Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adverb
merely
nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
C2 adjective
meretricious
scheinheilig
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
B2 verb
merge
fusionieren
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
C1 noun
merger
Fusion
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
C1 noun
meringue
meringue (Dessert-Belag)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
B2 noun
Merit
Verdienst; Tugend; Qualität, Lob zu verdienen
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
C1 adjective
merit-based
leistungsbezogen
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
C1 verb (past)
merited
verdient
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
C1 noun
meritocracy
Meritokratie
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
C1 adjective
Meritorious
verdienstvoll
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
B2 noun
Mermaid
Meerjungfrau
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
C1 adverb
Merrily
fröhlich
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
C2 noun
mesa
Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
C1 verb, noun
mesh
Masche, ineinandergreifen
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
C2 noun
mesmerism
hypnotismus
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
C1 verb
mesmerize
verzaubern
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
A2 noun
mess
Durcheinander
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
A2 noun
Message
Nachricht
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
B2 noun
Messenger
Bote
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
A2 adjective
messy
unordentlich
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
C1 adjective
metabolic
metabolisch
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
B2 noun
metabolism
Stoffwechsel
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
C1 verb
metabolize
Nahrung verarbeiten und für Wachstum nutzen
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
C2 noun
metacognition
über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.