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C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominabel
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Die Gefangenen wurden unter abominablen Bedingungen gehalten.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

leicht sauer oder scharf
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Rezension des Films.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

verbessern, verbessern
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Die neuen Richtlinien wurden entwickelt, um die Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

schrank
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Ich bewahre meine ganze Kleidung im Holzschrank auf.
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

Anabolismus
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
Anabolismus ist für das Muskelwachstum und die Gewebereparatur unerlässlich.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

vorgreifen
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
Das Manuskript ist älter als der moderne Druck.
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

gier
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Seine Gier führte dazu, dass er seine Arbeiter ausbeutete.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

Annalist
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
Der Annalist dokumentierte sorgfältig die Ereignisse der Herrschaft des Königs.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

Aktuar
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Der Aktuar berechnete das Risiko, bevor die Versicherungspolice abgeschlossen wurde.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

gespannt
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Die Kinder waren vor Aufregung gespannt, als sie darauf warteten, dass der Zauberer auftauchte.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

Verkündigung, gute Nachricht
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
Die Kirche feierte das Fest der Verkündigung mit einem besonderen Gottesdienst.
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

Alliteration verwenden
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
Der Dichter allitiert oft Wörter, um einen Rhythmus zu erzeugen.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abstoßend; widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
Die Idee von Tierquälerei ist abstoßend für die meisten Menschen.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

geheime Liebe
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
Der Roman erzählt die Geschichte einer verbotenen Amour zwischen zwei Charakteren.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

behaupten
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Sie behauptete, dass sie unschuldig war.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

verletzen
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Sie fühlte sich durch die ungerechte Entscheidung verletzt.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Albit
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Geologen entdeckten Albitkristalle in der Gesteinsprobe.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

Affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Er nahm ihre Kritik als persönlichen Affront.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Akolyt
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
Der Senator kam mit einer kleinen Gruppe Akolyten, die die Presse betreuten.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Amerikanismus
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
Der Begriff 'Sidewalk' ist ein Amerikanismus, während 'Pavement' im britischen Englisch verwendet wird.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

verlegen machen
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Ihre plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verlegen.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

Feindseligkeit / Zweck
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Seine Rede wurde von Feindseligkeit gegenüber der Politik getrieben.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

mildern
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
Das Medikament hilft, den Schmerz zu lindern.
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

beidhändig
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Beidhändig zu sein kann im Sport von Vorteil sein.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

Selbstverleugnung
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
Das Leben des Mönchs war eine vollständige Selbstverleugnung weltlicher Freuden.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

geschickt, klug, gewandt
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Sie ist geschickt darin, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

goldhaltig
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Die Bergleute entdeckten einen goldhaltigen Gang in den Bergen.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

Anemometer
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
Der Wissenschaftler benutzte ein Anemometer, um die Windgeschwindigkeit während des Sturms aufzuzeichnen.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Die komplizierten Anweisungen haben nur dazu beigetragen, ihn zu verwirren.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

akquisitiv
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
Der akquisitive Geschäftsmann kaufte jedes Stück Land, das er finden konnte.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

Agronom
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
Der Agronom hat neue Methoden vorgeschlagen, um den Reis-Ertrag zu steigern.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

gemütlich gehen
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Sie schlendern am Sonntagmorgen durch den Park.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

Metallhalter für Holz
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Die Holzscheite ruhten auf den Andirons im alten Kamin.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

göttlich
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
Der Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot war einfach göttlich.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

Agroforstwirtschaft
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
Agroforstwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenqualität und den Ertrag der Pflanzen.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

Antitoxin
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Antitoxin, um das Schlangengift zu neutralisieren.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

Schutz
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
Das Projekt wurde unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen durchgeführt.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

angrenzen
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
Der Park grenzt auf der Nordseite an den Fluss.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
Der Direktor handelte als der Schiedsrichter im Konflikt zwischen den Schülern.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Arum-Blätter werden häufig in der indischen Küche zum Kochen verwendet.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

schief
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
Das Bild an der Wand hing leicht schief.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

Auskultation
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Der Arzt führte eine Auskultation durch, um die Lungen des Patienten zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

Armreif
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
Die traditionelle Tänzerin trug goldene Armreifen, die im Scheinwerferlicht glänzten.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

Vorrzimmer
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorrzimmer, bevor sie hineingerufen wurden.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusiv
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Der Roman ist voller allusiver Passagen, die auf klassische Literatur hinweisen.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achillisch
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Sein achillischer Stolz machte ihn blind für Gefahr.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

