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SAT Word Skills 1
reckless
reckless
[Přídavné jméno]

not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

bezohledný, lehkomyslný

bezohledný, lehkomyslný

Ex: The reckless gambler bet all of his savings on a risky investment, with disastrous consequences. 
dramatist
dramatist
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramatik

dramatik

Ex: The theater company invited a talented dramatist to write an original script for their upcoming production. 
to dramatize
to dramatize
[sloveso]

to exaggerate the importance, danger, or emotional impact of something

dramatizovat, přehánět

dramatizovat, přehánět

Ex: Don't dramatize minor setbacks—they're not life-threatening. 
incendiary
incendiary
[Přídavné jméno]

made with the intention of causing fire

žhářský, hořlavý

žhářský, hořlavý

Ex: The investigation revealed that the factory fire was started by an incendiary device planted by an employee. 
to incense
to incense
[sloveso]

to provoke extreme anger in a person

rozzlobit, dráždit

rozzlobit, dráždit

Ex: The decision to close down the community center without prior notice incensed the local residents. 
incentive
incentive
[Podstatné jméno]

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

pobídka, motivace

pobídka, motivace

Ex: The opportunity to travel abroad was a great incentive for volunteers to participate in the program. 
verbatim
verbatim
[Příslovce]

in exactly the same words as used originally

slovo od slova, doslova

slovo od slova, doslova

Ex: She repeated the instructions verbatim so nothing would be missed. 
verbiage
verbiage
[Podstatné jméno]

the unnecessary use of terms and words to express something and causing complexion

žvanění, mnohomluvnost

žvanění, mnohomluvnost

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with empty verbiage and lacked substantive content. 
verbose
verbose
[Přídavné jméno]

using or having an excessive number of words

upovídaný, rozvláčný

upovídaný, rozvláčný

Ex: The writer's style is known for being verbose, with long and convoluted sentences. 
verbosity
verbosity
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of containing unnecessary and excessive words or terms in speech or writing

mnohomluvnost, rozvláčnost

mnohomluvnost, rozvláčnost

Ex: The journalist's writing was praised for its concise style, avoiding unnecessary verbosity. 
abbess
abbess
[Podstatné jméno]

the female head of an abbey, convent, or other religious houses of nuns

abatyše, matka představená

abatyše, matka představená

Ex: We elected Sister Margaret as our new abbess, recognizing her leadership qualities and dedication to the community. 
abbey
abbey
[Podstatné jméno]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

opatství, klášter

opatství, klášter

Ex: We visited the abbey during our vacation, marveling at its breathtaking architecture and tranquil surroundings. 
abbot
abbot
[Podstatné jméno]

the male spiritual leader and administrator of an abbey, monastery, or group of monasteries

opat, představený kláštera

opat, představený kláštera

Ex: Let us gather in the chapel to listen to the abbot's sermon, as his words always bring clarity and inspiration. 
palpable
palpable
[Přídavné jméno]

capable of being physically sensed

hmatatelný, vnímatelný

hmatatelný, vnímatelný

Ex: The lump on his arm was palpable, even through the fabric. 
to palpitate
to palpitate
[sloveso]

(of heart) to pound irregularly and rapidly

bušit, bít nepravidelně a rychle

bušit, bít nepravidelně a rychle

Ex: The sound of the approaching footsteps made his heart palpitate in anticipation. 
palsy
palsy
[Podstatné jméno]

a condition of the muscles, in which a person experiences tremors all over their body or in specific body parts

obrna, třes

obrna, třes

Ex: The doctor recommended medications and physical therapy to help manage the symptoms of the palsy. 
cadence
cadence
[Podstatné jméno]

a sequence of musical notes or chords that marks the conclusion of a phrase, section, or entire composition

kadence, hudební kadence

kadence, hudební kadence

Ex: The symphony ended with a dramatic cadence in D major. 
cadenza
cadenza
[Podstatné jméno]

a solo section at the end of a musical piece for the performer to show their skill and creativity

kadence

kadence

Ex: The composer wrote a challenging cadenza for the soloist to demonstrate her musicality and expressiveness. 
abasement
abasement
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of treating someone in a demeaning way

ponížení, pokoření

ponížení, pokoření

Ex: The campaign against bullying aimed to raise awareness and prevent the abasement of vulnerable individuals. 
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