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SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 1 - Lektion 17

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exposition
exposition
[Nomen]

a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse

Darstellung

Darstellung

Ex: The first chapter of the novel provided a necessary exposition, introducing the main characters and their backgrounds. 
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expository
expository
[Adjektiv]

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

erklärend, darlegend

erklärend, darlegend

Ex: The textbook is written in an expository style. 
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affirmation

a statement that confirms something as true or valid

Bestätigung, Aussage

Bestätigung, Aussage

Ex: With unwavering confidence, she stood before the crowd and delivered a powerful affirmation of her beliefs. 
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affirmative
affirmative
[Adjektiv]

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

affirmativ

affirmativ

Ex: In her role as a mentor, Sarah consistently provides affirmative guidance, empowering her mentees to pursue their goals with confidence. 
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to endure
to endure
[Verb]

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

ertragen, aushalten

ertragen, aushalten

Ex: The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline. 
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endurance
endurance
[Nomen]

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

Ausdauer, Durchhaltevermögen

Ausdauer, Durchhaltevermögen

Ex: Marathon runners train for months to build their endurance for the grueling 26.2-mile race. 
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enduring
enduring
[Adjektiv]

having the ability to last over a long period of time

beständig, dauerhaft

beständig, dauerhaft

Ex: Despite the hardships, their enduring faith in each other never wavered. 
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vituperative
vituperative
[Adjektiv]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

schmähend, beschimpfend

schmähend, beschimpfend

Ex: His vituperative remarks about the new policy shocked everyone in the meeting. 
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to moderate

to lessen or adjust the level, speed, or intensity of something

mäßigen, dämpfen

mäßigen, dämpfen

Ex: The government implemented policies to moderate inflation and stabilize the economy. 
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moderation
moderation
[Nomen]

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

Mäßigung, Besonnenheit

Mäßigung, Besonnenheit

Ex: The key to financial stability is practicing moderation in spending and saving. 
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moderator
moderator
[Nomen]

someone who, as a job, helps opposing sides come to an agreement

Moderator, Vermittler

Moderator, Vermittler

Ex: The community leader acted as a moderator, stepping in to mediate disputes and prevent any escalation into violence. 
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evasion
evasion
[Nomen]

the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically a responsibility, obligation, or consequence

Vermeidung, Flucht

Vermeidung, Flucht

Ex: The suspect's evasion of law enforcement lasted for weeks as he moved from one hiding place to another. 
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evasive
evasive
[Adjektiv]

using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer

ausweichend, vage

ausweichend, vage

Ex: When I asked him about his weekend, he gave an evasive answer, avoiding any details. 
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taut
taut
[Adjektiv]

stretched firmly without slack

straff, gespannt

straff, gespannt

Ex: The rope was taut, ready to bear the weight of the climber. 
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tautological
tautological
[Adjektiv]

referring to something that is repetitive and restates the same idea or meaning using different words

tautologisch

tautologisch

Ex: Her explanation was tautological, adding no new information but restating what was already known. 
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tautology
tautology
[Nomen]

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

Tautologie, Redundanz

Tautologie, Redundanz

Ex: "ATM machine" is a classic example of a tautology, as the "M" already stands for "machine." 
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caprice
caprice
[Nomen]

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or decision

Laune, Eskapade

Laune, Eskapade

Ex: His decision to quit was a caprice, not a calculated move. 
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capricious
capricious
[Adjektiv]

(of a person) prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind

launisch, wechselhaft

launisch, wechselhaft

Ex: The novel's capricious protagonist kept readers on their toes, never sure of his next move. 
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captious
captious
[Adjektiv]

tending to raise petty objections

nörglerisch, krittelig

nörglerisch, krittelig

Ex: The critic was captious, nitpicking every sentence. 
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