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C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Er klagte über starke Bauchschmerzen.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

Anämie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
Die Gentherapie behandelt Anämie effektiv.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

Archetyp, Urbild
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Dieses Gemälde ist der Archetyp der modernen Kunst.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputieren
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Die Ärzte mussten sein Bein nach dem Unfall amputieren.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

erschüttern
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
Die Grausamkeit des Verbrechens erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

Zustimmung
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf.
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

Abgrund
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
Die Kletterer schauten in den dunklen Abgrund darunter.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

Fähigkeit
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
Sie hat eine starke Fähigkeit, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

Mehrdeutigkeit, Unklarheit
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
Die Ambiguität der Aussage verursachte Verwirrung im Team.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

Haftung
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Starke Haftung ist erforderlich, damit die Fliesen an ihrem Platz bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

Legierung
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Bronze ist eine Legierung aus Kupfer und Zinn.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

empfänglich / harmonisch
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Sie ist empfänglich für die Bedürfnisse ihrer Schüler.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

nebeneinander
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten zu zweit nebeneinander die Straße entlang.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

verzieren
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde für die Hochzeit mit Blumen verziert.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

Abschürfung oder Abnutzung der Haut oder Oberfläche durch Reibung
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Er erlitt eine kleine Abschürfung am Knie, nachdem er gefallen war.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

anschließen
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
Die Schule ist mit der lokalen Universität verbunden.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

winklig
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
Das Gebäude hat ein angulares Design mit scharfen Ecken.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

Hirschgeweih
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Das Hirschgeweih wuchs jedes Jahr größer.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

Aufforstung
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
Aufforstung hilft, die Biodiversität wiederherzustellen.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

Vermögensaufteilung
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Eine korrekte Vermögensaufteilung ist der Schlüssel zum finanziellen Wachstum.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

erschrocken
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Das Publikum war erschrocken von der tragischen Szene.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifizieren
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
Die Bank verwendet fortschrittliche Technologie, um Online-Transaktionen zu authentifizieren.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruistisch
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Ihre altruistische Natur führte sie dazu, für wohltätige Zwecke ehrenamtlich zu arbeiten.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

Altruismus, selbstlose Sorge um das Wohl anderer
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Sein Altruismus motivierte andere, sich freiwillig zu engagieren.
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

abgetretener person
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
Der Abtretungsempfänger des Vertrages ist für alle zukünftigen Verpflichtungen verantwortlich.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

Apparat
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
Das Apparatur wurde entwickelt, um umweltfreundlich zu sein.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Freispruch
Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
Die Freisprechung des Angeklagten schockierte die Öffentlichkeit.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

Aurora
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
Wir reisten nach Norwegen, um die nördliche Aurora zu sehen.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

ästhetisch
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
Das Gebäude ist ästhetisch ansprechend trotz seines einfachen Designs.
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agrarisch
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
Die Wirtschaft des Landes ist immer noch größtenteils agrarisch.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

Antonym
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ ist das Antonym von ‘cold’.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

verwegen
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Sein verwegener Plan, den Berg ohne angemessene Ausrüstung zu erklimmen, schockierte alle.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arkane
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voll von arkanen Details, denen nur Spezialisten folgen konnten.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

aufhebens / unnötige Aktivität
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Ohne weiteres Aufheben, lassen Sie uns die Zeremonie beginnen.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

anspielen
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
Der Professor spielte während der Vorlesung auf Shakespeare an.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

Bauch
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Er klagte über Schmerzen in seinem Bauch.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

Alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Sie hatte ein starkes Alibi, das bewies, dass sie während des Diebstahls im Kino war.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

amphibisch
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
Das amphibische Fahrzeug kann sowohl an Land als auch im Wasser fahren.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

Aridität
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
Die Aridität des Landes nimmt aufgrund des Klimawandels zu.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

Abstinenz, Verzicht
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Sein Arzt empfahl Abstinenz von Alkohol für eine bessere Gesundheit.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitisch
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Sie zieht es vor, apolitisch zu bleiben und sich auf ihre Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

Abstraktion
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
Abstraktion ermöglicht es, komplexe Ideen vereinfacht darzustellen.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

Ehemaliger Student
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Er ist ein ehemaliger Student der Harvard Universität.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

Gipfel, Spitze, Höchstpunkt
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Er erreichte den Gipfel seiner Karriere.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anämisch
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb Eisenpräparate für ihren anämischen Zustand.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

entscheiden
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Das Komitee wurde gebildet, um Streitigkeiten zwischen den Parteien zu entscheiden.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritär
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
Autoritäre Erziehung schränkt oft die Unabhängigkeit eines Kindes ein.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anomal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten während des Experiments ein anomalem Ergebnis.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptiv
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Sie wuchs in einer liebevollen Adoptivfamilie auf.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

