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B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

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

apolitical

apolitisch
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Sie zieht es vor, apolitisch zu bleiben und sich auf ihre Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
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.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

verbünden
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Die beiden Länder beschlossen, sich gegen ihren gemeinsamen Feind zu verbünden.
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.
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

Arm
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
Sie hob ihren Arm, um eine Frage zu stellen.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

moralische Erzählung
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
Der Lehrer benutzte eine alte moralische Erzählung, um den Kindern Ehrlichkeit zu erklären.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

Attentat
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
Das Attentat auf den Präsidenten erschütterte die Nation.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

ungefähr
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Die Kosten sind ungefähr und können sich später ändern.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

ich
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Ich bin heute glücklich.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

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

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.
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.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Verwalter
Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
Der Schulverwalter führte neue Richtlinien für Schüler ein.
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.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

Beschwerde
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Er ging zum Arzt wegen einer leichten Magenbeschwerde.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Anissamen werden oft in traditionellen Desserts und Tees verwendet.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.
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.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

Astronom
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
Der Astronom beobachtete den neuen Kometen durch sein Teleskop.
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.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

abwesenheit
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Seine Abwesenheit in der Besprechung wurde von allen bemerkt.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolut; völlig; ohne Ausnahme
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Ich stimme deiner Entscheidung absolut zu.
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

Addition; der Prozess des Hinzufügens
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
Die Addition eines neuen Raums machte das Haus geräumiger.
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

Anglophobie
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Reden Anglophobie zu fördern.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

übertrieben loben
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Die Fans lobten den Schauspieler nach seiner Aufführung übertrieben.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

Flakgeschütz
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Das Flakgeschütz wurde positioniert, um die Militärbasis zu verteidigen.
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Äon
Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
Die Dinosaurier streiften vor Millionen Äonen über die Erde.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

aufrufen
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
Der Zeuge wurde angehalten, vor Gericht die Wahrheit zu sagen.
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.
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

fragen
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
Kann ich dir eine Frage zu den Hausaufgaben stellen?
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

hinzugefügt
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Sie fügte Zucker zu ihrem Kaffee hinzu.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

asketismus, selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Asketismus war Teil vieler religiöser Traditionen im Laufe der Geschichte.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

schlafend
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Das Baby schläft tief.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Jenseits
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Viele Kulturen haben verschiedene Vorstellungen vom Jenseits.
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.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

Annahme
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Seine Annahme über das Wetter stellte sich als falsch heraus.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

ausrichten
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Die Ausrichtung der Bildung mit globalen Standards ist wichtig.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

agrarische Gesellschaften
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Agrarische Gesellschaften entstanden aus dem Bedürfnis nach stabilen Nahrungsquellen.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Eine kurze Einführung geht normalerweise dem Haupttext voraus.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

ein Verbrechen anstiften
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Kriminellen bei ihrer Flucht zu geholfen.
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 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

ausstatten
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
Der Ritter war in glänzende Rüstung ausgestattet.
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.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
C2 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.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

gutachter
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Ein externer Gutachter hat den Projektbericht überprüft.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

aggressieren
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
Die Armee entschied sich, ohne Provokation nicht zu agieren.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

obwohl
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie spazieren.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

annehmen
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass er zu spät zur Besprechung kommen wird.
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

glücklich
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
Die Hochzeit fand an einem glücklichen Tag statt.
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.
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.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

Leistung
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Der Abschluss der Universität war ihre größte Leistung.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

diskutabel
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Es ist diskutabel, dass Technologie unsere Lebensqualität verbessert hat.
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.
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.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

akkreditieren
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Die Universität ist von der nationalen Bildungsbehörde akkreditiert.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

adoptieren
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
Sie beschlossen, ein Kind aus dem Waisenhaus zu adoptieren.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

angemessen / sich aneignen
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Das Tragen von formeller Kleidung war für die Zeremonie angemessen.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

gehören
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Die Regeln gehören nur den Mitgliedern des Clubs.
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.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

vertagen
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
Der Richter entschied, die Anhörung bis nächste Woche zu vertagen.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

Hektar
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt eine große Hektar fruchtbares Land.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

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

agglomerate

agglomerieren
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Die Staubpartikel begannen, sich in größeren Klumpen zu agglomerieren.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

Waffenlager
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
Die Armee bewahrte ihre Waffen in einem sicheren Waffenlager auf.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

Haftung
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Starke Haftung ist erforderlich, damit die Fliesen an ihrem Platz bleiben.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

bewertung
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
Die jährliche Bewertung bestimmt die Gehaltserhöhungen.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

zusätzlich
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
Das Unternehmen bietet ergänzende Dienstleistungen für die Gesundheitsbranche an.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

Astigmatismus
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Sie trägt eine Brille, um ihren Astigmatismus zu korrigieren.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

Anabolismus
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
Anabolismus ist für das Muskelwachstum und die Gewebereparatur unerlässlich.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

erstaunlich
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
Die erstaunliche Entdeckung veränderte die Art und Weise, wie wir das Universum sehen.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

lindern
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Die freundlichen Worte halfen, ihre Angst zu lindern.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

achromatisch
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
Der Designer wählte eine achromatische Palette aus Schwarz, Weiß und Grau.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

verfälschen
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es seine Produkte mit billigen Chemikalien adulteriert hatte.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

Erstaunen
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Sie schaute den Magier mit Erstaunen an.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

Entfremdung
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Die neuen Richtlinien schufen ein Gefühl der Entfremdung unter den Mitarbeitern.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

schnell und anpassungsfähig
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
Das Startup-Team war agil, als es auf Marktveränderungen reagierte.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

atelier (atelier eines künstler oder designers)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
Der Maler lud uns in sein Atelier ein, um seine neue Sammlung zu sehen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

Amphitheater
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
Das Konzert fand in einem alten Amphitheater statt.
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.
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 /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

tacit Zustimmung
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Seine stille Zustimmung zu ungerechten Regeln war überraschend.
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.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

fähig
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Sie ist in der Lage, drei Sprachen fließend zu sprechen.
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.
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.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

Amortisierung
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
Der Amortisierungsplan zeigte einen Rückzahlungsplan über 10 Jahre.
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

erwarten
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Wir erwarten eine große Menschenmenge bei der Veranstaltung.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

Autarkie, Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Einige Nationen streben nach Autarkie, um ihre Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Gutes ästhetisches Design verbessert die Produktanziehungskraft.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

weibliche Vorfahrin
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Sie entdeckte, dass ihre weibliche Vorfahrin aus einem kleinen Dorf in Bengalen stammte.
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

Jahrestag
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
Sie feierten ihren Hochzeitstag mit einem Abendessen.
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.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

Buchhaltung
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Sie arbeitet in der Buchhaltungsabteilung eines großen Unternehmens.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentisch
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Sie spricht authentisch über ihre Erfahrungen.