Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Diamond
Diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
C2 adjective
diaphanous
durchscheinend
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
A2 noun
diary
tagebuch
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
C2 adjective
diatomic
diatomisch
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
C2 noun
diatribe
Tirade
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
C1 adjective
dicey
riskant
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
C1 noun
dichotomy
Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
B2 verb
dictate
diktieren
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
B2 noun
dictator
Diktator
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
C1 adjective
dictatorial
diktatorisch
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
C1 noun
diction
Aussprache und Wortwahl
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
A2 noun
dictionary
Wörterbuch
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
C2 noun
dictum
Diktum
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
C2 adjective
didactic
didaktisch
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
A2 verb
die
sterben
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
C1 noun
diehard
Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
A2 noun
diet
diät
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
B1 verb
differ
differieren
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
A2 noun
difference
Unterschied
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
A1 adjective
different
verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
C2 noun
differentia
differenzierende Eigenschaft
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
C1 adjective
differential
differenziell
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
B2 verb
differentiate
differenzieren
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
C1 noun
differentiation
Differenzierung, Unterscheidung
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.