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C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstinent
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Sie führte ein abstinentes Leben und mied alle Luxusgüter.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

Blattabwurf
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
Die Herbstsaison ist durch den Blattabwurf von Bäumen gekennzeichnet.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

Almosen
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Der Mönch verteilte Almosen an die bedürftigen Dorfbewohner.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Die zuvor erwähnten Bedingungen müssen vor der Genehmigung erfüllt werden.
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

assiduosamente
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
Er arbeitete assiduos, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

Luftschiffer
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
Der Luftschiffer steuerte den Heißluftballon geschickt über das Tal.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

Amt des Aldermanns
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Er wurde nach jahrelangem Dienst mit dem Amt des Aldermanns geehrt.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

Agroökologie
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
Agroökologie fördert umweltfreundliche Landwirtschaft.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

ansammeln
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Staubpartikel akkumulieren mit der Zeit, um größere Himmelskörper zu bilden.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

Appetit anregen
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wird den Appetit der Gäste anregen.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

amoral
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Er handelte amoralisch und ignorierte die Konsequenzen seines Handelns.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

Anathema / verhasste Sache
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
Gewalt ist ein Anathema für ihre friedliche Natur.
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 /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplektisch
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Er war apoplektisch, als er von der ungerechten Entscheidung hörte.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

tacit Zustimmung
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Seine stille Zustimmung zu ungerechten Regeln war überraschend.
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 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

Albino (person oder Tier ohne Pigmentierung)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
Das Albino-Kaninchen hatte weißes Fell und rosafarbene Augen.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.
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 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

verunreinigt
Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
Die Behörden beschlagnahmten verunreinigte Arzneimittel aus dem Lager.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

Atavismus
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Der Wissenschaftler bemerkte Atavismus in den physischen Merkmalen des Kindes.
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 əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

Verfälschung
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
Die Verfälschung von Lebensmitteln ist ein ernstes Gesundheitsrisiko.
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

albern
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
Es war eine alberne Idee, in den Sturm zu fahren, ohne das Wetter zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

Kunstgriff
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
Der Charme des Politikers war nichts als ein Kunstgriff.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

Arbitrage
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Investoren nutzen Arbitrage, um Gewinne auf den globalen Märkten zu erzielen.
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 /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

verfälschen
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es seine Produkte mit billigen Chemikalien adulteriert hatte.
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.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

agglomerieren
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Die Staubpartikel begannen, sich in größeren Klumpen zu agglomerieren.
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 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 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

verständlich
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
Die komplexe Theorie wurde nach der Erklärung des Professors verständlich.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

Amortisierung
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
Der Amortisierungsplan zeigte einen Rückzahlungsplan über 10 Jahre.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

Ansammlung
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
Die Stadt ist eine Ansammlung verschiedener Kulturen und Gemeinschaften.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Ehrlich und offen
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
Der Geschäftsabschluss war völlig ehrlich und offen.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

veralten
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
Der Aufstieg der Digitalkameras machte die traditionelle Filmfotografie veraltet.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

Militärischer Offizier, der als vertraulicher Assistent eines höheren Offiziers fungiert
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Der General wurde während der Zeremonie von seinem Aide-de-Camp begleitet.
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 /ˈɛəri/

aerie

Adlerhorst
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
Der Adler baute sein Nest auf der hohen Klippe
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

Scherz
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Die Kinder lachten über die Scherze des Clowns.
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 /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 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

absprechen
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Er legte seine Treue zum alten Regime ab.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

afferenz
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Afferente Nerven übertragen Signale vom Körper zum Gehirn.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

streng
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
Ihr strenger Ton brachte die laute Klasse zum Schweigen.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

aktuariel
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
Das Unternehmen verließ sich auf Aktuariellenberichte, um die Versicherungsprämien festzulegen.
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

einwilligen
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
Die Regierung hat schließlich den Forderungen der Demonstranten zugestimmt.
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 /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Anissamen werden oft in traditionellen Desserts und Tees verwendet.
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 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

