Reading Exams 2 Flashcards

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1
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to lap up

A

take up liquids with quick movements of tongue

accept sth eagerly

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2
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crank up

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aufdrehen

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3
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sneer

A

höhnisch lachen

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4
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plight

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a dangerous or unfortunate situation

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5
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drudgery

A

hard and dull work

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6
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invigorating

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makes you feel strong and healthy

erfrischend

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7
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to thwart sb in

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prevent sb from accomplishing sth

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8
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calling the shots

A

den ton angeben

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9
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partnership
alliance
collaboration

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  • the state of being partners in a business
  • a union between countries
  • the action of working with sb to produce sth
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10
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niche

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a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment

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11
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to be turned down

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reject an offer or application

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12
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abundance

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a very large quantity of sth

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13
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subtle

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  1. very delicate or precise
    arranged in an elaborate way
  2. clever method
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14
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equanimity

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calmness in a difficult situation

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15
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proclaim

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announce officially

indicate clearly

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16
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perceptible

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able to be seen

17
Q

to disdain sth

A

verachten

18
Q

menace

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a person or thing that is likely to cause harm

to be a menace to sth

19
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commendable

A

lobemswert

vorbildlich

20
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outlandish

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looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar

21
Q

to deem sth

A

etw für … halten

22
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to plummet

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drop at high speed

23
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zeal

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great energy or enthusiasm for sth

zealous

24
Q

common sense

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menschenverstand

alltagsdenken

25
Q

sequel

A

fortsetzung

26
Q

punchline

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the final phrase of a joke or story

27
Q

substantial

A

bedeutend

28
Q

rekindle

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wieder anzünden

wieder erwecken

29
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versatile

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able to be adapted to many different functions