C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

auditiv

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

Die Vorlesung wurde entwickelt, um die auditiven Lernfähigkeiten der Studierenden zu verbessern.

C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

öffnung / loch

Meaning

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

Example

Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.

Das Licht trat durch die kleine Öffnung in der Wand ein.

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

luftig

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

Die neue Wohnung ist hell und luftig.

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 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathisieren

Meaning

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.

Er schien sich gegen den Ansatz des neuen Managements antipathisch zu fühlen.

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 /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.

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

ansammeln

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

Staubpartikel akkumulieren mit der Zeit, um größere Himmelskörper zu bilden.

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

Qual

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

Sie war in tiefer Qual, nachdem sie die tragische Nachricht gehört hatte.

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

Anwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

Der Anwalt legte vor Gericht starke Beweise vor, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.

C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

leicht sauer oder scharf

Meaning

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

Example

The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.

Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Rezension des Films.

A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

irgendein

Meaning

one, some, or all, without specifying which

Example

Do you have any questions?

Hast du irgendwelche Fragen?

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.

C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

gehorsamkeit

Meaning

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

Example

Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.

Ihre Gehorsamkeit gegenüber den Regeln beeindruckte das Komitee.

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 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.

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

Buchhalter

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

Der Buchhalter hat die Finanzberichte für das Unternehmen erstellt.

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anämisch

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

Der Arzt verschrieb Eisenpräparate für ihren anämischen Zustand.

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.

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.

C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

krank

Meaning

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

Example

The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.

Der kranke Patient begann sich nach der Behandlung langsam zu erholen.

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.

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

Angelegenheit; Ereignis;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

Die Hochzeit war eine große Angelegenheit mit Hunderten von Gästen.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch

Meaning

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

Example

His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.

Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.

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.

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

befestigen / anbringen

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

Bitte befestigen Sie die Briefmarke auf dem Umschlag.

C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

schief

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

Der Plan ging schief, als das Wetter plötzlich änderte.

C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogen

Meaning

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

Example

Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.

Der Klimawandel ist weitgehend auf anthropogene Aktivitäten zurückzuführen.

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.

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 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.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

Agentur; Büro eines Agenten

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

Sie arbeitet in einer Reiseagentur in der Innenstadt.

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.

B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

versichern

Meaning

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

Example

He assured her that everything would be fine.

Er versicherte ihr, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.

C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abkürzen

Meaning

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

Example

We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.

Wir kürzen 'Doktor' oft zu 'Dr.' ab.

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

Allegorie

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

Der Roman ist eine Allegorie des Kampfes zwischen Gut und Böse.

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

allmächtig

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

Der allmächtige Sturm zerstörte alles auf seinem Weg.

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.

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.

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.

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

Astrologe

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

Der Astrologe sagte eine gute Zukunft voraus.

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antik

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

Wir besuchten die antiken Ruinen des Römischen Reiches.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

wechseln, alternativ

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

Die Studenten wechseln sich zwischen Online- und Offline-Kursen ab.

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 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

Alphabet

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

Kinder lernen meist das Alphabet, bevor sie Wörter lesen.

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.

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 /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

Erzdiakon

Meaning

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

Example

The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.

Der Erzdiakon half dem Bischof bei administrativen Aufgaben.

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.

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.

B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

Bindung

Meaning

a strong feeling of affection or connection

Example

The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.

Die Bindung, die er zu seiner Heimatstadt fühlte, war unbestreitbar.

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

und

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

Archaismus

Meaning

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

Example

The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.

Das Gedicht ist voller Archaismen, die ihm einen altmodischen Geschmack verleihen.

B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

Ehrgeiz

Meaning

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Example

Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.

Ihr Ehrgeiz ist es, einen Quantencomputer zu bauen.

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

abgetretener person

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

Der Abtretungsempfänger des Vertrages ist für alle zukünftigen Verpflichtungen verantwortlich.

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

Übereinstimmung

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

Die Politik wurde in Übereinstimmung mit dem internationalen Recht umgesetzt.

