Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
abstinence
Abstinenz, Verzicht
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
C1 noun
abstraction
Abstraktion
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
C1 adjective
abysmal
abysmal / entsetzlich
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
C1 noun
abyss
Abgrund
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
C1 verb
accentuate
akzentuieren
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
C1 verb
acclaim
loben
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
C1 verb
acclimate
sich anpassen
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
C1 noun
accolade
Auszeichnung
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
C1 noun
accompaniment
Begleitung
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
C1 noun
accomplice
Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
C1 noun
accordion
akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
C1 verb
accredit
akkreditieren
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
C1 noun
accreditation
Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
C1 verb
accrue
ansammeln
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
acoustics
Akustik
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
C1 verb
acquit
freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
C1 noun
acquittal
Freispruch
Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
C1 noun
acreage
Hektar
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
C1 adjective
actionable
verfügbar für rechtliche Schritte
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
C1 noun
actuality
wirklichkeit
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
C1 noun
acumen
Schärfe
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
C1 adverb
acutely
akut
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
C1 noun
adage
Sprichwort
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.