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C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

Autokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
Das Land litt unter Jahrzehnten der Autokratie.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

Amulett; Talisman
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Sie trug ein silbernes Amulett um ihren Hals für gutes Glück.
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.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Die Nachbarn begannen, sich über die Grenzmauer zu streiten.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

Mitglied des Stadtrates
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
Der Stadtrat schlug einen neuen Plan für Gemeinschaftsparks vor.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

Angst oder Nervosität
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
Meditation hilft, Angst und Stress zu reduzieren.
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

zugeben
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
Er musste seinen Fehler dem Lehrer eingestehen.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

erstaunt
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
Sie war über den unglaublichen Trick des Zauberers erstaunt.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

entscheiden
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Das Komitee wurde gebildet, um Streitigkeiten zwischen den Parteien zu entscheiden.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architektonisch
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre schönen architektonischen Designs.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

Aufregung
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Es gab sichtbare Aufregung in der Menge.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

Auszeichnung
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt eine Auszeichnung für ihre herausragende Leistung.
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.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

Schläue
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Seine Schläue half bei den Verhandlungen.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Die zuvor erwähnten Bedingungen müssen vor der Genehmigung erfüllt werden.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristokratisch; adelig
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Sie hatte eine aristokratische Haltung, die Respekt einflößte.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

schlafend
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Das Baby schläft tief.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

Quittung
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Er verlangte eine Quittung, nachdem er das Darlehen bezahlt hatte.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

Archetyp, Urbild
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Dieses Gemälde ist der Archetyp der modernen Kunst.
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

teilnehmen
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
Ich werde nächste Woche an der Konferenz teilnehmen.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
Die abstruse Natur der philosophischen Debatte ließ viele verwirrt zurück.
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.
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 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

aktivieren
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Sie drückte den Knopf, um die Maschine zu aktivieren.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

Freundschaft
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
Der Vertrag half, die Freundschaft zwischen den benachbarten Nationen zu erhalten.
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.
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.
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 /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

vermeiden
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
Er versucht, Junkfood zu vermeiden.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

jährlich
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
Das Unternehmen hält jedes Jahr eine jährliche Sitzung für alle seine Aktionäre ab.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

Agroökologie
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
Agroökologie fördert umweltfreundliche Landwirtschaft.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

danach
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Wir gingen zum Abendessen und sahen danach einen Film.
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 /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

zuweisen
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
Der Manager hat Mittel für das neue Projekt zugewiesen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

vorgreifen
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
Das Manuskript ist älter als der moderne Druck.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

entfremden
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten entfremdete viele seiner Freunde.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

Fülle
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
Die Fülle an Gemüse im Winter ist bemerkenswert.
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

ungünstig; nachteilig; negativ
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
Die widrigen Wetterbedingungen zwangen sie, die Veranstaltung abzusagen.
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.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

Flugzeug
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines
Example
The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.
Das Flugzeug startete sanft von der Startbahn.
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

vollständig, völlig
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Seine Entschuldigung war völliger Unsinn.
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 esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

Luft
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
Frische Luft ist für die Gesundheit wichtig.
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

Gang
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
Sie ging den Gang entlang, um ihren Platz zu finden.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

Bauch
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Er klagte über Schmerzen in seinem Bauch.
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.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

amoral
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Er handelte amoralisch und ignorierte die Konsequenzen seines Handelns.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.
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.
A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.
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.
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.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

unterhalten
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
Der Clown unterhielt die Kinder auf der Party.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

abenteuerlustig
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Sie nahmen an abenteuerlichen Aktivitäten wie Kajakfahren und Wandern teil.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolvieren
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
Der Priester hat ihn von seinen Sünden befreit.
A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

erlauben
Meaning
to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something
Example
The teacher did not allow phones in class.
Der Lehrer erlaubte keine Handys im Unterricht.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

Amplituden
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Die Amplitude des Erdbebens wurde auf der Richterskala gemessen.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

aufmerksam; wachsam; aufmerksam
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte sorgfältig auf jedes Wort, das der Lehrer sagte.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.
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 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

hartnäckig; unbeugsam; entschlossen; unnachgiebig
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Sie war hartnäckig bei ihrer Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

Antitoxin
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Antitoxin, um das Schlangengift zu neutralisieren.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Vorsprechen
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Sie hat für die Hauptrolle im Schulstück vorgesprochen.
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 /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

verschlimmern
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Das Kratzen des Ausschlags wird den Zustand nur verschlimmern.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifizieren
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
Die Bank verwendet fortschrittliche Technologie, um Online-Transaktionen zu authentifizieren.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

arrhythmisch
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
Der Patient hatte einen arrhythmischen Herzschlag.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitieren, aufregen
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Die Demonstranten agitierten für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
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 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 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Arum-Blätter werden häufig in der indischen Küche zum Kochen verwendet.
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.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

Hochdruckgebiet
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Ein Hochdruckgebiet brachte sonniges Wetter in der gesamten Region.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

unrechtmäßig beanspruchen
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
Der Diktator beanspruchte unrechtmäßig alle Macht für sich.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

Tier
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
Der Zoo hat viele verschiedene Tiere aus der ganzen Welt.
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.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

Aufgabe
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Die Studenten haben ihre Hausaufgabe pünktlich abgeschlossen.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
Die Geschichte, dass er das Dorf gerettet hat, ist wahrscheinlich zweifelhaft.
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 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatisch
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Dieses Auto hat ein automatisches Getriebe.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

Zubehör / Ergänzungsteil
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Die Garage ist ein Zubehör des Hauptgebäudes.
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.
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 /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

Apogäum
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
Das Imperium erreichte seinen Höhepunkt im 18. Jahrhundert.
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 /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.
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.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

verloben
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Sie beschlossen, sich nach Jahren der Freundschaft zu verloben.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

genau, ohne Fehler, korrekt
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Sie sagte das Ergebnis der Wahl genau voraus.