C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

vergrößern

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern.

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

auf jeden Fall

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

Ich war müde, aber ich ging trotzdem zum Treffen.

C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

Aggregat, Gesamt

Meaning

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

Example

The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.

Die Daten wurden aggregiert, um ein klareres Bild des Marktes zu liefern.

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.

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.

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Anklage

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

Sie erhob eine Anklage wegen Diebstahls gegen ihren Kollegen.

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

unbeabsichtigt

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

Das Feuer wurde durch einen unbeabsichtigten Funken verursacht.

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.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

Vorraum

Meaning

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

Example

The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.

Die Gäste warteten im Vorraum, bevor sie in den Saal eingelassen wurden.

B1 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.

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.

A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

ein anderer

Meaning

one more person or thing of the same type

Example

Can I have another cup of tea?

Kann ich noch eine Tasse Tee haben?

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

Arena, Bühne

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

Das Basketballspiel wird in der neuen Arena im Stadtzentrum stattfinden.

C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

Adhärenz

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

Die Einhaltung von Regeln ist in jeder Organisation entscheidend.

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.

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.

C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominieren

Meaning

to feel hatred or loathing for something

Example

She abominates cruelty to animals.

Sie verabscheut Grausamkeit gegenüber Tieren.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

Agent

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

Der Immobilienmakler zeigte uns mehrere Häuser.

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel

Meaning

a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal

Example

He wrote an article about climate change.

Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

von vorne

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

Nach dem Fehlschlag begannen sie das Projekt von vorne.

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.

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

gemütlich gehen

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

Sie schlendern am Sonntagmorgen durch den Park.

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

bewaffneter Konflikt

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

Bewaffneter Konflikt führte zu weit verbreiteter Zerstörung.

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.

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Schürze

Meaning

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.

Example

She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.

Sie band sich eine Schürze um die Taille, bevor sie das Abendessen kochte.

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 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.

C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antispasmodisch

Meaning

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.

Der Arzt verschrieb ein Antispasmodikum, um die Schmerzen zu lindern.

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.

C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

Salbung

Meaning

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example

The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.

Die Salbung des neuen Führers war ein heiliges Ritual.

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.

C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

Example

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.

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.

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 verb /eɪm/

aim

zielen

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

Er zielte den Ball auf das Tor.

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

Vermeidung

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

Die Vermeidung schwieriger Gespräche kann später größere Probleme verursachen.

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.

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Bestreben

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

Sein Bestreben ist es, ein erfolgreicher Unternehmer zu werden.

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

beratend

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

Der Ausschuss dient dem Vorstand in beratender Funktion.

C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

Schutz

Meaning

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Example

The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.

Das Projekt wurde unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen durchgeführt.

C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

anklagen

Meaning

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

Example

The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.

Der Verdächtige wurde heute Morgen vor dem Richter angeklagt.

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

Erwachsene Person; Erwachsener

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

Nur Erwachsene dürfen dieses Gebiet betreten.

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

Affront

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

Er nahm ihre Kritik als persönlichen Affront.

C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abscheulich

Meaning

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

Example

They lived in abject poverty.

Sie lebten in abscheulicher Armut.

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 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.

C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

einwilligen

Meaning

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position

Example

The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.

Die Regierung hat schließlich den Forderungen der Demonstranten zugestimmt.

C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig

Meaning

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

Example

This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.

Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.

C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

schrank

Meaning

a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items

Example

I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.

Ich bewahre meine ganze Kleidung im Holzschrank auf.

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.

A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

Pfeil

Meaning

a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow

Example

The hunter shot an arrow at the target.

Der Jäger schoss einen Pfeil auf das Ziel.

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

ankündigung

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

Der Direktor machte eine wichtige Ankündigung über den neuen Zeitplan.

C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

fleißig oder gewissenhaft

Meaning

Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.

Example

His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.

Seine fleißigen Bemühungen führten zu einer erfolgreichen Karriere.

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.

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 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.

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automatisch

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

Die Tür schließt sich automatisch, nachdem du eingetreten bist.

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolut

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

Der Diktator hatte absolute Macht über die Nation.

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.

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.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.

