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This flashcard set helps university-level students learn English, focusing on academic vocabulary and expressions. It includes words like "random," "purpose," and "publish," which are essential for academic writing and discussions. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice translating from English to their native language and vice versa. With 131 cards, this set is ideal for students preparing for exams or improving their fluency in academic English.

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English

Category

English

Level

University

Created / Updated

10.10.2018 / 11.10.2018

pilot (v)

to try sth with a small group of people to see if it would be successful

The program will be piloted in four schools.

ausprobieren

pose (v)

to present a dangerous or difficult situation

The accident poses no risk to the people in the area.

darstellen

postpone (v)

put sth off / delay sth

“plans, decisions”

They decided to postpone their holi-day until next year.

verschieben

practitioner (n)

sb who works in a particular profession

He decided to travel against the advice of a medical practitioner.

Fachperson, Praktiker

precede (v)

be or go before sth else in time or space

It would be helpful if you could precede the report with an introduction.

vorangehen, voranstellen

precise (adj)

exact and accurate

The precise date and place of his birth are unknown.

präzise

predominant (adj)

more important than others

My surgeon played a predominant role in saving my life.

vorherrschend, überwiegend

preliminary (adj)

coming before the main part of something

They came to a preliminary agreement.

einleitend, Vor-

vorläufig

prevail (v)

exist, be common

This attitude towards AIDS still prevails in large parts of society.

vorherrschen

prevalence (n)

how common sth is

This study is about the prevalence of smoking among teenagers.

Häufigkeit, Verbreitung

prevalent (adj)

existing very commonly

These diseases are more prevalent among children.

verbreitet

prime (adj)

main or most important

Our prime concern is for their safety

Haupt-, wesentlich

principal (adj)

main

Obesity is a principal health issue nowadays.

Haupt

principle (n)

a basic theory or rule that has a major influence on the way something is done

We believe in the principle that education should be free to everyone

Prinzip

promote (v)

to support or encourage something

She was in charge of a campaign to promote recycling.

fördern

prospective (adj)

likely to be or become

They interviewed the prospective employees.

voraussichtlich, zukünftig

provide (v)

to give someone something they need or want

Our office can provide information on the local area.

liefern

publish (v)

to produce something people want to read or watch and make it available to the public

He was proud when his thesis was published.

publizieren, veröffentlichen

purpose (n)

what sth is used for

The purpose of the research is to try and find out more about the causes of the disease.

Zweck, Absicht

random (adj)

happening by chance rather than plan

We asked a random sample of people for their views.

zufällig ausgewählt

abundant (adj.)

more than enough

There is abundant evidence that smoking is harmful.

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genügend, in Fülle

access (n)

access (v)

the right to have or use something, to get information, especially from a computer

Access to up-to-date information is important.

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Zugang, Zugriff, auf etw. zugreifen

accurate (adj) / accuracy (n)

correct, exact

The test gives accurate results.

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präzise, korrekt

achieve (v) / achievement (n)

to succeed/reach an aim

These results were achieved by focusing on x and y aspects of the problem.

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erreichen, Leistung

adapt

to change your ideas or behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation

Most students have no difficulty adapting to college life.

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sich anpassen

administer (v) /

administration (n)

to cause someone to receive something

Medication will be administered to everyone.

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geben darreichen, verabreichen

advantageous (adj)

likely to make something or someone more successful

Researchers may find it advantageous to talk to experts in the field.

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vorteilhaft, nützlich

advocate (v)

support (usually publicly)

He advocates the return of capital punishment.

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dafür sein, unterstützen

affect (v)

to change or influence something

Poor housing clearly affects educational achievement.

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beeinflussen, betreffen

alter (v)

change (usually slightly)

We've had to alter some of our plans.

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ändern

analyse (BE)/

analyze (AE) (v)

to study or examine sth in detail, in order to discover more about it

The water samples taken from streams were analysed for contamination.

analysieren

analysis (n)

when you analyse sth

The analysis revealed a high content of copper.

Analyse

application (n)

a particular use that something has

… the practical applications of this technology

Anwendung

approach (n)

a particular way of dealing with something

We need a fresh approach to sports in education.

Ansatz

(in)appropriate (adj) / appropriately (adv)

suitable for a certain place, person or condition

People were asked to complete the appro-priate parts of the form.

passend, zutreffend

approve (v)

to officially allow something

The project has been approved by the government.

genehmigen, anerkennen

assess (v)

assessment (n)

to judge / evaluate

Examinations are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.

beurteilen

assign (v)

to give someone a task to do

It’s her job to assign tasks to the team members.

zuteilen, beauftragen

assume (v) / assumption (n)

accept something is true without proof

The authorities assumed that the public would comply with their request.

annehmen

augment (v)

to increase the size or value of sth by adding sth to it

He augmented his income by taking on a second job.

vergrössern

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prevalence (n)

how common sth is

This study is about the prevalence of smoking among teenagers.

Häufigkeit, Verbreitung

prevalent (adj)

existing very commonly

These diseases are more prevalent among children.

verbreitet

prime (adj)

main or most important

Our prime concern is for their safety

Haupt-, wesentlich

principal (adj)

main

Obesity is a principal health issue nowadays.

Haupt

principle (n)

a basic theory or rule that has a major influence on the way something is done

We believe in the principle that education should be free to everyone

Prinzip

promote (v)

to support or encourage something

She was in charge of a campaign to promote recycling.

fördern

prospective (adj)

likely to be or become

They interviewed the prospective employees.

voraussichtlich, zukünftig

provide (v)

to give someone something they need or want

Our office can provide information on the local area.

liefern

publish (v)

to produce something people want to read or watch and make it available to the public

He was proud when his thesis was published.

publizieren, veröffentlichen

purpose (n)

what sth is used for

The purpose of the research is to try and find out more about the causes of the disease.

Zweck, Absicht

random (adj)

happening by chance rather than plan

We asked a random sample of people for their views.

zufällig ausgewählt

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