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SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 1 - Lektion 28

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tedious
[Adjektiv]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

langweilig, eintönig

langweilig, eintönig

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be tedious and time-consuming endeavor .
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tedium
[Nomen]

the state of being wearied or bored due to repetitive or unchanging activities

Langweiligkeit, Eintönigkeit

Langweiligkeit, Eintönigkeit

Ex: tedium of the daily routine was starting to get to him , making him crave a change .
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resolute
[Adjektiv]

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

entschlossen, entschieden

entschlossen, entschieden

Ex: Despite the challenges , he resolute in his decision to pursue his dreams .
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resolution
[Nomen]

an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote

Beschluss, Resolution

Beschluss, Resolution

Ex: They are expected to propose resolution to support local businesses in the upcoming session .
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to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

lösen

lösen

Ex: Negotiators strive resolve disputes by finding mutually agreeable solutions .
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cursive
[Adjektiv]

characterized by letters that are joined in a flowing manner

kursiv, geschwungen

kursiv, geschwungen

Ex: cursive text in the old manuscript took hours to decipher .
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cursory
[Adjektiv]

done quickly with a lack of thoroughness or attention to details

oberflächlich, flüchtig

oberflächlich, flüchtig

Ex: The manager's cursory approach led to many oversights in the project.
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hyperbole
[Nomen]

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

Hyperbel, Übertreibung

Hyperbel, Übertreibung

Ex: The politician 's speech was rife hyperbole, promising to " solve all of society 's problems overnight " if elected .
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hypercritical
[Adjektiv]

prone to overly harsh judgments and unreasonably critical of small faults

hyperkritisch, überkritisch

hyperkritisch, überkritisch

Ex: While feedback is essential , hypercritical without offering solutions can be demotivating .
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nausea
[Nomen]

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

Übelkeit, Nausea

Übelkeit, Nausea

Ex: Nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment .
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to make someone feel very disgusted, often in a moral sense

ekeln, widerwillen erregen

ekeln, widerwillen erregen

Ex: The ongoing conflict nauseated many observers .
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underling
[Nomen]

a person of lower rank who serves or works under someone of higher authority

Untergebener, Hilfsarbeiter

Untergebener, Hilfsarbeiter

Ex: underlings at the factory felt they were undervalued and not given due credit for their contributions .
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to set different things next to each other for clear comparison or contrast

nebeneinanderstellen, gegenüberstellen

nebeneinanderstellen, gegenüberstellen

Ex: The juxtaposed scenes of happiness and despair to evoke strong emotions .
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the act of placing two things side by side to produce a contrasting effect

Nebeneinanderstellung, Gegensatzsetzung

Nebeneinanderstellung, Gegensatzsetzung

Ex: juxtaposition of the old and the new in the architecture of the city showcased its rich history while also reflecting its modern development .
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bronchitis
[Nomen]

a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

Bronchitis, Bronchialentzündung

Bronchitis, Bronchialentzündung

Ex: After weeks of a persistent cough , the doctor diagnosed him bronchitis.
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bronchus
[Nomen]

a major airway in the respiratory system that branches off from the trachea and leads to the lungsea

Bronchus, Bronchien

Bronchus, Bronchien

Ex: When you have asthma , bronchus can get really tight .
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optic
[Adjektiv]

relating to the eyes or vision

optisch, sehn

optisch, sehn

Ex: The research on optic illusions helps us understand how our eyes perceive light and shapes.
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optician
[Nomen]

a person whose job is to test people's eyes and sight or to make and supply glasses or contacts

Optiker(in)

Optiker(in)

Ex: I made an appointment with optician for a routine eye checkup .
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