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SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 6 - Lektion 24

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leeward
[Adverb]

in a direction or position away from the wind

abgewindig, von der Windseite abgewandt

abgewindig, von der Windseite abgewandt

Ex: By the time they realized, the dinghy had already drifted leeward, making it difficult to return to shore.
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quaint
[Adjektiv]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

eigenartig, malerisch

eigenartig, malerisch

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.
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forlorn
[Adjektiv]

not likely to happen or succeed

aussichtslos, verzweifelt

aussichtslos, verzweifelt

Ex: Despite his forlorn hope of winning the lottery, he bought a ticket every week.
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hirsute
[Adjektiv]

(of a man) shaggy and covered with a lot of hair

behaart, gestrüppig

behaart, gestrüppig

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gauche
[Adjektiv]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

ungeschickt, taktlos

ungeschickt, taktlos

Ex: The presenter’s gauche mannerisms were distracting during the conference.
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dulcet
[Adjektiv]

sweet, soothing, or appealing to the senses

schmeichelnd, gütig

schmeichelnd, gütig

Ex: The garden was a sanctuary of dulcet beauty, with delicate flowers blooming in vibrant colors.
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ribald
[Adjektiv]

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

grob, vulgär

grob, vulgär

Ex: Her ribald comments at the dinner table left everyone blushing and speechless.
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lucid
[Adjektiv]

(of language) very clear and easy to understand

eindeutig, klar

eindeutig, klar

Ex: The contract was lucid language , leaving no room for misinterpretation .
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overt
[Adjektiv]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

offensichtlich, offen

offensichtlich, offen

Ex: The teacherovert praise for her students ' hard work encouraged them to continue striving for excellence .
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covert
[Adjektiv]

not displayed or acknowledged openly

versteckt, geheim

versteckt, geheim

Ex: The agentcovert actions were hidden from public view to ensure the mission ’s success .
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steadfast
[Adjektiv]

showing a consistent and unswerving commitment to a cause, person, or principle

unerschütterlich, standhaft

unerschütterlich, standhaft

Ex: Their steadfast love endured through trials, creating a strong and lasting bond.
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bizarre
[Adjektiv]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarr, sonderbar

bizarr, sonderbar

Ex: bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .
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bogus
[Adjektiv]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

fälschlich, betrügerisch

fälschlich, betrügerisch

Ex: The website selling cheap electronics turned out to bogus, with customers receiving low-quality knockoff items .
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liege
[Adjektiv]

relating to or owing allegiance or loyalty, especially in a feudal context

lehensfürstlich, feudaler

lehensfürstlich, feudaler

Ex: She inherited vast estates from her liege ancestors, along with the responsibility to govern them justly.
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reliant
[Adjektiv]

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

abhängig, angewiesen

abhängig, angewiesen

Ex: She realized she had reliant on caffeine to stay awake during long shifts .
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slipshod
[Adjektiv]

characterized by carelessness, lack of attention to detail, or sloppy execution

nachlässig,  schlampig

nachlässig, schlampig

Ex: slipshod handling of the project 's budget led to overspending and financial losses for the company .
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rancid
[Adjektiv]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

ranzig, schal

ranzig, schal

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.
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prolix
[Adjektiv]

overly long and wordy, often to the point of being tedious

Ex: The lawyer's prolix presentation frustrated the judge, who requested a summary instead.
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snide
[Adjektiv]

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

hinterhältig, spöttisch

hinterhältig, spöttisch

Ex: He made a snide observation about her choice of vacation spot.
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