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C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Bitterkeit
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Die Scheidung war von Bitterkeit und Auseinandersetzungen geprägt.
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 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch 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 əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

Akklimatisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Die Wanderer brauchten Zeit zur Akklimatisierung an hohe Höhen.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

leicht sauer oder scharf
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Rezension des Films.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

erniedrigen
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Er weigerte sich, sich vor dem König zu erniedrigen.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Amerikanismus
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
Der Begriff 'Sidewalk' ist ein Amerikanismus, während 'Pavement' im britischen Englisch verwendet wird.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

lindern
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Die freundlichen Worte halfen, ihre Angst zu lindern.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

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

Asafoetida

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

assiduously

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

abominable

abominabel
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Die Gefangenen wurden unter abominablen Bedingungen gehalten.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

uralt
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
Seine Ansichten über Frauen sind positiv uralt.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

Verkündigung, gute Nachricht
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
Die Kirche feierte das Fest der Verkündigung mit einem besonderen Gottesdienst.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

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

aggress

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

adulterate

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

aria

solistische Gesangsstück
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
Die Sopranistin führte eine ergreifende Aria im zweiten Akt auf.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

Apogäum
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
Das Imperium erreichte seinen Höhepunkt im 18. Jahrhundert.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

Aktuar
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Der Aktuar berechnete das Risiko, bevor die Versicherungspolice abgeschlossen wurde.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

Spargelbohne
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
Die Spargelbohne wächst bis zu drei Fuß lang und wird häufig in der asiatischen Küche verwendet.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

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

apiarist

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

astringent

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

accouter

ausstatten
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

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

acquiescence

tacit Zustimmung
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Seine stille Zustimmung zu ungerechten Regeln war überraschend.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

harmlos, schmerzlindernd
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Die harmlosen Bemerkungen des Sprechers vermieden die Kontroverse.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

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

avarice

gier
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Seine Gier führte dazu, dass er seine Arbeiter ausbeutete.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

Antipathie
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Es gab eine gegenseitige Antipathie zwischen den beiden konkurrierenden Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

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

agronomy

Agronomie
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
Agronomie konzentriert sich auf das Bodenmanagement und die Pflanzenproduktion.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

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

adulterant

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

agroecosystem

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

aerostatics

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

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

beidhändig
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Beidhändig zu sein kann im Sport von Vorteil sein.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

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

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

Äbtissin (Frau an der Spitze eines Klosters)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
Die Äbtissin hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

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

apophasis

Apophasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Der Politiker nutzte Apophasis, indem er sagte: 'Ich werde nicht einmal die Skandale meines Gegners erwaehnen.'
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

Absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Der Priester gewährte ihm die Absolution für seine Sünden.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Alkali Gesetz
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
Das Alkali-Gesetz von 1863 war eines der ersten Umweltgesetze.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

Antiphon
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
Der Chor sang die Antiphon, bevor er das Hauptlied begann.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

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

auspices

Schirmherrschaft
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
Die Konferenz fand unter den Auspizien der Vereinten Nationen statt.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

agglomerieren
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Die Staubpartikel begannen, sich in größeren Klumpen zu agglomerieren.
C2 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 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 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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

scharf und unangenehm
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
Der scharfe Rauch vom Feuer ließ alle husten.
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

arrhythmisch
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
Der Patient hatte einen arrhythmischen Herzschlag.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

essigartig
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
Der essigartige Geruch von Essig erfüllte die Küche.
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.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

Erwerb; Errungenschaft
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
Sprachkenntnisse sind ein wichtiger Erwerb für globale Karrieren.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

Armreif
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
Die traditionelle Tänzerin trug goldene Armreifen, die im Scheinwerferlicht glänzten.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Er erklärte seine Loyalität zu der Sache ohne zu zögern.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

in Stücke
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
Das antike Reich wurde durch den Krieg in Stücke gerissen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

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

animus

Feindseligkeit / Zweck
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Seine Rede wurde von Feindseligkeit gegenüber der Politik getrieben.
C2 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.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

Ahle
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
Der Schuster benutzte eine Ahle, um Löcher in das Leder zu bohren.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

Zubehör / Ergänzungsteil
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Die Garage ist ein Zubehör des Hauptgebäudes.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

ermahnend
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Sie warf ihm einen ermahnenden Blick zu.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

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

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abstoßend; widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
Die Idee von Tierquälerei ist abstoßend für die meisten Menschen.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antispasmodisch
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Antispasmodikum, um die Schmerzen zu lindern.
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.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

Imkerei
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
Der Bauer baute einen neuen Imkerei, um Bio-Honig zu produzieren.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.
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.
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.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

in Arbeit
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Es gibt mehrere neue Projekte in Arbeit im Unternehmen.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

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

aerie

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

acuity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Seine intellektuelle Schärfe machte ihn zu einem brillanten Wissenschaftler.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

Ästhet
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
Der Ästhet bewunderte die feinen Details des Gemäldes.
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 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

Annalen
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Ihr Name wird in den Annalen der Wissenschaft verewigt.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

akquisitiv
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
Der akquisitive Geschäftsmann kaufte jedes Stück Land, das er finden konnte.
C2 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.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Der Politiker versuchte, sich durch übertriebene Behauptungen zu vergrößern.
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 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

Abweichung, Anomalie, Fehlschlag
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Der Wissenschaftler wies die Daten als eine Abweichung ab.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulant
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Der Patient ist ambulant und benötigt keine Bettruhe.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

angrenzen
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
Der Park grenzt auf der Nordseite an den Fluss.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogieren
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
Die Regierung entschied sich, den veralteten Vertrag abzuschaffen.
C2 verb /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.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

unrechtmäßig beanspruchen
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
Der Diktator beanspruchte unrechtmäßig alle Macht für sich.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

Bezeichnung / Name
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Die Stadt hat die Bezeichnung 'Der Große Apfel' erhalten.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

vorhersagen
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
Der Bericht sagt zukünftige wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen voraus.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
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.
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.