German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

balderdash

Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

habituation

The diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to a frequently repeated stimulus.

heraldry

The systematic study, devising, granting, and blazoning of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies.

homeostasis

The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

hygroscopic

Tending to absorb moisture from the air.

innocuous

Not harmful or offensive.

sanctum

A private place where one is free from intrusion.

stratum-corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.

surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

ungulate

A hoofed mammal, such as a horse, cow, deer, or rhinoceros.