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L. K.
This set of flashcards helps university-level learners expand their English vocabulary with a focus on advanced expressions and idioms. It covers a wide range of terms like "foot the bill," "broaden your horizons," and "don't rest on your laurels," which are essential for fluent communication. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from the target language to the source language. Ideal for advanced learners and exam takers, these vocabulary flashcards enhance language proficiency and prepare users for complex conversations and academic challenges.
Cartes-fiches
237
Utilisateurs
3
Langue
Anglais
Catégorie
Anglais
Niveau
Université
Créé / Mis à jour
02.04.2016 / 27.02.2019

Cartes-fiches

car horns

Hupen

jams

Stau

rush hour

everybody gets to work or home

smog

Luft, CO2

analysis

examin in detail

approach

methode

deduction

guessing, to conclude

hypothesis

theory

relevant

linked

variables

change of the result

a runner up

2nd, 3th place

gullible

naiv

apprehensive

besorgt <-> unperturbed

cheerful

<-> gloomy

alienated

<-> integrated

vindictive

<-> forgiving

garrulous

geschwätzig

slapdash

schludelig <-> methodical

devious (hinterhältig)

<->sincere

anxious (besorgt)

<->carefree

dire

rubbish, very bad

gruelling

zermürbend, mörderisch

blatant

offensichtlich

burgeoning

aufwachsen, expandieren

insatiable

not satisfactive

abortive

erfolglos, fehlgeschlagen

fierce

verbittert, heftig

heinous

abscheulich, schrecklich

broad

breit

breadth

 

Breit (noun)

to broaden

erweitern -> broaden your horizen

talk somebody into something

persuade somb. to do something

tals somebody out of something

persuade somb. not to do something

geek

nert <-> jock

don't rest on your laurels

nicht auf den Lohrbeeren ausruhen

foot the bill

who's paying

utmost

give your best (I did my utmost to..)

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