Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
mock
verspotten
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
B2 noun
Mode
Modus; Art
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
B2 verb
moderate
moderieren
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
B2 adverb
moderately
mäßig
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
B2 noun
moderation
Mäßigung
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
B2 noun
moderator
Moderator
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
B2 noun
modernization
Modernisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
B2 verb
modernize
modernisieren
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
B2 adjective
modest
bescheiden
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
B2 verb
modify
modifizieren
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
B2 noun
module
Modul
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
B2 noun
Moisture
Feuchtigkeit
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
B2 noun
molecule
Molekül
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
B2 noun
momentum
Schwung
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
B2 noun
monarchy
Monarchie
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
B2 adjective
monetary
monetär
Meaning
Relating to money or currency.
Example
The monetary implications are significant for investors.
B2 noun
monitoring
Überwachung
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
B2 noun
Monk
Mönch
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
B2 noun
monument
denkmal
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
B2 noun
Morality
Moralität
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
B2 adverb
Morally
moralisch
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
B2 adverb
moreover
außerdem
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
B2 noun
mosque
moschee
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
B2 noun
Mosquito-net
Moskitonetz
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.