Introductory English Course
Vokabelliste & Redewendungen aus den Units 1-10
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(to) obscure
to make it difficult to se, hear or understand sth
subprime mortgages
the mortgages with high interest rates that were given to people with low incomes, who later could not pay them back thus causing the financial crisis of 2008
implication (of sb) (in sth)
the fact of being involved, or of involving sb, in sth, especially a crime
persuasion (2 definitions)
- the act of persuading sb to do sth or to believe sth
- a particular set of beliefs, especially about religion or politics
(to) drill
to train soldiers to perform military actions
harbour
an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls where ships can shelter
rogue (2 definitions)
- (of an animal) living apart from the main group, and possibly dangerous
- behaving in a different way from other similar people or things, often causing damage
sheltered (only before noun)
(of houses, flats/ apartments, etc.) designed for people, especially old people, who can still live fairly independent lives, but with staff available to help them if necessary
(to) consent (to sth)
to agree to sth or give your permission for sth
on the scrounge
trying to get sth by persuading sb to give it to you
council estate
a large group of houses built by a local council
fossil fuel
fuel such as coal or oil, that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants
(to) harrass (2 definitions)
- to annoy or worry sb by putting pressure on them or saying or doing unpleasant things to them
- to make repeated attacks on an enemy
inflammatory (2 definitions)
- intended to cause very strong feelings of anger
- (medical) causing or involving inflammation
relentless (2 definitions)
- not stopping or getting less strong
- refusing to give up or be less strict or severe
tuition in sth
the act of teaching sth, especially to one person or to people in small groups
(to) be the butt of sth
to be the person or thing that other people often joke about or criticize
prodigy / prodigies
a young person who is unusually intelligent or skilful for their age
asylum seeker
a person who is trying to get protection in a foreign country, usually for politcal reasons
tuition (in sth)
the act of teaching sth, especially to one person or to people in small groups
clandestine
done secretly or kept secret
piece of cake
a thing that is very easy to do
(to) relegate sb/sth (to sth)
to give sb a lower or less important position, rank, etc. than before
harsh (5 definitions)
- cruel, severe and unkind
- (of weather or living conditions) very difficult and unpleasant to live in
- too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look at
- unpleasant to listen to
- too strong and rough and likely to damage sth
coverage
the reporting of news and sport in newspapers and on the radio and television
protectionist
in a way that protects one's country's industry by taxing foreign goods
(to) expire (3 definitions)
- (of a document, an agreement, etc.) to be no longer valid because the period of time for which it could be used has ended; SYN - RUN OUT
- (of a period of time, especially one during which sb holds a position of authority) to end
- (literary) to die
deposit (4 definitions)
- a sum of money that is paid by sb when they rent sth and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing they are renting
- a sum of money that is paid into a bank account
- (substance) a layer of substance that has formed naturally underground
- a layer of substance that has been left somewhere, especially by a river, flood, etc. or is found at the bottom of a liquid
(to) torment (2 definitions)
- to make sb suffer very much
- to annoy a person or an animal in a cruel way because you think it is amusing
windfarm
an area of land which there are a lot of windmills or wind turbines for producing electricity
(to) precipitate sb/sth into sth
to suddenly force sb/sth into a particular state or condition
network (4 definitions)
- a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that cross each other and are connected to each other
- a closely connected group of people, companies, etc. that exchange information etc.
- a number of computers and other devices that are connected together so that equipment and information can be shared
- a group of radio or television stations in different places that are connected and that broadcast the same programmes at the same time
persepctive
- a particular attitude towards sth; a way of thinking about sth
- the ability to think about problems and decisions in a reasonable way without exaggerating their importance
- the art of creating an effect of depth and distance in a picture by representing people and things that are far away as being smaller than those that are nearer the front
- a view, especially one in which you can see far into the distance
(to) ban
to decide or say officially that sth is not allowed
SYN - PROHIBIT
complacent (about sb/ sth)
too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary
(to) run sth up / run up sth (2 definitions)
- to allow a bill, debt, etc. to reach a large total
- to raise sth, especially a flag
(to) advocate
to support sth publicly
hassle (2 definitions)
- a situation that is annoying because it involves doing sth difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort
- a situation in which people disagree, argue or annoy you
albeit
although
grant (to do sth)
a sum of money that is given by the government or by another organization to be used for a particular purpose
