New York – Aspects of a World City Vocabulary

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, translations, and memory aids from the '01 New York_Aspects of NYC' unit.

to consist of

To be composed of or made up of (German: bestehen aus). Example: 'The US consists of 50 states.'

borough (AE)

An administrative district or division of a city (German: Bezirk; Stadtteil). New York consists of five boroughs, one of which is Manhattan.

contribution

Something given, supplied, or shared toward a common purpose or gathering (German: Beitrag; Beteiligung; related to 'to contribute').

inhabitant

A person who lives permanently or regularly in a particular place (German: Einwohner/-in; Bewohner/-in).

populous

Having a large population; with a lot of inhabitants (German: bevölkerungsreich).

densely populated

Inhabited by a large number of people in proportion to the area (German: dicht bevölkert; opposite of scarcely populated).

diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; reflecting different ethnic and cultural groups (German: divers; verschieden; related to diversity).

citizen

A legally recognized subject, national, or member of a state or city (German: Bürger/-in).

ancestry

One's family background, ethnic origin, or line of descent (German: Abstammung; related to ancestor).

feature

A prominent or distinctive attribute or characteristic (German: Eigenschaft; Merkmal).

Jewish

Relating to Jews, Judaism, or Jewish cultural traditions (German: jüdisch; noun form: Jew).

community

A group of people living in the same place or sharing particular characteristics, heritage, or interests (German: Gemeinde; Gemeinschaft).

particularly

To a higher degree than usual; especially (German: besonders; related to particular).

LGBTQIA+

An abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, and any other form of sexual identity or orientation.

to attract

To draw interest, attention, or people toward oneself or a place (German: anziehen; auf sich ziehen; related to attraction).

crisis (pl: crises)

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger (German: Krise).

hardest hit

Experiencing the most severe damage, suffering, or disruption (German: am stärksten betroffen).

worldwide

Extending throughout or affecting the entire world; global (German: weltweit).

in times of trouble

During challenging, distressing, or difficult circumstances (German: in schwierigen Zeiten).

determination

The quality of being firmly resolved and purposeful (German: Bestimmtheit; Entschlossenheit; related to to be determined).

outstanding

Exceptionally good, remarkable, or distinguished (German: außergewöhnlich; herausragend).

root

The family origin or cultural heritage from which a person or group comes (German: Wurzel).

unique

Being the only one of its kind; special or one of a kind (German: einzigartig).

reputation

The beliefs or opinions generally held about someone or something (German: Ruf).

settler

A person who moves with a group to live in a newly colonized area or region (German: Siedler/-in; related to to settle and settlement).

native

Originating naturally in a particular place; indigenous (German: einheimisch; eingeboren).

tribe

A traditional social division of people linked by blood ties, culture, or dialect (German: Stamm; Volksstamm).

to conquer

To overcome and take control of a place or people by military force (German: erobern; related to conqueror, conquest, and (un)conquerable).

favourable

Providing an advantageous, convenient, or beneficial condition (German: günstig; vorteilhaft).

to declare

To announce or state something formally or publicly (German: erklären; related to declaration).

independence

The state of being free from outside control or foreign rule (German: Unabhängigkeit; related to independent).

immigrant

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country (German: Immigrant/-in; Einwanderer/Einwanderin; related to immigration and to immigrate).

to increase

To become or make greater in size, amount, degree, or intensity (German: steigen; erhöhen; zunehmen; wachsen; opposite of to decrease).

steady

Constant, regular, and continuous without interruption (German: kontinuierlich; unaufhörlich).

vastly

To an exceedingly great extent; greatly, extremely, or immensely (German: äußerst).

to profit

To gain an advantage or benefit from something (German: profitieren).

influx

An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things (German: Zustrom).

hard-working

Tending to work with diligence and energy (German: fleißig; opposite of lazy).

migrant

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions (German: Migrant/-in; related to migration and to migrate).

former

Having previously filled a particular role or status; earlier (German: ehemalige/-r/-s; frühere/-r/-s).

repressive

Restraining personal freedom and controlling people by force or strict authority (German: unterdrückend; repressiv; related to to repress).

infrastructure

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of an area or city (German: Infrastruktur).

industrialisation

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale (German: Industrialisierung; related to to industrialise, industry, and industrial).

to develop strong ties with sb/sth

To build close, strong relationships or connections with someone or something (German: enge Verbindungen mit jmdm./etw. aufbauen).

metropolis

A very large, important, and bustling city; a world city (German: Metropole; Weltstadt).

to give birth (to)

To produce an infant from the body (German: gebären).

blossoming

The act or period of flourishing, blooming, or developing successfully (German: Aufblühen; Blühen; related to to blossom and blossom).

to shape

To give form to or significantly influence the development of something (German: formen; synonymous with to form).

refuge

A place that provides safety, shelter, or relief from danger and stress (German: Zuflucht; Schutzort).

to yearn

To feel an intense longing or deep desire for something (German: sich sehnen).

to hijack sth

To seize unlawfully control of an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel in transit by force (German: etw. entführen).

superlative

An expression or form indicating the highest or supreme degree (German: Superlativ).

setback

A reversal, problem, or check in progress (German: Rückschlag; used with to experience, to suffer, or to take a setback).

economic

Relating to the trade, industry, and money of a country or region (German: ökonomisch; wirtschaftlich; distinct from economical).

financial

Relating to money, banking, or currency operations (German: finanziell; Finanz-).

to install one's headquarters

To set up one's main office, central administration, or operational base in a location (German: jmds. Hauptquartier einrichten).

hub

The central, most active part of a network, region, or activity (German: Zentrum; Mittelpunkt).

magnet

A person, thing, or place that exerts a powerful attraction (German: Magnet).

advertising

The business or process of drawing public attention to products or services (German: Werbung; Werbe-; related to to advertise and advertisement).

to contribute to

To help bring about, cause, or add to a specific outcome or condition (German: beitragen zu).