Das Buch Total English - Fortgeschritten - Einheit 3 ​​– Lektion 2

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

Bestseller, am häufigsten verkauft

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

berührend, bewegend

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

lesbar, einfach zu lesen

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

Bücherwurm, Büchernarr

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

eindimensional, linear

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

süchtig, abhängig

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interessant

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

geschätzt, verstanden

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

beteiligt, engagiert

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

eifrig, begeistert

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

beschreiben

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

wettergegerbt, verwittert

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

weitsichtig, vorausschauend

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

Unruhestifter, Tyrann

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

Querdenker, Rebell

conscious of oneself as an individual, and of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions

selbstbewusst, unbeholfen

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

ausgewaschen, verblasst

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

schnelllebig, dynamisch

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

reizbar, verbittert

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

fleißig

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

aufgeschlossen, tolerant

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

gutaussehend

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

freidenkend, unabhängig

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

lustig, vergnüglich

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

einförmig, zielstrebig

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

selbstgenügsam, autark

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

dickhäutig, unempfindlich

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

gutherzig, großzügig

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

abweisend, reserviert

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

karriereorientiert, berufsorientiert

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

abwesend, zerstreut