German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Zealotism

The quality of being zealous, especially in pursuit of a cause or objective, often to an extreme degree.

acquiescence

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

convoke

Call together or summon (an assembly or meeting).

deferential

Showing respectful humility or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or wishes of another.

elution

The process of extracting a substance that is bound to another by washing it with a solvent, especially in chromatography.

endogenous

Growing or originating from within an organism, system, or cell.

entomology

The branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.

ethnocentrism

Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.

ethylene

A flammable gaseous olefin, C2H4, obtained from petroleum and natural gas, used as a chemical feedstock and as a plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening.

etymology

The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

evocative

Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

evocativeness

The quality of bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.