Dovednosti SAT Word 4 - Lekce 31

a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

hanebník

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

loupit

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

nepřítomnost

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

zprostit

consider apart from a particular case or instance

abstrahovat

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

abstraktní

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

nevhodný

not prudent or wise

neuvážlivý

rude and with a lack of respect toward others, especially the elderly

neúctivý

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

bezmoc

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

neproveditelný

not politic

nepolitický

the most important dish of a meal

hlavní jídlo

a little bit at a time

kousek po kousku

give life-time employment to

přidělit doživotní zaměstnání

very delicate or thin

jemný

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

neukázněný

a defensive wall or embankment built around a fortification or city for protection against enemy attacks

hradba