SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 1 - Lektion 23

designed for gripping or holding, often by wrapping around or enclosing

greifbar

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

Greifen, Ergreifen

existing or available in large quantities

reichlich, überreichlich

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

überreich, überflüssig

to retire someone because of age or physical inability, often with a pension

in den Ruhestand versetzen, pensionieren

treating others as if one is superior to them

herstellig, arrogant

not done in a complete or thorough way

oberflächlich, unvollständig

an amount that is more than necessary

Übermaß, Überflüssigkeit

beyond what is necessary or required

überflüssig, unnötig

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

brennend, leuchtend

by walking or on foot

zu Fuß

previously mentioned or spoken of

oben genannt, vorher erwähnt

once again, but in a new or different manner

erneut, noch einmal

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

Kaminregal, Kaminablage

a shelf above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative items

Kaminsims, Kaminmantel

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

nörgelig, mürrisch

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

abfragen, fragen

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

locken, krausen

to form or shape small, tight curls

krausen, locken