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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!
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steigern, erweitern

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combine

When you combine your property with his, you’ll have over two hundred acres.

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verknüpfen, kombiniere, kombinieren

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despite

A woman takes a walk despite the rain.

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Verachtung, Verachtung, trotz

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aware

I have been made acutely aware of that fact since I was a child.

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gewahr/wissend, begierig, kennen, wissen

be aware - sich bewusst sein

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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.

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Aufbewahrungsort

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acquire

synonyms:
come by, gain, get, obtain

Any guns acquired by gift or by will have to be registered.

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erwerben, erwerben, anschaffen

Etwaige durch Schenkung oder erworbenene Gewehre muessen registriert werden.

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unconsciously

She released the breath she had been unconsciously holding.

not endowed with consciousness; mind

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unbewußte, unbewußt

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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.

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reichhaltig, umfassend, umfassende

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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.

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Schluß, Schlußfolgerung, Folgerung

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occupy

The people who occupy a building or a place are the people who live or work there.

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belegen, belegen, besetzen

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asparagus

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Spargel

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cucumber

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Gurke

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parsley

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Petersilie

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turkey

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Truthahn

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goose

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Gans

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squid

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Tintenfisch

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toad

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Kröte, Kröte, Unke

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pigeon

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Taube

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stork

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Storch

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eraser

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Radiermesser, Radiergummi, Löscheinrichtung

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asset

synonyms:
capital, fortune, mean, resource

You’re a vital asset and the director knows it.

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Vermögen, Aktivposten, Gewinn

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liability

Something for which one is liable; an obligation, responsibility, or debt.

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Haftung, Verantwortlichkeit, Haftpflicht

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announce

I will also announce you as the supreme battle strategist.

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ankündigen, ankündigen, bekanntmachen

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resolution

synonyms:
conclusion, decision, determination, decide

the act or process of resolving something or breaking it up into its constituent parts or elements

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Rasterung, Entschluß, Lösung, Auflösung

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maintain

synonyms:
keep, retain, stay with, continue

No; we promised to maintain your privacy but is that the best course?

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unterstützen, beibehalten, warten, instandhalten

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suspect

Suspect is defined as to think something is likely or believe someone has done something wrong or is guilty of something.

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fehlerverdächtig,

mutmaßlicher Täter

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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.

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dankbar sein, würdigen

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suggest

The definition of an example of suggest is to propose something or offer up a potential option for consideration.

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andeuten, nahelegen, empfehlen

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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.

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fällig, Beitrag

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refundable

to give back or pay back (money, etc.); repay

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rückzahlbar

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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.

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Verteilung

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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.

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Verhandlung

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remainder

synonyms:
balance, leavings, leftover, remains
She paid the cashier with the remainder of her Euros and returned for a hot shower.

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Restbestand, Restbestands, rest

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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.

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Bekanntschaften

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authorities

the power or right to give commands, enforce obedience, take action, or make final decisions; jurisdiction

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Autoritäten {pl}, Behörde, Amtsbefugnisse {pl}

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property

Property is something that is owned, whether it is goods, land or creative.

synonyms:
belonging, effect, good, lares and penates

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Eigentum, Besitz, Eigenschaft

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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.

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anstoßen, starten, gründen,

abschießen, in Gang setzen

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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.

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Start, Einführung, Markteinführung, Abschuss (Rakete)

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commodities

any useful thing
anything bought and sold; any article of commerce

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Bedarfsartikeln, Waren, Waren, Rohstoffe

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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).

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Rohstoffpreisindex

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arrangement

I’m not interested in an arrangement with you.

synonyms:
categorization, classification, deployment, disposal

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Abmachung, Abkommen, Vereinbarung, Anordnung

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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.

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erfassen, erfassen, einfangen

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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.

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Pflicht, Verpflichtung

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unique

synonyms:
lone, one, only, particular

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einmalig, einzigartig, einzigartig, eindeutig

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wire fraud

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Überweisungsbetrug

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to establish

An example of establish is when you start a business.

synonyms:
constitute, create, found, institute

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gründen, aufbauen, aufstellen

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establishments

A typical French eating establishment.

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Einrichtungen, Niederlassungen

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self esteem

Self-esteem is belief and pride in yourself.

synonyms:
amour-propre, ego, pride, self-regard

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Selbstachtung, Selbstwertgefühl

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lift

synonyms:
raise, elevate, hoist, boost

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heben, anheben, Aufzug, Fahrstuhl

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anticipate

Anticipate the unexpected.

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erwarten, annehmen, ahnen, vorwegnehmen

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deserve

I deserve better.
“The speakers deserve your consideration.”

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verdienen

“Die Redner verdienen Ihre Aufmerksamkeit.”

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excel

To excel is defined as to be very good at something.
synonyms:
surpass, exceed, transcend, best

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übertreffen, ausstechen, herausragend sein

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fraud

“Something like that sounds good, but in fact it is a direct invitation to even more fraud with identity papers.”

