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SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 5 - Lektion 36

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empathy
empathy
[Nomen]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

Empathie, Mitgefühl

Empathie, Mitgefühl

Ex: She showed great empathy toward her friend during the difficult time. 
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hosiery
hosiery
[Nomen]

a category of clothing items made from stretchy fabric, such as socks, stockings, tights, and leggings, worn on the legs and feet

Strumpfwaren, Strumpfartikel

Strumpfwaren, Strumpfartikel

Ex: She bought a pair of sheer hosiery for the evening event. 
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veneer
veneer
[Nomen]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

Furnier, Furnierschicht

Furnier, Furnierschicht

Ex: The table had a cherry veneer over pine wood. 
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primer
primer
[Nomen]

an introductory book that provides basic knowledge on a subject

Primer, Einführungsbuch

Primer, Einführungsbuch

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premier
premier
[Nomen]

the head of the government in the United Kingdom

Premierminister, Regierungschef

Premierminister, Regierungschef

Ex: The premier addressed Parliament on national security. 
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prominence
prominence
[Nomen]

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

Bedeutung, Bekanntheit

Bedeutung, Bekanntheit

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flatulence
flatulence
[Nomen]

pretentious or pompous speech or writing

Wortschwall, Schwulst

Wortschwall, Schwulst

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indigence
indigence
[Nomen]

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

Armut

Armut

Ex: The charity was founded to alleviate indigence in rural communities. 
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occurrence
occurrence
[Nomen]

something that happens or exists

Ereignis

Ereignis

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continence
continence
[Nomen]

the act of restraining yourself from sexual intercourse

Enthaltsamkeit, sexuelle Enthaltsamkeit

Enthaltsamkeit, sexuelle Enthaltsamkeit

Ex: The monk took a vow of continence as part of his spiritual discipline. 
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prevalence
prevalence
[Nomen]

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

Prävalenz, Häufigkeit

Prävalenz, Häufigkeit

Ex: The prevalence of smartphones has changed the way people communicate. 
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indolence
indolence
[Nomen]

a tendency to avoid work or physical activity or be idle

Trägheit, Faulheit

Trägheit, Faulheit

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convalescence

a period of time spent for gradual recovery of health and strength after an illness, injury, or a medical operation

Genesung

Genesung

Ex: After being discharged from the hospital, she spent her convalescence at home, gradually regaining her strength and mobility. 
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reticence
reticence
[Nomen]

the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

Zurückhaltung

Zurückhaltung

Ex: Her reticence prevented her from speaking up in meetings, even when she had valuable insights to share. 
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detumescence

the process of subsiding or diminishing in size or intensity of an abnormal swelling or erection in the body

Detumeszenz, Abschwellung

Detumeszenz, Abschwellung

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confidence
confidence
[Nomen]

the belief that one can trust or count on someone or something

Vertrauen

Vertrauen

Ex: The coach's confidence in the players motivated them to perform at their best during the game. 
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quintessence

the most refined and concentrated form of a particular substance or quality

Quintessenz, reine Essenz

Quintessenz, reine Essenz

Ex: The perfumer distilled the quintessence of rose oil to capture its purest fragrance. 
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recognizance

(legal) a promise made by an individual to a court of law, typically in exchange for release from custody or suspension of a sentence

Anerkennung, Verpflichtung

Anerkennung, Verpflichtung

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