Imker
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
Der Imker sammelte frischen Honig aus den Bienenstöcken.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

jährliche Rente
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Sie erhält eine jährliche Rente aus der Lebensversicherung ihres verstorbenen Ehemanns.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

alluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Die Bauern bauen auf den fruchtbaren alluvialen Ebenen Pflanzen an.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

Gemisch
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
Die neue Politik ist ein Gemisch aus mehreren früheren Gesetzen.
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

überrascht
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
Ich war überrascht von seiner plötzlichen Ankündigung.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

ausstatten
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
Der Ritter war in glänzende Rüstung ausgestattet.
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 /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

Apotheker
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
Der Apotheker im Dorf stellte viele gängige Heilmittel zur Verfügung.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

Nahrungsmittel
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Obst und Gemüse sind wichtige Nahrungsmittel für einen gesunden Körper.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

im Bett
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Sie blieb den ganzen Tag im Bett wegen Krankheit.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

verflucht
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Die Dorfbewohner vermieden das verfluchte Haus auf dem Hügel.
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 /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 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 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

göttliche Inspiration
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Der Dichter schrieb die Verse unter einer plötzlichen göttlichen Inspiration.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

Zubehör / Ergänzungsteil
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Die Garage ist ein Zubehör des Hauptgebäudes.
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 /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 /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

Abscheu
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Er drückte seine Abscheu gegenüber rassistischer Diskriminierung aus.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.
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 /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 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

scharf und unangenehm
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
Der scharfe Rauch vom Feuer ließ alle husten.
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 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

Erwerb; Errungenschaft
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
Sprachkenntnisse sind ein wichtiger Erwerb für globale Karrieren.
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 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 /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 /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

habgierig
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
Der habgierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete auf unfaire Weise.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

aggressieren
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
Die Armee entschied sich, ohne Provokation nicht zu agieren.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogieren
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
Die Regierung entschied sich, den veralteten Vertrag abzuschaffen.
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 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 /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 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 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

astral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
Einige glauben an die astrale Projektion, die Fähigkeit, den Körper zu verlassen und spirituell zu reisen.
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 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

bitter und wütend
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
Die Debatte wurde nach dem umstrittenen Kommentar akrimoniös.
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 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

Aerostatik
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
Aerostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Ballons schwimmen.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

Analgesie
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
Der Arzt induzierte die Analgesie, bevor er den Eingriff durchführte.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

eingestanden
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Er gab ein eingestandenes Lächeln und stimmte dem Plan zu.
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 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 /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

baumbezogen
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Affe sind baumbewohnende Tiere, die den größten Teil ihrer Zeit in Bäumen verbringen.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

anthropoid
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
Der Gorilla wird als ein anthropoid Affe betrachtet.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

verdauungsbezogen
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
Der Arzt erklärte die Rolle des Verdauungstrakts bei der Verdauung.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

Auseinandersetzung, Streit
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Es gab eine kurze Auseinandersetzung zwischen den beiden Fahrern.
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 /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 ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

Agroökosystem
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Ein gesundes Agroökosystem verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Aphasie
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Nach dem Schlaganfall wurde bei ihr eine Aphasie diagnostiziert.
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 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

passend
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Ihr Kommentar war besonders passend zur Situation.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

Bienenzucht
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
Die Bienenzucht spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landwirtschaft, da sie die Bestäubung unterstützt.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyn
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Die Modenschau zeigte Modelle mit einem androgynen Look.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

improvisieren
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
Der Komiker improvisierte einen Witz, als das Mikrofon versagte.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

Asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Eine Prise Asafoetida fügt dem Linsencurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack hinzu.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

verloben
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Sie beschlossen, sich nach Jahren der Freundschaft zu verloben.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Apophasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Der Politiker nutzte Apophasis, indem er sagte: 'Ich werde nicht einmal die Skandale meines Gegners erwaehnen.'
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 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 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

Amulett; Talisman
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Sie trug ein silbernes Amulett um ihren Hals für gutes Glück.