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C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

gehorsamkeit
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Ihre Gehorsamkeit gegenüber den Regeln beeindruckte das Komitee.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitisch
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Sie zieht es vor, apolitisch zu bleiben und sich auf ihre Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

anthropoid
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
Der Gorilla wird als ein anthropoid Affe betrachtet.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

künstlerisch
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Sie hat ein künstlerisches Gespür für Design.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

Ausrichtung
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
Die Ausrichtung der Planeten war perfekt für das himmlische Ereignis.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

Voliere
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
Der Zoo baute eine neue Voliere für exotische Papageien.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

erstaunen
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

Mehrdeutigkeit, Unklarheit
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
Die Ambiguität der Aussage verursachte Verwirrung im Team.
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
Du kannst dich in diesem Restaurant hinsetzen, wo du möchtest.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

assonant
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
Das Gedicht ist voller assonanter Wörter, die einen musikalischen Rhythmus erzeugen.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

süchtig
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach sozialen Medien.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

Gasse
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Sie gingen durch eine dunkle Gasse, um die Hauptstraße zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

trocken
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
Die Wüste ist bekannt für ihr trockenes Klima.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

übertrieben loben
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Die Fans lobten den Schauspieler nach seiner Aufführung übertrieben.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

Kunst
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
Sie studierte Kunst an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

Altruist
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
Er ist ein Altruist, der immer die Bedürfnisse der anderen vor seine eigenen stellt.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

baumartig
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
Das Korallenstück hatte eine baumartige Form, die einem Miniaturwald ähnelte.
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 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.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

durch
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Die Brücke erstreckt sich über den Fluss.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

angrenzen
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Ihr Haus grenzt an den Park.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

Arterie
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
Der Arzt überprüfte den Puls in seiner Arterie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

Schauspielerin
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
Die Schauspielerin sah auf dem roten Teppich umwerfend aus.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

ungünstig; nachteilig; negativ
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
Die widrigen Wetterbedingungen zwangen sie, die Veranstaltung abzusagen.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

zuweisen
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
Der Manager hat Mittel für das neue Projekt zugewiesen.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptiv
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Sie wuchs in einer liebevollen Adoptivfamilie auf.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

quälen
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
Viele Menschen sind von saisonalen Allergien betroffen.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

anbeten
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Sie verehrt ihre kleine Schwester.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

vor der Schöpfung der Welt
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Einige Mythen sprechen von einem antemundanen Chaos, bevor die Ordnung etabliert wurde.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

raten
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
Der Arzt riet ihm, eine Woche zu ruhen.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

versichern
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Er versicherte ihr, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.
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 /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 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.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

aktuariel
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
Das Unternehmen verließ sich auf Aktuariellenberichte, um die Versicherungsprämien festzulegen.
C1 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 /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achillisch
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Sein achillischer Stolz machte ihn blind für Gefahr.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonym; ohne Namen
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
Der Autor veröffentlichte das Buch unter einem anonymen Pseudonym.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

insgesamt; völlig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
Das Projekt hat insgesamt fünftausend Dollar gekostet.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

Versammlung
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
Die Schule hielt eine Versammlung ab, um die neuen Regeln zu besprechen.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

Akademiker
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Die Akademiker versammelten sich, um über die Zukunft der Bildung zu diskutieren.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anomal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten während des Experiments ein anomalem Ergebnis.
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 əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

Analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
Datenanalyse ist entscheidend für Modelle des maschinellen Lernens.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

jährlich
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
Das Unternehmen hält jedes Jahr eine jährliche Sitzung für alle seine Aktionäre ab.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antispasmodisch
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Antispasmodikum, um die Schmerzen zu lindern.
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.
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.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

beeinflussen
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
Das Wetter kann unsere Stimmung stark beeinflussen.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

Attentat
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
Das Attentat auf den Präsidenten erschütterte die Nation.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

Asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Eine Prise Asafoetida fügt dem Linsencurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack hinzu.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

haften
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Neutronen haften an Protonen.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

erschrocken
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Das Publikum war erschrocken von der tragischen Szene.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

solistische Gesangsstück
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
Die Sopranistin führte eine ergreifende Aria im zweiten Akt auf.
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

assiduosamente
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
Er arbeitete assiduos, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

Erwerb; Errungenschaft
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
Sprachkenntnisse sind ein wichtiger Erwerb für globale Karrieren.
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.
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.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

anpassen
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Sie hat den Spiegel eingestellt, um die Straße klar zu sehen.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

Appetit
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
Junk Food erhöht den Appetit auf unnatürliche Weise.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

geschickt; listig; raffiniert
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Sie gab eine geschickte Antwort, die die wahre Frage vermied.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

Antioxidans
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
Grüner Tee enthält starke Antioxidantien, die die Alterung verlangsamen.
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.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

Autokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Das Land litt unter Jahrzehnten der Autokratie.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

angreifen
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Die feindlichen Truppen griffen bei Morgengrauen an.
C1 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

Markise
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Wir saßen unter der Markise, um dem starken Regen zu entkommen.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

wütend
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Sie sprach wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
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.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

allmächtig
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
Der allmächtige Sturm zerstörte alles auf seinem Weg.
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 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

beruhigen
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Ängste der Schüler vor der Prüfung zu lindern.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogen
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
Der Klimawandel ist weitgehend auf anthropogene Aktivitäten zurückzuführen.
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 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

erstaunt
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
Sie war über den unglaublichen Trick des Zauberers erstaunt.
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 /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 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen dienten nur dazu, seine Kollegen zu antagonisieren.
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

Alphabet
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
Kinder lernen meist das Alphabet, bevor sie Wörter lesen.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

agglomerieren
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Die Staubpartikel begannen, sich in größeren Klumpen zu agglomerieren.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

falsch
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Es scheint etwas falsch mit dem Motor des Autos zu sein.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

Antitoxin
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Antitoxin, um das Schlangengift zu neutralisieren.
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 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 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

Ablution
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
Er führte seine morgendliche Ablution vor dem Gebet durch.
A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.
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.
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

Zuteilung, Aufteilung
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
Jede Abteilung erhielt eine Zuteilung von Ressourcen.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

abnormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
Der Arzt bemerkte ein abnormales Wachstum in der Lunge des Patienten.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

Klimaanlage
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
Wir haben die Klimaanlage eingeschaltet, weil es draußen zu heiß war.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

Rüstung
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
Der Ritter trug eine schwere Rüstung, um sich im Kampf zu schützen.
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 /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.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Sein ständiges Summen begann, jeden im Raum zu ärgern.