B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

Architektur

Meaning

The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.

Example

Ancient architecture is fascinating.

Die antike Architektur ist faszinierend.

C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

Example

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.

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.

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.

A1 adverb /æz/

As

während; weil; während der Zeit, die

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

Während du älter wirst, wirst du weiser.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

klebrig

Meaning

আঠালো; চটচটে;

Example

The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.

Das Klebeband haftete fest an der Wand.

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

vergrößern

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

Der Politiker versuchte, sich durch übertriebene Behauptungen zu vergrößern.

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

Erscheinung; Präsenz; Auftreten

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

Ihr Erscheinen bei der Veranstaltung überraschte alle.

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.

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.

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.

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 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

Fusion, Integration, Verschmelzung

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

Die Fusion von KI und großen Daten transformiert die Industrien.

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

ermorden

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

Die Rebellen planten, den König zu ermorden.

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.

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

Alluvium

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

Das Alluvium an den Flussufern ist sehr fruchtbar für die Landwirtschaft.

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

zur Seite; abseits; weg vom Hauptteil

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

Bitte legen Sie Ihr Buch beiseite und hören Sie mir zu.

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 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

schrank

Meaning

a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items

Example

I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.

Ich bewahre meine ganze Kleidung im Holzschrank auf.

B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

Flugzeug

Meaning

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

Example

The military aircraft flew over the city.

Das Militärflugzeug flog über die Stadt.

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 /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

Abscheu

Meaning

a feeling of strong disgust or hatred

Example

He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.

Er drückte seine Abscheu gegenüber rassistischer Diskriminierung aus.

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

Alkali

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

Seife enthält Alkali, das hilft, Fett zu entfernen.

A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

ankunft; der akt des ankommens

Meaning

the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination

Example

The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.

Die Ankunft des Zuges wurde um zwei Stunden verzögert.

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

anwalt

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Sie hat einen Anwalt engagiert, um sie vor Gericht zu vertreten.

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.

C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

Anästhetikum

Meaning

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

Example

The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.

Der Arzt verabreichte vor dem Nähen der Wunde ein örtliches Anästhetikum.

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

empfänglich / harmonisch

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

Sie ist empfänglich für die Bedürfnisse ihrer Schüler.

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

verschlimmern

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

Das Kratzen des Ausschlags wird den Zustand nur verschlimmern.

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 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.

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.

B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

höhe

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Das Flugzeug fliegt in einer Höhe von 30.000 Fuß.

C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

geschickt, klug, gewandt

Meaning

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Example

She is adroit at solving complex problems.

Sie ist geschickt darin, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.

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.

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 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 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

Alternative

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

Eine Alternative zu Plastik zu finden, ist entscheidend.

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

Flugzeug

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Flughafenpiste.

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

ähnlich; auf die gleiche Weise

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

Die beiden Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

Alliteration verwenden

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

Der Dichter allitiert oft Wörter, um einen Rhythmus zu erzeugen.

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

bewaffneter Konflikt

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

Bewaffneter Konflikt führte zu weit verbreiteter Zerstörung.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

mehrdeutig

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

Seine Aussage war zu mehrdeutig, um sie zu verstehen.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

Annehmlichkeiten

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

Das Hotel bietet moderne Annehmlichkeiten wie kostenloses WLAN und einen Pool.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.

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.

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.

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 /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

Angst oder Nervosität

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

Meditation hilft, Angst und Stress zu reduzieren.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig

Meaning

related to or containing water; watery

Example

The solution was in an aqueous form.

Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

Antiphon

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

Der Chor sang die Antiphon, bevor er das Hauptlied begann.

C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

geheime Liebe

Meaning

A secret or illicit love affair.

Example

The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.

Der Roman erzählt die Geschichte einer verbotenen Amour zwischen zwei Charakteren.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

aufmerksam; wachsam; aufmerksam

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte sorgfältig auf jedes Wort, das der Lehrer sagte.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Agronomie konzentriert sich auf das Bodenmanagement und die Pflanzenproduktion.