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

anklagen

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

Sie hat ihn des Diebstahls ihrer Brieftasche angeklagt.

C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

bewerten

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

Der Juwelier bewertete den Diamanten, bevor er ihn kaufte.

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.

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.

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.

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 /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

Genauigkeit; Präzision

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

Die Genauigkeit der Messungen ist sehr wichtig.

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

aufmerksam

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

Sie hörte aufmerksam auf die Anweisungen ihres Lehrers.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.

C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

Abt

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

Der Abt hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

danach; später; nachher

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

Wir haben zu Abend gegessen und danach einen Film geschaut.

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

Luftschiffer

Meaning

A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.

Example

The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.

Der Luftschiffer steuerte den Heißluftballon geschickt über das Tal.

C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

angrenzen

Meaning

To be next to and joined with something.

Example

Their house adjoins the park.

Ihr Haus grenzt an den Park.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

ätherisch / Antenne

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

Der Pilot führte eine erstaunliche ätherische Manöver durch.

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplektisch

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

Er war apoplektisch, als er von der ungerechten Entscheidung hörte.

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.

B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

Sucht

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

Seine Sucht nach Videospielen beeinflusste seine Studien.

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

Atrophie

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

Ohne regelmäßige Bewegung können Muskeln mit der Zeit atrophieren.

B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

Waffen

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

Die Soldaten nahmen ihre Waffen in die Schlacht.

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.

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 /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

Verlassenheit

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

Das Kind litt wegen der Verlassenheit unter tiefem emotionalem Schmerz.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)

Meaning

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

Example

The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.

Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

entlang

Meaning

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

Example

We walked along the river.

Wir gingen entlang des Flusses.

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

über

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

Wir haben gestern über das neue Projekt gesprochen.

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.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

aktiv

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

Er ist aktiv in der Gemeindearbeit beteiligt.

A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

Athlet

Meaning

a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina

Example

The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Der Athlet trainierte hart für die bevorstehenden Olympischen Spiele.

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

Akustik

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

Die ausgezeichnete Akustik des Saals ließ das Orchester reich und klar klingen.

C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

verwarnung

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

Er erhielt eine Verwarnung für seine nachlässige Arbeit.

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

verwirren

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

Die komplizierten Anweisungen haben nur dazu beigetragen, ihn zu verwirren.

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annullieren

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

Das Gericht entschied, die Ehe aufgrund von Betrug zu annullieren.

C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

Verehrung / tiefe Liebe

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

Die Fans zeigten ihre Verehrung für den Sänger.

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.

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abysmal / entsetzlich

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

Die Leistung des Teams war abysmal.

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

Wohlstand

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

Sein Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, die Welt zu bereisen.

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.

C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortisieren

Meaning

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

Example

They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.

Sie planen, die Hypothek in 20 Jahren zu amortisieren.

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 /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

Waffenlager

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

Die Soldaten bewahrten ihre Waffen im Waffenlager auf.

C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

aktuariel

Meaning

Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.

Example

The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.

Das Unternehmen verließ sich auf Aktuariellenberichte, um die Versicherungsprämien festzulegen.

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

nervig

Meaning

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

Example

The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

Der ständige Lärm von der Straße war extrem nervig.

C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

Aerostatik

Meaning

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

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.

Aerostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Ballons schwimmen.

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

fast

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

Er hat den Zug fast verpasst.

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostiker

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

Er beschrieb sich selbst als einen Agnostiker und nicht als einen Atheisten.

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 /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.

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

Aktion; Handlung

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

Wir müssen Maßnahmen ergreifen, um dieses Problem zu lösen.

B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alkoholismus

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

Sein Alkoholismus hat sowohl seine Gesundheit als auch sein Familienleben beeinträchtigt.

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.

C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

rächen

Meaning

to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another

Example

He vowed to avenge his brother's death.

Er schwor, den Tod seines Bruders zu rächen.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

Fortschritte

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

Wissenschaftliche Fortschritte fördern die globale Innovation.