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SAT Word Skills 2
flora
[Podstatné jméno]

(botany) an individual plant or plant species

flóra, rostlina

flóra, rostlina

Ex: The invasive Japanese flora has proven extremely difficult to eradicate once established .
floral
[Přídavné jméno]

resembling or reminding one of flowers through visual patterns, designs, or impressions

květinový, květinová

květinový, květinová

Ex: floral decorations at the event were stunning .
to assail
[sloveso]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

napadnout, zaútočit

napadnout, zaútočit

Ex: The defense attorney tried assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .
assailant
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who initiates an attack on someone else, employing various means such as physical violence, verbal aggression, or other forms of assault

útočník, napadající osoba

útočník, napadající osoba

Ex: Prosecutors argued assailant deserved a lengthy prison sentence given the vicious nature of the assault .
destitute
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking various essential needs that are important for well-being or function

chudý, bez prostředků

chudý, bez prostředků

Ex: After the floods , the area destitute of shelter or food .
destitution
[Podstatné jméno]

a state where basic human needs cannot be met due to a lack of resources and access to necessities

bída, nouze

bída, nouze

Ex: The refugees were forced to flee their homes and left in a state destitution, relying on aid from charities to survive .
stoic
[Přídavné jméno]

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

stoicismus, nepříliš emocionální

stoicismus, nepříliš emocionální

stoicism
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of enduring hardship or pain without displaying emotion or complaint

stoicismus, rovnoduchost

stoicismus, rovnoduchost

Ex: Faced with the devastating news , she reacted stoicism, holding back tears and asking the doctor practical questions about treatment options .
lingo
[Podstatné jméno]

language, words, or expressions that are particular to a certain profession, trade, or group

žargon, terminologie

žargon, terminologie

Ex: The lingo of Texas cowboy culture includes terms for lassos , gear , livestock and skills that were innovative solutions to tasks .
lingua
[Podstatné jméno]

the anatomical organ in the mouth that is involved in tasting, swallowing, and speech

jazyk, druhý jazyk

jazyk, druhý jazyk

Ex: The patient had lingua piercing .
lingual
[Přídavné jméno]

related to language, speech, or linguistic elements

jazykový, lingvistický

jazykový, lingvistický

Ex: Many languages require learners to develop lingual awareness to properly differentiate tones , stresses or regional accents .
contemporaneous
[Přídavné jméno]

belonging to the same time period

současný, kontemporální

současný, kontemporální

Ex: The museum exhibit contemporaneous artists from the early 20th century .
contemporary
[Přídavné jméno]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

současný, moderní

současný, moderní

vitriol
[Podstatné jméno]

criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful

žluč, ostra kritika

žluč, ostra kritika

Ex: Rather than engage in vitriol, we should have a respectful discussion of ideas .
vitriolic
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature

vitriální, žíravý

vitriální, žíravý

Ex: Workers wear protective aprons , masks and gloves when handling vitriolic battery acid required for lead-acid car batteries .
extempore
[Příslovce]

without prior preparation or practice

nanečisto, bez přípravy

nanečisto, bez přípravy

Ex: During the debate , some participants extempore, relying on their knowledge and quick thinking .
extemporaneous
[Přídavné jméno]

expressed or occurring on the spot without preparation

extemporální, spontánní

extemporální, spontánní

Ex: She enjoys the challenge of extemporaneous interviews on live television .
to intermit
[sloveso]

to stop for a period of time

přerušit, pozastavit

přerušit, pozastavit

Ex: The concert had to be postponed after the power intermitting on and off at the venue .
intermittent
[Přídavné jméno]

repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

přerušovaný, intermittentní

přerušovaný, intermittentní

Ex: His internet connection intermittent, making it difficult to stream videos without interruptions .
intermittency
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of occurring with irregular pauses in activity or occurrence

přerušovanost, nepravidelnost

přerušovanost, nepravidelnost

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