SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 1 - Lektion 46

to dismiss or reject something as false

abweisen, zurückweisen

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

widerlich, abscheulich

to drive back or push away

zurückdrängen, abweisen

a noisy fight or argument, which usually a lot of people take part in

Zank, Rauferei

showing resistance to authority or control

rebellisch, aufbegehrend

to break a rule or trust

brechen, verletzen

easily damaged or broken

zerbrechlich, fragil

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

Siegerpodest, Podest

another word for poetry or a poetic work

Poesie, Dichtung

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

poetisch, dichterisch

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

Theismus, Glauben an Gott(e)

a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules

Theokratie, Gottesstaat

a person who studies or specializes in theology and religious beliefs

Theologe, Theologin

related to the study of religion and religious beliefs

theologisch, theologischen

the study of religions and faiths

Theologie, Religionswissenschaft

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

Drang, Zwang

forced to be done by law or authority

obligatorisch