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Frage		Antworten
beleaguered Lernen beginnen		under a lot of pressure
momentary Lernen beginnen		sth that last for a short time
stagnate Lernen beginnen		become inactive dull
footnote Lernen beginnen		an event, subject, or detail that is not important:
obscurity Lernen beginnen		The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
ubiquity Lernen beginnen		The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
boundaries Lernen beginnen		A line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
comissioned Lernen beginnen		Order or authorize the production of sth, Bring sth into working condition.
middleman Lernen beginnen		A person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.
moored Lernen beginnen		Make fast (a boat) by attaching it by cable or rope to the shore or to an anchor.
taciturn Lernen beginnen		shy, doesnt talk too much
conduit Lernen beginnen		A tube or trough for protecting electric wiring.
dexterity Lernen beginnen		Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
unification Lernen beginnen		The process of being united or made into a whole.
unprecedented Lernen beginnen		Never done or known before.
commuters Lernen beginnen		A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis.
nomadic Lernen beginnen		Living the life of a nomad; wandering.
exiles Lernen beginnen		A person who lives away from their native country
instabilities Lernen beginnen		The state of being unstable; lack of stability.
commodities Lernen beginnen		A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
vast Lernen beginnen		Of very great extent or quantity; immense
abode Lernen beginnen		A place of residence; a house or home.
contemporary Lernen beginnen		Belonging to or occurring in the present.
noncommittal Lernen beginnen		not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action.
contingent Lernen beginnen		Occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
capacities Lernen beginnen		The maximum amount that something can contain.
ridiculous Lernen beginnen		absurd.
prosthetic Lernen beginnen		an artificial body part
solitude Lernen beginnen		The state or situation of being alone.
blurring Lernen beginnen		A thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly.
audible Lernen beginnen		Relating to or perceived through the sense of hearing.
immediate Lernen beginnen		Occurring or done at once; instant.
trivia Lernen beginnen		Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value.
vital Lernen beginnen		Absolutely necessary; essential.
magnify Lernen beginnen		Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope
amplify Lernen beginnen		Increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier
extend Lernen beginnen		Cause to cover a wider area; make larger
magnify Lernen beginnen		Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
digest Lernen beginnen		Break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
condensation Lernen beginnen		Water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it
damp Lernen beginnen		Slightly wet.
evaporation Lernen beginnen		Turn from liquid into vapour.
humidity Lernen beginnen		quantity representing the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere or in a gas
drift Lernen beginnen		Be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
call up Lernen beginnen		An instance of being summoned to serve in the armed forces or a sports team.
call at Lernen beginnen		call at
call on Lernen beginnen		Pay a visit to (someone)
call for Lernen beginnen		Make necessary. Stop to collect (someone) at the place where they are living or working.
junction Lernen beginnen		A point where two or more things are joined
frontier Lernen beginnen		A line or border separating two countries.
pour Lernen beginnen		Flow rapidly in a steady stream.
pierce Lernen beginnen		(of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something)
bore Lernen beginnen		Make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging.
funds Lernen beginnen		A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
fundamentals Lernen beginnen		Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
foundations Lernen beginnen		The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
pick on Lernen beginnen		Repeatedly single (someone) out for criticism or unkind treatment in a way perceived to be unfair.
pick at Lernen beginnen		to eat only a small amount of your food, showing no interest or enjoyment while you eat it:
pick up Lernen beginnen		Answer a telephone call. Become better; improve.
pick off Lernen beginnen		to take the best person or thing from a group:
pile Lernen beginnen		A heap of things laid or lying one on top of another.
trench Lernen beginnen		A long, narrow ditch.
beam Lernen beginnen		A ray or shaft of light. Transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction.
radiate Lernen beginnen		Emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves.
cram Lernen beginnen		Completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing.
cranked Lernen beginnen		having a bend.
crunch Lernen beginnen		Crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound.
blockage Lernen beginnen		An obstruction which makes movement or flow difficult or impossible.
interference Lernen beginnen		The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with., coming things together
bewildering Lernen beginnen		Confusing or perplexing.
recoil Lernen beginnen		Suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. Rebound or spring back through force of impact or elasticity.
