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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 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 /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

Alchemie
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Mittelalterliche Wissenschaftler widmeten ihr Leben der Alchemie.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

wahrnehmbar; signifikant; beträchtlich in Menge
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Es gab eine spürbare Verbesserung seiner Testergebnisse.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

Zuteilung, Aufteilung
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Jede Abteilung erhielt eine Zuteilung von Ressourcen.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostiker
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Er beschrieb sich selbst als einen Agnostiker und nicht als einen Atheisten.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

Einfühlung
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
Einfühlung in Emotionen verbessert Beziehungen.
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 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 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

trocken
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
Die Wüste ist bekannt für ihr trockenes Klima.
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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

algorithmusbasiert
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Algorithmische Prozesse treiben künstliche Intelligenzsysteme an.
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 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 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 /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
Der Ausschuss wird die neue Richtlinie in allen Abteilungen verwalten.
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 /əˈtaɪər/

attire

Kleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Sie trug traditionelle Kleidung bei der Hochzeitszeremonie.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

Amphitheater
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
Das Konzert fand in einem alten Amphitheater statt.
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 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 /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

Atheismus
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Er erklärte seinen Atheismus offen trotz sozialen Drucks.
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 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 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 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 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

entfremdet
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Entfremdete Schüler sind eher zu Delinquenz neigend.
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 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 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 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 /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoros
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Er schickte ihr einen amorösen Brief voller Liebeserklärungen.
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 /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Sie trug ein asymmetrisches Kleid, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
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 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

Akustik
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
Die ausgezeichnete Akustik des Saals ließ das Orchester reich und klar klingen.
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 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 /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 /aɪ/

aye

ja
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Das Komitee hat mit Ja für den Vorschlag gestimmt.
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 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

klebrig
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Das Klebeband haftete fest an der Wand.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmativ
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Sie gab eine affirmative Antwort auf den Vorschlag.
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 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 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

durch Algorithmen gesteuert.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Algorithmus-gesteuerte Systeme erhöhen die Genauigkeit.
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 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 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonom
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Der Roboter kann autonom ohne menschliche Intervention arbeiten.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

abweisend
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Er blieb während der gesamten Diskussion abweisend.
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 /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 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 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 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

hinzufügen
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Sie entschied sich, eine Notiz am Ende des Berichts hinzuzufügen.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

zusätzlich
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
Das Unternehmen bietet ergänzende Dienstleistungen für die Gesundheitsbranche an.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

Erhöhung oder Erweiterung
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
Das Unternehmen investierte in die Augmentierung seiner Arbeitskraft.
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 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

quälen
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
Viele Menschen sind von saisonalen Allergien betroffen.
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 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 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 /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

gegner
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
Der Boxer trat einem starken Gegner im Ring gegenüber.
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 /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abkürzen
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
Wir kürzen 'Doktor' oft zu 'Dr.' ab.
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 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 /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 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

überfallen
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
Die Soldaten planten, den Feind bei Tagesanbruch zu überfallen.
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 /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

verfügbar für rechtliche Schritte
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
Der Anwalt bestätigte, dass der Beweis vor Gericht verwertbar war.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

Anhänger
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
Er ist ein starker Anhänger der demokratischen Werte.
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 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 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

zulässig
Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
Der Richter entschied, dass das Dokument als Beweismittel zulässig war.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

entführung
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
Die Polizei untersucht die Entführung des Kindes.
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 /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

Avantgarde
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
Die Avantgarde des 20. Jahrhunderts prägte die moderne Kunst neu.
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 /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

krank sein
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Sie ist seit dem letzten Winter krank.
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 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

archaisch
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Einige Gesetze gelten als archaisch und sind nicht mehr relevant.
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 /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 /əˈboʊd/

abode

wohnung
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Sie luden uns in ihre bescheidene Wohnung ein.
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 /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

Attentäter
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Der Präsident wurde vor potenziellen Attentätern von Sicherheitskräften geschützt.
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 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

entfremden
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten entfremdete viele seiner Freunde.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

Autokrat
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Der Autokrat kontrollierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristokratisch; adelig
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Sie hatte eine aristokratische Haltung, die Respekt einflößte.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Sie ist eine leidenschaftliche Leserin von Kriminalromanen.
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 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 /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 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

Astrologe
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
Der Astrologe sagte eine gute Zukunft voraus.
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 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 /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 /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

Kühnheit
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Seine Kühnheit, die Autorität in Frage zu stellen, war bewundernswert.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

bewerten
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
Der Juwelier bewertete den Diamanten, bevor er ihn kaufte.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

Auktionator
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Der Auktionator erhöhte schnell den Preis während der Gebote.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

geschickt
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Sie ist geschickt im Lösen komplexer mathematischer Probleme.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

abstimmen
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
Sie stellte sich schnell auf die Bedürfnisse ihres neuen Teams ein.
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 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 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 /ˈænərki/

anarchy

Anarchie
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
Der Zusammenbruch des Regimes führte zu Anarchie auf den Straßen.
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 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

hörbar
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
Die Stimme des Sprechers war kaum hörbar von hinten im großen Saal.
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 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdikieren
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Der König entschied sich, vom Thron abzudanken.
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.