Flashcards in Reading Exams 2 Deck (29):
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to lap up
take up liquids with quick movements of tongue
accept sth eagerly
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crank up
aufdrehen
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sneer
höhnisch lachen
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plight
a dangerous or unfortunate situation
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drudgery
hard and dull work
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invigorating
makes you feel strong and healthy
erfrischend
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to thwart sb in
prevent sb from accomplishing sth
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calling the shots
den ton angeben
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partnership
alliance
collaboration
-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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niche
a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment
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to be turned down
reject an offer or application
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abundance
a very large quantity of sth
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subtle
1. very delicate or precise
arranged in an elaborate way
2. clever method
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equanimity
calmness in a difficult situation
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proclaim
announce officially
indicate clearly
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perceptible
able to be seen
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to disdain sth
verachten
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menace
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm
to be a menace to sth
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commendable
lobemswert
vorbildlich
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outlandish
looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar
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to deem sth
etw für ... halten
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to plummet
drop at high speed
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zeal
great energy or enthusiasm for sth
zealous
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common sense
menschenverstand
alltagsdenken
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sequel
fortsetzung
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punchline
the final phrase of a joke or story
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substantial
bedeutend
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rekindle
wieder anzünden
wieder erwecken
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