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C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

klug oder scharfsinnig
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Seine scharfsinnigen Beobachtungen halfen, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

Bewunderung
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Sie empfand große Bewunderung für ihren Lehrer.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

Alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Der Alligator sonnte sich am Flussufer.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Abenteuer
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Abenteuermenschen lieben Abenteuerreisen.
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.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Entschuldigung
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Er entschuldigte sich dafür, dass er zu spät zum Meeting gekommen war.
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.
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 ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

anstrengend
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
Die Wanderung durch die Berge war eine anstrengende Reise.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

Scherz
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Die Kinder lachten über die Scherze des Clowns.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

Appetit anregen
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wird den Appetit der Gäste anregen.
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 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 /əˈraɪz/

arise

auftauchen
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Probleme können auftreten, wenn Sie nicht im Voraus planen.
B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

versuch
Meaning
to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
Example
He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
Er versuchte, den Berg trotz des schlechten Wetters zu erklimmen.
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.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

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

artificial intelligence

künstliche Intelligenz
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Bildung durch intelligente Nachhilfe.
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.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

Substanz, die eine allergische Reaktion hervorruft
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Pollen ist ein häufiger Allergen, das viele Menschen betrifft.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

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

antagonize

antagonisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen dienten nur dazu, seine Kollegen zu antagonisieren.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

Austerität
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
Die Regierung führte Sparmaßnahmen ein, um die Ausgaben zu reduzieren.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fliehen
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
Der Dieb versuchte mit dem gestohlenen Schmuck abzuhauen.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

Anarchist
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
Die anarchistische Gruppe protestierte gegen die staatliche Kontrolle.
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.
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.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

Autorität
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
Die regionale Autorität wurde betont.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

Einfachheit, Natürlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Ihre Artlosigkeit machte sie bei allen beliebt.
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.
B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

Akzeptanz
Meaning
the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
Example
Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.
Ihre Akzeptanz des Preises wurde mit Applaus begrüßt.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

Aridität
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
Die Aridität des Landes nimmt aufgrund des Klimawandels zu.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

Sprichwort, Maxime
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
Seine Rede war voll von Sprichwörtern über das Leben und den Erfolg.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

knöchel
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Er verdrehte sich den Knöchel, während er Fußball spielte.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.
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.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

Verwaltung; Verwaltung
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
Die Universitätsverwaltung kündigte neue Richtlinien an.
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.
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.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

Akademie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Er schrieb sich an einer Militärakademie ein.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

wütend
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Sie sprach wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

Absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Der Priester gewährte ihm die Absolution für seine Sünden.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

Engel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Sie sah aus wie ein Engel in ihrem weißen Kleid.
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 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

Gasse
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Sie gingen durch eine dunkle Gasse, um die Hauptstraße zu erreichen.
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.
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.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

haften
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Neutronen haften an Protonen.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

Bestätigung
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
Tägliche Bestätigung des Selbstwerts steigert das Vertrauen.
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

ungefähr
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
Die Reise dauert ungefähr drei Stunden.
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

Altruist
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
Er ist ein Altruist, der immer die Bedürfnisse der anderen vor seine eigenen stellt.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarktisch
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
Die Antarktisregion ist bekannt für ihre extreme Kälte und eisigen Landschaften.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

attraktiv
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
Der Garten sieht im Frühling sehr attraktiv aus.
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 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 /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Adieu
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Sie verabschiedete sich von ihren Freunden und sagte Adieu, bevor sie nach Frankreich abreiste.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

Vereinbarungen
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Vereinbarungen stärken Partnerschaften.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

bewundernswert
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Ihr Engagement, anderen zu helfen, ist wirklich bewundernswert.
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.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Werbungen
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
Ich überspringe oft Werbungen, wenn ich Videos online sehe.
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.
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.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

aufsteigen
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Die Kletterer werden den Berg bei Dämmerung aufsteigen.
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.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

adaptive Merkmale
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Die adaptiven Merkmale der Pflanzen helfen ihnen, im Winter zu wachsen.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

gegen
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Sie stimmten gegen den Vorschlag.
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.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

Antichrist
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Einige Menschen fürchten das Aufkommen eines Antichristen in der Zukunft.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

Ankunft
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
Die Ankunft des Internets hat die Art und Weise, wie Menschen kommunizieren, verändert.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

Beweise oder Gründe anführen
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
Der Anwalt führte mehrere Beispiele an, um seinen Fall zu unterstützen.
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

ängstlich; besorgt
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
Sie fühlte sich ängstlich wegen ihres bevorstehenden Vorstellungsgesprächs.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

angemessen
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Seine Kommentare waren nicht angemessen für die Diskussion.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

vor der Schöpfung der Welt
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Einige Mythen sprechen von einem antemundanen Chaos, bevor die Ordnung etabliert wurde.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

goldhaltig
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Die Bergleute entdeckten einen goldhaltigen Gang in den Bergen.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

vorwärts
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Sie ging vor der Gruppe.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

Ton
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
Die Audioqualität des Podcasts war ausgezeichnet.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

Aktuar
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Der Aktuar berechnete das Risiko, bevor die Versicherungspolice abgeschlossen wurde.
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.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

Einfühlung
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
Einfühlung in Emotionen verbessert Beziehungen.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

improvisieren
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
Der Komiker improvisierte einen Witz, als das Mikrofon versagte.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Das Design des Gebäudes ist asymmetrisch und ungewöhnlich.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

öffentliche Schlägerei
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um einen Streit vor dem Stadion zu beenden.
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 ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

Besorgnis
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Es gibt Besorgnis über die Verringerung der Fischbestände.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

Verstärkung
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
Das Mikrofon sorgt für eine Verstärkung der Stimme des Sprechers.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

Ein Wort oder eine Phrase, die durch Umstellen der Buchstaben eines anderen Wortes oder einer anderen Phrase gebildet wird.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' ist ein Anagramm von 'silent'.
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 ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

Abweichung, Anomalie, Fehlschlag
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Der Wissenschaftler wies die Daten als eine Abweichung ab.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.
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.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalent
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Sie war ambivalent gegenüber der Annahme des neuen Jobangebots.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

aufhebens / unnötige Aktivität
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Ohne weiteres Aufheben, lassen Sie uns die Zeremonie beginnen.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

zusätzlich
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern zusätzliche Hausaufgaben.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatisch
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
Der Koch verwendete aromatische Kräuter, um das Gericht zu würzen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

Bezeichnung / Name
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Die Stadt hat die Bezeichnung 'Der Große Apfel' erhalten.
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.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

Versammlung
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
Die Schule hielt eine Versammlung ab, um die neuen Regeln zu besprechen.
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

vermeidbar
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
Der größte Teil des Schadens war mit guter Planung vermeidbar.
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.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Versicherung
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
Die Qualitätssicherung hat für den Rat oberste Priorität.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

Anämie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
Die Gentherapie behandelt Anämie effektiv.
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 /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

Vereinigung
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Sie ist Mitglied der lokalen Lehrervereinigung.
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.