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This flashcard set helps learn English at a vocational school level, focusing on vocabulary with words like "muffled," "mow," and "obsess." It supports backward learning, allowing users to switch between languages for flexible practice. Ideal for students and professionals, these vocabulary flashcards aid in expanding language skills and improving fluency for intermediate learners.

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Language

German

Category

English

Level

Vocational School

Created / Updated

18.03.2014 / 26.03.2014

to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose sth

object

an official record of events during a particular period of time

log

the powerful effect that sth has on sb/sth

impact

an item, for example a piece of information, that is written or printed in a diary, account book etc.

entry

strange and frightening; connected with creatures from another world

alien

a particular type of land/area/field

territory

making you feel embarrassed; difficult to deal with

awkward

the space between two lines or surfaces that join, measured in degrees

angle

to increase the speed

step up a gear

showing only one side of the situation; not balanced

one-sided

to put, fix sth somewhere or to join sth into a place

fit

to take part in sth that sb else is doing

join in

to start doing or discussing sth new

move on

a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an organization

promotion

the chance of being successful in your job or series of jobs

career prospects

to go or be somewhere where you are not wanted or are not supposed to be

intrude

to make sth increase, or become better or more successful

boost

to completely fill your mind so that you cannot think of anything else, in a way that is not normal

obsess

to cut grass, etc. using a machine

mow

not heard clearly because sth is in the way that stops the sound from travelling easily

muffled

to tell sb to speak more loudly

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

speak up

polite conversation about ordinary or unimportant subjects

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

small talk

(here) get through to her

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

reach

part of a song that is sung after each verse

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

chorus

to pay no attention to sth

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

ignore

the particular way in which sth is understood or explained

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

interpretation

to make contact with sb by telephone

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

get through

to state your opinions publicly, especially in opposition to sth and in a way that takes courage

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

speak out

to speak to sb as if they were less important or intelligent than you

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

talk down to sb

to get information or a skill by chance rather than by making a deliberate effort

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

pick up

to give sth to sb else, especially after receiving it or using it yourself

pass on

to mention a subject or start to talk about it

bring up

you go somewhere and do it yourself

in person

to be completely loyal to one person, organization

commit

equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose: a special feature

facility

written or said at the beginning of sth as an introduction to what follows

introductory

written or said at the end; bringing sth to an end

concluding

a co-worker that is added to the company

addition

having ideas that are valuable and useful

relevant

to get a certain reaction

attract

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to start doing or discussing sth new

move on

a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an organization

promotion

the chance of being successful in your job or series of jobs

career prospects

to go or be somewhere where you are not wanted or are not supposed to be

intrude

to make sth increase, or become better or more successful

boost

to completely fill your mind so that you cannot think of anything else, in a way that is not normal

obsess

to cut grass, etc. using a machine

mow

not heard clearly because sth is in the way that stops the sound from travelling easily

muffled

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