SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 4 - Lektion 36

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

radikal

(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

Wurzel

deceive by a mock action

täuschen

to pretend, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others

vortäuschen

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

makaber

surface with macadam

makadamisieren

(of an idea, method, etc.) unique, creative, and appealing due to its originality and novelty

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

Schmähung

a state of deep-seated ill-will

Groll

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

gastfreundlich

innocent or sweet in appearance or nature

engelhaft

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

hegen

existing despite being extremely old

vorhanden

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

beschönigen

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

Übertretung

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

Infrastruktur

characterized by a deep sense of sadness or sorrow

Melancholie

a motley assortment of things

Melange

(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

Oberton

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

Ouvertüre