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SAT Word Skills 1
ultimate
[Přídavné jméno]

signifying the highest or most significant degree

konečný, nejvyšší

konečný, nejvyšší

Ex: Winning the championship was ultimate achievement of his career .
ultimatum
[Podstatné jméno]

a final and serious demand made by one person to another, which includes consequences if the demand is not met

ultimátum, konečné varování

ultimátum, konečné varování

Ex: The presidentultimatum left the opposing party with little room for negotiation .
to corrode
[sloveso]

to slowly damage and ruin something by exposing it to air, water, or acids

korodovat, koroze

korodovat, koroze

Ex: The corroded the ancient stone statues , causing them to lose their intricate details over time .
corrosion
[Podstatné jméno]

the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction, usually of metals

koroze, korozní proces

koroze, korozní proces

Ex: Exposure to moisture accelerates corrosion.
corrosive
[Přídavné jméno]

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

korozivní, erozivní

korozivní, erozivní

Ex: corrosive influence of negative thinking can undermine mental health .
illusion
[Podstatné jméno]

something that a lot of people consider to be true but is not

iluze, falešný dojem

iluze, falešný dojem

Ex: Many individuals hold illusion that sugar causes hyperactivity in children , although research has repeatedly proven this belief to be false .
illusive
[Přídavné jméno]

creating a false or misleading impression

iluzorní, klamný

iluzorní, klamný

Ex: His success illusive, built on deception .
illusory
[Přídavné jméno]

giving a false impression of reality

iluzorní, zdánlivý

iluzorní, zdánlivý

Ex: In the desert heat , the mirage created illusory oasis that vanished upon closer inspection .
illustrious
[Přídavné jméno]

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

slavný, významný

slavný, významný

Ex: The museum houses a collection illustrious artworks by famous painters such as Van Gogh , Monet , and Picasso .
mentality
[Podstatné jméno]

the abilities of the mind such as thinking, learning, and problem-solving

mentalita, mentální schopnosti

mentalita, mentální schopnosti

Ex: Noah 's mentality helps him bounce back from setbacks and stay determined in pursuing his goals .
mentor
[Podstatné jméno]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentora, rádce

mentora, rádce

Ex: mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .
to parlay
[sloveso]

to combine multiple individual bets into one larger bet, with the potential for a higher payout if all of the individual bets are successful

zkombinovat, spojit

zkombinovat, spojit

Ex: Poker players will parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .
to parley
[sloveso]

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

jednat, konat parley

jednat, konat parley

Ex: The negotiators parleyed with the union representatives , reaching a compromise on the labor dispute .
to acquaint
[sloveso]

to make someone familiar with a person or thing by introducing or providing information about them

známit, seznámit

známit, seznámit

Ex: At the networking event , she made an effort acquaint her friend with influential professionals in the industry .
to acquiesce
[sloveso]

to reluctantly accept something without protest

podvolit se, připustit

podvolit se, připustit

Ex: The board of directors acquiesced to the CEO 's decision , even though some members disagreed .
to acquire
[sloveso]

to buy or begin to have something

zakoupit, získat

zakoupit, získat

Ex: acquired a rare painting for her collection at the auction .
acquisitive
[Přídavné jméno]

having a strong desire or tendency to obtain, collect, or possess things, often material possessions

ziskuchtivý, majetnický

ziskuchtivý, majetnický

Ex: acquisitive mindset of the society placed a strong emphasis on material possessions , leading to a constant desire for more .
to acquit
[sloveso]

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

osvobodit, zprostit viny

osvobodit, zprostit viny

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision acquit the defendant of all charges .
stigma
[Podstatné jméno]

a mark that represents shame or infamy

stigma, nálepka

stigma, nálepka

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .
to stigmatize
[sloveso]

to create marks or scars on the body, often intentionally, as a religious or spiritual practice

znaménkovat, stigmatizovat

znaménkovat, stigmatizovat

Ex: The religious pilgrims undertook a pilgrimage that involved walking on their knees for miles , willingly enduring pain and discomfort stigmatize their bodies and demonstrate their faith .
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