Das Buch Insight - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

Vorwort

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

sonderbar

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

transzendieren

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

rücksichtslos

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

herausfordernd

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

zufriedenstellend

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

Rache

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

Höhepunkt

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

Struktur

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

Umschlag

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

Bibliographie

all the things that are held, included, or contained in something else

Inhalt

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

Seite

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

Glossar

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

Schutzumschlag

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

Hardcover

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

Index

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

einprägen

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

Taschenbuch

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

Rücken

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

Titelseite

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

Protagonist

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

gruselig

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

misshandeln