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SAT Word Skills 1
ultimate
ultimate
[Přídavné jméno]

signifying the highest or most significant degree

konečný, nejvyšší

konečný, nejvyšší

Ex: He pushed himself to his ultimate physical capacity during the race. 
ultimatum
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 požadavky

ultimátum, konečné požadavky

Ex: The government issued an ultimatum, demanding that the rebels surrender within 24 hours. 
to corrode
to corrode
[sloveso]

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

korodovat,  narušovat

korodovat, narušovat

Ex: The high humidity in the basement corroded the old photographs, causing them to fade and deteriorate. 
corrosion
corrosion
[Podstatné jméno]

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

koroze

koroze

Ex: The pipes in the old house were heavily damaged by corrosion, resulting in leaks throughout the plumbing system. 
corrosive
corrosive
[Přídavné jméno]

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

korozivní, ničivý

korozivní, ničivý

Ex: The corrosive nature of the cleaning solution caused discoloration on the countertop. 
illusion
illusion
[Podstatné jméno]

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

iluze, miraž

iluze, miraž

Ex: The illusion that eating carrots improves night vision persists, although it is not supported by scientific studies. 
illusive
illusive
[Přídavné jméno]

creating a false or misleading impression

klamný, iluzorní

klamný, iluzorní

Ex: The illusive dreams of fame and fortune led many aspiring actors down a path of disappointment and disillusionment. 
illusory
illusory
[Přídavné jméno]

giving a false impression of reality

iluzorní, klamný

iluzorní, klamný

Ex: The mirroring effect of the glass created an illusory extension of the room, making it seem larger than it actually was. 
illustrious
illustrious
[Přídavné jméno]

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

slavný, významný

slavný, významný

Ex: The athlete's illustrious career was marked by numerous championships and records, making her a legend in her sport. 
mentality
mentality
[Podstatné jméno]

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

mentalita, mysl

mentalita, mysl

Ex: Sarah's excellent reading mentality empowers her to comprehend and remember stories easily, making her an avid reader. 
mentor
mentor
[Podstatné jméno]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor, průvodce

mentor, průvodce

Ex: The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills. 
to parlay
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

kombinovat, spojit

kombinovat, spojit

Ex: I wanted to parlay my $20 win into an even bigger payout with another bet. 
to parley
to parley
[sloveso]

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

jednat, vyjednávat

jednat, vyjednávat

Ex: The opposing military generals agreed to parley in hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement. 
to acquaint
to acquaint
[sloveso]

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

seznámit, obeznámit

seznámit, obeznámit

Ex: The book aims to acquaint readers with the basic principles of physics in an engaging and accessible manner. 
to acquiesce
to acquiesce
[sloveso]

to reluctantly accept something without protest

souhlasit neochotně, podrobit se

souhlasit neochotně, podrobit se

Ex: The student, unable to convince the teacher otherwise, acquiesced and accepted the lower grade on the assignment. 
to acquire
to acquire
[sloveso]

to buy or begin to have something

získat, koupit

získat, koupit

Ex: Sophie was thrilled to acquire a rare and valuable stamp for her collection. 
acquisitive
acquisitive
[Přídavné jméno]

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

hrabivý, majetnický

hrabivý, majetnický

Ex: The acquisitive collector eagerly sought out rare and valuable coins to add to their extensive collection. 
to acquit
to acquit
[sloveso]

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

osvobodit, prohlásit za nevinného

osvobodit, prohlásit za nevinného

Ex: The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities. 
stigma
stigma
[Podstatné jméno]

a mark of shame attached to a person or condition, often resulting in exclusion or discrimination

stigma, ostuda

stigma, ostuda

Ex: Mental illness still carries a stigma in many communities. 
to stigmatize
to stigmatize
[sloveso]

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

stigmatizovat, označit

stigmatizovat, označit

Ex: The ritualistic tattooing performed by the tribal elders was a way to stigmatize the bodies of the young initiates, symbolizing their passage into adulthood and spiritual connection. 
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