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Základní Slovní Zásoba pro GRE - Stavět si vzdušné zámky!

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
amphitheater
[Podstatné jméno]

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

amfiteátr, amfiteátr (kulturní stavba)

amfiteátr, amfiteátr (kulturní stavba)

Ex: Visitors could explore the remnants of the amphitheater during their tour of the ancient city .
auditorium
[Podstatné jméno]

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

auditorium, hlediště

auditorium, hlediště

Ex: The theaterauditorium was designed to enhance acoustics for live performances .
refinery
[Podstatné jméno]

a factory in which a natural substance such as oil or sugar is made pure by removing all other substances from it

rafinerie, zpracovatelský závod

rafinerie, zpracovatelský závod

Ex: Workers at refinery monitor the purification process to ensure quality control .
belvedere
[Podstatné jméno]

a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view

belveder, vysoký altán

belveder, vysoký altán

Ex: belvedere's open sides allowed a refreshing breeze to flow through , making it the perfect place to relax on a hot summer day .
cabana
[Podstatné jméno]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

brouzdaliště, chatka

brouzdaliště, chatka

Ex: As the sun began to set , they lit candles in cabana, transforming it into a romantic oasis by the sea .
condominium
[Podstatné jméno]

a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

kondominium, bytový dům

kondominium, bytový dům

Ex: condominium fee covers maintenance costs for common areas and services provided by the homeowners ' association .
crematorium
[Podstatné jméno]

a building for burning the dead bodies of people, often as a funeral ceremony

krematorium, rozptylová zahrada

krematorium, rozptylová zahrada

Ex: After the funeral , they went to crematorium for the final rites .
planetarium
[Podstatné jméno]

a building with a dome in which moving images of planets, starts, and constellations are projected for educational or entertainment purposes

planetárium, pozorovatelna

planetárium, pozorovatelna

Ex: Children were excited to see the planets up close at planetarium’s interactive exhibit .
brownstone
[Podstatné jméno]

a house, particularly found in New York City, that is built of, or with a front made of, a type of reddish-brown sandstone

hnědá cihla, brownstone

hnědá cihla, brownstone

Ex: The renovation of the brownstone took nearly a year to complete .
duplex
[Podstatné jméno]

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

duplex, dvoupodlažní byt

duplex, dvoupodlažní byt

Ex: She enjoys the extra privacy provided by duplex's two floors .
bungalow
[Podstatné jméno]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalov, jednopodlažní dům

bungalov, jednopodlažní dům

Ex: bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .
conservatory
[Podstatné jméno]

a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

konzervatoř, hudební škola

konzervatoř, hudební škola

Ex: As a faculty member at conservatory, he was dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists and instilling in them a deep appreciation for their craft .
lodging
[Podstatné jméno]

a place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation

ubytování, nocleh

ubytování, nocleh

Ex: The city offers lodging options , from budget hostels to luxury hotels .
annex
[Podstatné jméno]

a building later added to a main building in order to provide more space

přístavba, anex

přístavba, anex

Ex: The company uses annex as a training center for new employees .
baseboard
[Podstatné jméno]

a long and narrow piece of wood attached to the bottom of the walls of a house

podlahový lišta, lišty na podlaze

podlahový lišta, lišty na podlaze

Ex: baseboard in the living room was chipped and needed some touch-up work .
archway
[Podstatné jméno]

a passage or entrance beneath an arch

oblouk, brána

oblouk, brána

Ex: Passing through archway, they entered a beautifully decorated hall .
chalet
[Podstatné jméno]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chata, chalupa

chata, chalupa

Ex: chalet's wooden beams and sloping roof added to its alpine charm .
cornice
[Podstatné jméno]

an ornamental border made of plaster or wood, often used around the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling

lišta, koruna

lišta, koruna

Ex: cornice in the hallway was carved with delicate floral patterns .
en suite
[Podstatné jméno]

a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom

soukromá koupelna, koupelna v pokoji

soukromá koupelna, koupelna v pokoji

Ex: Each of the hotel 's deluxe rooms includes en suite for guest comfort .
facade
[Podstatné jméno]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

