English - Basics Flashcards
enhance
- A word frequently used by computer illiterates who think you can “zoom in” into blurry spots of an image, and then restore the non-existing pixels. It is commonly used in TV shows for the mentally handicapped such as CSI: Miami, NCIS and many, many others.
Ex: Detective Deek: Stop, there is a reflection on her eyes. Detective Cunnt: I wonder if the victim saw the attacker before she died? Detective Deek: Zoom in on the cornea and enhance! Detective Cunnt: Enhance! Detective Deek: I can see something! Enhance! Detective Cunnt: Enhance!
steigern, erweitern
combine
When you combine your property with his, you’ll have over two hundred acres.
verknüpfen, kombiniere, kombinieren
despite
A woman takes a walk despite the rain.
Verachtung, Verachtung, trotz
aware
I have been made acutely aware of that fact since I was a child.
gewahr/wissend, begierig, kennen, wissen
be aware - sich bewusst sein
repository
a box, chest, closet, or room in which things may be placed for safekeeping
synonyms:
archive, depository, magazine, store
She manipulated the scene before her and saw his concern: the only food repository in the area was under attack.
Aufbewahrungsort
acquire
synonyms:
come by, gain, get, obtain
Any guns acquired by gift or by will have to be registered.
erwerben, erwerben, anschaffen
Etwaige durch Schenkung oder erworbenene Gewehre muessen registriert werden.
unconsciously
She released the breath she had been unconsciously holding.
not endowed with consciousness; mind
unbewußte, unbewußt
comprehensive
synonyms:
all-around, all-inclusive, all-round, broad
Betsy compiled a comprehensive portfolio of automobile models which Howie memorized so he could better identify vehicles.
reichhaltig, umfassend, umfassende
conclusion
synonyms:
cease, cessation, close, closing
I’ve come to the conclusion I don’t really give a shit if I have this job or not.
Schluß, Schlußfolgerung, Folgerung
occupy
The people who occupy a building or a place are the people who live or work there.
belegen, belegen, besetzen
asparagus
Spargel
cucumber
Gurke
parsley
Petersilie
turkey
Truthahn
goose
Gans
squid
Tintenfisch
toad
Kröte, Kröte, Unke
pigeon
Taube
stork
Storch
eraser
Radiermesser, Radiergummi, Löscheinrichtung
asset
synonyms:
capital, fortune, mean, resource
You’re a vital asset and the director knows it.
Vermögen, Aktivposten, Gewinn
liability
Something for which one is liable; an obligation, responsibility, or debt.
Haftung, Verantwortlichkeit, Haftpflicht
announce
I will also announce you as the supreme battle strategist.
ankündigen, ankündigen, bekanntmachen
resolution
synonyms:
conclusion, decision, determination, decide
the act or process of resolving something or breaking it up into its constituent parts or elements
Rasterung, Entschluß, Lösung, Auflösung
maintain
synonyms:
keep, retain, stay with, continue
No; we promised to maintain your privacy but is that the best course?
unterstützen, beibehalten, warten, instandhalten
suspect
Suspect is defined as to think something is likely or believe someone has done something wrong or is guilty of something.
fehlerverdächtig,
mutmaßlicher Täter
appreciate
It was all delicious, and I appreciate all you’ve done for me.
I appreciate your concern - Daddy.
I know, and I appreciate your offer.
Thanks. I appreciate your understanding.
dankbar sein, würdigen
suggest
The definition of an example of suggest is to propose something or offer up a potential option for consideration.
andeuten, nahelegen, empfehlen
due
The definition of due is something that has to be paid or is expected.
An example of due is a monthly mortgage payment.
An example of due is when a baby is expected to arrive.
fällig, Beitrag
refundable
to give back or pay back (money, etc.); repay
rückzahlbar
distributing
synonyms:
admeasurement, allocation, assignment, apportionment
Distribution is defined as the process of getting goods to consumers.
An example of distribution is rice being shipped from Asia to the United States.
Verteilung
negotiation
Negotiation is defined as a back-and-forth process in which two or more people with different interests must find a way to reconcile or compromise to come up with an agreement.
“There.s no negotiation,” Gabriel said in a hard voice.
Verhandlung
remainder
synonyms:
balance, leavings, leftover, remains
She paid the cashier with the remainder of her Euros and returned for a hot shower.
Restbestand, Restbestands, rest
acquaintances
The acquaintance, Jonathan Schmitz–who had a long-standing history of mental illness–later shot Amedure and was found guilty of second degree murder.
Bekanntschaften
authorities
the power or right to give commands, enforce obedience, take action, or make final decisions; jurisdiction
Autoritäten {pl}, Behörde, Amtsbefugnisse {pl}
property
Property is something that is owned, whether it is goods, land or creative.
synonyms:
belonging, effect, good, lares and penates
Eigentum, Besitz, Eigenschaft
to launch
To launch is defined as to set something in motion, to start something or to forcefully throw something.
