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Pokročilá Slovní Zásoba pro GRE - Občanská společnost a religiozita

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slovíčka o společnosti a náboženství, jako je „base“, „rustic“, „gaffe“ atd., která jsou potřebná ke zkoušce GRE.

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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
affluent
[Přídavné jméno]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

majetný, zámožný

majetný, zámožný

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
ascetic
[Přídavné jméno]

following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons

asketický, sebeodříkavý

asketický, sebeodříkavý

Ex: ascetic lifestyle often involved long periods of solitude and contemplation .
base
[Přídavné jméno]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

podbízivý, nízký

podbízivý, nízký

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners for profit was seen as base by many.
disinterested
[Přídavné jméno]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

neutrální, nestranný

neutrální, nestranný

Ex: The judge's disinterested rulings were crucial for maintaining justice in the courtroom.
dispassionate
[Přídavné jméno]

not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair

nepř lmý, objektivní

nepř lmý, objektivní

Ex: The report was written in dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .
egalitarian
[Přídavné jméno]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

egalitární, rovnostářský

egalitární, rovnostářský

Ex: Egalitarian values are fundamental to democracy , ensuring that every voice is heard and every person is valued .
equitable
[Přídavné jméno]

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

spravedlivý, rovnocenný

spravedlivý, rovnocenný

Ex: The school equitable practices to support students from diverse backgrounds .
expansive
[Přídavné jméno]

having a generous and friendly personality with a willingness to engage in conversations

rozšafný, velkorysý

rozšafný, velkorysý

Ex: expansive friendliness and willingness to listen made him a beloved figure in the community .
impartial
[Přídavné jméno]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

nezkreslený, nestranný

nezkreslený, nestranný

Ex: The organizationimpartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .
mundane
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement

mundánní, běžný

mundánní, běžný

Ex: mundane routine of daily life made her yearn for something more exciting .
profligate
[Přídavné jméno]

acting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner

promiskuitní, marnotratný

promiskuitní, marnotratný

Ex: The clubprofligate parties became infamous for their excess and lack of restraint .
rustic
[Přídavné jméno]

associated with the lifestyle of the countryside and rural areas

rustikální, venkovský

rustikální, venkovský

Ex: His artwork often rustic scenes , capturing the beauty of rural landscapes .
sanctimonious
[Přídavné jméno]

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

hypokritní, pobožný

hypokritní, pobožný

Ex: sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .
spartan
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

spartánský, střídmý

spartánský, střídmý

Ex: In the face of adversity , she displayed spartan resolve , facing challenges head-on with courage and fortitude .
unforthcoming
[Přídavné jméno]

unwilling to reveal information or offer assistance

neochotný, uzavřený

neochotný, uzavřený

Ex: Despite repeated requests, the company remained unforthcoming about the details of the merger.
apostasy
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold

apostaze, odpadlictví

apostaze, odpadlictví

Ex: The debate apostasy often centers on issues of freedom and the right to change one 's beliefs .
arriviste
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval

novorozenec, vstupující do vyšší společnosti

novorozenec, vstupující do vyšší společnosti

Ex: Her sudden wealth made her arriviste, striving to gain acceptance among the old money families .
chauvinism
[Podstatné jméno]

the extreme belief in the superiority of one's gender, race, country, or group

šovinismus, chauvinismus

šovinismus, chauvinismus

Ex: The coachchauvinism led to unfair treatment of players based on their gender .
gaffe
[Podstatné jméno]

a thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake

trapas, faux pas

trapas, faux pas

Ex: The news anchor ’s gaffe resulted in a flurry of corrections and apologies .
hierarchy
[Podstatné jméno]

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

hierarchie, uspořádání

hierarchie, uspořádání

Ex: The hierarchy was rigid , with ranks ranging from general to private , each with specific duties and responsibilities .
inequity
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation or something that is lacking in equality or fairness

nespravedlnost, nerovnost

nespravedlnost, nerovnost

Ex: She spoke out against inequity in the education system , which disadvantaged underprivileged students .
mendicant
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who begs other people for food and money

žebrák, bezdomovec

žebrák, bezdomovec

Ex: The film portrayed the life of mendicant as both challenging and poignant .
notoriety
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

známá špatná pověst, neblahá pověst

známá špatná pověst, neblahá pověst

Ex: His actions were marked notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .
pariah
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

paria, vyloučenec

paria, vyloučenec

Ex: The company ’s unethical practices made it pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .
parvenu
[Podstatné jméno]

a low-born individual who has gained quick and unexpected power, success, or wealth

novoboháč, doležal

novoboháč, doležal

Ex: parvenu struggled to fit into elite circles , often feeling out of place among old money families .
powwow
[Podstatné jméno]

a traditional ceremony of Native Americans in which they gather, dance, and sing

pohřební obřad, shromáždění

pohřební obřad, shromáždění

Ex: powwow provided an opportunity for younger generations to learn about and connect with their cultural heritage .
rank
[Podstatné jméno]

(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization

rady, členstvo

rady, členstvo

Ex: The political candidate 's popularity among ranks of young voters was a key factor in the campaign 's success .
reprobate
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

reprobát, bezcharakterní člověk

reprobát, bezcharakterní člověk

Ex: reprobate was the subject of gossip and disdain , viewed by many as a symbol of moral decay .
standing
[Podstatné jméno]

a person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization

postavení, reputace

postavení, reputace

Ex: The company worked hard to improve standing after a period of poor performance and negative publicity .
virago
[Podstatné jméno]

a woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive

vražednice, hromosvod

vražednice, hromosvod

Ex: His description of his boss as virago was a reflection of their difficult working relationship .
to coalesce
[sloveso]

to come together in order to achieve a common goal

sloučit se, sjednotit se

sloučit se, sjednotit se

Ex: The team coalesced around a new strategy to improve efficiency .
to deface
[sloveso]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

poškodit, zohyzdit

poškodit, zohyzdit

Ex: The group defacing the park benches when the police arrived .
to desecrate
[sloveso]

to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place

znesvětit, vydrancovat

znesvětit, vydrancovat

Ex: The cemetery had desecrated before the local authorities could respond .

to spread information, ideas, or knowledge to a wide audience

rozšiřovat, diseminovat

rozšiřovat, diseminovat

Ex: By next year , the new educational initiative will disseminated crucial knowledge to thousands of students .

to attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones

převádět, přesvědčovat

převádět, přesvědčovat

Ex: By the time the campaign ended , he proselytized extensively and garnered significant support .
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