fascie, přední strana budovy

fascie, přední strana budovy

Ex: The urban neighborhood was characterized by its colorful row houses , each with a facade adorned with decorative trim and window boxes .
fixture
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

zařízení, instalace

zařízení, instalace

Ex: The tenants asked if they could replace the fixtures with modern ones .
foyer
[Podstatné jméno]

a small area inside the entrance of a private apartment or house, where people walk in immediately after they enter

předsíň, chodba

předsíň, chodba

Ex: A beautiful chandelier hung from the ceiling in the foyer of the mansion .
to furnish
[sloveso]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

zařídit, vybavit

zařídit, vybavit

Ex: The office manager chose furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .
igloo
[Podstatné jméno]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

iglú, sněhová chata

iglú, sněhová chata

Ex: During the blizzard , the stranded mountaineers took refuge in an igloo made from compacted snow blocks to stay warm and safe .
lavatory
[Podstatné jméno]

a room that has one or more toilets

toaleta, WC

toaleta, WC

Ex: The public lavatory at the park was recently renovated.
mezzanine
[Podstatné jméno]

the first floor above the ground floor in a theater where there are seats for the audience

mezanin, balcon

mezanin, balcon

Ex: From mezzanine, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire performance .
molding
[Podstatné jméno]

a narrow piece of plaster, wood, or other material, used as decoration along the top of a wall, around a door, etc.

profil, lišta

profil, lišta

Ex: The interior designer recommended molding for the window casings .
pantry
[Podstatné jméno]

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

spíž, sklep

spíž, sklep

Ex: The family decided to turn the small closet into pantry for more storage .
porch
[Podstatné jméno]

a structure with a roof and no walls at the entrance of a house

veranda, zastřešená pavlač

veranda, zastřešená pavlač

Ex: I love decorating porch with potted plants and colorful flowers .
veranda
[Podstatné jméno]

a roofed area with an open front at the ground level, which is attached to the side of a house

veranda, předsíň

veranda, předsíň

Ex: The farmhouse had a veranda with a porch swing , providing a serene setting for watching the sunset .
decor
[Podstatné jméno]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

dekor, výzdoba

dekor, výzdoba

Ex: The decor in the children 's room made it fun and lively .
adjacent
[Přídavné jméno]

situated next to or near something

sousední, přilehlý

sousední, přilehlý

Ex: Please park your car in the adjacent to the main entrance .
atrium
[Podstatné jméno]

a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center

atrium, nádvoří

atrium, nádvoří

Ex: The universityatrium was a hub of activity , with students studying , socializing , and passing through on their way to classes .
bunker
[Podstatné jméno]

a shelter equipped with strong walls, often built underground, to protect soldiers or guns

bunker, pevnost

bunker, pevnost

Ex: After the attack , the survivors regrouped in bunker to plan their next move .
colonnade
[Podstatné jméno]

a row of columns having equal distance from each other, often supporting a roof or arch

sloupoví, sloupořadí

sloupoví, sloupořadí

Ex: The templecolonnade was lined with intricate carvings and sculptures .
dilapidated
[Přídavné jméno]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

zchátralý, opuštěný

zchátralý, opuštěný

Ex: The car was dilapidated that it barely made it to the junkyard .
to erect
[sloveso]

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

vystavět, postavit

vystavět, postavit

Ex: The company planned erect a solar power plant to harness clean energy for the community .
high-rise
[Přídavné jméno]

(of buildings) having many floors

vysokopodlažní, výškový

vysokopodlažní, výškový

Ex: The company relocated its headquarters to a high-rise tower for better visibility.
insulation
[Podstatné jméno]

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

izolace, tepelná izolace

izolace, tepelná izolace

Ex: insulation of the pipes prevents them from freezing during cold weather .
deck
[Podstatné jméno]

a platform or floor that has a design that looks like a ship's deck

paluba, terasa

paluba, terasa

Ex: The home 's deck had railings and furniture designed to mimic a shipdeck.
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