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C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
Die abstruse Natur der philosophischen Debatte ließ viele verwirrt zurück.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

gehorsamkeit
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Ihre Gehorsamkeit gegenüber den Regeln beeindruckte das Komitee.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

Kunstwerk
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
Die Galerie zeigte ein beeindruckendes Kunstwerk eines lokalen Künstlers.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

allmächtig
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
Der allmächtige Sturm zerstörte alles auf seinem Weg.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

Ankunft
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
Die Ankunft des Internets hat die Art und Weise, wie Menschen kommunizieren, verändert.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

Annahme
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Seine Annahme über das Wetter stellte sich als falsch heraus.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

Aktionen
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Es sind sofortige Aktionen für die Kontrolle der Umweltverschmutzung erforderlich.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

tatsächlich
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Sie hat tatsächlich das Projekt vor dem geplanten Termin abgeschlossen.
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

Zubehör; Person, die bei der Begehung eines Verbrechens hilft
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Sie kaufte einige stilvolle Accessoires für ihr neues Handy.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

Azalee
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

erweitert, verbessert, vergrößert
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
Die neue Software bot erweiterte Funktionen der erweiterten Realität.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

knöchel
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Er verdrehte sich den Knöchel, während er Fußball spielte.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

wohnung
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Sie mietete eine Wohnung im Stadtzentrum.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.
B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

genau; richtig;
Meaning
correct, exact, and without any mistakes
Example
The weather forecast was completely accurate.
Die Wettervorhersage war vollkommen genau.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

aprikose
Meaning
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
Example
The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.
Der Aprikosenbaum produziert süße Früchte im Sommer.
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.
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 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

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

adjacency

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Die Nachbarschaft der beiden Gebäude erleichterte es, sie zu verbinden.
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 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 /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

Schärfe
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Seine Geschäftsschärfe half dem Unternehmen, schnell zu wachsen.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

Legierung
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Bronze ist eine Legierung aus Kupfer und Zinn.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

Antilogie
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
Die Aussage des Politikers wurde wegen ihrer Antilogie kritisiert.
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.
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.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

Autorität
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
Die regionale Autorität wurde betont.
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.
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.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

Ausrichtung
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
Die Ausrichtung der Planeten war perfekt für das himmlische Ereignis.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

attraktiv
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
Der Garten sieht im Frühling sehr attraktiv aus.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

angreifen
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Die feindlichen Truppen griffen bei Morgengrauen an.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

behaupten
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Der Zeuge behauptete, dass der Mann am Tatort war.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Affektiertheit
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Ihre britische Aussprache war nur eine Affektiertheit, um anspruchsvoll zu wirken.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

Flugzeug
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Flughafenpiste.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

Taschengeld
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Kinder erhalten ein wöchentliches Taschengeld für die Hilfe bei den Hausarbeiten.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

Beweise oder Gründe anführen
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
Der Anwalt führte mehrere Beispiele an, um seinen Fall zu unterstützen.
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.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolvieren
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
Der Priester hat ihn von seinen Sünden befreit.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

schlichten
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Das Komitee stimmte zu, den Vertragsstreit zu schlichten.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

verbündet; assoziiert; verbunden
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Die alliierten Truppen arbeiteten während des Krieges zusammen.
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.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

anwalt
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Sie hat einen Anwalt engagiert, um sie vor Gericht zu vertreten.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

Appell; Antrag; Anziehungskraft
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation machte einen Appell für Spenden.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

Baumpflege
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Er studierte Arborikultur, um städtische Grünflächen zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

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

altruism

Altruismus, selbstlose Sorge um das Wohl anderer
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Sein Altruismus motivierte andere, sich freiwillig zu engagieren.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.
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.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Bewunderung
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Sie empfand große Bewunderung für ihren Lehrer.
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.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

akzeptabel
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ihr Vorschlag ist für das Komitee akzeptabel.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

Fortschritte
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Wissenschaftliche Fortschritte fördern die globale Innovation.
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

aberrant
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Sein aberrantes Verhalten schockierte alle bei der Besprechung.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

Neu-Reiche
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
Die Geschäftswelt ist voller ehrgeiziger Neu-Reicher.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

Arabischer Jasmin
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Der arabische Jasmin füllte den Garten mit seinem süßen Duft.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

verfügbarkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
Die Verfügbarkeit von sauberem Wasser ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.
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.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Sein ständiges Summen begann, jeden im Raum zu ärgern.
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.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

streiten
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Sie streiten oft über Politik.
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.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
Die Politik wurde in Übereinstimmung mit dem internationalen Recht umgesetzt.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

Austerität
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
Die Regierung führte Sparmaßnahmen ein, um die Ausgaben zu reduzieren.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

Abenteurer
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
Der Abenteurer reiste tief in den Dschungel auf der Suche nach alten Ruinen.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Araber
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
Er ist ein Araber, der in Dubai lebt.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.
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.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
Die Schüler versammelten sich im Saal für das Treffen.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

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

atop

oben
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Eine Flagge wurde oben auf den Turm gesetzt.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

angemessen
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
Das Essen war angemessen für die kleine Gruppe.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

über; oben
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
Das Flugzeug flog über den Wolken.
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

Gräueltat
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
Die Welt verurteilte die Gräueltat, die gegen Zivilisten begangen wurde.
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.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

mit offenem Mund
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Sie stand mit offenem Mund vor dem atemberaubenden Ausblick.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

süchtig
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach sozialen Medien.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

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

Assimilation

Assimilation
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
Eine gute Assimilation von Wissen führt zu effektivem Lernen.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

in Bezug auf Berufungen
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Der Fall wurde vor ein Berufungsgericht gebracht.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

Vorteil; Nutzen
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Ein Hochschulabschluss verschafft dir einen Vorteil auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

negative Auswirkungen
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
Die Nutzung von Plastik hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

Krankenwagen
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
Der Krankenwagen erreichte den Unfallort in wenigen Minuten.
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.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.
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 /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Das Design des Gebäudes ist asymmetrisch und ungewöhnlich.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

luftig
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
Die neue Wohnung ist hell und luftig.
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

ansprechend
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
Der Raum war ansprechend mit sanftem Licht und Pflanzen dekoriert.
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.
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.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.
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 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

fettig
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Gewebe hauptsächlich fettig war.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

mitten in
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
Das Team blieb ruhig mitten im Chaos.