Reading Vocabulary 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of devastating?
A
-verheerend, verwüstend; extremely effective in a destructive way
2
Q
What is the meaning of to monitor?
A
-to keep an eye on, (überwachen)
3
Q
What is the meaning assess?
A
-to judge the worth, importance etc, of
4
Q
What is the meaning of premature death?
A
-the number of people who die before the average life expectancy within that area
5
Q
What is the meaning of encouraging?
A
-giving courage or confidence or hope (aufmuntern)
6
Q
What is the meaning of eradicate?
A
-to remove or destroy utterly
7
Q
What is the meaning of inhale?
A
- to breathe in
- to draw (air or smoke) into the lungs by breathing
8
Q
What is the meaning of examine?
A
- to observe/inspect carefully or critically
- to study or analyze