Quittung
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Er verlangte eine Quittung, nachdem er das Darlehen bezahlt hatte.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

ermahnend
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Sie warf ihm einen ermahnenden Blick zu.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

unrechtmäßig beanspruchen
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
Der Diktator beanspruchte unrechtmäßig alle Macht für sich.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

vorhersagen
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
Der Bericht sagt zukünftige wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen voraus.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Erlenbaum
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
Die Erlenbäume wuchsen dicht am Ufer des Flusses.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
Agronomie konzentriert sich auf das Bodenmanagement und die Pflanzenproduktion.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

bestätigen
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Er bekräftigte seine Unschuld vor dem Richter.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Sie lebten in abscheulicher Armut.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

schattiger Gartenunterstand aus Bäumen oder Kletterpflanzen
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Sie ruhten unter dem Arbor, der mit Rosen bedeckt war.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

übermäßige Bewunderung
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
Die Sängerin genoss die übermäßige Bewunderung ihrer Fans.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
Die Salbung des neuen Führers war ein heiliges Ritual.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

Prozess der Landbildung durch Sedimentablagerung
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
Aggradation hilft bei der natürlichen Erweiterung von Flussufern.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

erniedrigen
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Er weigerte sich, sich vor dem König zu erniedrigen.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

baumartig
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
Das Korallenstück hatte eine baumartige Form, die einem Miniaturwald ähnelte.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

in Arbeit
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Es gibt mehrere neue Projekte in Arbeit im Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

Freundschaft
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
Der Vertrag half, die Freundschaft zwischen den benachbarten Nationen zu erhalten.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

Adjutant Storch
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
Der Adjutant Storch stand regungslos im flachen Wasser.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

Zusatz
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
Der Bericht enthielt einen Zusatz mit aktualisierten Statistiken.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

asketismus, selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Asketismus war Teil vieler religiöser Traditionen im Laufe der Geschichte.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

Höhepunkt
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Der Gewinn des Preises war der Höhepunkt seiner Karriere.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

Ästhet
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
Der Ästhet bewunderte die feinen Details des Gemäldes.
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

Begleiter
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
Der Pianist fungierte als Begleiter des Sängers während des Konzerts.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

anklagend
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Er warf ihr einen anklagenden Blick zu.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

selbstevident, offensichtlich wahr ohne Beweis
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es ist selbstverständlicher, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

gerichtliches Organ
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
Das adjudikative Organ beriet sich über den Fall.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

mit dem Ohr verbunden
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Der Arzt benutzte ein aurikuläres Thermometer, um die Temperatur des Patienten zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

Aquaponik
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
Aquaponik nutzt Wasser effizient, indem es Fisch- und Pflanzenzucht integriert.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

schnelle und fröhliche Bereitschaft
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Er hat die Herausforderung mit Alakrität angenommen.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Die Nachbarn begannen, sich über die Grenzmauer zu streiten.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

abgrundtief
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Abysmale Kreaturen überleben unter extremem Druck.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

verschmelzen
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Die beiden Unternehmen beschlossen, ihre Operationen zu verschmelzen.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

keimfrei
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Chirurgen müssen in einer aseptischen Umgebung arbeiten, um Infektionen zu verhindern.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

Ahle
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
Der Schuster benutzte eine Ahle, um Löcher in das Leder zu bohren.
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

Asterblume
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Die violetten Astern blühten wunderschön im Herbstgarten.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

erhaben
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
Der König betrat die Halle mit einer erhabenen Präsenz.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

uralt
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Seine Ansichten über Frauen sind positiv uralt.
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostatisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Aerostatische Designs gewährleisten Stabilität in großen Höhen.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

Arthur bezogen
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Der Roman spielt in einer arthurianischen Welt voller Ritter und Burgen.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

rückdatiert
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
Der Brief wurde zurückdatiert, um offizieller zu erscheinen.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

Aerostat
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
Das Militär benutzte ein Aerostat zur Überwachung der Grenze.
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

Abscheulichkeit
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
Sklaverei wurde als Abscheulichkeit angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

Vorraum
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorraum, bevor sie in den Saal eingelassen wurden.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

Zustimmung / Lob
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Der Plan erhielt die Zustimmung der Vorstandsmitglieder.
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

abreiben durch Reibung
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
Der raue Stoff kann leicht die Haut abreiben.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

verzichten
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Sie entschied sich, ihre persönlichen Interessen für das Wohl des Teams zu verzichten.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

Ambrosia
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
Das Dessert war so lecker, dass es wie Ambrosia schmeckte.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

asiatischer Sumpfaal
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Der asiatische Sumpfaal kann Luft atmen und in flachen, schlammigen Gewässern überleben.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

Antiphon
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
Der Chor sang die Antiphon, bevor er das Hauptlied begann.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

Sprichwort, Maxime
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
Seine Rede war voll von Sprichwörtern über das Leben und den Erfolg.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

Zubehör
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
Das Haus wurde zusammen mit allen seinen Zubehörteilen, einschließlich der Garage und des Gartens, verkauft.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

Hochdruckgebiet
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Ein Hochdruckgebiet brachte sonniges Wetter in der gesamten Region.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
Der Herausgeber entschied sich, den langen Roman für junge Leser zu kürzen.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

ahnen
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken kündigen einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.