Das Buch Insight - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 10 - 10D

to state that what one is saying is true

einen Eid leisten

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abschaffen

an opponent or enemy

Feind

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

Nation

the state of being free to think, act, and make choices without unnecessary restrictions or limitations imposed by others

Freiheit

to formally promise to do something

verpfänden

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

Gegner

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

Menschheit

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

Waffen

the collective human population, including both men and women

Menschheit

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

ausrotten

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

nicht ganz ehrlich sein

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

Verhalten, das nicht anstößig ist

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

von etwas herrührend

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

zum eigenen Vorteil nutzen

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

neigt zu scharfer Zurechtweisung

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

etwas sagen, ohne es zu wissen oder darüber nachzudenken

to clear something of any misunderstanding or misinterpretation

etwas eindeutig machen

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

unfreiwillig jemandem oder etwas gehorchen

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

wachsam und agil