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

Antithese

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

Liebe ist die Antithese von Hass.

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

essigartig

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

Der essigartige Geruch von Essig erfüllte die Küche.

C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

freundlich, auf freundliche Weise

Meaning

in a friendly and pleasant manner

Example

They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.

Sie diskutierten das Thema freundlich ohne jegliche Argumente.

C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

Aerostatik

Meaning

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.

Aerostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Ballons schwimmen.

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.

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.

A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

im Ausland

Meaning

in or to a foreign country

Example

She decided to study abroad for a year.

Sie entschied sich, für ein Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

wütend; zornig;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

Sie war wütend, weil jemand ihre Lieblingsvase zerbrochen hatte.

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

aggressiv

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

Der Verkäufer verwendete eine aggressive Strategie, um den Deal abzuschließen.

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.

B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

Hilfe

Meaning

help or support, typically of a practical nature

Example

The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.

Die Freiwilligen haben den Überschwemmungsopfern Hilfe geleistet.

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.

C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

schief

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

Der Plan ging schief, als das Wetter plötzlich änderte.

C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

verzichten

Meaning

to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire

Example

She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.

Sie entschied sich, ihre persönlichen Interessen für das Wohl des Teams zu verzichten.

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

Gräueltat

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

Die Welt verurteilte die Gräueltat, die gegen Zivilisten begangen wurde.

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.

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

Agent

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

Der Immobilienmakler zeigte uns mehrere Häuser.

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

Agentur; Büro eines Agenten

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

Sie arbeitet in einer Reiseagentur in der Innenstadt.

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.

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 /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.

B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

Artefakte

Meaning

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

Example

Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.

Archäologen entdeckten wertvolle Artefakte in den Ruinen.

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.

A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

Aufmerksamkeit

Meaning

the act of focusing on something or someone

Example

The teacher asked for the students' attention.

Der Lehrer bat um die Aufmerksamkeit der Schüler.

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

erschüttern

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

Die Grausamkeit des Verbrechens erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.

C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

saurer machen

Meaning

to make something acidic or more acidic

Example

Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.

Bauern befürchten, dass Verschmutzung den Boden saurer machen wird.

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.

C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

Begierde

Meaning

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Example

He accepted the offer with avidity.

Er nahm das Angebot mit Begierde an.

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch

Meaning

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

Example

His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.

Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.

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.

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 /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.

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritär

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

Autoritäre Erziehung schränkt oft die Unabhängigkeit eines Kindes ein.

B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

genehmigen

Meaning

to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission

Example

The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.

Der Ausschuss wird die neue Politik morgen genehmigen.

C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

geschickt

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Example

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

Sie ist geschickt im Lösen komplexer mathematischer Probleme.

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.

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.

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 /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

Abscheulichkeit

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

Sklaverei wurde als Abscheulichkeit angesehen.

B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

erreichen

Meaning

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

Example

She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.

Sie hat hart gearbeitet, um ihren Traum zu verwirklichen, Ärztin zu werden.

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

Vermeidung

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

Die Vermeidung schwieriger Gespräche kann später größere Probleme verursachen.

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.

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.

C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

Aurora

Meaning

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

Example

We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

Wir reisten nach Norwegen, um die nördliche Aurora zu sehen.

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

fast

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

Er hat den Zug fast verpasst.

C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

akquisitiv

Meaning

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

Example

The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.

Der akquisitive Geschäftsmann kaufte jedes Stück Land, das er finden konnte.

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.

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

erreichen

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

Sie hat es geschafft, alle ihre Ziele für das Jahr zu erreichen.

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

Vermögensaufteilung

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

Eine korrekte Vermögensaufteilung ist der Schlüssel zum finanziellen Wachstum.

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

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 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.

C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

Bienenzucht

Meaning

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

Example

Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.

Die Bienenzucht spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landwirtschaft, da sie die Bestäubung unterstützt.