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C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

verifizieren
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Die Polizei versuchte, die Ursache des Unfalls zu überprüfen.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

atheistisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Sie wuchs in einem atheistischen Haushalt ohne religiöse Rituale auf.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

vage Vorahnung
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
Das Stück bietet eine vage Vorahnung des politischen Unfriedens, der noch kommen wird.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

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

avidity

Begierde
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Er nahm das Angebot mit Begierde an.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

April
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
April ist für sein angenehmes Frühlingswetter bekannt.
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.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

archaisch
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Einige Gesetze gelten als archaisch und sind nicht mehr relevant.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

Spargelbohne
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
Die Spargelbohne wächst bis zu drei Fuß lang und wird häufig in der asiatischen Küche verwendet.
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.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

Schauspiel
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Sie studiert Schauspiel, um Schauspielerin zu werden.
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 /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

Klimaanlage
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
Wir haben die Klimaanlage eingeschaltet, weil es draußen zu heiß war.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

alt; wertvoll;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Sie sammelte antike Möbel aus der viktorianischen Ära.
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.
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

befolgen
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
Ich werde den Regeln des Unternehmens folgen.
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.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

beschleunigt
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Das Projekt schritt mit beschleunigtem Tempo voran.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

in Stücke
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
Das antike Reich wurde durch den Krieg in Stücke gerissen.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirant
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Sie ist eine Aspirantin für das höchste Stipendium der Universität.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Er klagte über starke Bauchschmerzen.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

Adlerhorst
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
Der Adler baute sein Nest auf der hohen Klippe
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

sühnen
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Er versuchte, sich für seine Fehler zu büßen, indem er anderen half.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

hartnäckig; unbeugsam; entschlossen; unnachgiebig
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Sie war hartnäckig bei ihrer Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

verwegen
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Sein verwegener Plan, den Berg ohne angemessene Ausrüstung zu erklimmen, schockierte alle.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

mildern
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
Das Medikament hilft, den Schmerz zu lindern.
A1 article /æn/

an

ein/eine
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Sie aß zum Frühstück einen Apfel.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.
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.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

Antrag / Anwendung / Software
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Sie hat ihren Antrag für das Stipendium eingereicht.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

reichlich
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Sie wurde großzügig für ihre harte Arbeit belohnt.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

durch
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Die Brücke erstreckt sich über den Fluss.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

Schärfe
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Seine Geschäftsschärfe half dem Unternehmen, schnell zu wachsen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

Fachsprache
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Die Diebe kommunizierten in einem Argot, das Außenstehende nicht verstehen konnten.
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

anwesenheit
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
Der Lehrer nimmt die Anwesenheit zu Beginn jeder Klasse.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

ja
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Das Komitee hat mit Ja für den Vorschlag gestimmt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

gegner
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
Der Boxer trat einem starken Gegner im Ring gegenüber.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen das Rauchen.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoros
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Er schickte ihr einen amorösen Brief voller Liebeserklärungen.
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
Die Aloe-Vera-Pflanze blüht mit orangefarbenen oder gelben röhrenförmigen Blumen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.
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.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

Höhenangst
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Ihre Akrophobie verhinderte es, dass sie das hohe Gebäude erklomm.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

Fülle
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
Die Fülle an Gemüse im Winter ist bemerkenswert.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmativ
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Sie gab eine affirmative Antwort auf den Vorschlag.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

überrascht
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
Ich war überrascht von seiner plötzlichen Ankündigung.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Es wurde bald deutlich, dass er die Wahrheit nicht sagte.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

Antiphonie
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
Die Architektur der Kathedrale wurde entworfen, um den Effekt der Antiphonie zu verstärken.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

Apparat
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
Das Apparatur wurde entwickelt, um umweltfreundlich zu sein.
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 /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

ansammeln
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Sie konnte durch kluge Investitionen ein kleines Vermögen ansammeln.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

assoziiert
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Sie ist eng mit Umweltbewegungen assoziiert.
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.
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

anordnen
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Sie ordnete die Blumen in einer Vase an.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

ahnen
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken kündigen einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

angekündigt
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
Die Mission wurde öffentlich bekannt gegeben.
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

Anonymität
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
Online-Anonymität schützt Benutzer vor Cyber-Bedrohungen.
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 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

autonome Fahrzeuge
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Autonome Fahrzeuge revolutionieren die Zukunft des Transports.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

aufgeregt; unruhig; nervös; erregt in negativer Weise
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Er wurde aufgeregt, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

Fürsprache
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
Ihre Fürsprache für Kinderrechte verschaffte ihr internationale Anerkennung.
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 /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

extreme körperliche oder geistige Qual; intensiver Schmerz
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
Er war nach dem Unfall in Agonie.
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

künstlich
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
Künstliche Systeme transformieren Industrien.
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 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

Aristokrat; Person von Adel
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
Der Aristokrat lebte in einem prächtigen Schloss.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

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

achillean

achillisch
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Sein achillischer Stolz machte ihn blind für Gefahr.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

schlichten
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Das Komitee stimmte zu, den Vertragsstreit zu schlichten.
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.
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

zugeben
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
Er musste seinen Fehler dem Lehrer eingestehen.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

Vorfahre
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Sie forschte in ihrem Stammbaum, um mehr über ihre Vorfahren zu erfahren.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

schief
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
Das Bild an der Wand hing leicht schief.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

Arthur bezogen
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Der Roman spielt in einer arthurianischen Welt voller Ritter und Burgen.
C2 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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

Amplituden
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Die Amplitude des Erdbebens wurde auf der Richterskala gemessen.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

avantgardistisch
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Avantgarde-Designs definieren das kulinarische Erlebnis neu.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

Achsel
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Er trug Deo auf seine Achsel auf.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

Amboss aus Eisen
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Der Schmied legte das heiße Eisen auf den Amboss.
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 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

Antonym
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ ist das Antonym von ‘cold’.
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.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

göttliche Inspiration
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Der Dichter schrieb die Verse unter einer plötzlichen göttlichen Inspiration.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

ästhetisch
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
Das Gebäude ist ästhetisch ansprechend trotz seines einfachen Designs.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

nebeneinander
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten zu zweit nebeneinander die Straße entlang.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

abwesend
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Sie war gestern nicht bei dem Treffen.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

überschwemmt
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Der Markt war überschwemmt mit billigen importierten Waren.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
Der Charakter im Roman wurde als völlig amoral dargestellt.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

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