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Frage		Antworten
rapier Lernen beginnen		a thin, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting
chamber Lernen beginnen		a room, especially a bedroom or a private room
fowling Lernen beginnen		hunting birds
undertaker Lernen beginnen		a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation
mane Lernen beginnen		long, thick hair growing from the neck of a horse or lion (or a person’s thick hair)
scale Lernen beginnen		a device for weighing; also, one of many small, thin plates covering a fish or reptile
graze Lernen beginnen		to touch lightly in passing; to scrape the skin; or to feed on grass (animals)
flirtatious Lernen beginnen		behaving in a playful way to attract attention or affection
to nut sb Lernen beginnen		to headbutt someone (British slang)
come on Lernen beginnen		to flirt or make sexual advances; also used to mean “hurry up” or show disbelief
overall Lernen beginnen		including everything; general or total
conviction Lernen beginnen		a strong belief or opinion; or a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime
admit Lernen beginnen		to confess or acknowledge something as true
procrastinate Lernen beginnen		to delay or postpone doing something
erudite Lernen beginnen		showing great knowledge or learning
pilfer Lernen beginnen		to steal small items, often repeatedly
dawdle Lernen beginnen		to waste time; to move slowly
incarcerated Lernen beginnen		imprisoned or confined
irascible Lernen beginnen		easily angered or irritated
amphibious Lernen beginnen		able to live or operate both on land and in water
amble Lernen beginnen		to walk slowly or leisurely
peckish Lernen beginnen		slightly hungry (British informal)
ephemeral Lernen beginnen		lasting for a very short time
epitaph Lernen beginnen		a phrase or statement written on a gravestone
moribund Lernen beginnen		near death or no longer active or effective
loquacious Lernen beginnen		very talkative
tariff Lernen beginnen		a tax on imported or exported goods
bicentenary Lernen beginnen		the 200th anniversary of an event
palindrome Lernen beginnen		a word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards (e.g., “madam”)
catcall Lernen beginnen		a loud, rude whistle or comment, usually towards someone attractive
carnation Lernen beginnen		a type of flower, often pink or white
midge Lernen beginnen		a small flying insect, like a gnat
endive Lernen beginnen		a leafy green vegetable, often used in salads
bow Lernen beginnen		to bend forward as a sign of respect; also, a curved weapon for shooting arrows
taut Lernen beginnen		stretched tight; tense
whine Lernen beginnen		to complain in a high-pitched, annoying voice
berth Lernen beginnen		a bed on a ship or train; or a space to dock a ship
thyme Lernen beginnen		an aromatic herb used in cooking
tow Lernen beginnen		to pull something (like a car or trailer) using a rope or chain
stile Lernen beginnen		a set of steps for climbing over a fence or wall
urn Lernen beginnen		a container, often decorative, used for holding the ashes of a cremated person or for serving drinks
heel Lernen beginnen		the back part of the foot; also can mean to follow closely (like a dog)
paw Lernen beginnen		the foot of an animal such as a dog or cat
grate Lernen beginnen		a metal frame or cover, or to shred food into small pieces (like cheese); also, to irritate
pail Lernen beginnen		a small bucket
wring Lernen beginnen		to twist something to force out liquid; also, to wring someone’s hands means to show worry
ewe Lernen beginnen		a female sheep
yew Lernen beginnen		a type of evergreen tree with red berries, often found in churchyards
haul Lernen beginnen		to pull or drag something with effort; also means a large amount of something stolen or collected
conceit Lernen beginnen		excessive pride in oneself; also, an elaborate or clever metaphor in literature
perpetually Lernen beginnen		continuously or endlessly
put up with Lernen beginnen		to tolerate or accept something unpleasant
complementary Lernen beginnen		combining well together; opposite but matching
throng Lernen beginnen		a large, densely packed crowd
tut Lernen beginnen		an expression of disapproval or annoyance (sound made with the tongue)
prattle Lernen beginnen		to talk foolishly or at length about nothing important
clatter Lernen beginnen		a loud, rattling sound
slick Lernen beginnen		smooth and shiny; also, clever and persuasive (sometimes negatively)
clamour Lernen beginnen		a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting
gawky Lernen beginnen		awkward and clumsy in movement or appearance
bellowed Lernen beginnen		shouted loudly, usually in anger or pain
marooned Lernen beginnen		left trapped and alone, especially on an island
floes Lernen beginnen		large sheets of floating ice
din Lernen beginnen		a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
lugubrious Lernen beginnen		very sad, gloomy, or mournful
enthralled Lernen beginnen		fascinated; completely captivated
