Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
avenge
rächen
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
C2 verb
aver
behaupten
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
A2 adjective
average
Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
C1 adjective
averse
abgeneigt
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
C1 noun
aversion
Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
B2 verb
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.
C2 noun
aviary
Voliere
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
C1 adjective
avid
leidenschaftlich
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
C2 noun
avidity
Begierde
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
B1 noun
Avocado
Avocado
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
C2 noun
avocation
Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
A2 verb
avoid
vermeiden
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
B2 adjective
avoidable
vermeidbar
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
B2 noun
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.
C2 verb
avouch
bestätigen
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
C2 verb
avow
offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
C2 verb
avulse
abreißen
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
C2 adjective
avuncular
freundlich wie ein Onkel
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
B2 verb
await
warten
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
B1 verb
awake
aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
B2 verb
awaken
wecken
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
B1 noun/verb
award
Preis
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
A2 adjective
aware
bewusst
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
B1 noun
Awareness
bewusstsein
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.