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A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

ich
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Ich bin heute glücklich.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

aufsteigend, dominant
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Sie ist eine aufstrebende Führungskraft in der politischen Partei.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

Antidot
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte schnell ein Antidot gegen das Schlangenvenom.
B1 noun /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.
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 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.
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 /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

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

As usual

wie üblich
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Wie üblich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

sich anpassen
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Es dauert eine Weile, sich an ein neues Klima anzupassen.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

ein großer Primat, der einem Affen ähnelt / nachahmen
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten von Erwachsenen nach.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

durchsetzungsfähig; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Sie ist sehr assertiv, wenn sie in Besprechungen spricht.
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

Anonymität
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
Online-Anonymität schützt Benutzer vor Cyber-Bedrohungen.
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.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

unterhalten
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
Der Clown unterhielt die Kinder auf der Party.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

Aufstieg
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Sein schneller Aufstieg in der Firma überraschte alle.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

willkürlich
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Die willkürliche Benotung des Lehrers verärgerte viele Schüler.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

entscheiden
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Das Komitee wurde gebildet, um Streitigkeiten zwischen den Parteien zu entscheiden.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.
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, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

süchtig
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Er ist ein Videospiel-Süchtiger, der jeden Tag Stunden spielt.
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.
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

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

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

auditiv
Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
Die Vorlesung wurde entwickelt, um die auditiven Lernfähigkeiten der Studierenden zu verbessern.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

Amphitheater
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
Das Konzert fand in einem alten Amphitheater statt.
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.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

das Apostroph
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Du brauchst ein Apostroph im Wort 'children’s'.
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.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

Appell; Antrag; Anziehungskraft
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation machte einen Appell für Spenden.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

Vergnügen; Freude; Unterhaltung
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
Das Lachen der Kinder zeigte ihre Amüsement über die Aufführung des Clowns.
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.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

aufhebens / unnötige Aktivität
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Ohne weiteres Aufheben, lassen Sie uns die Zeremonie beginnen.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

Antrag / Anwendung / Software
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Sie hat ihren Antrag für das Stipendium eingereicht.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

unter
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Er saß unter seinen Freunden.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

Erwachsene Person; Erwachsener
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Nur Erwachsene dürfen dieses Gebiet betreten.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

Fachsprache
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Die Diebe kommunizierten in einem Argot, das Außenstehende nicht verstehen konnten.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

Abscheu
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Er drückte seine Abscheu gegenüber rassistischer Diskriminierung aus.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

verlegen machen
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Ihre plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verlegen.
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.
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.
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

anordnen
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Sie ordnete die Blumen in einer Vase an.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostiker
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Er beschrieb sich selbst als einen Agnostiker und nicht als einen Atheisten.
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchron
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
Asynchrone Kurse ermöglichen es den Studenten, in ihrem eigenen Tempo zu lernen.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

pränatal
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
Sie nahm regelmäßig pränatale Untersuchungen während ihrer Schwangerschaft wahr.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

loben
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Das Publikum pries den Schauspieler für seine herausragende Leistung.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

verletzen
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Sie fühlte sich durch die ungerechte Entscheidung verletzt.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

zuschreiben, zuordnen
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Viele Gelehrte schreiben das Gedicht einem unbekannten Autor zu.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

Flugzeug
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
Das Militärflugzeug flog über die Stadt.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

Einfühlung
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
Einfühlung in Emotionen verbessert Beziehungen.
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

Autonomie
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
Autonomie war eine Hauptforderung.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

verbessern, verbessern
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Die neuen Richtlinien wurden entwickelt, um die Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern.
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.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

abweisend
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Er blieb während der gesamten Diskussion abweisend.
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 /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

Quittung
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Er verlangte eine Quittung, nachdem er das Darlehen bezahlt hatte.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

trockener Bach
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Nach dem Sturm füllte sich der Bach schnell mit Wasser.
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.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

laut
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen laut vor, damit jeder hören kann.
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 əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.
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.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

Aufregung
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Es gab sichtbare Aufregung in der Menge.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

vor
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
Ich habe sie vor zwei Jahren getroffen.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

und
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

auf jeden Fall
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
Ich war müde, aber ich ging trotzdem zum Treffen.
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

abgetretener person
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
Der Abtretungsempfänger des Vertrages ist für alle zukünftigen Verpflichtungen verantwortlich.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Aufstieg, Erhebung
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Die Kletterer begannen ihren Aufstieg zum Gipfel des Berges bei Sonnenaufgang.
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.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

Engel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Sie sah aus wie ein Engel in ihrem weißen Kleid.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathisieren
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Er schien sich gegen den Ansatz des neuen Managements antipathisch zu fühlen.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

Affiliation
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Seine Affiliation mit der Firma dauerte ein Jahrzehnt.
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

Luftwaffe
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
Die Luftwaffe führte eine Trainingsübung über den Bergen durch.
B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

helfen
Meaning
to help or support someone in doing something
Example
The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
Die Krankenschwester wird dem Arzt während der Operation assistieren.
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

Schmerzmittel
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
Sie nahm ein Schmerzmittel, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

Asyl
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Die Flüchtlinge suchten Asyl im Nachbarland.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Freispruch
Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
Die Freisprechung des Angeklagten schockierte die Öffentlichkeit.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Der schöne Garten verlockte Besucher von weit her.
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.
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 /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.
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

Attraktion; Anziehungskraft;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
Das Museum ist die Hauptattraktion für Touristen in dieser Stadt.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ängstlich
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Sie wartete ängstlich auf die Prüfungsergebnisse.
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.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

anspielen
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
Der Professor spielte während der Vorlesung auf Shakespeare an.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

Antilogie
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
Die Aussage des Politikers wurde wegen ihrer Antilogie kritisiert.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

Ankunft
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
Die Ankunft des Internets hat die Art und Weise, wie Menschen kommunizieren, verändert.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

Attentäter
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Der Präsident wurde vor potenziellen Attentätern von Sicherheitskräften geschützt.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

ansammeln
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Sie konnte durch kluge Investitionen ein kleines Vermögen ansammeln.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

aufgeregt; unruhig; nervös; erregt in negativer Weise
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Er wurde aufgeregt, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
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.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

Anthologie
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Sie trug ein Gedicht zur neuen Poesie-Anthologie bei.
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 /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

Atmosphäre
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Die Atmosphäre schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

afrikanisch
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
Sie studierte die afrikanische Kultur an der Universität.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

abwesend
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Sie war gestern nicht bei dem Treffen.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

Arabischer Jasmin
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Der arabische Jasmin füllte den Garten mit seinem süßen Duft.
A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

aktiv
Meaning
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.
Example
Active participation in education is vital for progress.
Aktive Teilnahme an der Bildung ist entscheidend für den Fortschritt.