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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 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchron
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
Asynchrone Kurse ermöglichen es den Studenten, in ihrem eigenen Tempo zu lernen.
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 /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

Sprichwort
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Das alte Sprichwort sagt, dass Ehrlichkeit die beste Politik ist.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
Der Vortrag war ein auraler Eindruck, ebenso wie ein intellektueller.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

Auszeichnung
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt eine Auszeichnung für ihre herausragende Leistung.
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 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

hoch
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
Der Drachen flog hoch im klaren Himmel.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

ermahnen
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Der Lehrer ermahnte die Schüler, weil sie zu spät waren.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

Verschlechterung, Ärger
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Die Verzögerung verursachte große Unannehmlichkeiten für die Passagiere.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
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 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Er war ängstlich, einen neuen Job in einem fremden Land zu beginnen.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

Anästhetikum
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Der Arzt verabreichte vor dem Nähen der Wunde ein örtliches Anästhetikum.
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 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abbrechen; abbrechen der Schwangerschaft
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
Der Pilot entschied sich, die Mission wegen des schlechten Wetters abzubrechen.
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 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Der schöne Garten verlockte Besucher von weit her.
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 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

Wasserleitung
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Die Römer bauten Wasserleitungen, um Wasser in ihre Städte zu liefern.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

bewertung
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
Die jährliche Bewertung bestimmt die Gehaltserhöhungen.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

Begleitung
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Das Gericht wurde mit einer scharfen Sauce als Beilage serviert.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

Hektar
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt eine große Hektar fruchtbares Land.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuell
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Viele Pflanzen vermehren sich durch asexuellen Methoden wie Knospung oder Spaltung.
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 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

Verteidiger
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Er ist als Verteidiger autoritärer Regime bekannt.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

Abt
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
Der Abt hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

diskutabel
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Es ist diskutabel, dass Technologie unsere Lebensqualität verbessert hat.
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 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

grauenhaft
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
Der Service im Restaurant war grauenhaft langsam.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

Ambivalenz
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Sie fühlte Ambivalenz, als sie das Jobangebot annahm.
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

Rückstände
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
Sie war mehrere Monate im Rückstand mit ihrer Stromrechnung.
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 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

Generalstaatsanwalt
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Der Generalstaatsanwalt kündigte neue Reformen zur Stärkung der Justiz an.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

überschwemmt
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Der Markt war überschwemmt mit billigen importierten Waren.
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 ˈælərdʒən

allergen

Substanz, die eine allergische Reaktion hervorruft
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Pollen ist ein häufiger Allergen, das viele Menschen betrifft.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.
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 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

entführen
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Der Kriminelle versuchte, das Kind am helllichten Tag zu entführen.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

Apathie
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Die Schüler zeigten Apathie gegenüber den neuen Regeln.
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 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

falsch
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Es scheint etwas falsch mit dem Motor des Autos zu sein.
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

verifizieren
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Die Polizei versuchte, die Ursache des Unfalls zu überprüfen.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.
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 /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

freundlich, auf freundliche Weise
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Sie diskutierten das Thema freundlich ohne jegliche Argumente.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

avantgardistisch
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Avantgarde-Designs definieren das kulinarische Erlebnis neu.
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 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.
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 /əˈtoʊn/

atone

sühnen
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Er versuchte, sich für seine Fehler zu büßen, indem er anderen half.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

Verehrung / tiefe Liebe
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Die Fans zeigten ihre Verehrung für den Sänger.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

Atrophie
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Ohne regelmäßige Bewegung können Muskeln mit der Zeit atrophieren.
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 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinität
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Sie hat eine Affinität zur klassischen Musik.
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 /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

Alkali
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
Seife enthält Alkali, das hilft, Fett zu entfernen.
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 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

Andeutung
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Ihre Geschichte enthielt eine Andeutung auf einen berühmten Mythos.
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

adversarial
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben eine feindliche Beziehung auf dem Markt.
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 /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 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 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Nachgedanke
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
Das Geschenk wirkte wie ein Nachgedanke statt einer echten Geste.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.
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 /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

Waffenlager
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
Die Armee bewahrte ihre Waffen in einem sicheren Waffenlager auf.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animieren
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
Der Künstler wird die Charaktere für den Film animieren.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

loben
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Das Publikum pries den Schauspieler für seine herausragende Leistung.
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 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

rau, grob oder fähig, durch Reibung abzunutzen
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Sein rauer Ton hat alle unwohl gemacht.
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 /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 /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 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 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 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

krank
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Der kranke Patient begann sich nach der Behandlung langsam zu erholen.
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 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

abgeneigt
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Er war abgeneigt, unnötige Risiken einzugehen.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

akut
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Sie war sich der Risiken akut bewusst.
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 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

veraltet
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Das Büro verwendet immer noch ein veraltetes Ablagesystem.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

beständig
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Sie hatte eine beständige Liebe zu ihrer Heimatstadt.
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 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

Autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
Die Autopsie ergab, dass das Opfer an Vergiftung gestorben war.
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 /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

Antidot
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte schnell ein Antidot gegen das Schlangenvenom.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen das Rauchen.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

aufsteigend, dominant
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Sie ist eine aufstrebende Führungskraft in der politischen Partei.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

alias
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
Der Kriminelle war unter dem Alias 'Schatten' bekannt.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

verwarnung
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Er erhielt eine Verwarnung für seine nachlässige Arbeit.
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 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 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

hartnäckig; unbeugsam; entschlossen; unnachgiebig
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Sie war hartnäckig bei ihrer Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

abnehmen
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
Der Sturm begann nach Mitternacht abzuabnehmen.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extrem schlecht oder unangenehm
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Die Bedingungen im Gefängnis waren furchtbar.
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 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

Nische
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Sie stellte einen Lesesessel in die Nische nahe dem Fenster.
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 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
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 /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 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalie
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
Der plötzliche Temperaturabfall wurde als Anomalie angesehen.
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 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

ermorden
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
Die Rebellen planten, den König zu ermorden.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annullieren
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Das Gericht entschied, die Ehe aufgrund von Betrug zu annullieren.
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 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 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 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 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 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.