Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
component
Komponente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
B2 verb
compose
komponieren
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
B2 adjective
composed
ruhig
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
B2 noun
compost
kompost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
B2 noun
composting
Kompostierung
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
B2 noun
compound
Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
B2 verb
comprehend
verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
B2 noun
comprehension
Verständnis
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
B2 adjective
comprehensive
umfassend
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
B2 verb
comprise
bestehen
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
B2 verb
compromise
kompromittieren
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
B2 adjective
compulsory
verpflichtend
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
B2 verb
conceal
verbergen
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
B2 verb
concede
zugeben
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
B2 verb
conceive
begreifen, schwanger werden
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
B2 preposition
concerning
bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
B2 noun
concession
Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
B2 adjective
concise
prägnant
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
B2 adjective
Concrete
fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
B2 noun
concussion
Gehirnerschütterung
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
B2 verb
condemn
verurteilen
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
B2 noun
condensation
Kondensation
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
B2 noun
Condensed milk
Kondensmilch
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
B2 adjective
Conditional
konditionell; bedingt
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.