Allegorie
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Der Roman ist eine Allegorie des Kampfes zwischen Gut und Böse.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

ansammeln
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Zinsen sammeln sich jeden Monat auf dem Sparkonto.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

sich enthalten
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Menschen enthalten sich oft digitaler Geräte, um ihre Konzentration zu verbessern.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

vollständig aufnehmen und verstehen; in Wissen oder Kultur integrieren
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
Einwanderer haben oft Schwierigkeiten, sich in eine neue Kultur zu integrieren.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

klug oder scharfsinnig
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Seine scharfsinnigen Beobachtungen halfen, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

herbstlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Die herbstlichen Farben von Rot und Gold füllten den Wald.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

hilfsbereit
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
Das Krankenhaus hat einen Hilfsstromgenerator für Notfälle.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

Axiom
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Taten sprechen lauter als Worte, das ist ein bekanntes Axiom.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

Qual
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Sie war in tiefer Qual, nachdem sie die tragische Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antezedent
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Die kulturellen Antezedenten dieses Festes reichen Jahrhunderte zurück.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

Avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Sie änderte ihr Social-Media-Avatar in ein neues Cartoon-Bild.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

Aggregat, Gesamt
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Die Daten wurden aggregiert, um ein klareres Bild des Marktes zu liefern.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

ästhetisch
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
Der Architekt konzentrierte sich auf das ästhetische Gleichgewicht des Gebäudes.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

Vorgeschichte
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
Der Anwalt untersuchte die kriminellen Vorgeschichten des Verdächtigen.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

angrenzen
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Ihr Haus grenzt an den Park.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

leidenschaftlich; enthusiastisch; eifrig
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Sie ist eine leidenschaftliche Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

von neuem
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Nach dem Misserfolg entschied sie sich, ihr Leben von neuem zu beginnen.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

Anthologie
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Sie trug ein Gedicht zur neuen Poesie-Anthologie bei.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

reichlich
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Sie wurde großzügig für ihre harte Arbeit belohnt.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

After
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
Der Arzt untersuchte das After des Patienten während der medizinischen Untersuchung.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirant
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Sie ist eine Aspirantin für das höchste Stipendium der Universität.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

Attentat
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
Das Attentat auf den Präsidenten erschütterte die Nation.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

Autokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Das Land litt unter Jahrzehnten der Autokratie.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

Flakgeschütz
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Das Flakgeschütz wurde positioniert, um die Militärbasis zu verteidigen.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

automatische Maschine
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Er arbeitete wie ein Automat, ohne Emotionen zu zeigen.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

akkreditieren
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Die Universität ist von der nationalen Bildungsbehörde akkreditiert.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

Verlassenheit
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
Das Kind litt wegen der Verlassenheit unter tiefem emotionalem Schmerz.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

Glück
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

geschickt; listig; raffiniert
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Sie gab eine geschickte Antwort, die die wahre Frage vermied.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

freundlich
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Die Scheidung wurde zwischen den beiden Parteien freundlich geregelt.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abysmal / entsetzlich
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
Die Leistung des Teams war abysmal.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

auf persönlichen Erzählungen basierend, mehr als auf Fakten oder Forschung, gekennzeichnet durch Anekdoten
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Das Buch war voller anekdotischer Beweise anstatt Daten.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

Bestätigung
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
Tägliche Bestätigung des Selbstwerts steigert das Vertrauen.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

akzentuieren
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Das Licht hat die Schönheit des Gemäldes akzentuiert.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

Leiden
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
Armut ist ein häufiges Leiden in vielen Teilen der Welt.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitieren, aufregen
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Die Demonstranten agitierten für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

Ein Wort oder eine Phrase, die durch Umstellen der Buchstaben eines anderen Wortes oder einer anderen Phrase gebildet wird.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' ist ein Anagramm von 'silent'.
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

Amnesie
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Nach dem Unfall litt sie an Amnesie und konnte ihren eigenen Namen nicht mehr erinnern.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

ziellos; ohne Ziel
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Er wanderte ziellos durch die Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Der Charakter im Roman wurde als völlig amoral dargestellt.
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

Aborigines
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
Die Aborigines haben ihre Traditionen seit Tausenden von Jahren bewahrt.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

Annexion
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
Die Annexion der Region führte zu internationaler Verurteilung.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

Waffenlager
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Die Soldaten bewahrten ihre Waffen im Waffenlager auf.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

Abszess
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Der Zahnarzt behandelte den Abszess in seinem Zahn.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

freundlich
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
Sie haben eine freundliche Vereinbarung getroffen.
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

öffnung / loch
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
Das Licht trat durch die kleine Öffnung in der Wand ein.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

Ampère
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Der Strom, der durch den Draht fließt, wird in Ampere gemessen.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypisch
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Der Arzt sagte, es sei ein atypischer Fall der Krankheit.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

Aufregung
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Es gab sichtbare Aufregung in der Menge.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

wirklichkeit
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
Der Film basierte auf historischer Wirklichkeit.
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

erweitert, verbessert, vergrößert
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
Die neue Software bot erweiterte Funktionen der erweiterten Realität.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

autonom
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
Autonome Systeme gewährleisten eine höhere Präzision.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Aerodynamik
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
Die Aerodynamik eines Flugzeugs bestimmt seine Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

Schiedsverfahren
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
Der Vertrag schreibt ein Schiedsverfahren zur Streitbeilegung vor.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

Bekleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
Der Laden ist auf Hochzeitskleidung spezialisiert.