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SAT Word Skills 4
to pique
to pique
[verb]

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

irita, jigni

irita, jigni

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

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

picant, savuros

picant, savuros

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
[substantiv]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

picant, gust iute

picant, gust iute

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

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

îndemânare, prestidigitație

îndemânare, prestidigitație

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

not a lot in amount or extent

ușor, mic

ușor, mic

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

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

marionetă, lider nominal

marionetă, lider nominal

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
[adjectiv]

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

figurat, metaforic

figurat, metaforic

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

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

butte, deal plat

butte, deal plat

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

sprijini, consolida

sprijini, consolida

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

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

flirta, a avea aventuri

flirta, a avea aventuri

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

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

filantropic, caritabil

filantropic, caritabil

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

the act of collecting and studying stamps

filatelie, colecționarea timbrelor

filatelie, colecționarea timbrelor

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

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

filarmonic, orchestral

filarmonic, orchestral

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philippic
philippic
[substantiv]

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

filipică, critică furioasă

filipică, critică furioasă

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

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

filistin,  incult

filistin, incult

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

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

împodobi, orna

împodobi, orna

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

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

adorare

adorare

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

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

dicta, ordona

dicta, ordona

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

the manner in which words are pronounced

dicție, pronunție

dicție, pronunție

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

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

dictum, declarație oficială

dictum, declarație oficială

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