be riveted Lernen beginnen		to be so interested that you can’t look away
relish Lernen beginnen		to enjoy or take great pleasure in something
in the throes of something Lernen beginnen		in the middle of a difficult or intense situation
subsume Lernen beginnen		to include something as part of a larger group
sheer Lernen beginnen		complete or absolute (e.g., sheer luck); also means very steep or thin (like fabric)
free-fall Lernen beginnen		a rapid and uncontrolled fall or decline
slanging match Lernen beginnen		a loud, angry exchange of insults
tiff Lernen beginnen		a small argument, usually between people who know each other well
make a mountain out of a molehill Lernen beginnen		to exaggerate a small problem
rumination Lernen beginnen		deep or lengthy thinking about something
prone to Lernen beginnen		likely to do or suffer from something
liable to Lernen beginnen		legally responsible for; also means likely to experience something (similar to “prone to”)
wind someone up Lernen beginnen		to tease or annoy someone, especially to provoke a reaction
leave no stone unturned Lernen beginnen		to search or try everything possible
don’t beat about the bush Lernen beginnen		get to the point; avoid avoiding the main topic
pride comes before the fall Lernen beginnen		being too proud often leads to failure or downfall
once upon a time Lernen beginnen		a phrase used to begin fairy tales or old stories
don’t hide your light under the bushel Lernen beginnen		don’t keep your talents or achievements hidden
many a true word is said in jest Lernen beginnen		jokes often contain some truth
keep your eye on the ball Lernen beginnen		stay focused and alert
interdependency Lernen beginnen		mutual reliance between people or things
detrimental Lernen beginnen		harmful or damaging
clutch of Lernen beginnen		a small group of people or things (often of similar kind)
matriarch Lernen beginnen		a woman who is the head of a family or group
inkling Lernen beginnen		a slight idea or suspicion
descendant Lernen beginnen		someone related to a person from a previous generation
fathom Lernen beginnen		to understand something deeply; a unit for measuring depth of water
firefly Lernen beginnen		a small insect that gives off light from its body
bunched together Lernen beginnen		grouped closely or tightly
genus (plural genera) Lernen beginnen		a group of related species in biology
lineage Lernen beginnen		ancestry or family history
feline Lernen beginnen		relating to cats
bereft Lernen beginnen		deprived of or missing something or someone
tatty Lernen beginnen		old and in bad condition; shabby
hustle yourself Lernen beginnen		to move quickly or energetically; to hurry
resilience Lernen beginnen		the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
prerequisite Lernen beginnen		something required as a condition before something else happens
constraint Lernen beginnen		a limitation or restriction
sartorial Lernen beginnen		related to clothing or style of dress
mediocrity Lernen beginnen		the state of being average or ordinary
disrobe Lernen beginnen		to undress
ruthless Lernen beginnen		showing no pity or compassion; cruel
catch-22 Lernen beginnen		a paradoxical situation where you can’t win because of contradictory rules
churn Lernen beginnen		to stir or mix violently; also, high turnover (e.g., in business or people)
jaded Lernen beginnen		tired or bored from having too much of something
scrounge Lernen beginnen		to get something by asking or begging rather than working for it
oppressive Lernen beginnen		harsh, cruel, or overwhelming
austere Lernen beginnen		strict, plain, or lacking comfort
in unison Lernen beginnen		together at the same time
out of sync Lernen beginnen		not happening together or not in agreement
stint Lernen beginnen		a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
alleged Lernen beginnen		said to be true but not proven
as stubborn as a mule Lernen beginnen		extremely stubborn and unwilling to change
a wolf in sheep’s clothing Lernen beginnen		someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous or deceptive
flog a dead horse Lernen beginnen		to waste effort on something that has no chance of success
have kittens Lernen beginnen		to become very anxious, upset, or angry
let sleeping dogs lie Lernen beginnen		to avoid restarting a conflict or problem
like water off a duck’s back Lernen beginnen		having no effect; easily ignored criticism or insults
put the cat among the pigeons Lernen beginnen		to cause trouble or panic by revealing something
take the bull by the horns Lernen beginnen		to deal with a difficult situation directly and bravely
have a bee in one’s bonnet Lernen beginnen		to be obsessed or overly concerned with something
as sly as a fox Lernen beginnen		very clever and tricky
a lone wolf Lernen beginnen		someone who prefers to act alone
the early bird catches the worm Lernen beginnen		people who act early have an advantage
as quiet as a mouse Lernen beginnen		very quiet
a busy bee Lernen beginnen		someone who is always busy or active