C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

verkürzen

Meaning

to shorten a text without losing its meaning

Example

The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.

Der Herausgeber entschied sich, den langen Roman für junge Leser zu kürzen.

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

Antipathie

Meaning

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.

Es gab eine gegenseitige Antipathie zwischen den beiden konkurrierenden Unternehmen.

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.

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.

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

Flugzeug

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Flughafenpiste.

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

wasserfrei

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

Der Chemiker verwendete wasserfreies Ammoniak für das Experiment.

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Flughafen

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

Wir kamen zwei Stunden vor dem Flug am Flughafen an.

C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

Asterblume

Meaning

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

Example

The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.

Die violetten Astern blühten wunderschön im Herbstgarten.

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

leidenschaftlich

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

Sie ist eine leidenschaftliche Leserin von Kriminalromanen.

C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

salben, weihen

Meaning

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

Example

The priest anointed the king with holy oil.

Der Priester salbte den König mit heiligem Öl.

C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

Zustimmung / Lob

Meaning

approval or praise

Example

The plan won the approbation of the board members.

Der Plan erhielt die Zustimmung der Vorstandsmitglieder.

A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

ankommen

Meaning

to reach a destination; to come to a place

Example

The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.

Der Zug wird in zehn Minuten am Bahnhof ankommen.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.

C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

Mehrdeutigkeit, Unklarheit

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

Die Ambiguität der Aussage verursachte Verwirrung im Team.

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.

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

Zuteilung, Aufteilung

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

Jede Abteilung erhielt eine Zuteilung von Ressourcen.

C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar

Meaning

Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.

Example

Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.

Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

Annehmlichkeit

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

Die Wohnung hat alle Annehmlichkeiten, die für ein komfortables Leben notwendig sind.

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.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

alles

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

Du kannst mich alles über das Projekt fragen.

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.

A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

Aktivität; Handlung; Aufgabe

Meaning

something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim

Example

Physical activity is important for good health.

Körperliche Aktivität ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

Anpassung

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

Die Anpassung an den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für die Widerstandsfähigkeit.

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.

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

mitten in

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

Das Team blieb ruhig mitten im Chaos.

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

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

beruhigen

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

Der Lehrer versuchte, die Ängste der Schüler vor der Prüfung zu lindern.

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.

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Anker

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

Das Schiff warf sein Anker im Hafen aus.

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

überfallen

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

Die Soldaten planten, den Feind bei Tagesanbruch zu überfallen.

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

ambitioniertes Unterfangen

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

Artemis ist ein ambitioniertes Unterfangen in der Weltraumforschung.

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 /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

kurzes, prägnantes und lehrreiches Sprichwort oder Maxime

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

Sie hatte immer ein humorvolles Apophthengem zu teilen bei Besprechungen.

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.

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

vergrößern

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

Die Lebenserwartung steigt mit den Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen.

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.

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.

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

agrarisch

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

Die Wirtschaft des Landes ist immer noch größtenteils agrarisch.

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.

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.

C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomie

Meaning

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

Example

Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.

Agronomie konzentriert sich auf das Bodenmanagement und die Pflanzenproduktion.

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.

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

Ehemaliger Student

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

Er ist ein ehemaliger Student der Harvard Universität.

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

autonom

Meaning

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

Example

Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.

Autonome Systeme gewährleisten eine höhere Präzision.

C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché

Meaning

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

Example

The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.

C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostatisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.

Example

Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.

Aerostatische Designs gewährleisten Stabilität in großen Höhen.

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

Vorgeschichte

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

Der Anwalt untersuchte die kriminellen Vorgeschichten des Verdächtigen.

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

allegedly

angeblich

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

Er war angeblich in den Raub verwickelt.

C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

Example

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorph

Meaning

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

Example

The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.

Der Cartoon zeigt eine anthropomorphe Katze, die auf zwei Beinen läuft.

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.

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 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

Example

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.

C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Selbstsicherheit

Meaning

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

Example

She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.

Sie bewältigte die schwierigen Fragen mit Selbstsicherheit.

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.

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

Antidot

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

Der Arzt verabreichte schnell ein Antidot gegen das Schlangenvenom.