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B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

Adjektiv
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
Das Adjektiv gibt mehr Informationen zum Nomen.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

verfügbar
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Das Produkt ist jetzt in allen Geschäften verfügbar.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

jährlich
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
Das Unternehmen hält einmal im Jahr ein allgemeines Treffen ab.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

akut
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Sie war sich der Risiken akut bewusst.
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 /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
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.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

Abszess
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Der Zahnarzt behandelte den Abszess in seinem Zahn.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

Schauspielerin
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
Die Schauspielerin sah auf dem roten Teppich umwerfend aus.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

Anämie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
Die Gentherapie behandelt Anämie effektiv.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

Höhenangst
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Ihre Akrophobie verhinderte es, dass sie das hohe Gebäude erklomm.
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.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

Gipfel, Spitze, Höchstpunkt
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Er erreichte den Gipfel seiner Karriere.
C1 noun /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.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

Anglophobie
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Reden Anglophobie zu fördern.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

Hektar
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt eine große Hektar fruchtbares Land.
C1 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 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.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

Kritik
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
Die Politik zog schwere Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit an.
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.
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.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

ernennen
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Der Vorstand wird einen neuen Direktor ernennen.
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.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abkürzen
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
Wir kürzen 'Doktor' oft zu 'Dr.' ab.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

entführung
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
Die Polizei untersucht die Entführung des Kindes.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

schnelle und fröhliche Bereitschaft
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Er hat die Herausforderung mit Alakrität angenommen.
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.
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

akzeptieren
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
Sie entschied sich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

umgänglich
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Er ist ein so umgänglicher Gastgeber, dass sich jeder bei seinen Partys wohl fühlt.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

Gräueltaten
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Die Gräueltaten erschütterten die internationale Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
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.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

akademisch
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Sie hat einen herausragenden akademischen Rekord.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

anschließen
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
Die Schule ist mit der lokalen Universität verbunden.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

aktivitäten
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Produktive Aktivitäten treiben den Fortschritt voran.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

Ton
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
Die Audioqualität des Podcasts war ausgezeichnet.
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.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ach
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

Erstaunen
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Sie schaute den Magier mit Erstaunen an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

Vorraum
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorraum, bevor sie in den Saal eingelassen wurden.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

agrarische Gesellschaften
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Agrarische Gesellschaften entstanden aus dem Bedürfnis nach stabilen Nahrungsquellen.
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.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

krank sein
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Sie ist seit dem letzten Winter krank.
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

Avantgarde
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
Die Avantgarde des 20. Jahrhunderts prägte die moderne Kunst neu.
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

Wut
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er die Tür zuschlug.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

Annalist
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
Der Annalist dokumentierte sorgfältig die Ereignisse der Herrschaft des Königs.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypisch
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Der Arzt sagte, es sei ein atypischer Fall der Krankheit.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

erreichen
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Sie hat es geschafft, alle ihre Ziele für das Jahr zu erreichen.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

wohlhabend
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Sie wuchs in einem wohlhabenden Viertel auf.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

improvisieren
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
Der Komiker improvisierte einen Witz, als das Mikrofon versagte.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

qualen
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Sie hat tagelang gequält darüber nachgedacht, ob sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hat.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

fähig
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Sie ist in der Lage, drei Sprachen fließend zu sprechen.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

alles
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Du kannst mich alles über das Projekt fragen.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

Aufgabe
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Die Studenten haben ihre Hausaufgabe pünktlich abgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

leidenschaftlich; enthusiastisch; eifrig
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Sie ist eine leidenschaftliche Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

abgeneigt
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Er war abgeneigt, unnötige Risiken einzugehen.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

Almosen
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Der Mönch verteilte Almosen an die bedürftigen Dorfbewohner.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

Abstraktion
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
Abstraktion ermöglicht es, komplexe Ideen vereinfacht darzustellen.
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 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorph
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Der Cartoon zeigt eine anthropomorphe Katze, die auf zwei Beinen läuft.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

vor dem Mittag
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Sie hat alle ihre wichtigen Besprechungen während der Stunden vor dem Mittag eingeplant.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

klebrig
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Das Klebeband haftete fest an der Wand.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

Aggregat, Gesamt
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Die Daten wurden aggregiert, um ein klareres Bild des Marktes zu liefern.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

Fülle
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
Die Fülle an Gemüse im Winter ist bemerkenswert.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

Gasse
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Sie gingen durch eine dunkle Gasse, um die Hauptstraße zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

Sprichwort
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
Das alte Sprichwort sagt, dass Ehrlichkeit die beste Politik ist.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

aktivieren
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Sie drückte den Knopf, um die Maschine zu aktivieren.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

wirklichkeit
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
Der Film basierte auf historischer Wirklichkeit.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analysieren
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
Wissenschaftler analysieren Daten, um neue Muster zu entdecken.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

anpassen
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Sie hat den Spiegel eingestellt, um die Straße klar zu sehen.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

Schläue
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Seine Schläue half bei den Verhandlungen.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

Antithese
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
Liebe ist die Antithese von Hass.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antisklaverei
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Die antisklaverei Bewegung gewann im 19. Jahrhundert an Fahrt.
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 /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

Ampère
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Der Strom, der durch den Draht fließt, wird in Ampere gemessen.
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.
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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Sie trug ein asymmetrisches Kleid, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

Annehmlichkeit
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
Die Wohnung hat alle Annehmlichkeiten, die für ein komfortables Leben notwendig sind.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

Waffenlager
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Die Soldaten bewahrten ihre Waffen im Waffenlager auf.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

hinzugefügt
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Sie fügte Zucker zu ihrem Kaffee hinzu.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achillisch
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Sein achillischer Stolz machte ihn blind für Gefahr.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

Beschwerde
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Er ging zum Arzt wegen einer leichten Magenbeschwerde.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

ansprechend; interessant; angenehm
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
Der bunte Garten sieht für Besucher sehr ansprechend aus.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

Autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
Die Autopsie ergab, dass das Opfer an Vergiftung gestorben war.
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

werbung
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
Das Unternehmen gibt jedes Jahr Millionen für Werbung aus.
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 /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Gutes ästhetisches Design verbessert die Produktanziehungskraft.