Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
denunciation
Denunziation / öffentliche Anklage
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
B1 verb
deny
leugnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
B2 noun
Deodorant
Deodorant
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
B1 verb
depart
abfahren
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
A2 noun
department
abteilung
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
B1 noun
Departure
Abfahrt
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
A2 verb
depend
abhängen
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
B2 adjective
dependable
zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
B2 noun
Dependence
Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
B2 noun
Dependent
abhängig; auf Unterhalt angewiesen
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
B1 verb
depending
abhängig
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
B2 verb
depict
darstellen
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
C2 verb
depilate
enthaaren
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
C1 verb
deplete
erschöpfen
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
C1 noun
depletion
Verbrauch
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
C1 adjective
deplorable
verwerflich
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
C1 verb
deplore
deplorieren
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
B2 verb
deploy
einsetzen
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
B2 noun
deployment
Bereitstellung
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
C2 noun
deponent
Zeuge
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
C2 verb
depopulate
entvölkern
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
C1 verb
deport
deportieren
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
C1 noun
deportation
Abschiebung
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
C2 noun
deportment
Benehmen
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.