Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
acidify
saurer machen
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
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.
C2 adjective
acidulous
leicht sauer oder scharf
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
B2 verb
acknowledge
anerkennen
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
B2 noun
acknowledgement
Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
B2 noun
acknowledgment
Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
C2 noun
acme
Höhepunkt
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
B2 noun
acne
Akne
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
C2 noun
acolyte
Akolyt
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
B2 adjective
acoustic
akustisch
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
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.
B2 verb
acquaint
vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
C2 verb
acquiesce
ohne Protest akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
C2 noun
acquiescence
tacit Zustimmung
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
C2 adjective
acquiescent
eingestanden
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
B2 verb
acquire
erwerben
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
C2 noun
acquirement
Erwerb; Errungenschaft
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
B2 noun
Acquisition
Akquisition, Erwerb, Zukauf
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
C2 adjective
acquisitive
akquisitiv
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
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.
C2 noun
acquittance
Quittung
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
B2 noun
acre
Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
C1 noun
acreage
Hektar
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.