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B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.
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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

haften
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Neutronen haften an Protonen.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Jenseits
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Viele Kulturen haben verschiedene Vorstellungen vom Jenseits.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

Annahme
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Seine Annahme über das Wetter stellte sich als falsch heraus.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Jugendlicher
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
Jugendliche erleben oft schnelle körperliche und emotionale Veränderungen.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

Bogen
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
Der alte Bogen steht immer noch im Stadtzentrum.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
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.
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 æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

mehrdeutig
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Seine Aussage war zu mehrdeutig, um sie zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
Die Aloe-Vera-Pflanze blüht mit orangefarbenen oder gelben röhrenförmigen Blumen.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
Sie studierte Astrologie, um ihre Zukunft zu verstehen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Anzeige
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Anzeige in der Zeitung für die neue Position geschaltet.
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.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

ätherisch / Antenne
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
Der Pilot führte eine erstaunliche ätherische Manöver durch.
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 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

folglich; dementsprechend; gemäß den Umständen
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
Das Wetter war schlecht, daher wurde die Veranstaltung dementsprechend abgesagt.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisierung
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
Automatisierung steigert die Effizienz und reduziert Fehler in der Produktion.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

behaupten
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Der Zeuge behauptete, dass der Mann am Tatort war.
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.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

bewaffneter Konflikt
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
Bewaffneter Konflikt führte zu weit verbreiteter Zerstörung.
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

asche
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
Nach dem Brand blieb nur Asche vom Haus übrig.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

Artefakte
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Archäologen entdeckten wertvolle Artefakte in den Ruinen.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

reichlich
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Verwalter
Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
Der Schulverwalter führte neue Richtlinien für Schüler ein.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

Artefakt
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte antike Artefakte aus Ägypten.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-diskriminierend
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
Die anti-diskriminierende Bewegung war bahnbrechend.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

Sucht
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Seine Sucht nach Videospielen beeinflusste seine Studien.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

adaptive Merkmale
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Die adaptiven Merkmale der Pflanzen helfen ihnen, im Winter zu wachsen.
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.
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

ambitioniertes Unterfangen
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
Artemis ist ein ambitioniertes Unterfangen in der Weltraumforschung.
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

obwohl
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
Er stimmte schließlich zu, obwohl widerwillig.
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolut
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
Der Diktator hatte absolute Macht über die Nation.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaus
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung einen lauten Applaus.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Versicherung
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
Die Qualitätssicherung hat für den Rat oberste Priorität.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

Altar
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
Die Braut und der Bräutigam standen während der Zeremonie vor dem Altar.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

Beschleunigung
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
Das Auto zeigte eine schnelle Beschleunigung auf der Autobahn.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

sicher; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Sie war sicher, dass alles gut ausgehen würde.
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.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

artikulieren
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Sie konnte ihre Ideen während des Treffens artikulieren.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

Botschafter
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
Der Botschafter traf sich mit Regierungsbeamten, um Handelsabkommen zu besprechen.
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

höhe
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
Das Flugzeug fliegt in einer Höhe von 30.000 Fuß.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

unbeabsichtigt
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
Das Feuer wurde durch einen unbeabsichtigten Funken verursacht.
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 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

ausrichten / in eine gerade Linie bringen
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
Der Manager bat das Team, ihre Ziele mit der Mission des Unternehmens in Einklang zu bringen.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

Vorfahren
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
Der Stammbaum zeigt die Namen aller Vorfahren.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

Angst oder Nervosität
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
Meditation hilft, Angst und Stress zu reduzieren.
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 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

wechseln, alternativ
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Die Studenten wechseln sich zwischen Online- und Offline-Kursen ab.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Anklage
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Sie erhob eine Anklage wegen Diebstahls gegen ihren Kollegen.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.
B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

angeklagter
Meaning
a person who has been charged with a crime
Example
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
Der Angeklagte plädierte im Gericht nicht schuldig.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

extreme körperliche oder geistige Qual; intensiver Schmerz
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
Er war nach dem Unfall in Agonie.
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.
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 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.
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.
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 /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arroganz
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Arroganz machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

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

avalanche

Lawine
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
Die Lawine begrub die Bergstraße unter tonnenweise Schnee.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

Vermeidung
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
Die Vermeidung schwieriger Gespräche kann später größere Probleme verursachen.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

Abenteurer
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
Der Abenteurer reiste tief in den Dschungel auf der Suche nach alten Ruinen.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Vorsprechen
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Sie hat für die Hauptrolle im Schulstück vorgesprochen.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
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 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

erreicht
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
Die Region hat bemerkenswerte Fortschritte erreicht.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

negative Auswirkung
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Lange Bildschirmzeit hat einen negativen Einfluss auf die Handmuskeln.
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.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

Esel
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Esel, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

verbünden
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Die beiden Länder beschlossen, sich gegen ihren gemeinsamen Feind zu verbünden.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

aktiver Abruf
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
Aktiver Abruf verbessert das Langzeitgedächtnis und die Behaltensfähigkeit.
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.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativ
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Verwaltungsreformen verbessern die Effizienz.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografie
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Sie veröffentlichte eine Autobiografie über ihre Reise zum Erfolg.
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.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.
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.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.
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.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentisch; echt; real; nicht gefälscht
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Das Museum zeigt nur authentische Artefakte aus alten Zivilisationen.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Allianz
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Globale Allianzen fördern die Umweltverträglichkeit.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

Aktivierung
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
Die Aktivierung des Systems dauerte länger als erwartet.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann dazu beitragen, die Umwelt zu schützen.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

abrupt
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
Das Auto kam mitten auf der Straße abrupt zum Stillstand.
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.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

starke Frau
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Sie kämpfte wie eine Amazone im Wettbewerb.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architektonisch
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre schönen architektonischen Designs.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
Die Schüler versammelten sich im Saal für das Treffen.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

beschleunigen
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
Der Fahrer beschleunigte, um den Lkw zu überholen.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Bestreben
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Sein Bestreben ist es, ein erfolgreicher Unternehmer zu werden.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

Arena, Bühne
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Das Basketballspiel wird in der neuen Arena im Stadtzentrum stattfinden.
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

Abtei
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
Die alte Abtei auf dem Hügel zieht jedes Jahr viele Touristen an.