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B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

verhindern
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
Schnelles Handeln half, eine Katastrophe abzuwenden.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.
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 /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.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

Ankerplatz
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
Das Boot wurde zur Sicherheit in der Nähe des Ufers verankert.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

ausrichten / in eine gerade Linie bringen
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
Der Manager bat das Team, ihre Ziele mit der Mission des Unternehmens in Einklang zu bringen.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

Kunstwerk
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
Die Galerie zeigte ein beeindruckendes Kunstwerk eines lokalen Künstlers.
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 /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

Erwerb; Errungenschaft
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
Sprachkenntnisse sind ein wichtiger Erwerb für globale Karrieren.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antezedent
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Die kulturellen Antezedenten dieses Festes reichen Jahrhunderte zurück.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

April
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
April ist für sein angenehmes Frühlingswetter bekannt.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

Amboss aus Eisen
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Der Schmied legte das heiße Eisen auf den Amboss.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

Gräueltaten
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Die Gräueltaten erschütterten die internationale Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.
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 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

tatsächlich
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Die tatsächlichen Kosten waren höher als erwartet.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

Gipfel, Spitze, Höchstpunkt
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Er erreichte den Gipfel seiner Karriere.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apokalyptisch
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Der Film zeigt eine apokalyptische Zukunft nach einem Atomkrieg.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

Begleiter
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
Der Pianist fungierte als Begleiter des Sängers während des Konzerts.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

Anthologie
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Sie trug ein Gedicht zur neuen Poesie-Anthologie bei.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
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.
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

Addition; der Prozess des Hinzufügens
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
Die Addition eines neuen Raums machte das Haus geräumiger.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

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

attenuation

Abschwächung, Reduzierung, Abschwächung
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
Die Abschwächung von Schallwellen beeinflusst die Kommunikation.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorph
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
Der Plan blieb amorph und es fehlten konkrete Details.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

vage Vorahnung
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
Das Stück bietet eine vage Vorahnung des politischen Unfriedens, der noch kommen wird.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
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.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

Vorfahren
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
Der Stammbaum zeigt die Namen aller Vorfahren.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

Auseinandersetzung, Streit
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Es gab eine kurze Auseinandersetzung zwischen den beiden Fahrern.
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 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

behaupten
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Der Zeuge behauptete, dass der Mann am Tatort war.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

Amt des Aldermanns
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Er wurde nach jahrelangem Dienst mit dem Amt des Aldermanns geehrt.
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 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 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

keimfrei
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Chirurgen müssen in einer aseptischen Umgebung arbeiten, um Infektionen zu verhindern.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

Prozess der Landbildung durch Sedimentablagerung
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
Aggradation hilft bei der natürlichen Erweiterung von Flussufern.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

Errungenschaft
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Der Abschluss der Universität war eine große Errungenschaft für ihn.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

wie üblich
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Wie üblich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

Wut
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er die Tür zuschlug.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

in Bezug auf Berufungen
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Der Fall wurde vor ein Berufungsgericht gebracht.
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.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

ungefähr
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Die Kosten sind ungefähr und können sich später ändern.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

Artefakt
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte antike Artefakte aus Ägypten.
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.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

Verleumdungen
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Der Politiker wies die gegen ihn erhobenen Verleumdungen zurück.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

lobend
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
Der Lehrer nickte zustimmend, nachdem er den Aufsatz gelesen hatte.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

laut
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Laut dem Bericht sind die Verkaufszahlen im letzten Quartal gestiegen.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

ästhetisch
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
Der Architekt konzentrierte sich auf das ästhetische Gleichgewicht des Gebäudes.
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

Rückstände
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
Sie war mehrere Monate im Rückstand mit ihrer Stromrechnung.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

ermahnend
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Sie warf ihm einen ermahnenden Blick zu.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

gespenstische Erscheinung
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Die Kinder erschraken vor der plötzlichen Erscheinung im alten Haus.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisozial; feindlich gegenüber sozialer Ordnung
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Sein antisoziales Verhalten erschwerte es ihm, Freunde zu finden.
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 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 /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.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

beschleunigen
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
Der Fahrer beschleunigte, um den Lkw zu überholen.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.
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.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

Affiliation
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Seine Affiliation mit der Firma dauerte ein Jahrzehnt.
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.
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 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

Metallhalter für Holz
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Die Holzscheite ruhten auf den Andirons im alten Kamin.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
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.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

gewöhnen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Es dauerte eine Weile, bis er sich an die neue Umgebung gewöhnte.
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.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

vorderer
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
Der vordere Teil des Gehirns steuert das logische Denken.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

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

abrupt

abrupt
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
Das Auto kam mitten auf der Straße abrupt zum Stillstand.
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.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

Botschafter
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
Der Botschafter traf sich mit Regierungsbeamten, um Handelsabkommen zu besprechen.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

anziehen
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Die Blumen ziehen Bienen mit ihren leuchtenden Farben an.
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

Zugang
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
Studenten haben rund um die Uhr Zugang zur Bibliothek.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

Aktivierung
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
Die Aktivierung des Systems dauerte länger als erwartet.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

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

anomaly

anomalie
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
Der plötzliche Temperaturabfall wurde als Anomalie angesehen.
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.
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 /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Aphasie
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Nach dem Schlaganfall wurde bei ihr eine Aphasie diagnostiziert.
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.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

Höhepunkt
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Der Gewinn des Preises war der Höhepunkt seiner Karriere.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

auch
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Sie singt wunderschön und spielt auch Gitarre.
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

werbung
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
Das Unternehmen gibt jedes Jahr Millionen für Werbung aus.
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.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abstoßend; widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
Die Idee von Tierquälerei ist abstoßend für die meisten Menschen.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

anwalt
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Sie hat einen Anwalt engagiert, um sie vor Gericht zu vertreten.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

Treue
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Soldaten leisten einen Treueeid auf ihr Land.
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.
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 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.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

im Bett
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Sie blieb den ganzen Tag im Bett wegen Krankheit.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

Unfall
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Sicherheitsmaßnahmen sollen Unfälle verhindern.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

Versammlungssitzung
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
Die Versammlungssitzung diskutierte globale Herausforderungen.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

getrennt; weit voneinander entfernt; in Stücke
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Die beiden Gebäude sind weit voneinander entfernt.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatisch
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Sie liebt die asiatische Kultur.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.