Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
anonymity
Anonymität
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
B2 adjective
Anonymous
anonym; ohne Namen
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
A1 determiner/pronoun
another
ein anderer
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
A1 verb
answer
antworten
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
A2 noun
Ant
Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
C1 noun
antagonism
Antagonismus
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
C1 verb
antagonize
antagonisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
B2 adjective
antarctic
antarktisch
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
C2 noun
ante
Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
C2 verb
antecede
vorangehen
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
C1 noun
antecedent
antezedent
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
C1 noun
antecedents
Vorgeschichte
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
C2 noun
antechamber
Vorraum
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
C2 verb
antedate
vorgreifen
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
C2 verb
antedated
rückdatiert
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
C2 adjective
antediluvian
uralt
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
C2 adjective
antemeridian
vor dem Mittag
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
C2 adjective
antemundane
vor der Schöpfung der Welt
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
C1 adjective
antenatal
pränatal
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
C1 adjective
anterior
vorderer
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
C2 noun
anteroom
Vorrzimmer
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
B2 noun
anthem
Hymne
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
C1 noun
anthology
Anthologie
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
C2 noun
anthracite
Hartkohle
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.