ACT Englisch und Weltwissen - Bildliche Bedeutungen

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

Destillation

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

ein Kinderspiel

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

Spitze

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

Treiber

an unexpected turn in the course of events

Wendung

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

Munition

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

Abweichung

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

Empfang

the information or events that stimulate action or response

Eingabe

the influence or control over someone or something

Einfluss

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

Uebel

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

Misserfolg

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

der Wendepunkt

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

Reflexion

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

Zusammenbau

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

Schallplatte

the act of moving to a more secluded place in order to relax, meditate, or rest

Rückzug

offering no protection or refuge

kahl

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensibel

describing conditions or actions that are unpleasantly rough or severe

hart

effectively concise in expression

prägnant

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteoritisch

easily understood or readable with comprehension

zugänglich

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

ansteckend

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

heilig

able to understand and notice things quickly

scharf

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

ozeanisch

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

überspringen

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

ausstellen

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

loslassen

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

kosten

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

kapitulieren

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

konsultieren

to describe something or someone through words

beschreiben

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

vorantreiben

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

darstellen

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

wertschätzen

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

zeugen von

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

auslösen

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

führen

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

halten

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

kochen

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

durchdringen

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

festhalten

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

verfolgen

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

berauben

to be predominant or prevalent

herrschen

to put or position something securely

pflanzen

to become more luminous and cheerful

aufhellen

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

erwecken

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

zeigen

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

enthüllen

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

anpassen

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

verdrahten

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

isolieren

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

verschlingen

to take away someone's possessions or assets

entziehen

to end a connection or relationship completely

trennen

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

auszeichnen

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

abstammen

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

strukturieren