ACT Englisch und Weltwissen - Seltene Bedeutungen

a distinctive and recognizable style or characteristic that sets someone or something apart

Merkmal

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

Nachwirkungen

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

Beihilfe

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

Projektion

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

Zusammensetzung

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

Abdruck

animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

Wild

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

Widerstand

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

Luftzug

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

der Anziehungspunkt

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

Ursache

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

Kluft

a structure on a canal or waterway consisting of a gated enclosure used to raise or lower vessels between different water levels

Schleuse

a hard curved jaw of a bird, especially a wide or slender one

Schnabel

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

Parzelle

the way a wave travels through a medium

Ausbreitung

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

Gepäckband

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

Zustand

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

Überträger

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

Mittel

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

Fachrichtung

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

Einschlag

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a a specific situation, event, or experience

Reaktion

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

Bereich

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

Ausdruck

the act or fact of taking someone's child and growing them up, which has been approved by law

Adoption

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

Tenor

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

Wappen

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

feiern

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

behaupten

to make someone experience something unpleasant

unterziehen

to help or support the progress or development of something

fördern

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

sich umwandeln

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

darstellen

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

übermitteln

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

halten

to get infected by a disease or virus

erkranken

to be present or found in a particular place

vorkommen

to decisively or firmly establishing the cause of something

bestimmen

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

zeigen

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

bevölkern

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

zielen

to make someone have a specific emotion or feeling, particularly a positive one

inspirieren

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

ignorieren

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

erzählen

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

behandeln

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

angehen

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

wickeln

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

gewähren

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

veranschaulichen

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

verwirklichen

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

vorschlagen

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

vorschlagen

to bring to a sudden halt

anhalten

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

genau ansehen

to formally contract or engage services for a specific purpose or period

chartern

to originate or come from a specific place or region

stammen aus

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

resonieren

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

pastoral

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

scharf

describing textures that feel very soft or substances made of tiny particles

fein

knowing someone or something very well through close study or personal experience

intim