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U7_A place to live

U7_A place to live


M. D.
This set of flashcards helps learners of English at the secondary school level expand their vocabulary and improve communication skills. It covers a wide range of topics, including travel, culture, and daily life, with words like "uplifting," "tranquil," and "remote." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice translating from English to their native language. Ideal for students and travelers, these flashcards help build fluency and confidence in everyday conversations.
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103
Students
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Language
German
Category
English
Created / Updated
04.02.2019 / 14.02.2019

Flashcards

Verfilmung

Have you seen the BBC adaptation of the book?

Applaus

She got a round of applause (= a short period of applause) when she finished her solo.

unterstützen

The police officers are backed up by extra teams of people at the weekend.

wütend sein

Chris is a man to avoid when he's in a temper.

täglich

I chat to my parents on a daily basis.

den Horizont erweitern

Travel broadens the mind (= helps you to understand and accept other people's beliefs, customs, etc.).

(sich) aufbauen; hier: aufstauen

If you don't express your feelings, frustration and anger can build up.

belebt, lebhaft

The flower market was bustling with shoppers.

mit Absicht

She lives alone by choice.

Kapitän

The captain and crew welcome you aboard.

kühl

It was a chilly November morning.

Schindelhaus

When my uncle died I inherited the clapboard house he'd built.

Engagement, Verpflichtung

Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?

konsequent, beständig

He's consistently shown us he's capable of achieving high scores.

gemütlich

The living room was warm and cosy.

herkömmlich, gewöhnlich; hier: üblich

In some cultures it is customary for the bride to wear white.

abgelegen, entlegen

Only reachable by boat, the island is cut off from the rest of the country.

abhängig von

The country depends heavily on its tourist trade.

missbilligen, ablehnen

I knew my parents would disapprove, but I went anyway.

Unbefriedigung, Unzufriedenheit

30% of customers expressed dissatisfaction with the service.

bevollmächtigen

The Voting Rights Act empowered many minority groups.

Ausmass

We all, to some extent, remember the good times and forget the bad.

einander gegenüberstehen

The two men stood facing each other, smiling.

finanzielle Verpflichtung

They had a lot of financial commitments.

fliessend

He spoke French fluently.

flügge werden

Now that the kids have flown the nest, I’m thinking about taking a job abroad.kidflythinktake

Geysir

There are some incredible geysers in Yellowstone Park.

Grundregeln

The first class focused on the ground rules of the college.

geführte Tour

Let's go on a guided tour of the palace.

allgemein bekannter Name

Nintendo is now a household name.

frei erfunden

As she listened, she played an imaginary piano on her knees.

Konsequenz

What are the implications of these proposals?

implizieren

Cleo blushed. She had not meant to imply that he was lying.

beeindruckend

The figures certainly look impressive.

auf der selben Wellenlänge mit

He felt in tune with his surroundings.

unerreichbar

In winter, the villages are inaccessible by road.

zunehmend

Marketing calls are becoming increasingly irritating.

Gleichgültigkeit

Sheila was surprised at Phil's apparent indifference to material luxuries.

inspirierend

I always listen to inspiring music when I'm at the gym.

Institution

Oliver works for a financial institution in the city.

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