Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
terrify
erschrecken
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
B2 adjective
territorial
territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
B2 noun
territory
Territorium
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
B2 noun
Terror
terror; der Einsatz von Gewalt und Einschüchterung zu politischen Zwecken
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
B2 noun
Terrorism
terrorismus
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
B2 noun
terrorist
Terrorist
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
C1 adjective
terse
kurz
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
C1 adjective
tertiary
tertiär
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C2 adjective
tessellated
verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
A2 noun
test
Test
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
C1 noun
testament
Testament / Beweis
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
C2 noun
testator
testator
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
B2 verb
testify
aussagen
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
C1 noun
Testimonial
Zeugnis
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
C1 noun
testimonials
Testimonien, Empfehlungsschreiben
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
B2 noun
Testimony
Testimonium; Beweis
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
A2 noun
testing
Test
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
C1 adjective
testy
reizbar
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
C1 verb
tether
anbinden
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
A2 noun
text
Text
Meaning
a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document
Example
The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50.
B1 noun
textbook
Lehrbuch
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
B2 noun
textile
Textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
B2 noun
texture
Textur
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
A1 conjunction
than
als
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.