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C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

harmlos, schmerzlindernd
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Die harmlosen Bemerkungen des Sprechers vermieden die Kontroverse.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

Archaismus
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Das Gedicht ist voller Archaismen, die ihm einen altmodischen Geschmack verleihen.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

Schutz
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
Das Projekt wurde unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen durchgeführt.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

rückdatiert
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
Der Brief wurde zurückdatiert, um offizieller zu erscheinen.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

Adlerhorst
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
Der Adler landete stolz in der Nähe seines Horstes hoch auf der Klippe.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

gerichtliches Organ
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
Das adjudikative Organ beriet sich über den Fall.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

schnelle und fröhliche Bereitschaft
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Er hat die Herausforderung mit Alakrität angenommen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Erlenbaum
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
Die Erlenbäume wuchsen dicht am Ufer des Flusses.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

streng
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
Ihr strenger Ton brachte die laute Klasse zum Schweigen.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

goldhaltig
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Die Bergleute entdeckten einen goldhaltigen Gang in den Bergen.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

Vorrzimmer
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorrzimmer, bevor sie hineingerufen wurden.
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 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstinent
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Sie führte ein abstinentes Leben und mied alle Luxusgüter.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

Vorraum
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorraum, bevor sie in den Saal eingelassen wurden.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

Arthur bezogen
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Der Roman spielt in einer arthurianischen Welt voller Ritter und Burgen.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

salben, weihen
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
Der Priester salbte den König mit heiligem Öl.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

selbstevident, offensichtlich wahr ohne Beweis
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es ist selbstverständlicher, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

im Bett
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Sie blieb den ganzen Tag im Bett wegen Krankheit.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

asketismus, selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Asketismus war Teil vieler religiöser Traditionen im Laufe der Geschichte.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

abreißen
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Der Chirurg musste das beschädigte Gewebe während der Operation abreißen.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

Verleumdungen
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Der Politiker wies die gegen ihn erhobenen Verleumdungen zurück.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

Metallhalter für Holz
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Die Holzscheite ruhten auf den Andirons im alten Kamin.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

Analgesie
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
Der Arzt induzierte die Analgesie, bevor er den Eingriff durchführte.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

abgrundtief
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Abysmale Kreaturen überleben unter extremem Druck.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

Ansammlung
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
Die Stadt ist eine Ansammlung verschiedener Kulturen und Gemeinschaften.
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

fettig
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Gewebe hauptsächlich fettig war.
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.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Sie lebten in abscheulicher Armut.
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.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

Nahrungsmittel
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Obst und Gemüse sind wichtige Nahrungsmittel für einen gesunden Körper.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

Agroökologie
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
Agroökologie fördert umweltfreundliche Landwirtschaft.
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.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

ermahnend
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Sie warf ihm einen ermahnenden Blick zu.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

anthropomorph
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
Die Statue hatte eine anthropomorphe Form, die einem Menschen ähnelte.
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.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

mildern
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
Das Medikament hilft, den Schmerz zu lindern.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Die Nachbarn begannen, sich über die Grenzmauer zu streiten.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

Selbstverleugnung
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
Das Leben des Mönchs war eine vollständige Selbstverleugnung weltlicher Freuden.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

Antipathie
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Es gab eine gegenseitige Antipathie zwischen den beiden konkurrierenden Unternehmen.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorph
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
Der Plan blieb amorph und es fehlten konkrete Details.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.
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 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.
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.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Er erklärte seine Loyalität zu der Sache ohne zu zögern.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplektisch
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Er war apoplektisch, als er von der ungerechten Entscheidung hörte.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

Zubehör
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
Das Haus wurde zusammen mit allen seinen Zubehörteilen, einschließlich der Garage und des Gartens, verkauft.
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.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

Fähigkeit und Fertigkeit
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Seine Fähigkeit in Verhandlungen half, den Deal erfolgreich abzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.
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.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

Apotheker
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
Der Apotheker im Dorf stellte viele gängige Heilmittel zur Verfügung.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Die zuvor erwähnten Bedingungen müssen vor der Genehmigung erfüllt werden.
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

astral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
Einige glauben an die astrale Projektion, die Fähigkeit, den Körper zu verlassen und spirituell zu reisen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

ahnen
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken kündigen einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

gespenstische Erscheinung
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Die Kinder erschraken vor der plötzlichen Erscheinung im alten Haus.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

Ästhet
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
Der Ästhet bewunderte die feinen Details des Gemäldes.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

Bezeichnung / Name
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Die Stadt hat die Bezeichnung 'Der Große Apfel' erhalten.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

Feindseligkeit / Zweck
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Seine Rede wurde von Feindseligkeit gegenüber der Politik getrieben.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

moralische Erzählung
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
Der Lehrer benutzte eine alte moralische Erzählung, um den Kindern Ehrlichkeit zu erklären.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

bestätigen
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Er bekräftigte seine Unschuld vor dem Richter.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

Äbtissin (Frau an der Spitze eines Klosters)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
Die Äbtissin hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

mit offenem Mund
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Sie stand mit offenem Mund vor dem atemberaubenden Ausblick.
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.
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 /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

Abscheulichkeit
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
Sklaverei wurde als Abscheulichkeit angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

Asterblume
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Die violetten Astern blühten wunderschön im Herbstgarten.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

Schärfe
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
Die Schärfe seiner Bemerkungen ließ alle in Stille zurück.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

durch Hitze härten
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
Der Schmied hat den Stahl angeglüht, um seine Haltbarkeit zu verbessern.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

anklagen
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
Der Verdächtige wurde heute Morgen vor dem Richter angeklagt.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Affektiertheit
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Ihre britische Aussprache war nur eine Affektiertheit, um anspruchsvoll zu wirken.
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.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

unrechtmäßig beanspruchen
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
Der Diktator beanspruchte unrechtmäßig alle Macht für sich.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

Höhenangst
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Ihre Akrophobie verhinderte es, dass sie das hohe Gebäude erklomm.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

Gemisch
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
Die neue Politik ist ein Gemisch aus mehreren früheren Gesetzen.
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.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.
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.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

wasserfrei
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
Der Chemiker verwendete wasserfreies Ammoniak für das Experiment.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

Abschwächung, Reduzierung, Abschwächung
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
Die Abschwächung von Schallwellen beeinflusst die Kommunikation.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

positiver Elektrode
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
Die positive Elektrode der Batterie war nach längerer Nutzung korrodiert.
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 /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

Apposition (parallel Grammatik)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
Im Satz 'mein Freund Johannes' steht das Wort 'Johannes' in Apposition zu 'mein Freund'.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

Freundschaft
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
Der Vertrag half, die Freundschaft zwischen den benachbarten Nationen zu erhalten.
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 /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 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

beidhändig
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Beidhändig zu sein kann im Sport von Vorteil sein.
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.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

amoral
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Er handelte amoralisch und ignorierte die Konsequenzen seines Handelns.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

Apogäum
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
Das Imperium erreichte seinen Höhepunkt im 18. Jahrhundert.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

habgierig
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
Der habgierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete auf unfaire Weise.