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Vocabulary of the AV17 class, 3rd Semester

Vocabulary of the AV17 class, 3rd Semester

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This set of flashcards helps university-level students learn English vocabulary. The flashcard set focuses on aviation-related terms and general vocabulary, including words like "anchor," "clearance," and "torque." The platform also supports backward learning from the target language to the source language, making it versatile for different learning styles. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to expand their vocabulary and improve fluency, this set is particularly useful for those at an advanced level who need precise terminology for academic or professional contexts.

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Language

English

Category

English

Level

University

Created / Updated

07.01.2019 / 17.01.2019

Selective Perception

Noun / Phrase

Refers to the process by which we select, categorise and alayse stimuli from our environment to create meaningful experiences while blocking out stimuli that contradict our beliefs or expectations

selektive Wahrnehmung

Torque

Noun

A force that tends to cause rotation

Drehmoment

Viable

Adjective

Used to describe an idea, plan or method that can work successfully

umsetzbar, rentable, zukunftsfähig

Vigilance

Noun

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Wachsamkeit

Virga

Noun

Wisps of rain or snow, seen trailing from clouds, that evaporate before reaching the earth

Vicinity

Noun

The area near or surrounding a particular place

Nähe, Umgebung

Vacate

Verb

to leave (a place that one previously occupied)

räumen, verlassen

Threat

Noun

A suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen

Drohung, Bedrohung

Recovery

Noun

A return to a normal state of health, mind or strength

Erholung, Wiederherstellung

Plummet

Verb

fall or drop straight down at a high speed

abstürtzen, schnell fallen

Oblivious

Adjective

Not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you

nichtsahnend, etw. nicht wahrnemend

Enhance

Verb

Improve something

verbessern

Conical

Adjective

Having the shape of a cone

kegelförmig

Confirm

Verb

To state with assurance that a report or fact is true

etw. bestätigen

Clearance

Noun

Permission for an aircraft to take off or land at an airport

Freigabe

Bank (aviat.)

Verb

If a plank banks, it slopes to one side when turning

Querneigung einnehmen

Anticipation

Noun

The fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now

Erwartung, Vorahnung

Anchor

Verb

To overly rely on specific information or a specific value when making a decision

Adhere

Verb

To continue to behave according to a particular rule, agreement or belief

etwas einhalten, sich an etw. halten

Absorb

Verb

here: to absorb or hear a large amount of new information and understand it

aufnehmen

Anti-Torque Rotor

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Noun

Rotor consisting of a rotating airfoil on the tail of a single-rotor helicopter; keeps the helicopter from spinning in the direction opposite to the rotation of the main rotor.

Drehmomentausgleichssystem

Awareness

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Noun

1. knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation

2. the ability to notice something using your senses

3. knowledge or understanding of a particular subject, situation, or thing

situative Aufmerksamkeit

Bias

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Noun

A strong feeling in favor of or against on group of people, or one side of an argument. Often not based on fair judgement.

Voreingenommenheit

Breach

Keyboard commands:

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= for-/backward,

= scroll

Noun

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

Nichteinhaltung, Verstoss

Buffeting

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Noun

Irregular oscillation of part of an aircraft, caused by turbulent flow

Flatterschwingung

Buffet

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Verb

(especially of wind or waves) to strike repeatedly and violently; to batter

hin- und herwerfen, rütteln

Bulkhead

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Noun

A dividing wall or barrier between seperate compartments inside an aircraft

Trennwand

Chock

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Noun

A wedge or block placed against a wheel or rounded object, to prevent it from moving

Unterlegkeil

Cruise

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Verb

Move at a steady speed in a car, aircraft etc.

mit Reisegeschwindigkeit fliegen

Embellish

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Verb

here: to make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue

beschönigen, ausschmücken

Endogenous

Adjective

Having an internal cause or origin, i.e. not attributable to any external or environmental factor

endogen

Extent

Noun

How large, important, serious, etc. something is

Ausmass

Hazard

Noun

Something that is dangerous or likely to cause damage

Gefahr, Risiko

Heuristic(s)

Noun

An approach / a process that enables a person to discover or lear something for themselves

Heuristik

Impair

Verb

to weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function)

beeinträchtigen, schädigen

Inadvertantly

Adjective

without realising what you are doing

unbeabsichtigt, versehentlich

Jettison

Verb

to throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship

abwerfen, über Bord werfen, notablassen

Mitigate

Verb

To make something less harmful, unpleasant or bad

mildern, abschwächen

Negligent

Adjective

not taking enough care over something that you are responsible for, with the result that serious mistakes are made

nachlässig

Perception

Noun

Ability to see, hear or become aware of something through the senses

Wahrnehmung

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Bank (aviat.)

Verb

If a plank banks, it slopes to one side when turning

Querneigung einnehmen

Anticipation

Noun

The fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now

Erwartung, Vorahnung

Anchor

Verb

To overly rely on specific information or a specific value when making a decision

Adhere

Verb

To continue to behave according to a particular rule, agreement or belief

etwas einhalten, sich an etw. halten

Absorb

Verb

here: to absorb or hear a large amount of new information and understand it

aufnehmen

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