Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
epode
eine Form von lyrischem Gedicht
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
C2 noun
eponym
Namensgeber
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
C2 adjective
Equable
ausgeglichen
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
A2 adjective
equal
gleich
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
B1 noun
equality
Gleichheit
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
C1 verb
equalize
ausgleichen
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
A2 adverb
equally
gleichmäßig
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
C2 noun
equanimity
Mentale Ruhe, Beherrschung und Gleichgewicht, besonders in schwierigen Situationen
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
C1 verb
equate
gleichsetzen
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
B2 noun
equation
Gleichung
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
C1 adjective
equestrian
reitend
Meaning
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
Example
She won several equestrian competitions.
C1 noun
equilibrium
Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
C2 adjective
equine
pferdebezogen
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
C1 noun
equinox
Gleichgewicht zwischen Tag und Nacht
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
B2 verb
equip
ausstatten
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
C2 noun
equipage
Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
A2 noun
equipment
Ausrüstung
Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
C2 noun
equipoise
Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
C1 adjective
equitable
gerecht
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
B2 noun
equity
Eigenkapital
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
B2 adjective
Equivalent
äquivalent; gleich
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
C2 adjective
equivocal
mehrdeutig
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
C2 verb
equivocate
mehrdeutig sprechen
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
C2 noun
equivocation
Verwendung von mehrdeutiger Sprache
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.