like a bull in a china shop Lernen beginnen		clumsy or reckless in a delicate situation
dog’s breakfast Lernen beginnen		a complete mess or disaster
cry wolf Lernen beginnen		to raise a false alarm
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Lernen beginnen		it’s better to keep what you have than risk it for more
the cat’s out of the bag Lernen beginnen		a secret has been revealed
straight from the horse’s mouth Lernen beginnen		information from the original or most reliable source
like a fish out of water Lernen beginnen		feeling uncomfortable or out of place
cart around Lernen beginnen		to carry or move something awkward or heavy repeatedly
speak volumes Lernen beginnen		to express something clearly without using words
abound Lernen beginnen		to exist in large numbers or quantities
ensue Lernen beginnen		to happen as a result of something
stack Lernen beginnen		a neat pile of things; to arrange items in a pile
deem Lernen beginnen		to consider or judge something in a particular way
tangible Lernen beginnen		something real or concrete that can be touched or clearly understood
relegate Lernen beginnen		to downgrade or assign to a lower rank or position
deploy Lernen beginnen		to move into position or use effectively (often used with troops or resources)
odds Lernen beginnen		the chances or probability of something happening
kudos Lernen beginnen		praise or recognition for an achievement
affinity Lernen beginnen		a natural liking or connection to something or someone
feel the heat Lernen beginnen		to experience pressure or criticism
when/if it comes to the crunch Lernen beginnen		when a situation becomes critical or important decisions must be made
daunting Lernen beginnen		intimidating; seeming difficult or frightening
eclectic Lernen beginnen		made up of a variety of styles or ideas
on tenterhooks Lernen beginnen		in a state of suspense or anxiety while waiting
endeavour Lernen beginnen		to try hard; an effort or attempt
intricate Lernen beginnen		very detailed and complicated
quirky Lernen beginnen		unusual in a charming or interesting way
unfold Lernen beginnen		to develop or reveal over time
back of beyond Lernen beginnen		a very remote or isolated place
click the button Lernen beginnen		to press a button (especially on a computer or device)
detract Lernen beginnen		to take away from; reduce the value or importance of something
far cry Lernen beginnen		something very different from another thing
forge Lernen beginnen		to create something with effort; to fake something (context-dependent)
haphazard Lernen beginnen		lacking order or planning; random
lose touch Lernen beginnen		to stop communicating or be no longer aware of something
obscure Lernen beginnen		not clear or well-known; hard to understand
cross path with sb Lernen beginnen		to unexpectedly meet someone
stumbled across Lernen beginnen		found by accident or chance
ravaged Lernen beginnen		severely damaged or destroyed
come by Lernen beginnen		to obtain something, often with difficulty
scarce Lernen beginnen		rare or in short supply
grimy Lernen beginnen		dirty or covered with grime
officialdom Lernen beginnen		government bureaucracy or officials
fraught Lernen beginnen		full of (usually negative things); tense or anxious
allure Lernen beginnen		charm or attraction
old chestnut Lernen beginnen		a joke or story that’s been repeated too often
spiritedness Lernen beginnen		liveliness and enthusiasm
resilience Lernen beginnen		(repeated) ability to recover from difficulties
diminish Lernen beginnen		to reduce in size, importance, or value
advancing Lernen beginnen		moving forward or making progress
knowledge Lernen beginnen		information, understanding, or skill gained through experience or education
flog Lernen beginnen		to sell something, especially in an aggressive way; also to whip or beat
indulge Lernen beginnen		to allow oneself to enjoy something, often to excess
indulgence Lernen beginnen		the act of indulging or enjoying something freely
vagabonding Lernen beginnen		traveling from place to place without a permanent home
tainted Lernen beginnen		contaminated or corrupted; made less pure or innocent
compromising Lernen beginnen		making concessions or allowing something to be less than ideal; risky to one’s reputation
far-flung Lernen beginnen		spread out over a large area or distance
you could do worse than Lernen beginnen		suggesting that something is a good choice, even if not the best
produce Lernen beginnen		to make or create something; also refers to agricultural products
knock-down (prices) Lernen beginnen		very low prices, typically because of a sale or discount
trout Lernen beginnen		a type of freshwater fish
venison Lernen beginnen		the meat of a deer
infused with Lernen beginnen		filled or saturated with a particular quality or substance
porcini Lernen beginnen		a type of edible mushroom, often used in cooking
nettles Lernen beginnen		plants with stinging hairs; also refers to causing irritation
expertise Lernen beginnen		specialized knowledge or skill in a particular area
