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SAT 단어 능력 4 - 제29과

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SAT Word Skills 4
to pique
to pique
[동사]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

화나게 하다, 모욕하다

화나게 하다, 모욕하다

Ex: He was piqued by her lack of attention. 
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piquant
piquant
[형용사]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

매콤한, 풍미 있는

매콤한, 풍미 있는

Ex: The piquant salsa added a burst of flavor to the dish with its combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. 
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piquancy
piquancy
[명사]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

매운맛, 향신료 맛

매운맛, 향신료 맛

Ex: The dish gained its piquancy from the combination of chili peppers and tangy lime. 
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sleight
sleight
[명사]

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

솜씨, 손기술

솜씨, 손기술

Ex: He used his sleight to deftly manipulate the cards, impressing everyone at the poker table. 
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slight
slight
[형용사]

not a lot in amount or extent

약간의, 가벼운

약간의, 가벼운

Ex: She felt a slight breeze on her face as she walked outside. 
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figurehead
figurehead
[명사]

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

꼭두각시, 명목상의 지도자

꼭두각시, 명목상의 지도자

Ex: The company’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors. 
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figurative
figurative
[형용사]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

비유적인, 은유적인

비유적인, 은유적인

Ex: The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind. 
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butte
butte
[명사]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

뷰트, 평평한 언덕

뷰트, 평평한 언덕

Ex: Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor. 
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to buttress
to buttress
[동사]

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

지지하다, 강화하다

지지하다, 강화하다

Ex: The company decided to buttress its cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats. 
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to philander
to philander
[동사]

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

바람피우다, 불륜을 저지르다

바람피우다, 불륜을 저지르다

Ex: He was known to philander throughout his marriage, causing constant tension between him and his wife. 
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philanthropic
philanthropic
[형용사]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

박애주의의, 자선의

박애주의의, 자선의

Ex: The philanthropic billionaire donated millions of dollars to various charities and humanitarian organizations. 
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philately
philately
[명사]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

우표 수집, 우표 연구

우표 수집, 우표 연구

Ex: His passion for philately led him to acquire rare stamps from all over the world. 
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philharmonic
philharmonic
[형용사]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

필하모닉, 오케스트라의

필하모닉, 오케스트라의

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philippic
philippic
[명사]

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

필리픽, 분노한 비판

필리픽, 분노한 비판

Ex: The politician's philippic sparked outrage among his supporters, who felt it went too far. 
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philistine
philistine
[형용사]

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

교양 없는,  속물적인

교양 없는, 속물적인

Ex: His philistine remarks about the painting revealed his lack of appreciation for art. 
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to adorn
to adorn
[동사]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

꾸미다, 장식하다

꾸미다, 장식하다

Ex: She adorned her neck with a stunning necklace for the special occasion. 
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adoration
adoration
[명사]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

숭배

숭배

Ex: She looked at the puppy with adoration, her heart melting at its cuteness. 
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to dictate
to dictate
[동사]

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

지시하다, 명령하다

지시하다, 명령하다

Ex: The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project. 
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diction
diction
[명사]

the manner in which words are pronounced

발음, 말투

발음, 말투

Ex: His clear diction made it easy for the audience to understand every word during his speech. 
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dictum
dictum
[명사]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

딕텀, 공식 성명

딕텀, 공식 성명

Ex: The religious leader issued a dictum that shaped the community's beliefs and practices. 
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