Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 noun
Agency
Agentur; Büro eines Agenten
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
B1 noun
Agenda
Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
B1 noun
agent
Agent
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
B1 adjective
aggressive
aggressiv
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
B1 noun, verb
aid
Hilfe
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
B1 noun
aids
AIDS
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
B1 noun
Air force
Luftwaffe
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
B1 noun
air pollution
Luftverschmutzung
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
B1 noun
aircraft
Flugzeug
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
B1 noun
aisle
Gang
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
B1 verb
alarm
alarmieren
Meaning
to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
Example
The loud noise alarmed the residents.
B1 noun
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.
B1 adjective
alert
wachsam
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
B1 adjective
Alike
ähnlich; auf die gleiche Weise
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
B1 noun
Alligator
Alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
B1 adverb
Aloud
laut
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
B1 adjective
alphabetical
alphabetisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
B1 noun
alternative
Alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
B1 adverb
Altogether
insgesamt; völlig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
B1 noun
amateur
Amateur
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
B1 verb
amaze
erstaunen
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
B1 noun
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.
B1 adjective
Ambitious
ehrgeizig
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
B1 verb
amuse
unterhalten
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.