Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

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unsocial

adjective C1
/ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms

"He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions."

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adjective C1
/ʌnˈsoʊld/

not sold; remaining without a buyer

"The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse."

adjective C1
/ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.

"The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

too bad or shocking to be expressed in words

"The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

"The contract included several unstated expectations."

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adjective C1
/ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

"The politician resigned when his position became untenable."

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adjective C1
/ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless

"His unthinking remark hurt her feelings."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Happening or done at an unsuitable or premature time.

"His untimely death shocked the entire community."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

"Her untiring efforts finally led to success."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈtoʊld/

Too great or numerous to be described or counted.

"The project caused untold stress for everyone involved."

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Untouchable

adjective C1
/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack

"The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.

"The project was deemed unviable due to high costs."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈvɔɪst/

not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration

"The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting."

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adjective C1
/ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd/

Not justified or authorized; lacking good reason.

"The employee faced unwarranted criticism from his manager."

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adjective C1
/ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

Steady or resolute; not wavering.

"Her unwavering determination led to success."

adjective C1
/ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.

"She became an unwitting participant in the scam."

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adjective C1
ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.

"Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges."

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upheaval

noun C1
/ʌpˈhiːvəl/

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something

"The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO."

adjective C1
/ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

situated at the highest place or most important

"Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis."

Uprightness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity

"His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect."

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uprising

noun C1
/ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

An act of resistance or rebellion; an attempt to overthrow authority or government.

"The uprising spread quickly across the country."

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noun C1
/ˈʌp.rɔːr/

A loud noise, commotion, or disturbance caused by a group of people.

"The announcement caused an uproar in the audience."

verb C1
/ʌpˈruːt/

To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.

"They uprooted the old tree from the garden."

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noun C1
/ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

The final result or outcome of a process or situation.

"The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed."

noun C1
/ˈʌp.tɜːn/

An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.

"The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter."

adjective C1
/ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

"The building had a simple utilitarian design."

noun C1
/juːˈtoʊpiə/

An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.

"Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity."

vacate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/vəˈkeɪt/

to leave or give up a place, seat, or position

"They had to vacate the apartment by the end of the month."

Vagabond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvæɡəbɒnd/

A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

"The old vagabond lived on the streets of the city."

noun C1
/ˈveɪɡrənt/

A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place.

"The police offered shelter to a vagrant sleeping on the street."

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vale

noun C1
/veɪl/

A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.

"The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale."

adjective C1
/ˈvæliənt/

Showing courage, determination, and bravery.

"The firefighters made a valiant effort to save the building."

validly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/ˈvælɪdli/

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

"The contract was validly signed by both parties."

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valor

noun C1
/ˈvælər/

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

"The soldier was honored for his valor during the war."

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noun C1
/ˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

the process of deciding how much money something is worth; an estimated value

"The property valuation came in higher than expected."

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noun C1
ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

"Value-based education shapes moral character."

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valueless

adjective C1
/ˈvæljuːləs/

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

"The old broken phone was considered valueless."

noun C1
/ˈvænɡɑːrd/

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

"The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation."

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vanquish

verb C1
/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition

"The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy."

noun C1
/ˈvæntɪdʒ/

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

"From this vantage, we could see the entire valley."

verb C1
/ˈveɪpəraɪz/

to turn into vapor or gas

"The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface."

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vaporizer

noun C1
/ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

"She used a vaporizer to ease her cough."

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variance

noun C1
/ˈvɛriəns/

the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers

"There is a wide variance in students' performance levels."

noun/verb C1
/ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

"The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish."

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vat

noun C1
/væt/

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

"The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice."

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vault

noun/verb C1
/vɔːlt/

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

"The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault."

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veer

verb C1
/vɪə(r)/

to change direction suddenly

"The car veered off the road to avoid the accident."

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vegetative

adjective C1
/ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

"The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident."

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noun C1
/ˈviːəməns/

Great forcefulness or intensity of expression, emotion, or conviction.

"She spoke with vehemence during the debate."

adjective C1
/ˈviːəmənt/

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

"She made a vehement argument against the proposal."