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Scharade — meaning in English

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English meaning

charade noun An act or pretense that is obvious and unconvincing, meant to create a false impression.
charades noun A party game in which players act out words or phrases silently for others to guess.
scheme noun A plan for how to do something, especially an organized or official one.

Senses

Scharade is used for these senses in English:

charade (uncommon) A single round of the game charades, an acted form of the earlier riddles.
charade A deception or pretense, originally an absurdly obvious one but now in general use.
charades game
scheme A plot or secret, devious plan.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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