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SAT Word Skills 4
frenetic
[Přídavné jméno]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenetický, šílený

frenetický, šílený

Ex: The childrenfrenetic laughter echoed through the playground .
frantic
[Přídavné jméno]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

panický, zděšený

panický, zděšený

Ex: frantic pacing back and forth showed his anxiety before the big job interview .
lexicon
[Podstatné jméno]

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

lexikon, slovník

lexikon, slovník

Ex: Building a lexicon through reading and exposure to different contexts enriches one 's language skills and communication abilities .
lexicography
[Podstatné jméno]

the practice and study of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries, focusing on the principles and methods of dictionary creation

lexikografie, lexikologická věda

lexikografie, lexikologická věda

Ex: lexicography provides insights into how language evolves and how dictionaries reflect that change .
lexicographer
[Podstatné jméno]

a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

lexikograf, lexikografka

lexikograf, lexikografka

Ex: lexicographer collaborated with a team of linguists and researchers to update the dictionary with new words and definitions .
parallel
[Přídavné jméno]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

rovnoběžné, paralelní

rovnoběžné, paralelní

Ex: The railroad tracks parallel to each other .
to paralyze
[sloveso]

to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

paralyzovat, ochromit

paralyzovat, ochromit

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .
parasite
[Podstatné jméno]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

parazit, parazity

parazit, parazity

Ex: The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host , as parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction .
disrepute
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of being held in low regard or having a bad reputation

pohoršení, znevažování

pohoršení, znevažování

Ex: The restaurantdisrepute spread quickly after the food poisoning incident .
disreputable
[Přídavné jméno]

having a bad reputation, often due to dishonesty or unethical behavior

nedůvěryhodný, nechvalně proslulý

nedůvěryhodný, nechvalně proslulý

Ex: The politiciandisreputable actions led to a significant decline in public support and trust .
to hap
[sloveso]

to happen by chance

stát se, přihodit se

stát se, přihodit se

Ex: It was said that the old witch could foresee what hap in the coming days .
haphazard
[Přídavné jméno]

with no particular order and planning

náhodný, neuspořádaný

náhodný, neuspořádaný

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.
to obligate
[sloveso]

to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

zavázat, povinnost

zavázat, povinnost

Ex: The terms of the loan obligate the borrower to make monthly repayments with a fixed interest rate.
oblong
[Přídavné jméno]

having an elongated shape as an oval

protáhlý, eliptický

protáhlý, eliptický

Ex: oblong loaf of bread was freshly baked and had a delicious , crispy crust .
obloquy
[Podstatné jméno]

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

pomluva, kleveta

pomluva, kleveta

plaintiff
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

žalobce, navrhovatel

žalobce, navrhovatel

Ex: During the trial , plaintiff testified about the impact of the defendant 's actions .
plaintive
[Přídavné jméno]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

žalostný, smutný

žalostný, smutný

Ex: Her voice plaintive as she recounted her memories .
to insinuate
[sloveso]

to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

vnucovat se, zákeřně podsunout

vnucovat se, zákeřně podsunout

Ex: insinuated her way into the social circle by attending events where she knew influential members would be present .
to insulate
[sloveso]

to create a barrier or division between entities or systems

izolovat, chránit

izolovat, chránit

Ex: The insulates the company 's internal network from external threats and unauthorized access .
insouciant
[Přídavné jméno]

having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried

bezcitný, lhostejný

bezcitný, lhostejný

Ex: She walked through the crowded street with insouciant smile , not caring about the busy world around her .
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