accusatory
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Englisch BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanisch FR Französisch DE Deutsch RU Russisch ZH Chinesisch JA Japanisch
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

anklagend
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Er warf ihr einen anklagenden Blick zu.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

Appetit
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
Junk Food erhöht den Appetit auf unnatürliche Weise.
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.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

atomare gewohnheiten
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Die Entwicklung atomarer Gewohnheiten führt zu langfristigem Erfolg.
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorbieren
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
Der Schwamm hat alles Wasser absorbiert.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

baumartig
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
Das Korallenstück hatte eine baumartige Form, die einem Miniaturwald ähnelte.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

Folgen
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Die Folgen des Erdbebens waren verheerend.
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Flughafen
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
Wir kamen zwei Stunden vor dem Flug am Flughafen an.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

Erwachsene Person; Erwachsener
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Nur Erwachsene dürfen dieses Gebiet betreten.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

Tante
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Meine Tante wohnt in der Nähe unseres Hauses und besucht uns oft.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alphabetisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Die Namen wurden in alphabetischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

wecken
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
Der laute Lärm weckte die ganze Nachbarschaft.
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

Schmerz
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
Er hatte nach der späten Arbeit starke Kopfschmerzen.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

in einem wilden, unkontrollierten Zustand
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
Der Stier rannte in einem wilden, unkontrollierten Zustand durch das Dorf.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Sie sprach mit Leidenschaft über ihr neues Projekt.
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 /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.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

insgesamt; völlig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
Das Projekt hat insgesamt fünftausend Dollar gekostet.
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.
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.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

adversarial
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben eine feindliche Beziehung auf dem Markt.
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

erwarten
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Wir erwarten eine große Menschenmenge bei der Veranstaltung.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

Abenteuersucher
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
Das Sajek-Tal ist ein beliebtes Ziel für Abenteuersucher.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

auftauchen
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Probleme können auftreten, wenn Sie nicht im Voraus planen.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

akzentuieren
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Das Licht hat die Schönheit des Gemäldes akzentuiert.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

göttlich
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
Der Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot war einfach göttlich.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathisieren
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Er schien sich gegen den Ansatz des neuen Managements antipathisch zu fühlen.
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.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

Bewertung
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Der Bewertungsprozess stellt Fairness sicher.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

Amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
Das Gemälde sah beeindruckend aus, obwohl es von einem Amateur gemacht wurde.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.
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 /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 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Albit
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Geologen entdeckten Albitkristalle in der Gesteinsprobe.
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.
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 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

kritisieren
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die nachlässigen Fehler des Schülers.
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.
B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

Preis
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

salben, weihen
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
Der Priester salbte den König mit heiligem Öl.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Sein Erfolg war teilweise auf zufällige Umstände zurückzuführen.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

reichlich
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Sie wurde großzügig für ihre harte Arbeit belohnt.
C1 adjective /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.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

Alluvium
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
Das Alluvium an den Flussufern ist sehr fruchtbar für die Landwirtschaft.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

Annehmlichkeiten
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Das Hotel bietet moderne Annehmlichkeiten wie kostenloses WLAN und einen Pool.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Es wurde bald deutlich, dass er die Wahrheit nicht sagte.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
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.
B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

Zulassung; Akzeptanz
Meaning
the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true
Example
She gained admission to Harvard University.
Sie erhielt die Zulassung zur Harvard-Universität.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

geschickt; listig; raffiniert
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Sie gab eine geschickte Antwort, die die wahre Frage vermied.
C1 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

von neuem
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Nach dem Misserfolg entschied sie sich, ihr Leben von neuem zu beginnen.
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.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

gehören
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Die Regeln gehören nur den Mitgliedern des Clubs.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

Atrophie
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Ohne regelmäßige Bewegung können Muskeln mit der Zeit atrophieren.
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.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

Fußkette
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Sie trug ein schönes silbernes Fußkettchen an ihrem linken Fuß.
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.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

saurer machen
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Bauern befürchten, dass Verschmutzung den Boden saurer machen wird.
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.
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

Termin; Ernennung;
Meaning
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
Example
I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
Ich habe einen Arzttermin um 15 Uhr.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Wertsteigerung
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Immobilienwerte erfahren oft eine Wertsteigerung im Laufe der Zeit.
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

Anpassung
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
Die Anpassung an den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für die Widerstandsfähigkeit.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

Waffen
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
Die Soldaten nahmen ihre Waffen in die Schlacht.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Seine Geschicklichkeit bei den Verhandlungen sicherte den Vertrag.
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 ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

Aktion; Handlung
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
Wir müssen Maßnahmen ergreifen, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

Achsel
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Er trug Deo auf seine Achsel auf.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

Schauspiel
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Sie studiert Schauspiel, um Schauspielerin zu werden.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

angemessen
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Er hat die Aufgabe angemessen abgeschlossen, könnte aber beim nächsten Mal noch verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirant
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Sie ist eine Aspirantin für das höchste Stipendium der Universität.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fliehen
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
Der Dieb versuchte mit dem gestohlenen Schmuck abzuhauen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

Hilfe
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Die Freiwilligen haben den Überschwemmungsopfern Hilfe geleistet.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

Vereinbarung
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von allen Ländern akzeptiert.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

nebeneinander
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten zu zweit nebeneinander die Straße entlang.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

Ureinwohner
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
Das Museum hat eine große Sammlung aboriginaler Kunst.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

luftdicht
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Bewahren Sie die Kekse in einem luftdichten Behälter auf, um sie frisch zu halten.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

Alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Eine Alternative zu Plastik zu finden, ist entscheidend.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

Akademie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Er schrieb sich an einer Militärakademie ein.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

Behauptung
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
Ihre Behauptung, dass sie recht hatte, wurde mit Stille empfangen.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

ankommen
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
Der Zug wird in zehn Minuten am Bahnhof ankommen.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

Qual
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Sie war in tiefer Qual, nachdem sie die tragische Nachricht gehört hatte.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmierend
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
Die Arbeitslosenquote unter Jugendlichen ist alarmierend.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

genau, ohne Fehler, korrekt
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Sie sagte das Ergebnis der Wahl genau voraus.
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.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

Voliere
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
Der Zoo baute eine neue Voliere für exotische Papageien.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

einfach, natürlich
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Ihr artloses Lächeln ließ alle sich wohlfühlen.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

Bekleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
Der Laden ist auf Hochzeitskleidung spezialisiert.
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

Anatomie
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
Sie studiert menschliche Anatomie an der medizinischen Fakultät.
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 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

rächen
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
Er schwor, den Tod seines Bruders zu rächen.
A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.
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.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.