Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
kabadi
Schrotthaendler
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
C2 noun
Kadamba
Kadamba-Baum
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
C2 noun
Karonda
Karonda
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
C2 noun
Kedgeree
Kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
C2 noun
ken
Wissen
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
C2 noun
kerchief
Tuch
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
C2 noun
ketogenesis
Prozess der Ketonproduktion
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
C2 noun
killjoy
Spielverderber
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
C2 noun
kiln
Brennofen
Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
C2 noun
kiloliter
Kiloliter
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
C2 noun
kingling
kleiner König
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
C2 noun
kingship
Königtum
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
C2 adjective
Kinky
ungewöhnliche sexuelle Praktiken; lockiges oder gedrehtes Haar
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
C2 noun
Kinsfolk
Familie, Verwandte
C2 noun
kismet
Schicksal
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
C2 noun
kith
Freunde
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
C2 noun
kleptomaniac
eine Person mit einem unwiderstehlichen Drang zu stehlen
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
C2 noun
Knave
unehrliche Person; Bube in einem Kartenspiel
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
C2 noun
knavery
List
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
C2 noun
knell
Totenglocke
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
C2 noun
knickknack
Glück
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
Knol khol
Kohlrabi
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
C2 noun
Knoll
kleiner Hügel; Hügelchen
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.