Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
Bell apple
glockenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
C2 noun
belle
schöne Frau
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
C2 adjective
bellicose
streitlustig
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
C2 noun
bellwether
Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
C2 verb
bemuse
verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
C2 noun
Benediction
Benediktion
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
C2 noun
benefice
kirchliches Benefiz
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
C2 adjective
beneficent
wohlwollend, großzügig
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
C2 adjective
benighted
dunkel, ungebildet
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
C2 adjective
benignant
wohlwollend, freundlich
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
C2 noun
Benignity
Freundlichkeit; Sanftmut; die Eigenschaft, gutmütig oder gütig zu sein
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
C2 noun
benison
Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
C2 verb
benumb
betäuben
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
C2 verb
beseech
bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
C2 verb
besmear
beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
C2 verb
besmirch
beschmutzen
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
C2 adjective
besotted
verrückt verliebt, besessen
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
C2 adjective
bestial
bestial
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
C2 verb
bestrew
streuen
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
C2 verb
bestride
überragen
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
C2 verb
betake
sich begeben zu; Zuflucht nehmen
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
C2 noun
bete noire
etwas, das man besonders hasst
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
C2 noun
Betel-nut
Betelnuss
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
C2 verb
bethink
sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.