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SAT Word Skills 4
acidulous
[Přídavné jméno]

slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess

kyselkavý, kyselý

kyselkavý, kyselý

Ex: The yogurt was acidulous, providing a nice contrast to the sweetness of the honey .
bumptious
[Přídavné jméno]

too confident or proud in expressing oneself, in a way that is annoying to others

neurvalý, domýšlivý

neurvalý, domýšlivý

Ex: I find bumptious remarks to be quite off-putting during conversations .
cantankerous
[Přídavné jméno]

difficult to get along with and easily angered

hašteřivý, záporný

hašteřivý, záporný

Ex: They had to deal with cantankerous client for weeks before the project was finished .
sumptuous
[Přídavné jméno]

having a rich and luxurious quality

luxusní, skvostný

luxusní, skvostný

Ex: The historic mansion 's dining room was adorned sumptuous chandeliers and antique furniture .
bibulous
[Přídavné jméno]

eager to drink too much liquor

opilec, pijan

opilec, pijan

Ex: bibulous crowd at the concert was rowdy , spilling drinks and causing a scene .
spinous
[Přídavné jméno]

(of some plants or animals) having sharp, needle-like things on the surface of their body

trnitý, ostnatý

trnitý, ostnatý

Ex: The lionfish spinous fins that contain venom to protect itself from attackers .
contiguous
[Přídavné jméno]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

přilehlý, sousední

přilehlý, sousední

Ex: contiguous counties in the region worked together to address environmental concerns .
industrious
[Přídavné jméno]

hard-working and productive

pracovitý, usilovný

pracovitý, usilovný

Ex: He was known for industrious approach to business , always looking for new opportunities .
garrulous
[Přídavné jméno]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

žvanivý, povídavý

žvanivý, povídavý

Ex: She became known for garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .
auriferous
[Přídavné jméno]

(of rocks) holding gold within

zlatonosný, zlatodajný

zlatonosný, zlatodajný

Ex: Workers carefully auriferous materials from the deep mines , aware of their high value .
nefarious
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

zlovolný, nečestný

zlovolný, nečestný

Ex: The villainnefarious deeds were finally exposed .
emeritus
[Přídavné jméno]

keeping the title of their former position after retirement as an honor, especially of a university professor

emeritní, čestný (v kontextu akademickém)

emeritní, čestný (v kontextu akademickém)

Ex: emeritus faculty member still delivered guest lectures at the university , sharing his expertise with new generations .
indigenous
[Přídavné jméno]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

domorodý, původní

domorodý, původní

Ex: Orchids indigenous flowers that grow in diverse habitats around the world , from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows .
unctuous
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

olejovitý, ljubivý

olejovitý, ljubivý

Ex: unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .
consanguineous
[Přídavné jméno]

sharing the same ancestor

příbuzenský, krvný

příbuzenský, krvný

Ex: The two families consanguineous, having descended from a common ancestor several generations ago .
spontaneous
[Přídavné jméno]

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

spontánní, přirozený

spontánní, přirozený

Ex: spontaneous storm caught everyone by surprise while they were walking in the park .
boisterous
[Přídavné jméno]

noisy and full of energy

rozjařený, hlukový

rozjařený, hlukový

Ex: She found boisterous celebrations in the streets overwhelming .
contentious
[Přídavné jméno]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

sporný, kontroverzní

sporný, kontroverzní

Ex: As contentious debater , he enjoyed challenging opposing viewpoints in intellectual discussions .
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