An example of launch is when you push a boat into the water so it can go forward.
An example of launch is when you start a new line of jewelry.
An example of launch is when you send a football flying through the air.
anstoßen, starten, gründen,
abschießen, in Gang setzen
launch
The definition of a launch is an event at which something, such as a book or product, is presented to the public for the first time and is also the act of creating, presenting or promoting a new product.
An example of a launch is a book launch.
Start, Einführung, Markteinführung, Abschuss (Rakete)
commodities
any useful thing
anything bought and sold; any article of commerce
Bedarfsartikeln, Waren, Waren, Rohstoffe
commodities price index
An index compiled to track the price movements of any of a group of around 20 commodities. These indices are created by a variety of brokerage firms and news agencies. The best-known index is the CRB Index, which began in 1934. Other indices include the Reuters/CRB index, Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index, Goldman Sachs Commodity Index, JP Morgan Commodity Index, and the S&P Commodities Index (SPCI).
Rohstoffpreisindex
arrangement
I’m not interested in an arrangement with you.
synonyms:
categorization, classification, deployment, disposal
Abmachung, Abkommen, Vereinbarung, Anordnung
to capture
Capture means to take hold of or control of, often by force.
An example of to capture is to take a prisoner of war.
erfassen, erfassen, einfangen
obligation
The definition of an obligation is something that someone is required to do.
An example of obligation is for a student to turn in his homework on time every day.
Pflicht, Verpflichtung
unique
synonyms:
lone, one, only, particular
einmalig, einzigartig, einzigartig, eindeutig
wire fraud
Überweisungsbetrug
to establish
An example of establish is when you start a business.
synonyms:
constitute, create, found, institute
gründen, aufbauen, aufstellen
establishments
A typical French eating establishment.
Einrichtungen, Niederlassungen
self esteem
Self-esteem is belief and pride in yourself.
synonyms:
amour-propre, ego, pride, self-regard
Selbstachtung, Selbstwertgefühl
lift
synonyms:
raise, elevate, hoist, boost
heben, anheben, Aufzug, Fahrstuhl
anticipate
Anticipate the unexpected.
erwarten, annehmen, ahnen, vorwegnehmen
deserve
I deserve better.
“The speakers deserve your consideration.”
verdienen
“Die Redner verdienen Ihre Aufmerksamkeit.”
excel
To excel is defined as to be very good at something.
synonyms:
surpass, exceed, transcend, best
übertreffen, ausstechen, herausragend sein
fraud
“Something like that sounds good, but in fact it is a direct invitation to even more fraud with identity papers.”
Betrug
“Das klingt zwar gut, ist im Grunde aber eine regelrechte Einladung zu noch mehr Betrug mit Ausweispapieren.”
down payment
an initial, partial payment on a purchase
- Barzahlung
2. Anzahlung
borderline
grenzwertig, Grenzlinie
intention
The definition of intention is a determination or plan to do a specific thing.
An example of intention is someone going to nursing school.
Absicht
decline
The definition of a decline is a lessening or failing.
Remembering the kiss, she was inclined to decline his offer.
ablehnen, senken, zurückgehen, fallen, abnehmen
pace
synonyms:
speed, velocity, clip
Tempo
to settle
synonyms:
arrange, conclude, dispose of, fix
To settle is defined as to put in order, set in place, pay a debt or to resolve a legal dispute.
An example of settle is someone organizing their legal documents.
An example of settle is dust falling to the ground after a sand storm.
An example of settle is paying off a car loan.
erledigen, begleichen, ausgleichen, ansiedeln
bill of lading
Frachtbrief
fall
Herbst
settlement
Vergleich (juristisch), Siedlung, Zahlung, Abrechnung
refuse
synonyms:
decline, reject, spurn, decline
An example of to refuse is to say no to attending a party.
verweigern, abweisen
extend
synonyms:
expand, fan, open, outstretch
erweitern, verlängern, ausdehnen
behavior
Verhalten, benehmen, Verhalten, Benehmen
consistent
synonyms:
accordant, agreeable, compatible, conformable
An example of consistent is waking up at seven o’clock every morning.
einheitlich, beständig , folgerichtig
suppose
synonyms:
assume, posit, postulate, premise
To suppose is to assume something without conviction or to assume something without full understanding or knowledge.
vermuten, annehmen
confusion
The definition of confusion is a state of bewilderment, misunderstanding or chaos.
Verwirrung
propose
Propose is defined as to suggest or recommend or to ask for someone’s hand in marriage.
vorschlagen
postpone
Postpone is defined as to put off to or place in a later time.
