Books & Words

Books & Words

Books & Words


M. S.
This flashcard set helps university-level learners expand their English vocabulary related to books and literature. The vocabulary flashcards cover a wide range of terms, including book components like "back cover" and "front cover," genres such as "non fiction" and "comic strip," and related concepts like "bibliophilia" and "epigraphy." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to switch between English and their native language. Ideal for students, researchers, and book enthusiasts, these cards aid in improving fluency and deepening understanding of literary terms.
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English
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English
Level
University
Created / Updated
19.06.2024 / 18.08.2024

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bestselling book - noun

Bestseller-Buch - a book that has sold a large number of copies

bookend - noun

Buchstütze - an object used to support an upright row of books

random house - noun

Random House - a book publishing company

short story - noun

Kurzgeschichte - a story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel

reference book - noun

Nachschlagewerk - a book intended to be consulted for information on specific matters rather than read from beginning to end

cover - noun

Deckel - something that goes over or on top of something else

written - adjective

geschrieben - expressed in writing

reference - noun

Verweis - the action of mentioning or alluding to something

paperbound - adjective

broschiert - bound in stiff paper

bookselling - noun

Buchverkauf - the business or trade of selling books

cognate - noun

verwandtes Wort - a word that has the same linguistic derivation as another

josue - noun

Josua - Joshua in English; a book of the Old Testament

haggai - noun

Haggai - a book of the Old Testament

ecclesiasticus - noun

Jesus Sirach - a book of the Apocrypha or the Old Testament, also called the Wisdom of Sirach

nahum - noun

Nahum - a book of the Old Testament

catechism - noun

Katechismus - a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers

leaflet - noun

Flugblatt - a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

sketchbook - noun

Skizzenbuch - a pad of drawing paper on which artists make sketches

curiosa - noun

Kuriosa - books, pamphlets, or curios

folder - noun

Ordner - a folding cover or holder, typically made of stiff paper or cardboard, for storing loose papers

authority - noun

Autorität - the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

hosea - noun

Hosea - a book of the Old Testament

apocalypse - noun

Apokalypse - the complete final destruction of the world, especially as described in the biblical book of Revelation

formulary - noun

Formular - a collection of formulas or set forms, especially for use in religious ceremonies

acts - noun (plural)

Taten - written ordinances or decisions made by a legislative body or authority

album - noun

Album - a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium

section - noun

Abschnitt - any of the more or less distinct parts into which something is or may be divided

subdivision - noun

Unterabteilung - the action of subdividing or being subdivided; a secondary or subordinate division

binding - noun

Bindung - the action or effect of tying, or holding together, as in a book cover

psalms - noun

Psalmen - a book of the Old Testament containing 150 religious songs, poems, and prayers

job - noun

Job - a paid position of regular employment

illustrator - noun

Illustrator - a person who draws or creates pictures for magazines, books, advertising, etc.

esther - noun

Esther - a book of the Old Testament

epigraphy - noun

Epigraphik - the study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions

punctuation - noun

Interpunktion - the marks used in writing that clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses

e-book - noun

E-Book - a book in digital form, readable on electronic devices

bibliophilia - noun

Bibliophilie - the love of books

cuneiform - noun

Keilschrift - ancient writing system of Mesopotamia, Persia, and Ugarit, surviving mainly on clay tablets

tilia - noun

Linde - a genus of trees or bushes, also called lime trees or basswoods

blackboard - noun

Tafel - a large board with a smooth, dark surface used for writing on with chalk

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