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SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 3 - Lektion 6

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virile
virile
[Adjektiv]

displaying manly qualities or characteristics

viril, männlich

viril, männlich

Ex: His virile strength and energy made him a standout athlete in the competition. 
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virago
virago
[Nomen]

a woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive

Xanthippe, Virago

Xanthippe, Virago

Ex: The school teacher, often seen as a virago, surprised everyone with her warm and supportive demeanor. 
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bellicose
bellicose
[Adjektiv]

displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

kriegerisch, streitsüchtig

kriegerisch, streitsüchtig

Ex: The bellicose behavior of the rival gangs led to frequent clashes in the neighborhood. 
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belligerent
belligerent
[Adjektiv]

showing a strong desire to fight

streitsüchtig, aggressiv

streitsüchtig, aggressiv

Ex: The belligerent driver aggressively honked and gestured at other cars on the road. 
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viceroy
viceroy
[Nomen]

a type of butterfly with similar colorful markings to the monarch butterfly, black and orange, but typically smaller in size

Vizekönig, Vizekönig-Schmetterling

Vizekönig, Vizekönig-Schmetterling

Ex: During the nature hike, the guide pointed out a viceroy resting on a leaf, adding a touch of color to the surrounding foliage. 
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vicarious
vicarious
[Adjektiv]

living through the experiences of others through observation, empathy, or imagination as if they were one's own

indirekt, stellvertretend

indirekt, stellvertretend

Ex: Watching a thrilling movie can provide a vicarious sense of adventure without leaving the comfort of your seat. 
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aversion
aversion
[Nomen]

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Abneigung

Abneigung

Ex: Despite her aversion to horror movies, her friends convinced her to watch one at the movie night. 
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to avert
to avert
[Verb]

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

verhindern, abwenden

verhindern, abwenden

Ex: The timely intervention of the lifeguard averted a potential drowning at the pool. 
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subjacent
subjacent
[Adjektiv]

located beneath or below something else

unterliegend, darunterliegend

unterliegend, darunterliegend

Ex: Subjacent layers of rock were revealed during the excavation process for the new building foundation. 
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subjection
subjection
[Nomen]

the process of forcing something or someone under one's control

Unterwerfung, Unterjochung

Unterwerfung, Unterjochung

Ex: The army's subjection of the enemy territory was swift and decisive. 
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to subjugate

to use authority or force to bring under control, suppressing resistance and establishing subordination

unterwerfen, knechten

unterwerfen, knechten

Ex: The tyrant used fear and oppression to subjugate the people, ensuring absolute obedience to his rule. 
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bureau
bureau
[Nomen]

a specific section within a government department which is responsible for specific tasks, functions, etc.

Amt

Amt

Ex: The environmental protection bureau is responsible for overseeing and implementing policies related to conservation and pollution control. 
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bureaucracy

the group of people in the government who are chosen for their jobs rather than elected to handle administrative tasks

die Bürokratie, die Verwaltung

die Bürokratie, die Verwaltung

Ex: The bureaucracy manages public services like issuing permits and licenses. 
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to fete
to fete
[Verb]

to honor and celebrate someone with a special often public event

feiern

feiern

Ex: The community gathered to fete the local hero with a parade and festivities. 
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festive
festive
[Adjektiv]

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

festlich, fröhlich

festlich, fröhlich

Ex: The house was decorated in a festive manner, with colorful lights and ornaments during the holiday season. 
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festal
festal
[Adjektiv]

related to things associated with happy and merry celebrations

festlich, fröhlich

festlich, fröhlich

Ex: The festal decorations adorned the entire neighborhood, signaling the beginning of the holiday season. 
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apolitical
apolitical
[Adjektiv]

having no interest or involvement in politics

unpolitisch, nicht an Politik interessiert

unpolitisch, nicht an Politik interessiert

Ex: Despite working in the political realm, Jane remained apolitical, focusing solely on humanitarian efforts rather than aligning with any party. 
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asexual
asexual
[Adjektiv]

not having any sexual characteristics or reproductive organs

geschlechtslos, asexuell

geschlechtslos, asexuell

Ex: The bacteria reproduced through asexual division, creating identical offspring. 
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aboriginal
aboriginal
[Adjektiv]

(of things or beings) existed in a particular region from the very beginning

einheimisch, ursprünglich

einheimisch, ursprünglich

Ex: The ancient artifacts discovered in the cave provide evidence of aboriginal life in the region. 
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