An example of postpone is to move an outdoor party to the following weekend due to rain.
verschieben
ambition
The definition of ambition is motivation or a strong urge to achieve something.
synonyms:
ambitiousness, aspiration, emulation, desire
Ehrgeiz
threat
If you tell someone “I am going to kill you,” this is an example of a threat.
Bedrohung, drohen, Drohung
probation
Bewährung
legal services
juristische Tätigkeiten, rechtliche Leistungen
obtain
The definition of obtain is to get or acquire.
To get a passport in order to travel abroad is an example of obtain.
erhalten, bekommen, erlangen, erreichen
mention
She didn’t mention the conversation or the money.
Funny you should mention that.
synonyms:
advert, bring up, point, point out
Erwähnung, erwähnen
confession
When you go to church to see a priest and tell him about your sins, this is an example of a confession.
synonyms:
acknowledgment, admission, avowal, affirm
Geständnis, Bekenntnis, Beichte
denied
verweigert, aberkannt
remorse
Remorse is a feeling of regret or sadness.
Reue, Gewissensbisse
predator
The definition of a predator is a person or an animal that hunts a smaller weaker person or animal.
An example of a predator is a lion hunting a gazelle.
Räuber, Raubtier
require
synonyms:
ask, call for, demand, entail
Require is defined as to need or demand.
An example of to require is someone needing sleep when they are very tired.
benötigen, erfordern, fordern, brauchen, verlangen
advisor
Berater
guess
The definition of a guess is an act of predicting, estimating or assuming.
An example of a guess is the thought that about 10 people will be in the race.
raten, schätzen, erahnen, vermuten, erraten
capability
synonyms:
ability, capacity, competence, competency
The definition of a capability is something that a person or thing is able to do.
When a person can cook, this is an example of a situation where he has the capability to cook.
Fähigkeit, Leistungsfähigkeit
recovery
synonyms:
recoup, repossession, retrieval, get
Recovery is the regaining or returning of something.
An example of recovery is someone getting healthy after being sick.
Erholung, Besserung, Wiederherstellung,
to issue
synonyms:
printing, publishing
Issue is defined as to deliver or distribute.
An example of issue is to provide someone with a new driver’s license.
erstellen, herausgeben, publizieren
issue
synonyms:
printing, publication, publishing, words
Streitpunkt, Thema, Aspekt, Ausgabe, Angelegenheit, Sachverhalt
immersion
synonyms:
absorption, engrossment, enthrallment, preoccupation
Vertiefung
subscribe
synonyms:
chip in, contribute, donate, kick in
Subscribe is defined as to support or promise to contribute, or to register to pay for something.
anmelden, abonnieren, zeichnen
to claim
They claim there’s not enough evidence it’s him.
beanspruchen, behaupten, fordern, verlangen
claim
The definition of a claim is a demand for something which is due.
An example of claim is a document given to the insurance company stating money is wanted for car damages.
Forderung, Anspruch, Behauptung
exposure
Aufdeckung (Skandal, Kriminalfall),
Enthuellung, Belichtung,
insist
synonym: persist
To insist is to demand something without wavering, to continue on a course no matter what the objections are or to make a statement and continue to assert its truth.
bestehen, beharren
terrific
The definition of terrific is awesome, great or very good.
An example of something terrific is scoring 100% on every test.
toll, fantastisch, hervorragend, grandios
craft
The definition of a craft is a special skill or art or an occupation that requires a special skill or art.
Handwerk, Geschick, Fahrzeug
celebrities
Berühmtheiten
eager
The definition of eager is ready and impatient to do something.
An example of eager is a child who is very excited and waiting for her first trip to Disney World.
eifrig, ungedultig, begierig
predict
- make a guess
- what will happen next?
voraussagen, prophezeihe, prophezeien
disturb
Do not disturb!
unterbrechen, stören
audience
Publikum
leper
Aussätziger, Leprakranker
to expose
An example of expose is when someone finds out about a scandal and publicizes it.
enthüllen, bloßstellen
objection
An example of an objection is a lawyer opposing the type of questions his client is asked.
Einwand, Einspruch
Objection! Ich erhebe Einspruch!
enrichment
Uranium enrichment involves increasing the atomic concentration of the ‘active’ U-235 isotope from 0.7 per cent in natural uranium to approximately 5 percent required for reactor fuel.
Anreicherung, Bereicherung
capacitor
Kondensator
commitment
The definition of a commitment is a promise or agreement to do something.
Hingabe, Verpflichtung, Engagement, Verbindlichkeit
deployment
An arrangement or classification of things.
An implementation, or putting into use, of something.
The distribution of military forces prior to battle.
(parachuting) the start of something
Aufstellung
Entwicklung
Stationierung
commencement
Anfang, Beginn
bargain
Geschaeft, verhandeln
