Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
cybernetics
Kybernetik
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
B2 noun
cybersecurity
Cybersicherheit
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
A2 noun/verb
cycle
Fahrrad / Zyklus
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
C2 noun/adjective
cycloid
Zyklidkurve
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
B2 noun
cyclone
Zyklon
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
C2 noun
cygnet
Jungschwan
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
C1 noun
Cynic
zynisch; skeptische Person
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
B2 adjective
cynical
zynisch
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
C1 noun
cynicism
Zynismus
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
C2 noun
cynosure
der Mittelpunkt aller Blicke
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.