obscure Lernen beginnen		Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
tiresome Lernen beginnen		Causing one to feel bored or annoyed.
conform Lernen beginnen		Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
thus Lernen beginnen		As a result or consequence of this; therefore.
vague Lernen beginnen		Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
apparent Lernen beginnen		Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
widespread Lernen beginnen		Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
objections Lernen beginnen		An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.
appliances Lernen beginnen		A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task.
adept Lernen beginnen		Very skilled or proficient at something. A person who is skilled or proficient at something.
indispensable Lernen beginnen		Absolutely necessary.
advantageous Lernen beginnen		Involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success; beneficial.
constraint Lernen beginnen		A limitation or restriction.
spring to mind Lernen beginnen		occur to someone.
knack Lernen beginnen		An acquired or natural skill at doing something.
limbs Lernen beginnen		An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal, or a bird's wing. A large branch of a tree.
pesticides Lernen beginnen		A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants
elevation Lernen beginnen		The action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or position.
desolate Lernen beginnen		uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness.
plateau Lernen beginnen		An area of fairly level high ground.
grimy Lernen beginnen		covered with dirt ingrained
featureless Lernen beginnen		Lacking distinctive attributes or aspects.
cone Lernen beginnen		A solid or hollow object which tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point.
alien Lernen beginnen		Belonging to a foreign country. Unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful.
puny Lernen beginnen		Small and weak.
stagger Lernen beginnen		Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
retch Lernen beginnen		Make the sound and movement of vomiting.
arid Lernen beginnen		having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
annual Lernen beginnen		Occurring once every year.
negligible Lernen beginnen		So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
moisture Lernen beginnen		Water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour
scattered Lernen beginnen		Occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.
desiccated Lernen beginnen		Having had all moisture removed; dried out.
hostile Lernen beginnen		Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
destined Lernen beginnen		regarded as developing as though according to a pre-existing plan.
extraordinary Lernen beginnen		Very unusual or remarkable.
array Lernen beginnen		An ordered series or arrangement.
recesses Lernen beginnen		A remote, secluded, or secret place.
probe Lernen beginnen		Physically explore or examine (something)
obscured Lernen beginnen		Dark or dim. Not clearly expressed or easily understood.
flicker Lernen beginnen		shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.
steerable Lernen beginnen		the movement of sth can be controlled
vary Lernen beginnen		Differ in size, amount, degree, or nature
outrageously Lernen beginnen		In a shockingly bad or excessive way.
faint Lernen beginnen		barely perceptible. Feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness.
infancy Lernen beginnen		The state or period of babyhood or early childhood.
gruel Lernen beginnen		A thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water.
coalesced Lernen beginnen		Come together to form one mass or whole.
vapour Lernen beginnen		A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.
exploit Lernen beginnen		Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
aridity Lernen beginnen		state of having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
milestone Lernen beginnen		A significant stage or event in the development of something
eradicate Lernen beginnen		Destroy completely; put an end to.
manned Lernen beginnen		(of an aircraft or spacecraft) having a human crew.
arbitrary Lernen beginnen		Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
denote Lernen beginnen		Be a sign of; indicate.
formulate Lernen beginnen		Create or prepare methodically.
devise Lernen beginnen		Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
committee Lernen beginnen		A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group
layout Lernen beginnen		The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out.
taxation Lernen beginnen		Money paid as tax.
have a lot on your plate Lernen beginnen		have a lot of things to do
be still finding your feet Lernen beginnen		getting used to new situation
be a slave-driver Lernen beginnen		manager that pushes hard workers to do their job
throw sb in at the deep end Lernen beginnen		set somebody in new and challenging situation
be out of your depth Lernen beginnen		not having the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal with a particular subject or situation:
let off a bit of steam Lernen beginnen		realx, to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy:
rock the boat Lernen beginnen		to do or say something that upsets people or causes problems:
have sb breathing down your neck Lernen beginnen		to stay close to someone, watching everything that they do:
show sb the ropes Lernen beginnen		to show someone how to do a job or activity:
get your big break Lernen beginnen		be discovered, its your opportunity
not pull your weight Lernen beginnen		not perfmoring as well as you should
think on your feet Lernen beginnen		think fast, dont hesitate, act
turnover Lernen beginnen		The amount of money taken by a business in a particular period.
