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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.
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

Jahrestag
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
Sie feierten ihren Hochzeitstag mit einem Abendessen.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

irgendein
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
Hast du irgendwelche Fragen?
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
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.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

Vorgeschichte
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
Der Anwalt untersuchte die kriminellen Vorgeschichten des Verdächtigen.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

entfremdet
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Entfremdete Schüler sind eher zu Delinquenz neigend.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.
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.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinität
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Sie hat eine Affinität zur klassischen Musik.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

Antichrist
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Einige Menschen fürchten das Aufkommen eines Antichristen in der Zukunft.
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 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

Angriff
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Er wurde nach dem Kampf wegen Angriff angeklagt.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

Alter
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Sie fragte höflich nach seinem Alter.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

Militärischer Offizier, der als vertraulicher Assistent eines höheren Offiziers fungiert
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Der General wurde während der Zeremonie von seinem Aide-de-Camp begleitet.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
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 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

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

aureole

Heiligenschein
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

fleißig oder gewissenhaft
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Seine fleißigen Bemühungen führten zu einer erfolgreichen Karriere.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

Attribut
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Ein wichtiges Attribut von Holz ist seine Flexibilität.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

Generalstaatsanwalt
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Der Generalstaatsanwalt kündigte neue Reformen zur Stärkung der Justiz an.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

Schärfe; Intensität
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Ihre Schärfe half ihr, Details zu bemerken, die andere übersahen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

assonieren
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Die Zeilen assonieren wunderschön und geben dem Lied einen einzigartigen Fluss.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

Kühnheit
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Seine Kühnheit, die Autorität in Frage zu stellen, war bewundernswert.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

Arbitrage
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Investoren nutzen Arbitrage, um Gewinne auf den globalen Märkten zu erzielen.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

Spargelbohne
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
Die Spargelbohne wächst bis zu drei Fuß lang und wird häufig in der asiatischen Küche verwendet.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

lobend
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
Der Lehrer nickte zustimmend, nachdem er den Aufsatz gelesen hatte.
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

ein anderer
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
Kann ich noch eine Tasse Tee haben?
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

Akklimatisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Die Wanderer brauchten Zeit zur Akklimatisierung an hohe Höhen.
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

Rückstände
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
Sie war mehrere Monate im Rückstand mit ihrer Stromrechnung.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

Vorfahre
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Sie forschte in ihrem Stammbaum, um mehr über ihre Vorfahren zu erfahren.
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

Krankenwagen
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
Der Krankenwagen erreichte den Unfallort in wenigen Minuten.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

veraltet
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Das Büro verwendet immer noch ein veraltetes Ablagesystem.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

Waffenlager
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
Die Armee bewahrte ihre Waffen in einem sicheren Waffenlager auf.
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.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

Anathema / verhasste Sache
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
Gewalt ist ein Anathema für ihre friedliche Natur.
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.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

von vorne
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Nach dem Fehlschlag begannen sie das Projekt von vorne.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

sich leisten
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
Ich kann mir jetzt kein neues Auto leisten.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

Armee
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Die Armee schützte die Grenze vor einem Angriff.
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 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.
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.
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 /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

Omen, Patronat
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Das Projekt wurde unter dem Patronat der Regierung gestartet.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

Akademie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Er schrieb sich an einer Militärakademie ein.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

Vorteil; Nutzen
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Ein Hochschulabschluss verschafft dir einen Vorteil auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

verflucht
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Die Dorfbewohner vermieden das verfluchte Haus auf dem Hügel.
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

werbung
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
Das Unternehmen gibt jedes Jahr Millionen für Werbung aus.
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.
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.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ach
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst.
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

Aktivität; Handlung; Aufgabe
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
Körperliche Aktivität ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

sühnen
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Er versuchte, sich für seine Fehler zu büßen, indem er anderen half.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

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

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.
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 /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 ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

Agent
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
Der Immobilienmakler zeigte uns mehrere Häuser.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

Azalee
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
Der Direktor handelte als der Schiedsrichter im Konflikt zwischen den Schülern.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

anbeten
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Sie verehrt ihre kleine Schwester.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anämisch
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb Eisenpräparate für ihren anämischen Zustand.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

öffnung / loch
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
Das Licht trat durch die kleine Öffnung in der Wand ein.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

Assimilation
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
Eine gute Assimilation von Wissen führt zu effektivem Lernen.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

Luftverschmutzung
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
Die Luftverschmutzung durch Fabriken führte zur ersten Umweltbewegung.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

Amplituden
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Die Amplitude des Erdbebens wurde auf der Richterskala gemessen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

luftig
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
Die neue Wohnung ist hell und luftig.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

hoch
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
Der Drachen flog hoch im klaren Himmel.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

angrenzen
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
Der Park grenzt auf der Nordseite an den Fluss.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

ein Verbrechen anstiften
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Kriminellen bei ihrer Flucht zu geholfen.
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

obwohl
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
Er stimmte schließlich zu, obwohl widerwillig.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

AIDS
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
AIDS ist ein großes weltweites Gesundheitsproblem.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abstoßend; widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
Die Idee von Tierquälerei ist abstoßend für die meisten Menschen.
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

ankunft; der akt des ankommens
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
Die Ankunft des Zuges wurde um zwei Stunden verzögert.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

alluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Die Bauern bauen auf den fruchtbaren alluvialen Ebenen Pflanzen an.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

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

Above

über; oben
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
Das Flugzeug flog über den Wolken.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrarisch
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Agrarische Fortschritte verbessern die Ernährungssicherheit.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

verzichten
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Sie entschied sich, ihre persönlichen Interessen für das Wohl des Teams zu verzichten.
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.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

Verehrung / tiefe Liebe
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Die Fans zeigten ihre Verehrung für den Sänger.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

Auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Er fuhr sein Auto zum Markt.
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.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

abenteuerlustig
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Sie nahmen an abenteuerlichen Aktivitäten wie Kajakfahren und Wandern teil.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

entschuldigen
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Er entschuldigte sich für seine Verspätung zum Meeting.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.
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.
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.
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

bewerten
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
Der Lehrer bewertete den Fortschritt der Schüler.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

leicht sauer oder scharf
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Rezension des Films.
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 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

freundlich und angenehm; von gutem Charakter; nett
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und begrüßt immer alle herzlich.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

passend
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Ihr Kommentar war besonders passend zur Situation.