German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

pugnacity

Inclined to quarrel or fight readily; combative nature.

ridicule

The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.

rigorousness

The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

sabayon

A light, frothy dessert made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and wine (usually Marsala) over heat.

sabotage

The deliberate destruction, damage, or obstruction of something, especially for political or military advantage.

safeguard

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

saga

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, involved series of events or a documentary film series.

sagacity

The quality of being sagacious; keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewdness.

samba

A Brazilian dance of African origin with a duple meter, or the music associated with it.

sapphire

A transparent precious stone of a rich blue variety of corundum.

scarf

A length or square of fabric worn round the neck or head.

scattering

The action of dispersing or spreading something widely, or the deflection of a wave or particle.