clerical Lernen beginnen		Concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks.
accountants Lernen beginnen		A person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.
information operatives Lernen beginnen		A telephone operator who provides information such as telephone numbers, the time, etc., often free of charge.
coupled Lernen beginnen		Linked or connected in a pair or pairs.
exceed Lernen beginnen		Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number,
handicapped Lernen beginnen		having a condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically, mentally, or socially.
assess Lernen beginnen		Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
pension Lernen beginnen		A regular payment made by the state to people of or above the official retirement age, disabled people.
prospects Lernen beginnen		The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
perks Lernen beginnen		A benefit to which one is entitled because of one's job.
increments Lernen beginnen		An increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
commission Lernen beginnen		A sum, typically a set percentage of the value involved, A group of people entrusted by a government
send off Lernen beginnen		send off an application
send in Lernen beginnen		send in sth by some date
be in a job Lernen beginnen		work as...
applicants Lernen beginnen		A person who makes a formal application for something, especially a job.
italics Lernen beginnen		Of the sloping kind of typeface used especially for emphasis or distinction and in foreign words.
encapsulates Lernen beginnen		Express the essential features of (something) succinctly.
entail Lernen beginnen		Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
undertaken Lernen beginnen		Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.
convergence Lernen beginnen		Come together from different directions so as eventually to meet.
decentralise Lernen beginnen		Transfer (authority) from central to local government.
rural Lernen beginnen		In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
counter clerk Lernen beginnen		a person that counts
dissemination Lernen beginnen		Spread (something, especially information) widely.
appoint Lernen beginnen		Assign a job or role to sbd, Determine or decide on (a time or a place)
lobacco Lernen beginnen		nicotine-rich leaves of an American plant, which are cured by a process of drying and fermentation for smoking or chewing
aisle Lernen beginnen		A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft,
inadvertently Lernen beginnen		Without intention; accidentally.
paratrooper Lernen beginnen		A member of a paratroop regiment or airborne unit.
frogman Lernen beginnen		A person who swims under water wearing a rubber suit, flippers, and an oxygen supply.
doorman Lernen beginnen		A man such as a porter, bouncer, or janitor who is on duty at the entrance to a large building.
lighthouse attendant Lernen beginnen		works in A tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.
tedious Lernen beginnen		Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
solitary Lernen beginnen		Done or existing alone. of a place) secluded or isolated.
mundane Lernen beginnen		Lacking interest or excitement; dull. Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
menial Lernen beginnen		(of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
high-profile Lernen beginnen		Attracting much attention or publicity, work on heights
be on business Lernen beginnen		be on a business trip
be in business Lernen beginnen		be a businessman/woman
subsidy Lernen beginnen		A grant or contribution of money.
conform Lernen beginnen		Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
branch Lernen beginnen		A division or office of a large business or organization, operating locally or having a particular function.
warehouse Lernen beginnen		A large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored prior to their distribution for sale.
depot Lernen beginnen		A place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or goods.
dictation Lernen beginnen		The action of dictating words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape.
enquiry Lernen beginnen		a place where you can get information:
exaggerate Lernen beginnen		Represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
retail Lernen beginnen		The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
setback Lernen beginnen		something that causes delay or stops progress:
domineering Lernen beginnen		Assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
dictatorial Lernen beginnen		liking to give orders:
mince Lernen beginnen		to walk with small, delicate steps; to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces
insensitive Lernen beginnen		Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
even-handed Lernen beginnen		treats every one equal
moody Lernen beginnen		given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness
conscientious Lernen beginnen		Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly., precisely
inflexible Lernen beginnen		fixed and unable or unwilling to change:
accessible Lernen beginnen		friendly and easy to talk to; approachable.
labour Lernen beginnen		Work, especially physical work.