backdrop Lernen beginnen		the setting or background, often used in reference to a scene or event
incomparable Lernen beginnen		without equal; too special or unique to compare to anything else
sight to behold Lernen beginnen		something that is impressive or remarkable to see
in the middle of nowhere Lernen beginnen		in a remote, isolated place
set aside Lernen beginnen		to reserve for a specific purpose or future use
off the beaten track Lernen beginnen		in a place that is not frequently visited; remote or unconventional
set one’s sights on Lernen beginnen		to aim for or focus on a particular goal or target
to the back of beyond Lernen beginnen		to a very remote or isolated place
dense Lernen beginnen		closely packed together; thick or heavy in texture or substance
humid Lernen beginnen		containing a high level of moisture, typically referring to the air
bustling Lernen beginnen		full of activity and energy
sprawling Lernen beginnen		spread out over a large area, often in a disorganized manner
quaint Lernen beginnen		charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in an attractive way
pristine Lernen beginnen		in its original, unspoiled condition; clean and fresh
urge Lernen beginnen		to strongly encourage or advise someone to do something
set apart from Lernen beginnen		to be different or distinguished from others
lush Lernen beginnen		rich, abundant, and luxurious in growth or appearance
diverse Lernen beginnen		showing variety; different from one another
reminisce Lernen beginnen		to recall or think about past experiences, often fondly
barren Lernen beginnen		empty, lacking in vegetation or life; unproductive
rugged Lernen beginnen		rough, uneven, and tough in appearance or texture
recall Lernen beginnen		to remember or bring to mind something from the past
advocate Lernen beginnen		to publicly support or recommend something
reflect Lernen beginnen		to think deeply or carefully about something
vibrant Lernen beginnen		full of energy, color, or life
recount Lernen beginnen		to tell the story of an event or experience in detail
vicinity Lernen beginnen		the area around a particular place
defunct Lernen beginnen		no longer existing or functioning
decommissioned Lernen beginnen		officially taken out of service or use
niche Lernen beginnen		a specialized segment of the market or a specific role or position
aesthetic Lernen beginnen		relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
legacies Lernen beginnen		something handed down from the past, often in terms of culture or achievements
tickly Lernen beginnen		causing a slight, often itchy feeling
lease Lernen beginnen		a contract granting the use of property for a specified period
craze Lernen beginnen		an intense and widespread enthusiasm or trend
urbanity Lernen beginnen		characteristics or qualities of city life, often associated with refinement
by virtue of Lernen beginnen		because of; due to
salve Lernen beginnen		a soothing ointment or balm; also to soothe or alleviate
ailment Lernen beginnen		an illness or medical condition
steeped Lernen beginnen		soaked or saturated in a particular quality or influence
run contrary to Lernen beginnen		to be in opposition to or contradict
sheer Lernen beginnen		absolute; nothing other than (often used for emphasis)
naturalist Lernen beginnen		a person who studies or is an expert in natural history, especially plants and animals
affiliated with Lernen beginnen		officially connected or associated with an organization or group
pass on Lernen beginnen		to give something to someone else; also to die
in situ Lernen beginnen		in the original place or position
assertion Lernen beginnen		a confident and forceful statement or claim
philanthropist Lernen beginnen		a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, typically through charitable donations
lifeblood Lernen beginnen		something that is essential for the existence or operation of something
with glee Lernen beginnen		with great happiness or delight
unquantifiable Lernen beginnen		impossible to measure or quantify
pestilence Lernen beginnen		a deadly or virulent disease
sweep through Lernen beginnen		to affect or pass through a place or group rapidly and powerfully
precarity Lernen beginnen		a state of being uncertain or unstable, especially in terms of employment or financial security
vertebrate Lernen beginnen		an animal with a backbone or spine
ascertain Lernen beginnen		to find out or determine something with certainty
indicator Lernen beginnen		a sign, symptom, or measure that points to something
reckon Lernen beginnen		to think or suppose something; to calculate or estimate
blunt (face) Lernen beginnen		having a dull edge or point; straightforward in manner
stunted Lernen beginnen		prevented from growing or developing properly
render Lernen beginnen		to cause to become; to give or provide something
urea Lernen beginnen		a chemical compound found in urine and used in fertilizers
chamber pot Lernen beginnen		a container used for urination, typically in a bedroom before indoor plumbing
