Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
archangel
Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
C1 noun
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.
C2 noun
archdeacon
Erzdiakon
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
B2 noun
archeology
Archäologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
archipelago
Archipel
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
B1 noun
architect
Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
B2 adjective
architectural
architektonisch
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
B1 noun
architecture
Architektur
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
B2 noun, verb
archive
Archiv
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
B2 noun
archives
Archive
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
C1 adjective
Ardent
leidenschaftlich; enthusiastisch; eifrig
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
C1 noun
ardor
Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
C1 adjective
arduous
anstrengend
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
A2 noun
area
Gebiet
Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
B2 noun
arena
Arena, Bühne
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
C2 noun
argot
Fachsprache
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
C1 adjective
arguable
diskutabel
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
B2 adverb
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.
A2 verb
argue
streiten
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
A2 noun
argument
Argument
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
C2 noun
aria
solistische Gesangsstück
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
C1 adjective
arid
trocken
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
C1 noun
aridity
Aridität
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.