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Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter zum Thema Aussehen, wie „austere“, „opaque“, „turgid“ usw., die für die GRE-Prüfung benötigt werden.

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amorphous
[Adjektiv]

not having a fixed structure, shape, or form

amorph, gestaltlos

amorph, gestaltlos

Ex: amorphous foam material expanded to fill the mold , taking on its final shape as it hardened .
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austere
[Adjektiv]

simple in design or style and lacking embellishments

lakonisch, schlicht

lakonisch, schlicht

Ex: The architect 's design for the new library was austere, reflecting a modern and functional approach .
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cadaverous
[Adjektiv]

very thin or pale in a way that is suggestive of an illness

leichenhaft, mager

leichenhaft, mager

Ex: The ghost in the movie was depicted as cadaverous figure , with sunken eyes and hollow cheeks .
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ethereal
[Adjektiv]

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

ätherisch, himmelsartig

ätherisch, himmelsartig

Ex: The cloud formation was so delicate and fluffy that it appeared ethereal in the sky .
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heterogeneous
[Adjektiv]

composed of a wide range of different things or people

heterogen, vielfältig

heterogen, vielfältig

Ex: The neighborhood heterogeneous in terms of architecture , with a mix of modern and historic buildings .
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homogeneous
[Adjektiv]

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

einheitlich

einheitlich

Ex: The company 's workforce was homogeneous, with employees sharing similar educational backgrounds .
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incongruous
[Adjektiv]

peculiar and not like what is considered suitable or appropriate for a situation

unpassend, unangemessen

unpassend, unangemessen

Ex: The modern art piece incongruous in the traditional setting of the antique gallery .
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lackluster
[Adjektiv]

(of hair or eyes) without shine, sheen, or brightness

glanzlos, leblosem

glanzlos, leblosem

Ex: The artist 's work lackluster compared to his previous vibrant pieces .
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opaque
[Adjektiv]

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

undurchsichtig, schattierend

undurchsichtig, schattierend

Ex: opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light .
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peripheral
[Adjektiv]

relating or belonging to the edge or outer section of something

peripher, randständig

peripher, randständig

Ex: peripheral sections of the museum house lesser-known artworks that still hold significant cultural value .
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pronounced
[Adjektiv]

immediately noticed due to being apparent

ausgeprägt, deutlich

ausgeprägt, deutlich

Ex: The difference in temperatures between the two regions was particularly pronounced during the winter months.
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sardonic
[Adjektiv]

humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful

sardonisch, spöttisch

sardonisch, spöttisch

Ex: The comediansardonic jokes about current events crossed the line from humor to outright insult .
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specious
[Adjektiv]

falsely giving a pleasing appearance

sehr scheinend, scheinheilig

sehr scheinend, scheinheilig

Ex: The lawyerspecious defense was designed to confuse the jury rather than present a solid case .
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surreptitious
[Adjektiv]

doing something secretly in an attempt to avoid notice

heimlich, versteckt

heimlich, versteckt

Ex: The children surreptitious smiles , knowing they were up to mischief .
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tenuous
[Adjektiv]

very delicate or thin

dünn, zart

dünn, zart

Ex: He held onto tenuous thread , hoping it would support the weight of the object .
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turgid
[Adjektiv]

(of speech or writing) using a serious and elevated style that makes it tedious and complicated

schwülstig, aufgedunsen

schwülstig, aufgedunsen

Ex: The legal document was filled turgid language that made it nearly impossible to understand .
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to fit together in a satisfactory or suitable way

in Einklang bringen, zusammenpassen

in Einklang bringen, zusammenpassen

Ex: The new policies were crafted dovetail with the existing guidelines , ensuring consistency across the organization .
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to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else

fesseln, berühren

fesseln, berühren

Ex: The intricate details of the intricate mesmerized her , making her lose track of time .
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the inherent qualities that one is normally characterized by

Disposition, Gemüt

Disposition, Gemüt

Ex: She has a disposition, always going out of her way to help others .
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fringe
[Nomen]

the marginal, or outer part of something, such as an area, activity, or group

Rand, Äußere

Rand, Äußere

Ex: Their office was located on fringe of the business district , which provided a quieter working environment .
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a state in which little bumps appear on the skin and bodily hair becomes upright because of excitement, cold, or fear

Gänsehaut, Hühnerhaut

Gänsehaut, Hühnerhaut

Ex: Witnessing the breathtaking sunset over the ocean filled me with awe and gave me goosebumps.
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semblance
[Nomen]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

Schein, Ähnlichkeit

Schein, Ähnlichkeit

Ex: Her calm demeanor gave semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .
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eclectic
[Adjektiv]

containing what is best of various ideas, styles, methods, beliefs, etc.

eklektisch, vielfältig

eklektisch, vielfältig

Ex: The university ’s curriculum eclectic, incorporating elements from diverse academic disciplines .
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the state or quality of implying the truth

Wahrhaftigkeit, Wahrheitsgehalt

Wahrhaftigkeit, Wahrheitsgehalt

Ex: The actor ’s performance was praised for verisimilitude, making the character ’s emotions feel authentic .
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