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SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 6 - Lektion 47

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potpourri
potpourri
[Nomen]

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

Potpourri, Mischung

Potpourri, Mischung

Ex: The magazine's latest issue was a potpourri of articles covering topics ranging from politics to pop culture. 
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pact
pact
[Nomen]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

Pakt, Abkommen

Pakt, Abkommen

Ex: The two countries signed a defense pact to ensure mutual protection against external threats. 
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clan
clan
[Nomen]

a large group of people who are related to each other

Clan, Großfamilie

Clan, Großfamilie

Ex: The entire clan gathered for the annual family reunion, filling the park with laughter and shared memories. 
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tryst
tryst
[Nomen]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

Rendezvous, heimliches Treffen

Rendezvous, heimliches Treffen

Ex: The lovers arranged a midnight tryst under the old oak tree, away from prying eyes. 
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lagniappe
lagniappe
[Nomen]

(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly

ein kleines Extra, ein unerwartetes Geschenk

ein kleines Extra, ein unerwartetes Geschenk

Ex: The baker threw in a lagniappe with my order of king cakes. 
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maul
maul
[Nomen]

a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing

ein Vorschlaghammer, eine Streitaxt

ein Vorschlaghammer, eine Streitaxt

Ex: The medieval knight wielded a fearsome maul in battle, capable of crushing armor and bone alike. 
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Narcissus
Narcissus
[Nomen]

a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and ultimately turned into a flower that bears his name

Narzisse, Narziss

Narzisse, Narziss

Ex: The tale of Narcissus serves as a cautionary story about the dangers of excessive self-love. 
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waif
waif
[Nomen]

a person, often a child, who is homeless, neglected, or abandoned

ein Obdachloser, ein verlassenes Kind

ein Obdachloser, ein verlassenes Kind

Ex: The charity organization provided shelter and support for waifs who had nowhere else to turn. 
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kerchief
kerchief
[Nomen]

a square or rectangular piece of cloth that is worn as a head covering or tied around the neck

Kopftuch, Halstuch

Kopftuch, Halstuch

Ex: She tied a colorful kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face while gardening. 
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mote
mote
[Nomen]

a tiny speck or particle, especially of dust or other matter

ein Partikel, ein Staubkorn

ein Partikel, ein Staubkorn

Ex: The sunlight streaming through the window revealed countless motes of dust dancing in the air. 
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forthright
forthright
[Adverb]

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

direkt, offen

direkt, offen

Ex: She spoke forthright to her boss about her concerns regarding the project's timeline. 
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prognosis
prognosis
[Nomen]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

Prognose

Prognose

Ex: The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment. 
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trestle
trestle
[Nomen]

a framework of vertical posts or columns supporting a horizontal beam, often used for bridges or railway supports

trestle, Gestell

trestle, Gestell

Ex: The old wooden bridge crossed the river on sturdy trestles, providing a safe passage for travelers. 
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skiff
skiff
[Nomen]

a small, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transportation, typically propelled by oars, sails, or a motor

ein kleines,  flachbodiges Boot

ein kleines, flachbodiges Boot

Ex: The fisherman rowed his skiff out into the tranquil lake, seeking the perfect spot for angling. 
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magician
magician
[Nomen]

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

Zauberer, Magier

Zauberer, Magier

Ex: The children gathered around in amazement as the magician made a coin disappear and reappear behind their ears. 
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duet
duet
[Nomen]

a piece of music written for two performers

Duo

Duo

Ex: The pianist and violinist performed a beautiful duet at the concert. 
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trinket
trinket
[Nomen]

a small decorative object worn as jewelry that is not much valuable

Schmuckstück, Nippes

Schmuckstück, Nippes

Ex: She wore a delicate silver trinket around her neck, a tiny pendant with intricate patterns. 
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demise
demise
[Nomen]

the end or failure of something, such as an organization, system, or life

Ende, Untergang

Ende, Untergang

Ex: The company's demise was caused by poor management decisions. 
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nit
nit
[Nomen]

the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect that lives on someone's hair or piece of clothing

Nisse, Lausei

Nisse, Lausei

Ex: The school nurse carefully checked each student's hair for nits during the health inspection. 
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