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B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

erwarten
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Wir erwarten eine große Menschenmenge bei der Veranstaltung.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

bewusstsein
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Bewusstsein zu verbreiten ist entscheidend, um Schmetterlinge zu retten.
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 əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Seine intellektuelle Schärfe machte ihn zu einem brillanten Wissenschaftler.
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.
B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

akzeptiert
Meaning
Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.
Example
The accepted terms were discussed in detail.
Die akzeptierten Bedingungen wurden im Detail besprochen.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

anpassen
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Er passte sich schnell an die neue Umgebung an.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

überfallen
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
Die Soldaten planten, den Feind bei Tagesanbruch zu überfallen.
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.
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 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 /ˈækni/

acne

Akne
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
Regelmäßige Reinigung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung können helfen, Akne zu reduzieren.
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 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agrarisch
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
Die Wirtschaft des Landes ist immer noch größtenteils agrarisch.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.
B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

Winkel
Meaning
The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.
Example
The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.
Der Lehrer erklärte, wie man einen Winkel in der Geometrie misst.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

Apotheose, der Höhepunkt
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Viele sehen die Renaissance als die Apotheose der Kunst und Kultur in Europa.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

Übernahme
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
Die Adoption von Elektrofahrzeugen nimmt weltweit zu.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

Ambrosia
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
Das Dessert war so lecker, dass es wie Ambrosia schmeckte.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

Genauigkeit; Präzision
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
Die Genauigkeit der Messungen ist sehr wichtig.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

Verwaltung; Verwaltung
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
Die Universitätsverwaltung kündigte neue Richtlinien an.
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

Wut
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er die Tür zuschlug.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Aerodynamik
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
Die Aerodynamik eines Flugzeugs bestimmt seine Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

künstliche Intelligenz
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Bildung durch intelligente Nachhilfe.
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 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

Zubehör; Person, die bei der Begehung eines Verbrechens hilft
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Sie kaufte einige stilvolle Accessoires für ihr neues Handy.
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.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.
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.
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

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

acquit

freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

Legierung
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Bronze ist eine Legierung aus Kupfer und Zinn.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

bewundern
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Ich bewundere wirklich ihre Hingabe an die Bildung.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

allein
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Sie zieht es vor, allein in ihrer Wohnung zu leben.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

abgeneigt
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Er war abgeneigt, unnötige Risiken einzugehen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

erhaben
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
Der König betrat die Halle mit einer erhabenen Präsenz.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

irgendein
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
Hast du irgendwelche Fragen?
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

verschmelzen
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Die beiden Unternehmen beschlossen, ihre Operationen zu verschmelzen.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
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.
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.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

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

Angel

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

affable

umgänglich
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Er ist ein so umgänglicher Gastgeber, dass sich jeder bei seinen Partys wohl fühlt.
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.
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.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

wecken
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
Der laute Lärm weckte die ganze Nachbarschaft.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

aktiver Abruf
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
Aktiver Abruf verbessert das Langzeitgedächtnis und die Behaltensfähigkeit.
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

Asyl
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Die Flüchtlinge suchten Asyl im Nachbarland.
C1 noun /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.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortisieren
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Sie planen, die Hypothek in 20 Jahren zu amortisieren.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

aktiv
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Er ist aktiv in der Gemeindearbeit beteiligt.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristokratie
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
Die Aristokratie hatte oft Einfluss auf politische Entscheidungen.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

kurzes, prägnantes und lehrreiches Sprichwort oder Maxime
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Sie hatte immer ein humorvolles Apophthengem zu teilen bei Besprechungen.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

Agroökosystem
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Ein gesundes Agroökosystem verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogant; überheblich
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Sein arrogantes Verhalten machte ihn sehr unbeliebt.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

Auskultation
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Der Arzt führte eine Auskultation durch, um die Lungen des Patienten zu überprüfen.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

Aktionen
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Es sind sofortige Aktionen für die Kontrolle der Umweltverschmutzung erforderlich.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

Abstraktion
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
Abstraktion ermöglicht es, komplexe Ideen vereinfacht darzustellen.
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

Pfeil
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
Der Jäger schoss einen Pfeil auf das Ziel.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

angemessen
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
Das Essen war angemessen für die kleine Gruppe.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abkürzen
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
Wir kürzen 'Doktor' oft zu 'Dr.' ab.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

auf jeden Fall
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
Ich war müde, aber ich ging trotzdem zum Treffen.
B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

hilfe; unterstützung
Meaning
the action of helping someone with a job or task; support
Example
She offered her assistance with the project.
Sie bot ihre Hilfe beim Projekt an.
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

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

Adventure Seekers

Abenteuersucher
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
Das Sajek-Tal ist ein beliebtes Ziel für Abenteuersucher.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

aktivieren
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Sie drückte den Knopf, um die Maschine zu aktivieren.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

vergrößern
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
Die Lebenserwartung steigt mit den Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

Werbung
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
Die Werbung zog viele neue Kunden an.
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 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

eingestanden
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Er gab ein eingestandenes Lächeln und stimmte dem Plan zu.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

albern
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
Es war eine alberne Idee, in den Sturm zu fahren, ohne das Wetter zu überprüfen.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

saurer Regen
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
Saurer Regen schadet den Ernten und Gebäuden.
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.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

akzeptabel
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ihr Vorschlag ist für das Komitee akzeptabel.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

haften
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Neutronen haften an Protonen.
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.
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

aufmerksam
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
Sie hörte aufmerksam auf die Anweisungen ihres Lehrers.
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 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Selbstsicherheit
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Sie bewältigte die schwierigen Fragen mit Selbstsicherheit.
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.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

öffentliche Schlägerei
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um einen Streit vor dem Stadion zu beenden.
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.
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 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

baumbezogen
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Affe sind baumbewohnende Tiere, die den größten Teil ihrer Zeit in Bäumen verbringen.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

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