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This flashcard set helps university-level students improve their English vocabulary and grammar. It focuses on essential words like "enthusiasts," "pursuit," and "daunting," along with phrases such as "in light of" and "to convey something." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to switch between languages for comprehensive practice. Ideal for advanced learners, this set aids in expanding vocabulary and understanding complex sentence structures, making it valuable for students and professionals aiming to enhance their English proficiency.

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I was on the point of calling you to tell you about the rearranged meeting.

to be on the point of doing sth.

im Begriff sein, etw, zu tun

You might expect a man with such influence to have state-of-the-art headquarters but Khan's premises are unprepossessing.

state-of-the-art adj.
headquarters n.
premises n.

hochmodern, auf dem neusten Stand

Hauptquartiert, Standort, Verwaltung

Räumlichkeiten, Gebäude, Grundstück

I'm convinced it's indoctrination, not a genetic thing.

indoctrination n.

die Belehrung, Unterweisung, Indoktrinierung

The idea that smaller classes will magically solve the problem of students being left behind is a fallacy.

fallacy n.

die Täuschung, Trugschluss

Which designer intends her jewellery to stand the test of time?

to stand the test of time

sich bewähren

Contrary to popular beliefe,...

contrary to

contrary to sth. --> entgegengesetzt

opposite to--> gegenüber

as opposed to --> entgegenwirkend, gegenüberliegen

to dispute a claim

einen Anspruch bestreiten

To guarantee that opponents can be overcome, speed, stamina and agility are essential.

opponent n.

to overcome

der Gegner

überwinden, bewältigen, beseitigen

This means that pasta is more beneficial than eggs or meat.

beneficial adj.

nützlich, wohltuend

Sports people are prone to injury but a quality training regime can ensure that the severity of these can be minimised.

to prone to sth.

severity n.

für etw. anfällig sein, zu etw. neigen

die Härte, Schwere, Ernst,

the commodity

der Artikel, die Ware, Gebrausgegenstand, Rohstoff

the equivalent of sth.

gleichbedeutend mit

the work was demanding and frequently dangerous, a job in a salt mine was highly regarded

anspruchsvoll, schwierig,

life can feel very daunting at times.

abschreckend, entmutigend

gelegentlich

Science is generally considered to be a pursuit that is ..

pursuit n.

die Verfolgung, das Streben nach,

to pursue so./sth. --> jmdn./etw. verfolgen, betreiben, fortfahren

But fashion owes more to science than some enthusiasts might like to admit.

der Schärmer,

enthusiasm n. --> Begeisterung

enthusiastic / enthused adj.->> begeister

to enthuse about --> von etw schwärmen

The government's proposal to build a new runway at the airport was withdrawn in light of some complaints by local residents.

in light of

angesichts

We can assure our customers that we will do what ever it takes to maintain the quality of the products on our shelves.

to take meassures --> Massnahmen ergreifen

to take every possible measure to

A visitor to the national art gallery is alleged to have damaged an 18th-century painting.

angeblich, mutmasslich, vermeintlich, vorgeblich

to allege that --> behaupten, dass

they vary the pitch and pace of these to convey different messages.

to convey sth.

etw. mitteilen, befördern, transportieren, übermitteln

to convey sth. (to so.) --> (jmdm.) etw. vermitteln

She sometimes resented her mother's demands on her.

to resent so.' sth

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

verübeln
jmdm. etwa übelnehmen
sich über etwas ärgern
mdm. etw. missgönnen

to resent so. for sth. --> sich wegen einer Sache über jmdn. ärgern

At first, the only aim was that the food be edible.

edible adj.

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

essbar, verzehrbar, geniessbar

Nowadays, this instructive style of upbringing is frowned upon.

upbringing n.

frowned upon

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

die Erziehung, die Aufzucht

verpönt

Sooner or later we have to chuck out all those books.

to chuck out sth.

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

etw. wegschmeissen

to chuck up --> kotzen

to chuck so. out --> jmdn. rausschmeissen

to chuck so. --> mit jmdm Schluss machen

But you can go too far with budding chefs.

budding adj.

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

angehend, aufstrebend, Nachwuchs

Cooking is a chore.

chore n.

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

die Hausarbeit, Arbeit, lästige Pflicht

I would have eaten far more convenience food.

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Fertiggericht

value of personalised feedback to course participants

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

der Schulungsteilnehmer

der Kursteilnehmer

the desirability of getting participants to compete with each other

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

die Erwünschheit, Attraktivität, Wünschbarkeit

to outdo their peers

to outdo so./sth.

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

jmdn./etw. übertreffen, ausstechen

this doesn't necessarily imply mincing words.

mincing adj.

to mince

affektiert, geziert, zimperlich, gehackt

zerhacken, zerkleinern

some of the people are vying for promotion or other perks is to miss an opportunity to manage group dynamics to the best effect.

to vie with so. for sth.

mit jmdm. um etw. wetteifern / konkurrieren

Vergütung, Nebenleistung, Vergünstigung

Vague and subjective feedback from trainers cannot be validated and/or acted upon.

to act on (upon) sth. /so.

etw. befolgen

in etw. eingreifen
auf jmdn./etw. einwirken

Half a century later, that inauspicious beginning is a far cry from the ongoing success of one of Britain's most-watched soaps.

inauspicious adj.

unglücklich, ungünstig, unheilvoll

a lifeline for those in more remote areas

Rettungsleine, Lebenline, Joker

entfernt, gerin, abseitig

There's something magical about seeing a tug on the line.

tug n.

das Ziehen, der Ruck, Schleppboot, Schlepper

a frisson of excitement

frisson n.

der Schauer

they realise an outing is imminent.

outing n.

imminent adj.

Ausflug, Exkursion

bevorstehend

and is suitable for novices

novice n.

der Novize, der Anfänger, Neuling

the pressure on the manager is likely to increase

likely adj.

wahrscheinlich, voraussichtlich

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The government's proposal to build a new runway at the airport was withdrawn in light of some complaints by local residents.

in light of

angesichts

We can assure our customers that we will do what ever it takes to maintain the quality of the products on our shelves.

to take meassures --> Massnahmen ergreifen

to take every possible measure to

A visitor to the national art gallery is alleged to have damaged an 18th-century painting.

angeblich, mutmasslich, vermeintlich, vorgeblich

to allege that --> behaupten, dass

they vary the pitch and pace of these to convey different messages.

to convey sth.

etw. mitteilen, befördern, transportieren, übermitteln

to convey sth. (to so.) --> (jmdm.) etw. vermitteln

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