giddy Lernen beginnen		feeling lightheaded or dizzy, often due to excitement or joy
stagger Lernen beginnen		to move unsteadily, often because of being off balance
slur Lernen beginnen		to speak in a way that is unclear, or to insult or disparage someone
chunk Lernen beginnen		a large piece or portion of something
abomination Lernen beginnen		something that is intensely disliked or considered morally wrong
hoist Lernen beginnen		to lift or raise something, often with the help of a mechanical device
dispatch Lernen beginnen		to send off or deal with something quickly
replenish Lernen beginnen		to refill or restore to its former condition
cavernous Lernen beginnen		resembling a cavern; vast, spacious, and often dark or empty
conceal Lernen beginnen		to hide or keep something out of sight
alas Lernen beginnen		an expression of sorrow, regret, or disappointment
odorous Lernen beginnen		having a strong or unpleasant smell
eternal Lernen beginnen		lasting forever; without beginning or end
scavenger Lernen beginnen		an animal or person that searches for and collects discarded items or food
preposterous Lernen beginnen		contrary to reason or common sense; ridiculous
oscillate Lernen beginnen		to swing back and forth in a regular motion
opaque Lernen beginnen		not transparent; difficult to understand or explain
apex Lernen beginnen		the top or highest point of something, often used metaphorically for the peak of achievement
cart around Lernen beginnen		to carry or transport something from one place to another
speak volumes Lernen beginnen		to convey a lot of meaning without using many words
abound Lernen beginnen		to exist in large numbers or amounts
ensue Lernen beginnen		to happen or occur as a result of something
stack Lernen beginnen		to arrange things in a pile or stack, often in an orderly way
deem Lernen beginnen		to regard or judge in a particular way
tangible Lernen beginnen		something that can be touched or perceived by the senses; concrete
relegate Lernen beginnen		to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important position
deploy Lernen beginnen		to move or position resources or people for a specific purpose
odds Lernen beginnen		the probability or likelihood of something happening
kudos Lernen beginnen		praise or recognition for an achievement
affinity Lernen beginnen		a natural liking or attraction to something or someone
feel the heat Lernen beginnen		to experience pressure or stress, often due to intense scrutiny or competition
when/if it comes to the crunch Lernen beginnen		when a critical decision or situation arises
daunting Lernen beginnen		causing fear or anxiety due to being difficult to handle or face
eclectic Lernen beginnen		deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad range of sources
on tenterhooks Lernen beginnen		in a state of nervous anticipation or suspense
endeavour Lernen beginnen		an attempt or effort to achieve something, often requiring hard work
intricate Lernen beginnen		very detailed or complicated, often in terms of design or structure
quirky Lernen beginnen		unconventional or unusual in a charming or endearing way
unfold Lernen beginnen		to open up or reveal, often gradually or over time
back of beyond Lernen beginnen		a very remote or isolated place
click the button Lernen beginnen		to press or select a button, usually on a device or interface
detract Lernen beginnen		to take away from the value or quality of something
far cry Lernen beginnen		something that is very different from something else, often implying a significant distance or difference
forge Lernen beginnen		to form or create something, especially through intense effort or shaping
haphazard Lernen beginnen		lacking order or planning; random or chaotic
lose touch Lernen beginnen		to lose contact or communication with someone or something
obscure Lernen beginnen		not well-known; difficult to understand or see
cross paths with sb Lernen beginnen		to meet or encounter someone unexpectedly
stumbled across Lernen beginnen		to find something by chance or accident
ravaged Lernen beginnen		severely damaged or destroyed, often through violent means
come by Lernen beginnen		to obtain or acquire something, often in a casual manner
scarce Lernen beginnen		limited in quantity or availability
grimy Lernen beginnen		dirty or covered in grime, often implying neglect or filth
officialdom Lernen beginnen		the group of officials or bureaucrats in an organization or government
fraught Lernen beginnen		filled with something, typically something negative, like tension or danger
allure Lernen beginnen		the power to attract or charm
old chestnut Lernen beginnen		a joke or story that has been repeated many times, often to the point of being tiresome
spiritedness Lernen beginnen		energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
resilience Lernen beginnen		the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges
diminish Lernen beginnen		to make or become smaller or less important

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