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 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.

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.

B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alkoholismus

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

Sein Alkoholismus hat sowohl seine Gesundheit als auch sein Familienleben beeinträchtigt.

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

Alphabet

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

Kinder lernen meist das Alphabet, bevor sie Wörter lesen.

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.

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.

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.

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolvieren

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

Der Priester hat ihn von seinen Sünden befreit.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

jeder

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

Jeder kann dem Club beitreten.

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.

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.

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abbrechen; abbrechen der Schwangerschaft

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

Der Pilot entschied sich, die Mission wegen des schlechten Wetters abzubrechen.

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

Nachbarschaft

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

Die Nachbarschaft der beiden Gebäude erleichterte es, sie zu verbinden.

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentisch

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Sie spricht authentisch über ihre Erfahrungen.

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.

C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

verzieren

Meaning

to decorate or add beauty to something

Example

The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.

Der Saal wurde für die Hochzeit mit Blumen verziert.

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.

B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben

Meaning

to have a strong desire to achieve something

Example

Many students aspire to study abroad.

Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.

A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

vorwärts

Meaning

in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress

Example

She walked ahead of the group.

Sie ging vor der Gruppe.

C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

akkreditieren

Meaning

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

Example

The university is accredited by the national education board.

Die Universität ist von der nationalen Bildungsbehörde akkreditiert.

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

ankündigen

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

Das Unternehmen wird das neue Produkt morgen ankündigen.

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 /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

Der Flugzeugkörper ist aus starkem, aber leichtem Aluminium gebaut.

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.

A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.

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.

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

autonome Fahrzeuge

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

Autonome Fahrzeuge revolutionieren die Zukunft des Transports.

C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

Autarkie, Selbstgenügsamkeit

Meaning

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

Example

Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.

Einige Nationen streben nach Autarkie, um ihre Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

Hymne

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem Fußballspiel gespielt.

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

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.

A2 noun /æd/

ad

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.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

Publikum

Meaning

A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.

Example

The audience clapped loudly after the performance.

Das Publikum klatschte laut nach der Aufführung.

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 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.

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.

B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

Fortschritt; Entwicklung; Vorauszahlung

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

Technologie hat in den letzten Jahren große Fortschritte gemacht.

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.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

aprikose

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

Der Aprikosenbaum produziert süße Früchte im Sommer.

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 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 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

Fürsprache

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

Ihre Fürsprache für Kinderrechte verschaffte ihr internationale Anerkennung.

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.

B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

Akzent

Meaning

a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region

Example

She spoke English with a strong French accent.

Sie sprach Englisch mit starkem französischem Akzent.

C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

klebrig

Meaning

আঠালো; চটচটে;

Example

The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.

Das Klebeband haftete fest an der Wand.

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

Pfeil

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

Der Jäger schoss einen Pfeil auf das Ziel.

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.

B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

Autorität

Meaning

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.

Example

Regional authority was emphasized.

Die regionale Autorität wurde betont.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

Astronom

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

Der Astronom beobachtete den neuen Kometen durch sein Teleskop.

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.

A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

durch

Meaning

from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place

Example

The bridge stretches across the river.

Die Brücke erstreckt sich über den Fluss.

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.

C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

sich enthalten

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

Example

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

Menschen enthalten sich oft digitaler Geräte, um ihre Konzentration zu verbessern.

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.

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.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.

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 /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.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig

Meaning

physically strong and healthy, not disabled

Example

The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.

Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

Auszeichnung

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

Sie erhielt eine Auszeichnung für ihre herausragende Leistung.

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

Feindseligkeit; Antipathie

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

Es gab eine klare Feindseligkeit zwischen den beiden rivalisierenden Teams.

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

rückdatiert

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

Der Brief wurde zurückdatiert, um offizieller zu erscheinen.

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.

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

wasserfrei

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

Der Chemiker verwendete wasserfreies Ammoniak für das Experiment.

A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

allein

Meaning

having no one else present; on one's own

Example

She prefers to live alone in her apartment.

Sie zieht es vor, allein in ihrer Wohnung zu leben.

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

immer; für immer; zu jeder Zeit

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

Sie kommt immer früh zur Arbeit.

