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SAT Sözcük Becerileri 4 - Ders 29

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to pique
to pique
[fiil]

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

incitmek

incitmek

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

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

hafif acılı

hafif acılı

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

a pleasantly spicy flavor

acılık

acılık

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

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

el becerisi

el becerisi

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

not a lot in amount or extent

az

az

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

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

kukla başkan

kukla başkan

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

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

mecazlı

mecazlı

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

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

tanıktepe

tanıktepe

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

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

desteklemek

desteklemek

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

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

asılmak

asılmak

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

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

yardımsever

yardımsever

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

the act of collecting and studying stamps

filateli

filateli

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

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

filarmonik

filarmonik

philippic
philippic
[isim]

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

ağır eleştiri

ağır eleştiri

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

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

cahil ve zevksiz

cahil ve zevksiz

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

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

süslemek

süslemek

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

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

hayranlık

hayranlık

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

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

zorla kabul ettirmek

zorla kabul ettirmek

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

the manner in which words are pronounced

diksiyon

diksiyon

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

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

hüküm

hüküm

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