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Betrug

“Das klingt zwar gut, ist im Grunde aber eine regelrechte Einladung zu noch mehr Betrug mit Ausweispapieren.”

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down payment

an initial, partial payment on a purchase

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  1. Barzahlung

2. Anzahlung

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borderline

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grenzwertig, Grenzlinie

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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.

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Absicht

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decline

The definition of a decline is a lessening or failing.

Remembering the kiss, she was inclined to decline his offer.

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ablehnen, senken, zurückgehen, fallen, abnehmen

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pace

synonyms:
speed, velocity, clip

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Tempo

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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.

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erledigen, begleichen, ausgleichen, ansiedeln

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bill of lading

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Frachtbrief

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fall

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Herbst

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settlement

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Vergleich (juristisch), Siedlung, Zahlung, Abrechnung

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refuse

synonyms:
decline, reject, spurn, decline

An example of to refuse is to say no to attending a party.

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verweigern, abweisen

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extend

synonyms:
expand, fan, open, outstretch

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erweitern, verlängern, ausdehnen

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behavior

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Verhalten, benehmen, Verhalten, Benehmen

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consistent

synonyms:
accordant, agreeable, compatible, conformable

An example of consistent is waking up at seven o’clock every morning.

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einheitlich, beständig , folgerichtig

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suppose

synonyms:
assume, posit, postulate, premise

To suppose is to assume something without conviction or to assume something without full understanding or knowledge.

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vermuten, annehmen

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confusion

The definition of confusion is a state of bewilderment, misunderstanding or chaos.

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Verwirrung

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propose

Propose is defined as to suggest or recommend or to ask for someone’s hand in marriage.

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vorschlagen

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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.

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verschieben

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ambition

The definition of ambition is motivation or a strong urge to achieve something.

synonyms:
ambitiousness, aspiration, emulation, desire

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Ehrgeiz

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threat

If you tell someone “I am going to kill you,” this is an example of a threat.

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Bedrohung, drohen, Drohung

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probation

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Bewährung

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legal services

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juristische Tätigkeiten, rechtliche Leistungen

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obtain

The definition of obtain is to get or acquire.
To get a passport in order to travel abroad is an example of obtain.

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erhalten, bekommen, erlangen, erreichen

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mention

She didn’t mention the conversation or the money.
Funny you should mention that.

synonyms:
advert, bring up, point, point out

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Erwähnung, erwähnen

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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

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Geständnis, Bekenntnis, Beichte

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denied

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verweigert, aberkannt

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remorse

Remorse is a feeling of regret or sadness.

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Reue, Gewissensbisse

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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.

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Räuber, Raubtier

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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.

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benötigen, erfordern, fordern, brauchen, verlangen

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advisor

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Berater

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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.

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raten, schätzen, erahnen, vermuten, erraten

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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.

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Fähigkeit, Leistungsfähigkeit

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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.

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Erholung, Besserung, Wiederherstellung,

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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.

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erstellen, herausgeben, publizieren

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issue

synonyms:
printing, publication, publishing, words

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Streitpunkt, Thema, Aspekt, Ausgabe, Angelegenheit, Sachverhalt

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immersion

synonyms:
absorption, engrossment, enthrallment, preoccupation

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Vertiefung

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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.

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anmelden, abonnieren, zeichnen

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to claim

They claim there’s not enough evidence it’s him.

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beanspruchen, behaupten, fordern, verlangen

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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.

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Forderung, Anspruch, Behauptung

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exposure

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Aufdeckung (Skandal, Kriminalfall),

Enthuellung, Belichtung,

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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.

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bestehen, beharren

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terrific

The definition of terrific is awesome, great or very good.
An example of something terrific is scoring 100% on every test.

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toll, fantastisch, hervorragend, grandios

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craft

The definition of a craft is a special skill or art or an occupation that requires a special skill or art.

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Handwerk, Geschick, Fahrzeug

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celebrities

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Berühmtheiten

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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.

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eifrig, ungedultig, begierig

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predict

  • make a guess
  • what will happen next?
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voraussagen, prophezeihe, prophezeien

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disturb

Do not disturb!

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unterbrechen, stören

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audience

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Publikum

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leper

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Aussätziger, Leprakranker

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to expose

An example of expose is when someone finds out about a scandal and publicizes it.

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enthüllen, bloßstellen

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objection

An example of an objection is a lawyer opposing the type of questions his client is asked.

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Einwand, Einspruch

Objection! Ich erhebe Einspruch!

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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.

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Anreicherung, Bereicherung

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capacitor

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Kondensator

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commitment

The definition of a commitment is a promise or agreement to do something.

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Hingabe, Verpflichtung, Engagement, Verbindlichkeit

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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

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Aufstellung
Entwicklung
Stationierung

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commencement

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Anfang, Beginn

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bargain

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Geschaeft, verhandeln

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