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B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.
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.
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

teilnehmen
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
Ich werde nächste Woche an der Konferenz teilnehmen.
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.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Ehrlich und offen
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
Der Geschäftsabschluss war völlig ehrlich und offen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

blass
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Sein Gesicht wurde blass, als er die schreckliche Nachricht hörte.
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 /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 /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

Buchhaltung
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Sie arbeitet in der Buchhaltungsabteilung eines großen Unternehmens.
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.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

Berater
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Er arbeitet als Finanzberater in einer Bank.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

ästhetisch
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
Das Gebäude ist ästhetisch ansprechend trotz seines einfachen Designs.
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 /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

verhindern
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
Schnelles Handeln half, eine Katastrophe abzuwenden.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

ausstatten
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
Der Ritter war in glänzende Rüstung ausgestattet.
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.
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 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.
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 /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acetat
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
Das Unternehmen stellt Acetatfasern für Kleidung her.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

Konto
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Sie eröffnete ein Sparkonto bei der Bank.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

auf persönlichen Erzählungen basierend, mehr als auf Fakten oder Forschung, gekennzeichnet durch Anekdoten
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Das Buch war voller anekdotischer Beweise anstatt Daten.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

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

alliterate

Alliteration verwenden
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
Der Dichter allitiert oft Wörter, um einen Rhythmus zu erzeugen.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

Herbst
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Die Bäume sehen im Herbst wunderschön aus, mit bunten Blättern, die fallen.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

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

acerbic

scharf
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

Bindung
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
Die Bindung, die er zu seiner Heimatstadt fühlte, war unbestreitbar.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

Begleitung
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Das Gericht wurde mit einer scharfen Sauce als Beilage serviert.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

Zustimmung / Lob
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Der Plan erhielt die Zustimmung der Vorstandsmitglieder.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusiv
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Der Roman ist voller allusiver Passagen, die auf klassische Literatur hinweisen.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

vorübergehende Aussetzung
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Das Projekt wurde bis zur Verfügbarkeit von Mitteln ausgesetzt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

afferenz
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Afferente Nerven übertragen Signale vom Körper zum Gehirn.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

oben
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Eine Flagge wurde oben auf den Turm gesetzt.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

keimfrei
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Chirurgen müssen in einer aseptischen Umgebung arbeiten, um Infektionen zu verhindern.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

Bestätigung
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
Tägliche Bestätigung des Selbstwerts steigert das Vertrauen.
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

einwilligen
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
Die Regierung hat schließlich den Forderungen der Demonstranten zugestimmt.
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.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

mit dem Ohr verbunden
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Der Arzt benutzte ein aurikuläres Thermometer, um die Temperatur des Patienten zu überprüfen.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
Die abstruse Natur der philosophischen Debatte ließ viele verwirrt zurück.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

Apparat
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
Das Apparatur wurde entwickelt, um umweltfreundlich zu sein.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen das Rauchen.
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.
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.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

Verlassenheit
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
Das Kind litt wegen der Verlassenheit unter tiefem emotionalem Schmerz.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Anissamen werden oft in traditionellen Desserts und Tees verwendet.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

Alchemie
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Mittelalterliche Wissenschaftler widmeten ihr Leben der Alchemie.
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

vollständig, völlig
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Seine Entschuldigung war völliger Unsinn.
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.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

überschwemmt
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Der Markt war überschwemmt mit billigen importierten Waren.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Er klagte über starke Bauchschmerzen.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Der Charakter im Roman wurde als völlig amoral dargestellt.
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

anwesenheit
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
Der Lehrer nimmt die Anwesenheit zu Beginn jeder Klasse.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifizieren
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
Die Bank verwendet fortschrittliche Technologie, um Online-Transaktionen zu authentifizieren.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

Auseinandersetzung, Streit
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Es gab eine kurze Auseinandersetzung zwischen den beiden Fahrern.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

gewöhnen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Es dauerte eine Weile, bis er sich an die neue Umgebung gewöhnte.
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 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

bewertung
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
Die jährliche Bewertung bestimmt die Gehaltserhöhungen.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

hinzufügen
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Sie entschied sich, eine Notiz am Ende des Berichts hinzuzufügen.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

kritisieren
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die nachlässigen Fehler des Schülers.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

Aerostat
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
Das Militär benutzte ein Aerostat zur Überwachung der Grenze.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarktisch
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
Die Antarktisregion ist bekannt für ihre extreme Kälte und eisigen Landschaften.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

Höhepunkt
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Der Gewinn des Preises war der Höhepunkt seiner Karriere.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

Glück
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

Fluggesellschaft
Meaning
A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.
Example
The airline announced a discount on international tickets.
Die Fluggesellschaft kündigte einen Rabatt auf internationale Tickets an.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

schattiger Gartenunterstand aus Bäumen oder Kletterpflanzen
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Sie ruhten unter dem Arbor, der mit Rosen bedeckt war.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

Flugzeug
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Flughafenpiste.
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.
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

glücklich
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
Die Hochzeit fand an einem glücklichen Tag statt.
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

Arm
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
Sie hob ihren Arm, um eine Frage zu stellen.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

in Bezug auf Berufungen
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Der Fall wurde vor ein Berufungsgericht gebracht.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Albit
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Geologen entdeckten Albitkristalle in der Gesteinsprobe.
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 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.
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

Anabolismus
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
Anabolismus ist für das Muskelwachstum und die Gewebereparatur unerlässlich.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

vorgreifen
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
Das Manuskript ist älter als der moderne Druck.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

Vereinigung
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Sie ist Mitglied der lokalen Lehrervereinigung.
A2 verb əˈdres

address

ansprechen
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
Die Regierung muss sich mit den Problemen der Studentenpolitik befassen.
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.
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 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.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alphabetisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Die Namen wurden in alphabetischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatisch
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
Der Koch verwendete aromatische Kräuter, um das Gericht zu würzen.
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.
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.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

krank
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Der kranke Patient begann sich nach der Behandlung langsam zu erholen.
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.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

angemessen / sich aneignen
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Das Tragen von formeller Kleidung war für die Zeremonie angemessen.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

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

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

ansammeln
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Zinsen sammeln sich jeden Monat auf dem Sparkonto.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

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

aerostatic

aerostatisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Aerostatische Designs gewährleisten Stabilität in großen Höhen.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Sie sprach mit Leidenschaft über ihr neues Projekt.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

peinlich
Meaning
causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with
Example
There was an awkward silence after his joke.
Es gab eine peinliche Stille nach seinem Witz.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

ermahnen
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Der Lehrer ermahnte die Schüler, weil sie zu spät waren.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.
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 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

ästhetisch
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
Der Architekt konzentrierte sich auf das ästhetische Gleichgewicht des Gebäudes.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

Unfall
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Sicherheitsmaßnahmen sollen Unfälle verhindern.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

vergesslich
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Er ist so vergesslich, dass er oft seine Schlüssel vergisst.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

Antiphonie
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
Die Architektur der Kathedrale wurde entworfen, um den Effekt der Antiphonie zu verstärken.
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.