evident Lernen beginnen		Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
bleak Lernen beginnen		lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
evaluate Lernen beginnen		to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:
narrowed Lernen beginnen		having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length:
restricted Lernen beginnen		limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc.:
acquire Lernen beginnen		to get or buy something:
derive Lernen beginnen		to get something from something else:
fluctuate Lernen beginnen		to change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another
acquaintances Lernen beginnen		a person that you have met but do not know well:
wastage Lernen beginnen		the amount that is wasted:
genuinely Lernen beginnen		really and sincerely:
quantity Lernen beginnen		the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured:
royalities Lernen beginnen		a payment made esp. to writers and musicians every time their books or songs are bought or used by others
invoice Lernen beginnen		a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time:
beacon Lernen beginnen		a light or fire on the top of a hill that acts as a warning or signal:
curriculum Lernen beginnen		the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes:
opt Lernen beginnen		to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others:
lose sight of Lernen beginnen		to not consider something, esp. because you have forgotten about it:
legacy Lernen beginnen		money or property that you receive from someone after they die:
scarcely Lernen beginnen		almost not:
cope Lernen beginnen		to deal successfully with a difficult situation:
sufficiently Lernen beginnen		Be enough or adequate.
learn by rote Lernen beginnen		to learn something in order to be able to repeat it from memory, rather than in order to understand it:
schoolroom Lernen beginnen		the place where classes take place
neat Lernen beginnen		tidy, with everything in its place:
innate Lernen beginnen		ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned:
breadth Lernen beginnen		the fact of including many different things, features, subjects, or qualities:
irrelevant Lernen beginnen		not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important:
retrieve Lernen beginnen		to find and bring back something:
grasp Lernen beginnen		to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:
assessment Lernen beginnen		the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made:
reckon Lernen beginnen		to think or believe:
tyranny Lernen beginnen		a situation in which someone or something controls how you are able to live, in an unfair way:
pore over sth Lernen beginnen		to look at and study something, usually a book or document, carefully:
tuition Lernen beginnen		the money paid for this type of teaching:
numeracy Lernen beginnen		ability to do basic mathematics:
literacy Lernen beginnen		the ability to read and write:
fork out Lernen beginnen		to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly:
vocational Lernen beginnen		providing skills and education that prepare you for a job:
govern Lernen beginnen		to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc.:
prioritise Lernen beginnen		to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first:
tertiary Lernen beginnen		relating to a third level or stage
dwindle Lernen beginnen		to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number:
mock exam Lernen beginnen		not real but appearing or pretending to be exactly like something:
pace Lernen beginnen		the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes:
strut Lernen beginnen		to walk in a proud way trying to look important:
plod Lernen beginnen		to walk taking slow steps, as if your feet are heavy:
vital Lernen beginnen		necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important:
conclusive Lernen beginnen		proving that something is true, or ending any doubt:
invaluable Lernen beginnen		Extremely useful; indispensable.
get sb down Lernen beginnen		it makes you feel unhappy or depressed.:
IVF Lernen beginnen		in vitro fertilization
impair Lernen beginnen		to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective:
yield Lernen beginnen		to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information:
daunting Lernen beginnen		making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something:
tailor Lernen beginnen		someone whose job is to repair, make, and adjust (= make changes to) clothes, especially someone who makes jackets, trousers, coats, etc. for men
risk-taker Lernen beginnen		someone who often takes risks:
calculated risk Lernen beginnen		a risk that you consider worth taking because the result, if it is successful, will be so good:
risk-averse Lernen beginnen		unwilling to take risks or wanting to avoid risks as much as possible:
economics Lernen beginnen		the way in which trade, industry, or money is organized, or the study of this:
crash course Lernen beginnen		a course that teaches you a lot of basic facts in a very short time:
grade Lernen beginnen		letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is:
mark Lernen beginnen		a judgment, expressed as a number or letter, about the quality of a piece of work done at school, college, or university:
haggle Lernen beginnen		to attempt to decide on a price or conditions that are acceptable to the person selling the goods and the person buying them, usually by arguing:
bargain Lernen beginnen		something on sale at a lower price than its true value:
halls of residence Lernen beginnen		a college building where students live
undergraduate Lernen beginnen		a student who is studying for their first degree at a college or university
earnings Lernen beginnen		the amount of money that someone is paid for working:
income Lernen beginnen		money that is earned from doing work or received from investments:
irrespective Lernen beginnen		without considering; not needing to allow for:
truancy Lernen beginnen		the problem or situation of children being absent from school regularly without permission:

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