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

künstlich

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

Künstliche Systeme transformieren Industrien.

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.

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

nervig

Meaning

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

Example

The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

Der ständige Lärm von der Straße war extrem nervig.

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

Altruist

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

Er ist ein Altruist, der immer die Bedürfnisse der anderen vor seine eigenen stellt.

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

entführen

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

Der Kriminelle versuchte, das Kind am helllichten Tag zu entführen.

C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

weibliche Vorfahrin

Meaning

a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended

Example

She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.

Sie entdeckte, dass ihre weibliche Vorfahrin aus einem kleinen Dorf in Bengalen stammte.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

ansprechend

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

Der Raum war ansprechend mit sanftem Licht und Pflanzen dekoriert.

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch

Meaning

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

Example

Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.

Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

Errungenschaft

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Der Abschluss der Universität war eine große Errungenschaft für ihn.

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

anwendbar

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

Diese Regel ist auch auf die Augenpflege anwendbar.

A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

werben

Meaning

to promote or publicize a product or service

Example

They advertise their products on television.

Sie werben im Fernsehen für ihre Produkte.

B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

knöchel

Meaning

the joint connecting the foot with the leg

Example

He twisted his ankle while playing football.

Er verdrehte sich den Knöchel, während er Fußball spielte.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

Alkali

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

Seife enthält Alkali, das hilft, Fett zu entfernen.

C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion

Meaning

The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

Example

The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.

Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

anhängen

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

Bitte hängen Sie das Dokument vor dem Senden an die E-Mail an.

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

ungefähr

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

Die Reise dauert ungefähr drei Stunden.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

hilfsbereit

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

Das Krankenhaus hat einen Hilfsstromgenerator für Notfälle.

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

hartnäckig; unbeugsam; entschlossen; unnachgiebig

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

Sie war hartnäckig bei ihrer Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.

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.

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Anker

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

Das Schiff warf sein Anker im Hafen aus.

A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

Fähigkeit; Kompetenz

Meaning

the power or skill to do something; capacity

Example

She has the ability to solve complex problems.

Sie hat die Fähigkeit, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

Baumpflege

Meaning

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

Example

He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.

Er studierte Arborikultur, um städtische Grünflächen zu verbessern.

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arkane

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

Die Vorlesung des Professors war voll von arkanen Details, denen nur Spezialisten folgen konnten.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

vor der Schöpfung der Welt

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

Einige Mythen sprechen von einem antemundanen Chaos, bevor die Ordnung etabliert wurde.

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 /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.

B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol

Meaning

A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Example

Too much alcohol can damage your liver.

Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.

B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

Änderungen

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

Änderungen spiegeln die sich entwickelnden öffentlichen Bedürfnisse wider.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.

C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

Begierde

Meaning

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Example

He accepted the offer with avidity.

Er nahm das Angebot mit Begierde an.

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

behaupten

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

Sie behauptete, dass sie unschuldig war.

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

sauer

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

Zitronen enthalten Zitronensäure.

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

künstlerisch

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

Sie hat ein künstlerisches Gespür für Design.

C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

Amortisierung

Meaning

The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.

Example

The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.

Der Amortisierungsplan zeigte einen Rückzahlungsplan über 10 Jahre.

B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

ernannt

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

Ernannte Beamte tragen wichtige Verantwortung.

C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels

Meaning

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

Example

Each player placed an ante before the game began.

Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

archaisch

Meaning

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

Example

Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

Einige Gesetze gelten als archaisch und sind nicht mehr relevant.

B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

jährlich

Meaning

happening once every year

Example

The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.

Das Unternehmen hält jedes Jahr eine jährliche Sitzung für alle seine Aktionäre ab.

C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

freundlich, auf freundliche Weise

Meaning

in a friendly and pleasant manner

Example

They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.

Sie diskutierten das Thema freundlich ohne jegliche Argumente.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

zugeben

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

Er musste seinen Fehler dem Lehrer eingestehen.

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

ermorden

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

Die Rebellen planten, den König zu ermorden.

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.

C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

Schutz

Meaning

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Example

The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.

Das Projekt wurde unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen durchgeführt.

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.

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.