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SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 2 - Lektion 17

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cataclysm
[Nomen]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

Katastrophe, Kataklysmus

Katastrophe, Kataklysmus

Ex: The earthquake was cataclysm that reshaped the landscape and devastated the city .
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catalyst
[Nomen]

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

Katalysator, Impulsgeber

Katalysator, Impulsgeber

Ex: The discovery of the artifact served as catalyst for renewed archaeological exploration .
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catapult
[Nomen]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

Katapult, Steinschleuder

Katapult, Steinschleuder

Ex: Modern historians study the mechanics and design of catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past .
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cataract
[Nomen]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

Katarakt, Wasserfall

Katarakt, Wasserfall

Ex: The series of cataracts blocked further upstream travel along this stretch of river .
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sphericity
[Nomen]

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

Sphärizität, Rundheit

Sphärizität, Rundheit

Ex: sphericity enables ball bearings to roll smoothly with minimal friction , increasing their lifetime in mechanical systems .
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spheroid
[Nomen]

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

Sphäroid, Oblatsphäre

Sphäroid, Oblatsphäre

Ex: Molten glass is spun at high speeds to form finely detailed spheroids with uses as laboratory vessels or decorative art pieces .
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a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

Spherometer, Kugelmessgerät

Spherometer, Kugelmessgerät

Ex: Opticians check the curve of contact lenses with spherometer to ensure the proper prescription sphere is matched .
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emigrant
[Nomen]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

Emigrant, Auswanderer

Emigrant, Auswanderer

Ex: He shared his experiences as emigrant in his memoir .
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to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

auswandern

auswandern

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .
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to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

perturbieren, beunruhigen

perturbieren, beunruhigen

Ex: The unsettling perturbed the readers , raising concerns about the safety of their community .
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a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

Störung, Beunruhigung

Störung, Beunruhigung

Ex: Financial worries were a perturbation to their otherwise calm peace of mind .
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to baste
[Verb]

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

heften, basten

heften, basten

Ex: Before making any adjustments , basted the fabric to check if it would fit properly .
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bastion
[Nomen]

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

Bastion, Befestigung

Bastion, Befestigung

Ex: Arrow slits in bastions allowed defenders to fire upon attackers gathering at the base of the fortifications .
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prodigal
[Nomen]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

Verschwender, Profligate

Verschwender, Profligate

Ex: prodigals, they wasted no time lavishing their windfall on frivolous pleasures that would n't last .
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prodigious
[Adjektiv]

impressively great in amount or degree

enorm, gewaltig

enorm, gewaltig

Ex: The novel is prodigious work , spanning over a thousand pages .
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prodigy
[Nomen]

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

Wunderkind, Wunderwerk

Wunderkind, Wunderwerk

Ex: That engine 's power output proved prodigy of modern engineering design .
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lawgiver
[Nomen]

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

Gesetzgeber, Gesetzeschöpfer

Gesetzgeber, Gesetzeschöpfer

Ex: Traditional societies retain respect for elders as lawgivers whose rulings reflect accumulated community wisdom rather than majority will .
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lawmaker
[Nomen]

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

Gesetzgeber, Abgeordneter

Gesetzgeber, Abgeordneter

Ex: Corruption scandals ultimately brought down several lawmakers who had betrayed the public trust .
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