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Vocabulary Cards C2

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C2 verb
constringe
verengen
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
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C2 adjective
consumptive
verbrauchend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
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C2 verb
contemn
verachten
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
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C2 adjective
contemporaneous
zeitgenössisch
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
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C2 noun
contextualization
Kontextualisierung
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
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C2 noun
contiguity
Kontiguität
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
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C2 noun
continence
Enthaltsamkeit
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
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C2 verb
contort
verziehen
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
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C2 noun
contortion
eine verdrehte oder gebogene Form; die Handlung, sich aus der normalen Form zu winden
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
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C2 noun
contortions
Plural von Kontorsion; mehrere verzerrte oder verdrehte Formen
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
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C2 noun
contraposition
Gegensatzstellung
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
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C2 noun
contraries
gegensätzliche Dinge
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
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C2 noun
contretemps
unerwarteter Konflikt
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
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C2 adjective
contrite
reumütig
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
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C2 noun
contrition
Reue
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
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C2 noun
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.
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C2 verb
controvert
widersprechen
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
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C2 adjective
contumacious
rebellisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
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C2 noun
contumacy
Widerspenstigkeit, Sturheit
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
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C2 noun
contumely
Beleidigung, Verachtung
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
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C2 verb
contuse
prellen
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
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C2 noun
contusion
Prellung, Bluterguss
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
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C2 verb
convalesce
sich erholen, Gesundheit und Stärke nach einer Krankheit oder medizinischen Behandlung wiedererlangen
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
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C2 adjective
conversant
vertraut, kenntnisreich
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
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