaten und Führern beliebt.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Seine abschweifende Art machte den Vortrag schwer zu folgen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

trennen
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Der Krieg hat Familien und Freunde auseinandergerissen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

beleidigende Sprache
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller beleidigender Sprache gegen seine Gegner.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

Glückstreffer
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Das Gewinnen der Lotterie war ein totaler Glückstreffer.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

Böswilligkeit
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Seine Böswilligkeit war klar in der grausamen Art und Weise, wie er seine Rivalen behandelte.
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

unschuldige junge Frau
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
Sie spielte die Rolle der unschuldigen jungen Frau im Stück mit viel Charme.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

bestimmt
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
Der Vertrag ist für einen bestimmten Zeitraum von zwei Jahren.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

Speisesaal
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Die Studenten haben im Speisesaal zu Mittag gegessen.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

Autarkie, Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Einige Nationen streben nach Autarkie, um ihre Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

verzerren
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Die schlechte Telefonverbindung hat seine Worte verzerrt.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

Kasein
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
Casein-Proteinpulver ist unter Athleten für die Muskelregeneration beliebt.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

auslöschen
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
Die Zeit hatte die Buchstaben auf dem alten Grabstein gelöscht.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

Geburtskunde
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Sie studiert Geburtskunde, um eine Spezialistin für Geburtshilfe zu werden.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

Champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
Der Champakbaum im Tempelhof blühte mit goldenen Blumen.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

Lumineszenz
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
Die Lumineszenz der Glühwürmchen erleuchtete den Wald.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

verzögernd
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Das Komitee wurde für seine verzögernde Antwort auf die Krise kritisiert.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

anklagen
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
Der Verdächtige wurde heute Morgen vor dem Richter angeklagt.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

Apotheker
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
Der Apotheker im Dorf stellte viele gängige Heilmittel zur Verfügung.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Es gibt eine starke Übereinstimmung zwischen den beiden Berichten.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

Gegenvorwurf
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
Die Debatte verwandelte sich schnell in gegenseitige Gegenvorwürfe.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

mit Frauen oder der mütterlichen Seite der Familie verbunden
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Sie kam von der mütterlichen Seite einer edlen Familie.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

Rundheit
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
Die Rundheit des Ballons ließ ihn elegant schweben.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

Quaddel
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Er hatte eine rote Quaddel an seinem Arm nach dem Bienenstich.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

amoral
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Er handelte amoralisch und ignorierte die Konsequenzen seines Handelns.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

untergeordnet
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Er weigerte sich, minderwertige Arbeit zu leisten.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

Arbitrage
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Investoren nutzen Arbitrage, um Gewinne auf den globalen Märkten zu erzielen.
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

Blüte
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
Der Garten erreichte im Frühling seine höchste Blüte.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

Strickpullover
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Er trug einen warmen Strickpullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

schnüren
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Sie schnürte ihre Lippen, bevor sie das Kind küsste.
C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

Thearchie
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
In alten Kulturen glaubten einige Gesellschaften an Thearchie, wo die Götter direkt die menschlichen Angelegenheiten führten.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotektiv
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Omega-3-Fettsäuren haben neuroprotektive Vorteile.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

Strahlung
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
Die Strahlung der Sonne zur Mittagszeit war überwältigend.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

symphonisch
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Die Stimmen des Chores klangen symphonisch und füllten den Saal mit Schönheit.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

Ignominie
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Er lebte den Rest seines Lebens in Ignominie nach dem Skandal.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

ungetüm
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
Das Unternehmen wuchs zu einem Unternehmensungetüm.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Er erklärte seine Loyalität zu der Sache ohne zu zögern.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

Höflichkeit, gegenseitiger Respekt
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
Das Treffen wurde mit Höflichkeit und Respekt durchgeführt.
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

austrocknen
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
Die sengende Sonne begann, die Felder auszutrocknen.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

Agroökosystem
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Ein gesundes Agroökosystem verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

Sammlung wilder Tiere
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
Der Zirkus hatte eine Sammlung exotischer Tiere.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

Hydrophobie
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Nachdem er von einem streunenden Hund gebissen wurde, wurde der Mann wegen Hydrophobie behandelt.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

chimäre
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
Die Vorstellung einer perfekten Gesellschaft ist oft eine Chimäre.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendenz vom Hauptthema abzuweichen
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
Der digressive Stil des Sprechers erschwerte das Verfolgen des Vortrags.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fruchtbar machen
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Die neuen Politiken werden helfen, das wirtschaftliche Potenzial der Region fruchtbar zu machen.
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 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

Schmeichelei
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Sie benutzte jede Schmeichelei, um seine Unterstützung zu gewinnen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

Totenkopf
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
Die Piratenflagge war mit einem finsteren Totenkopf markiert.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

Proselyt
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Sie wurde ein Proselyt, nachdem sie zu einem neuen Glauben konvertiert war.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

Anstiftung, Erregung
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Seine Rede führte zur Fomentierung von Gewalt in der Region.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

trügerisch
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Seine Versprechen erwiesen sich als trügerisch und unzuverlässig.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

Mitglied des Stadtrates
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
Der Stadtrat schlug einen neuen Plan für Gemeinschaftsparks vor.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

köstlich
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Das Restaurant servierte eine köstliche Mahlzeit.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

ein schlechter oder unbedeutender Dichter
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Er wurde von den Literaturkritikern als Poetaster verspottet.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

Graphit
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
Der Künstler skizzierte das Porträt mit einem Bleistift aus Graphit.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

falsch
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Der Sänger war während der Aufführung leicht falsch.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

ehrenlos; niederträchtig; gemein
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Seine ehrenlosen Taten verrieten das Vertrauen seiner Freunde.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

synoptisch
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
Der Bericht bietet eine synoptische Sicht auf die Klimatrends des letzten Jahrhunderts.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

Epistemologie
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
Epistemologie untersucht den Unterschied zwischen gerechtfertigtem Glauben und Meinung.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

Kunstgriff oder Plan
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
Die Uhr war ein komplizierter Kunstgriff aus Zahnrädern und Federn.