Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
stabilize
stabilisieren
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
B2 verb
stack
stapeln oder aufhäufen
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
B2 noun
stadium
Stadion
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
B2 noun
Stain
Fleck; Makel
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
B2 noun, verb
stake
Beteiligung, Risiko
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
B2 noun
stakes
einsatz
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
B2 adjective
Stale
stich; alt; nicht mehr frisch
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
B2 verb, noun
stall
anhalten, Stand
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
B2 noun
Stamina
Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
B2 noun
stance
Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
B2 noun
Star fish
Seestern
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
B2 adjective
stark
stark, scharf
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
B2 adjective
Starry
sternenübersät; leuchtend;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
B2 noun
starter
eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
B2 verb
startle
erschrecken
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
B2 adjective
startled
erschrocken
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
B2 noun
startup
Neues Unternehmen
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
B2 noun
Starvation
Hunger
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
B2 verb
starve
verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
B2 adjective
static
statisch
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
B2 adjective
stationary
unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
B2 adjective
statistical
statistisch
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
B2 noun
statistics
Statistik
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
B2 adverb
steadily
ständig
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.