Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
abandon
aufgeben
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
B2 noun
abbey
Abtei
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
B2 noun
abbreviation
Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
B2 verb
abide
befolgen
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
B2 adjective
abnormal
abnormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
B2 verb
abolish
abschaffen
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
B2 noun
abolition
Abschaffung
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
B2 noun
abortion
Abtreibung
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
B2 adjective
abrupt
abrupt
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
B2 adverb
Abruptly
plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
B2 adjective
absent-minded
vergesslich
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
B2 adjective
absolute
absolut
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
B2 verb
absorb
absorbieren
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
B2 adjective, noun, verb
abstract
abstrakt, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
B2 adjective
absurd
absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
B2 noun
abundance
Fülle
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
B2 adjective
abundant
reichlich
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
B2 noun
Abuse
Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
B2 adjective
abusive
missbräuchlich / schädlich verbal oder physisch
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
B2 verb
accelerate
beschleunigen
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
B2 adjective
accelerated
beschleunigt
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
B2 noun
acceleration
Beschleunigung
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
B2 noun
accessibility
Zugänglichkeit
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
B2 adjective
accessible
zugänglich
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.