Das Buch Insight - Mittelstufe - Vokabeleinblick 7

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

Homonym

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

Homophon

to carefully look at something

betrachten, beobachten

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

wahrnehmen, bemerken

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

unterscheiden

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

Gleichaltrige(r)

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

spähen, genau hinsehen

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

Pier, Kai

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

realize, erkennen

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

starren, anblicken

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

ertragen, aushalten

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

blinzeln, zwinkern

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

wütender Blick, scharfer Blick

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

differenzieren

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

erkennen, entdecken

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

sich kümmern

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Schwierigkeit, Herausforderung

involving or describing the whole of something

ganz, vollständig

to have a specific flavor

schmecken

to express something verbally

äußern, aussprechen

having a large length from side to side

breit

the act of breathing noisily, especially when one has a cold or respiratory illness

schniefen, Schniefen

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

schnarchen, lautes Atmen im Schlaf

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

flüstern, raunen

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

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