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C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

Zustimmung / Lob
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Der Plan erhielt die Zustimmung der Vorstandsmitglieder.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

Imker
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
Der Imker sammelte frischen Honig aus den Bienenstöcken.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anachronistisch
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Seine Ansichten über Geschlechterrollen gelten als anachronistisch.
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.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

antworten
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Sie wird das Telefon beantworten, wenn es klingelt.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

vorderer
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
Der vordere Teil des Gehirns steuert das logische Denken.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

akzentuieren
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Das Licht hat die Schönheit des Gemäldes akzentuiert.
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominabel
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Die Gefangenen wurden unter abominablen Bedingungen gehalten.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

Altruismus, selbstlose Sorge um das Wohl anderer
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Sein Altruismus motivierte andere, sich freiwillig zu engagieren.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

laut
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Laut dem Bericht sind die Verkaufszahlen im letzten Quartal gestiegen.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

erscheinen
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Sie erschien plötzlich an der Tür.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

Nische
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Sie stellte einen Lesesessel in die Nische nahe dem Fenster.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
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 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

anscheinend;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Anscheinend wurde das Treffen auf nächste Woche verschoben.
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.
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.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

Bewertung
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Der Bewertungsprozess stellt Fairness sicher.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
Der Ausschuss wird die neue Richtlinie in allen Abteilungen verwalten.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

Agroforstwirtschaft
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
Agroforstwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenqualität und den Ertrag der Pflanzen.
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

luftdicht
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Bewahren Sie die Kekse in einem luftdichten Behälter auf, um sie frisch zu halten.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.
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 /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

Erwachsene Person; Erwachsener
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Nur Erwachsene dürfen dieses Gebiet betreten.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

in Bezug auf Berufungen
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Der Fall wurde vor ein Berufungsgericht gebracht.
B2 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 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.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

anschließen
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
Die Schule ist mit der lokalen Universität verbunden.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

missbräuchlich / schädlich verbal oder physisch
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Sie hat ihren Job wegen ihres missbräuchlichen Chefs verlassen.
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 /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
Die Politik wurde in Übereinstimmung mit dem internationalen Recht umgesetzt.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

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

alms

Almosen
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Der Mönch verteilte Almosen an die bedürftigen Dorfbewohner.
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.
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 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

ästhetisch
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
Der Architekt konzentrierte sich auf das ästhetische Gleichgewicht des Gebäudes.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

Und-Zeichen
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Verwenden Sie ein Und-Zeichen anstelle des Wortes 'und' im Firmennamen.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

Annexion
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
Die Annexion der Region führte zu internationaler Verurteilung.
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.
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 /ˈæntɪk/

antic

Scherz
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Die Kinder lachten über die Scherze des Clowns.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

Beschleunigung
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
Das Auto zeigte eine schnelle Beschleunigung auf der Autobahn.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

qualen
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Sie hat tagelang gequält darüber nachgedacht, ob sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hat.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

Tante
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Meine Tante wohnt in der Nähe unseres Hauses und besucht uns oft.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abbrechen; abbrechen der Schwangerschaft
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
Der Pilot entschied sich, die Mission wegen des schlechten Wetters abzubrechen.
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 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

abkommen
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
Das Abkommen betonte den schrittweisen Fortschritt.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

rau, grob oder fähig, durch Reibung abzunutzen
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Sein rauer Ton hat alle unwohl gemacht.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativ
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Verwaltungsreformen verbessern die Effizienz.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

auftauchen
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Probleme können auftreten, wenn Sie nicht im Voraus planen.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulant
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Der Patient ist ambulant und benötigt keine Bettruhe.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

Luft
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
Frische Luft ist für die Gesundheit wichtig.
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.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

behaupten
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Sie behauptete, dass sie unschuldig war.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

wohlhabend
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Sie wuchs in einem wohlhabenden Viertel auf.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

verunreinigt
Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
Die Behörden beschlagnahmten verunreinigte Arzneimittel aus dem Lager.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

Spielhalle
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Die Kinder verbrachten den Nachmittag im Spielhallen.
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 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.
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 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

alias
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
Der Kriminelle war unter dem Alias 'Schatten' bekannt.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

lebendig; nicht tot; voller Leben und Energie
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
Der alte Mann ist immer noch lebendig und gesund.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

verfügbar
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Das Produkt ist jetzt in allen Geschäften verfügbar.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

Avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Sie änderte ihr Social-Media-Avatar in ein neues Cartoon-Bild.
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.
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.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

Errungenschaft
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Der Abschluss der Universität war eine große Errungenschaft für ihn.
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 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

aberrant
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Sein aberrantes Verhalten schockierte alle bei der Besprechung.
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

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

archetype

Archetyp, Urbild
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Dieses Gemälde ist der Archetyp der modernen Kunst.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

Auktionator
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Der Auktionator erhöhte schnell den Preis während der Gebote.
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 /əˈkɪn/

akin

ähnlich
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Seine Reaktion war ähnlich wie ein Schock.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

jährlich
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
Das Unternehmen hält einmal im Jahr ein allgemeines Treffen ab.
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

Zuneigung; Liebe
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
Sie hat tiefes Affekt für ihre Großmutter.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

akademisch
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Sie hat einen herausragenden akademischen Rekord.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Alkali Gesetz
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
Das Alkali-Gesetz von 1863 war eines der ersten Umweltgesetze.
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Flughafen
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
Wir kamen zwei Stunden vor dem Flug am Flughafen an.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

Folgen
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Die Folgen des Erdbebens waren verheerend.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaus
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung einen lauten Applaus.
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.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

Agrochemikalie
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
Übermäßiger Einsatz von Agrochemikalien kann die Bodenqualität verschlechtern.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitieren, aufregen
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Die Demonstranten agitierten für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

Ambivalenz
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Sie fühlte Ambivalenz, als sie das Jobangebot annahm.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

Akquisition, Erwerb, Zukauf
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
Die Akquisitionsstrategie des Unternehmens hat das Wachstum angekurbelt.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

Agronom
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
Der Agronom hat neue Methoden vorgeschlagen, um den Reis-Ertrag zu steigern.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

nervig
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
Der ständige Lärm von der Straße war extrem nervig.
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 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

herbstlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Die herbstlichen Farben von Rot und Gold füllten den Wald.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdikieren
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Der König entschied sich, vom Thron abzudanken.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

anklagen
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Sie hat ihn des Diebstahls ihrer Brieftasche angeklagt.
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

Fortschritt; Entwicklung; Vorauszahlung
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
Technologie hat in den letzten Jahren große Fortschritte gemacht.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Das Design des Gebäudes ist asymmetrisch und ungewöhnlich.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automatisch
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
Die Tür schließt sich automatisch, nachdem du eingetreten bist.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

Kleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Sie trug traditionelle Kleidung bei der Hochzeitszeremonie.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

Publikum
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
Das Publikum klatschte laut nach der Aufführung.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

Kritik
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
Die Politik zog schwere Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit an.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

verantwortlich
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Verantwortlich bleiben hilft, Verzögerungen zu reduzieren.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

unbeherrscht
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
Die wütende Menge rannte unbeherrscht, nachdem das Urteil bekannt gegeben wurde.