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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 /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

Vorrzimmer
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorrzimmer, bevor sie hineingerufen wurden.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

Tante
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Meine Tante schenkt mir immer Geschenke zu meinem Geburtstag.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

getrennt; weit voneinander entfernt; in Stücke
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Die beiden Gebäude sind weit voneinander entfernt.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

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

artlessness

Einfachheit, Natürlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Ihre Artlosigkeit machte sie bei allen beliebt.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

Armee
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Die Armee schützte die Grenze vor einem Angriff.
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.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

übertrieben loben
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Die Fans lobten den Schauspieler nach seiner Aufführung übertrieben.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

Konto
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Sie eröffnete ein Sparkonto bei der Bank.
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 /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

Antonym
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ ist das Antonym von ‘cold’.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.
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 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 /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

Annexion
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
Die Annexion der Region führte zu internationaler Verurteilung.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

abreißen
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Der Chirurg musste das beschädigte Gewebe während der Operation abreißen.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputieren
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Die Ärzte mussten sein Bein nach dem Unfall amputieren.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.
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 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominieren
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Sie verabscheut Grausamkeit gegenüber Tieren.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

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

abnegation

Selbstverleugnung
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
Das Leben des Mönchs war eine vollständige Selbstverleugnung weltlicher Freuden.
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

erwartet
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
Das erwartete Wachstum überstieg die Kapazität der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

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

arresting

aufsehenerregend
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
Die Schauspielerin gab eine aufsehenerregende Darbietung.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusiv
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Der Roman ist voller allusiver Passagen, die auf klassische Literatur hinweisen.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

Leistung
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Der Abschluss der Universität war ihre größte Leistung.
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.
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.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.
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.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

erstaunt
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
Sie war über den unglaublichen Trick des Zauberers erstaunt.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

asiatischer Sumpfaal
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Der asiatische Sumpfaal kann Luft atmen und in flachen, schlammigen Gewässern überleben.
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

afrikanisch
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
Sie studierte die afrikanische Kultur an der Universität.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

Engel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Sie sah aus wie ein Engel in ihrem weißen Kleid.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

sicher; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Sie war sicher, dass alles gut ausgehen würde.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

Akademiker
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Die Akademiker versammelten sich, um über die Zukunft der Bildung zu diskutieren.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

Luft
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
Frische Luft ist für die Gesundheit wichtig.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

ankündigung
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Der Direktor machte eine wichtige Ankündigung über den neuen Zeitplan.
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.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

Verwaltung; Verwaltung
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
Die Universitätsverwaltung kündigte neue Richtlinien an.
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

Anordnung
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
Die Anordnung der Protonen im Kern ist entscheidend.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

abwesenheit
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Seine Abwesenheit in der Besprechung wurde von allen bemerkt.
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.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

süchtig
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Er ist ein Videospiel-Süchtiger, der jeden Tag Stunden spielt.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

Beschleunigung
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
Das Auto zeigte eine schnelle Beschleunigung auf der Autobahn.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

bewaffneter Konflikt
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
Bewaffneter Konflikt führte zu weit verbreiteter Zerstörung.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
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.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

raten
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
Der Arzt riet ihm, eine Woche zu ruhen.
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 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

Zugang zum Thron / Annahme eines Vertrags
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
Der Zugang des Königs zum Thron wurde mit großer Zeremonie gefeiert.
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.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

geschickt, klug, gewandt
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Sie ist geschickt darin, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
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 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.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

Anzeige
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
Das Unternehmen hat eine neue Anzeige für sein Smartphone veröffentlicht.
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

Unterkunft
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
Die Studenten hatten eine geeignete Unterkunft.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.
C2 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 /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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antik
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Wir besuchten die antiken Ruinen des Römischen Reiches.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

Hochdruckgebiet
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Ein Hochdruckgebiet brachte sonniges Wetter in der gesamten Region.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

Wohlstand
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Sein Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, die Welt zu bereisen.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

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

Artificially

künstlich;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
Der See wurde künstlich für Bewässerungszwecke geschaffen.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

moralische Erzählung
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
Der Lehrer benutzte eine alte moralische Erzählung, um den Kindern Ehrlichkeit zu erklären.
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 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.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonym; ohne Namen
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
Der Autor veröffentlichte das Buch unter einem anonymen Pseudonym.
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 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.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

ein Verbrechen anstiften
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Kriminellen bei ihrer Flucht zu geholfen.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

abwesend
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Sie war gestern nicht bei dem Treffen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

Omen, Patronat
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Das Projekt wurde unter dem Patronat der Regierung gestartet.
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.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

atelier (atelier eines künstler oder designers)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
Der Maler lud uns in sein Atelier ein, um seine neue Sammlung zu sehen.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

entlang
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
Wir gingen entlang des Flusses.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

erschrocken
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Das Publikum war erschrocken von der tragischen Szene.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
Das Meeting endete abrupt, als der Strom ausfiel.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

artikulieren
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Sie konnte ihre Ideen während des Treffens artikulieren.
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

Fusion, Integration, Verschmelzung
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
Die Fusion von KI und großen Daten transformiert die Industrien.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

im Ausland
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Sie entschied sich, für ein Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

zielen
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Er zielte den Ball auf das Tor.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

vage Vorahnung
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
Das Stück bietet eine vage Vorahnung des politischen Unfriedens, der noch kommen wird.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

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

alienable

übertragbar
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.
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.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

Archäologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Sie entschied sich, Archäologie zu studieren, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.
B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

wachsam
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
Der wachsame Hund bellte den Fremden an, der sich dem Haus näherte.
B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

versuch
Meaning
to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
Example
He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
Er versuchte, den Berg trotz des schlechten Wetters zu erklimmen.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

assoziieren
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
Ich assoziiere dieses Lied mit dem Sommer.
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.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

Übernahme
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
Die Adoption von Elektrofahrzeugen nimmt weltweit zu.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

zugänglich
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
Das Museum ist leicht mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

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