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whence
- interrogative adverb from what place or source: whence does Parliament derive this power? relative adverb from which; from where: the Ural mountains, whence the ore is procured to the place from which: he will be sent back whence he came as a consequence of which: whence it followed that the strategies were obsolete
- woher
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deliberation
- noun [mass noun] 1long and careful consideration or discussion: after much deliberation we arrived at a compromise [count noun]: the commission’s deliberations 2slow and careful movement or thought: he replaced the glass on the table with deliberation
- die Beratung, Überlegung
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enquiry
- noun (plural enquiries) an act of asking for information: the police were making enquiries in all the neighbouring pubs [mass noun]: her mind was buzzing with possible lines of enquiry an official investigation.
- Erkundigung
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to outweigh sth
- verb [with object] be heavier, greater, or more significant than: the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages
- etw. aufheben, ausgleichen
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to dissuade
- verb [with object] persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action: his friends tried to dissuade him from flying
- abbringen
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acquiescence
- noun [mass noun] the reluctant acceptance of something without protest: in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet
- das Einverständnis, die Einwilligung
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pushy
- adjective (pushier, pushiest) excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious: a pushy salesperson I didn’t want too appear too pushy
- aufdringlich, penetrant
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resounding
gewaltig, überwältigend
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trivial
alltäglich, geringfügig
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daunting
abschreckend, einschüchternd
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exciting
aufregend, spannend
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challenge
Herausforderung
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roaring success
stürmischer Erfolg
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dismal
trüb, düster, bedrückend
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inevitable
notwendig, unumgänglich
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urgent
dringend, zwingend
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propose / proposal
beabsichtigen / die Absicht, Angebot
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emphasis / emphasize
- Betonung, Nachdruck
- etwas betonen
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requirements
require
- Anforderungen, Ansprüche
- anfordern
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notoriety
notorious
- der Bekanntheitsgrad
- berüchtigt
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to perceive sth
- etwas bemerken
- etwas erkennen
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endeavour
- die Anstrengung
- Bemühung
- Unternehmen
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contempt
- die Missachtung
- die Verachtung
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insinuation
- noun an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad: I’ve done nothing to deserve all your vicious insinuations [mass noun]: a piece of filthy insinuation
- die Andeutung
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a dwelling
- noun formal a house, flat, or other place of residence: the proposed dwelling is out of keeping with those nearby
- eine Unterkunft, eine Behausung
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merely
- adverb just; only: Gary, a silent boy, merely nodded
- bloss, lediglich, nur
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rifle
- noun a
- gun, especially one fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally
- grooved barrel intended to make a bullet spin and thereby have greater
- accuracy over a long distance: a hunting rifle
- Gewehr
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vulnerable
- adjective exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally: we were in a vulnerable position small fish are vulnerable to predators
- schuldig
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culprit
Täter, Schuldiger
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imbibe
- verb [with object] formal, often humorous drink (alcohol): they were imbibing far too many pitchers of beer
- auf - einsaugen
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to avoid
meiden, aus dem Weg gehen
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solely
- adverb not involving anyone or anything else; only: he is solely responsible for any debts the company may incur people are appointed solely on the basis of merit
- allein, nur, bloss, einzig und allein
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to astound
- adjective surprisingly impressive or notable: the summit offers astounding views
- erstaunen
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realtor
- noun North American trademark an estate agent.
- GrundstückmaklerIn
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gal
- noun informal, chiefly North American a girl or young woman.
- Göre, Mädel
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evened
eben, gleichmässig, flach
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gambler
- noun a person who gambles: a compulsive gambler
- Spieler, Spekulant
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scope
Ausmass, Umfang, Reichweite
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petulant
- adjective (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered: he was moody and petulant a petulant shake of the head
- empfindlich, launisch, verdriesslich
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