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SAT Word Skills 5
to impinge
[sloveso]

to encroach or infringe upon something, often suggesting a negative impact or interference

zasahovat, ovlivňovat

zasahovat, ovlivňovat

Ex: The new regulations have impinged on the company's ability to expand its operations.
to lever
[sloveso]

to lift or move something using a rigid bar or tool as a pivot point

páčit, zvednout

páčit, zvednout

Ex: They levered the garage door open to retrieve the tools inside .
to veer
[sloveso]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

odbočit, sklonit se

odbočit, sklonit se

Ex: Realizing another skier was on a collision course , she veer to the side to avoid an accident on the slopes .
to knead
[sloveso]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

hnětení, prohnetání

hnětení, prohnetání

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .
to consort
[sloveso]

to associate or spend time with someone, typically implying companionship or partnership

spojit se, sdružovat se

spojit se, sdružovat se

Ex: They consorted with various experts to develop a comprehensive strategy for environmental conservation .
to strut
[sloveso]

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

kráčet hrdě, vykračovat

kráčet hrdě, vykračovat

to misbehave
[sloveso]

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

chovat se nevhodně, vykonávat neprávosti

chovat se nevhodně, vykonávat neprávosti

Ex: He was grounded for a week after his parents found out he misbehaved at school .
to cant
[sloveso]

(of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side,

sklonit se, naklonit se

sklonit se, naklonit se

Ex: To catch the optimal wind for sailing , the canted gracefully .
to adduce
[sloveso]

to cite as evidence or proof in support of an argument or claim

uvést, předložit

uvést, předložit

Ex: He adduced numerous examples from literature to illustrate his point in the essay .
to elapse
[sloveso]

(of time) to pass by

uplynout, pominout

uplynout, pominout

Ex: The elapsed slowly during the long winter months .
to distort
[sloveso]

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

zkreslit, deformovat

zkreslit, deformovat

Ex: The extreme distorted the plastic containers , causing them to warp and lose their original shape .
to relapse
[sloveso]

to return to a previously experienced undesirable behavior after a period of improvement

relabuje, zpět se vrátí k

relabuje, zpět se vrátí k

Ex: They relapsed into procrastination after a brief period of productivity .
to gambol
[sloveso]

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

skotačit, poskakovat

skotačit, poskakovat

Ex: They gambolled through the forest all afternoon , reveling in the freedom of the outdoors .
to sentence
[sloveso]

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

odsoudit, vyslovit trest

odsoudit, vyslovit trest

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .
to cosset
[sloveso]

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

hýčkat, rozmazlovat

hýčkat, rozmazlovat

Ex: The cosseted the new employee with extra support and guidance .
to enhance
[sloveso]

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

vylepšit, zlepšit

vylepšit, zlepšit

Ex: Educational programs aim enhance students ' knowledge and learning experiences .
to balk
[sloveso]

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

odmítat, zaváhat

odmítat, zaváhat

Ex: Despite their enthusiasm , the balked when faced with the project 's tight deadlines .
to cavort
[sloveso]

to prance or frolic around in a lively and playful manner

skákat, vyskakovat

skákat, vyskakovat

Ex: They cavorted through the fields all day , enjoying the freedom of the countryside .
to chafe
[sloveso]

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

otírat se, odírat se

otírat se, odírat se

Ex: The tight shoes caused her heels chafe, leading to blisters after just a few hours of walking .
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