Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

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Aback

adverb C2
/əˈbæk/

by surprise; unexpectedly

"I was taken aback by his sudden announcement."

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abase

verb C2
/əˈbeɪs/

to belittle or degrade someone

"He refused to abase himself before the king."

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abash

verb C2
/əˈbæʃ/

to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed

"Her sudden question seemed to abash him."

abbess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæbɪs/

the woman in charge of a convent of nuns

"The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent."

abductor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əbˈdʌktər/

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

"The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search."

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abed

adverb C2
/əˈbɛd/

in bed

"She stayed abed all day due to illness."

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aberrant

adjective C2
/ˈæb.ə.rənt/

deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal

"His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting."

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noun C2
/ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected; an anomaly

"The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration for this season."

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abet

verb C2
/əˈbɛt/

to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing

"He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape."

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abeyance

noun C2
/əˈbeɪəns/

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

"The project was held in abeyance until funds became available."

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abhor

verb C2
/əbˈhɔːr/

to regard with disgust and hatred

"She abhors cruelty to animals."

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noun C2
/əbˈhɒrəns/

a feeling of strong disgust or hatred

"He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination."

Abhorrent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əbˈhɒrənt/

causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred

"Such cruelty is abhorrent to civilized society."

abidance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈbaɪdəns/

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

"Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee."

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adjective C2
/ˈæbdʒɛkt/

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

"They lived in abject poverty."

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verb C2
/æbˈdʒʊər/

to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim

"He abjured his allegiance to the old regime."

ablution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈbluːʃən/

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

"He performed his morning ablution before the prayer."

abnegate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire

"She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team."

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noun C2
/ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

"The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures."

abominable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant

"The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions."

abominate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

to feel hatred or loathing for something

"She abominates cruelty to animals."

abomination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

"Slavery was considered an abomination."

abortive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈbɔːrtɪv/

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

"Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat."

aboveboard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, adverb C2
/əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

Open and honest; without deception or trickery.

"The business deal was completely aboveboard."

abrade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈbreɪd/

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

"The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin."

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abridge

verb C2
/əˈbrɪdʒ/

to shorten a text without losing its meaning

"The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers."

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noun C2
/əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.

"The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students."

abrogate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

"The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty."

abscission definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/æbˈsɪʒən/

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

"The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees."

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abscond

verb C2
/əbˈskɒnd/

to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment

"The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry."

absolution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

"The priest granted him absolution for his sins."

abstemious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/æbˈstiːmiəs/

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

"She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries."

abstruse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/æbˈstruːs/

difficult to understand; obscure

"The professor’s lecture was so abstruse that many students were confused."

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abut

verb C2
/əˈbʌt/

to be next to or share a border with

"The park abuts the river on the north side."

abyssal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈbɪs.əl/

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.

"Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions."

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academician

noun C2
/əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study

"The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education."

accede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əkˈsiːd/

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position

"The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters."

accession definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əkˈsɛʃən/

the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty

"The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony."

acclimatization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.

"The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes."

acclivity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈklɪvɪti/

An upward slope or incline on the ground.

"The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity."

accompanist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkʌmpənɪst/

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

"The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert."

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accost

verb C2
/əˈkɒst/

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

"The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse."

accouter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈkuːtər/

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

"The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear."

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accoutre

verb C2
/əˈkuːtə/

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

"The knight was accoutred in shining armor."

accrete definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈkriːt/

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

"Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies."

accretion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkriːʃən/

the process of growth or increase by gradual accumulation

"The accretion of wealth took many years."

accursed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈkɜːrsɪd/

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

"The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill."

accusatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.

"He gave her an accusatory glance."

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acephalous

adjective C2
/eɪˈsɛfələs/

having no leader or head; headless

"The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization."

acerbic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɜːrbɪk/

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

"His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting."