SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 1 - Lektion 37

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

Euphemismus

pleasing to the ear

euphonsich, wohlklingend

a harmonious combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear

Euphonie

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

Euphorie, Entzücken

feeling intense excitement and happiness

euphorisch, entzückt

a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

Einstimmigkeit, Einigkeit

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

einstimmig, einig

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogant

to claim a right, title, or authority to something, often without proper justification

anmaßend, usurpieren

speaking easily, fluently, and at length

redselig, wortreich

having great volume or bulk

voluminös, umfangreich

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

üppig, vollschlank

the act or practice of misleading or lying to others

Täuschung, Betrug

displaying behavior that hides true intentions or feelings to mislead or trick

trügerisch, betrügerisch

to make a person believe something untrue

täuschen, betrügen

to clearly dispaly something

manifestieren, zeigen

to produce several copies or duplicates of something

vervielfältigen, kopieren

a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time

tote Hitz, Unentschieden

a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement

Stillstand, Blockade