(of a bank) to take away someone's property because they have not repaid the money they borrowed from the bank in order to buy it

versteigern, repossesieren

a male worker who watches over other workers and is often more experienced

Vorarbeiter, Bauleiter

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

Federbusch, Plumeau

to do what others want to please them, even when it is unnecessary or morally wrong

sich anbiedern, sich gefügig zeigen

a method of performance in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words

Pantomime, Schattenspiel

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

unüberlegt, impulsiv

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

Impulsivität, Unbesonnenheit

