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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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

gier
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Seine Gier führte dazu, dass er seine Arbeiter ausbeutete.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

süchtig
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Er ist ein Videospiel-Süchtiger, der jeden Tag Stunden spielt.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

gespannt
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Die Kinder waren vor Aufregung gespannt, als sie darauf warteten, dass der Zauberer auftauchte.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

wahrnehmbar; signifikant; beträchtlich in Menge
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Es gab eine spürbare Verbesserung seiner Testergebnisse.
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.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

streiten
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Sie streiten oft über Politik.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

angemessen
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Sie war für die Veranstaltung angemessen gekleidet.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

Taschengeld
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Kinder erhalten ein wöchentliches Taschengeld für die Hilfe bei den Hausarbeiten.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

auf persönlichen Erzählungen basierend, mehr als auf Fakten oder Forschung, gekennzeichnet durch Anekdoten
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Das Buch war voller anekdotischer Beweise anstatt Daten.
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.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

Anschuldigungen
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Die Anschuldigungen wurden von einer internationalen Organisation untersucht.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

ankündigung
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Der Direktor machte eine wichtige Ankündigung über den neuen Zeitplan.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

entfremdet
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Entfremdete Schüler sind eher zu Delinquenz neigend.
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 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

Mitglied des Stadtrates
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
Der Stadtrat schlug einen neuen Plan für Gemeinschaftsparks vor.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

Abstinenz, Verzicht
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Sein Arzt empfahl Abstinenz von Alkohol für eine bessere Gesundheit.
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 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

Hirschgeweih
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Das Hirschgeweih wuchs jedes Jahr größer.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

verfügbarkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
Die Verfügbarkeit von sauberem Wasser ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.
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 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.
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 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuell
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Viele Pflanzen vermehren sich durch asexuellen Methoden wie Knospung oder Spaltung.
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 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
Das Meeting endete abrupt, als der Strom ausfiel.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

Adjektiv
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
Das Adjektiv gibt mehr Informationen zum Nomen.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

Werbetreibender
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
Der Werbetreibende zahlte Millionen für einen Super-Bowl-Werbespot.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.
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 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

werbung
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
Das Unternehmen gibt jedes Jahr Millionen für Werbung aus.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

Neu-Reiche
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
Die Geschäftswelt ist voller ehrgeiziger Neu-Reicher.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

tatsächlich
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Sie hat tatsächlich das Projekt vor dem geplanten Termin abgeschlossen.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputieren
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Die Ärzte mussten sein Bein nach dem Unfall amputieren.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonom
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Der Roboter kann autonom ohne menschliche Intervention arbeiten.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

Vorgeschichte
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
Der Anwalt untersuchte die kriminellen Vorgeschichten des Verdächtigen.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

Arena, Bühne
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Das Basketballspiel wird in der neuen Arena im Stadtzentrum stattfinden.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

Alabaster (weißer Gesteinsmineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
Die Statue wurde aus purem Alabaster gemeißelt.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

Andeutung
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Ihre Geschichte enthielt eine Andeutung auf einen berühmten Mythos.
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

Ankerplatz
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
Das Boot wurde zur Sicherheit in der Nähe des Ufers verankert.
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.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

passend
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Ihr Kommentar war besonders passend zur Situation.
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.
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

bewerten
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
Der Lehrer bewertete den Fortschritt der Schüler.
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
Er war beschämt über seine schlechte Leistung.
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.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

griff an
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Die Soldaten griffen den Feind im Morgengrauen an.
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.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

bewaffnet
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
Die Bank wurde von bewaffneten Männern überfallen.
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.
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.
B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen
Meaning
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

oben
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Eine Flagge wurde oben auf den Turm gesetzt.
C2 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.
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 /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 /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.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Jugendlicher
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
Jugendliche erleben oft schnelle körperliche und emotionale Veränderungen.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

Adjutant Storch
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
Der Adjutant Storch stand regungslos im flachen Wasser.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

atomare gewohnheiten
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Die Entwicklung atomarer Gewohnheiten führt zu langfristigem Erfolg.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

Konto
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Sie eröffnete ein Sparkonto bei der Bank.
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.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

beratend
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
Der Ausschuss dient dem Vorstand in beratender Funktion.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Arum-Blätter werden häufig in der indischen Küche zum Kochen verwendet.
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.
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.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

Autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
Die Autopsie ergab, dass das Opfer an Vergiftung gestorben war.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

Analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
Datenanalyse ist entscheidend für Modelle des maschinellen Lernens.
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 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Sein Erfolg war teilweise auf zufällige Umstände zurückzuführen.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

AIDS
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
AIDS ist ein großes weltweites Gesundheitsproblem.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

Kunstwerk
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
Die Galerie zeigte ein beeindruckendes Kunstwerk eines lokalen Künstlers.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

ernennen
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Der Vorstand wird einen neuen Direktor ernennen.
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.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

abstimmen
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
Sie stellte sich schnell auf die Bedürfnisse ihres neuen Teams ein.
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.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalie
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
Der plötzliche Temperaturabfall wurde als Anomalie angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Plötzlicher Verlust des Bewusstseins oder der Kontrolle aufgrund eines Schlaganfalls oder extremen Zorns
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
Der alte Mann hatte fast einen Schlaganfall, als er die schockierende Nachricht hörte.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ach
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst.
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.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
Der Herausgeber entschied sich, den langen Roman für junge Leser zu kürzen.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

Feindseligkeit; Antipathie
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Es gab eine klare Feindseligkeit zwischen den beiden rivalisierenden Teams.
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.
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 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

erniedrigen
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Er weigerte sich, sich vor dem König zu erniedrigen.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

erwerben
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Freiwillige erwerben neue Fähigkeiten durch ihre Erfahrungen.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

sich leisten
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
Ich kann mir jetzt kein neues Auto leisten.
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 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 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

nutzen
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Du solltest diese Gelegenheit nutzen.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

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

actuate

aktivieren
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
Der Ingenieur aktivierte die Maschine mit einem einfachen Schalter.
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.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

Mehrdeutigkeit, Unklarheit
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
Die Ambiguität der Aussage verursachte Verwirrung im Team.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

warten
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Wir erwarten deine Antwort mit großer Vorfreude.
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 /əˈbæʃ/

abash

verlegen machen
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Ihre plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verlegen.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

vorhersagen
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
Der Bericht sagt zukünftige wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen voraus.
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.
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 /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

Luftverschmutzung
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
Die Luftverschmutzung durch Fabriken führte zur ersten Umweltbewegung.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Bitterkeit
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
Die Scheidung war von Bitterkeit und Auseinandersetzungen geprägt.
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

ausrichten / in eine gerade Linie bringen
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
Der Manager bat das Team, ihre Ziele mit der Mission des Unternehmens in Einklang zu bringen.
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.