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SAT Word Skills 6
heritage
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

dědictví, kulturní dědictví

dědictví, kulturní dědictví

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her heritage for future generations .
collage
[Podstatné jméno]

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

koláž, sbírka

koláž, sbírka

Ex: The book club 's discussion was collage of opinions and interpretations , each member bringing their unique perspective to the conversation .
acreage
[Podstatné jméno]

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

výměra, zemědělská půda

výměra, zemědělská půda

Ex: The local government designated the acreage of forested land as protected wilderness to conserve its natural beauty and biodiversity .
drainage
[Podstatné jméno]

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

odvodnění, odsávání

odvodnění, odsávání

Ex: The contractor ensured that drainage around the building was designed to avoid any water damage .
espionage
[Podstatné jméno]

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

špionáž, vyzvědačství

špionáž, vyzvědačství

Ex: espionage has become a prominent threat , with hackers infiltrating networks to steal confidential information and disrupt operations .
adage
[Podstatné jméno]

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

přísloví, moudrost

přísloví, moudrost

Ex: In times of adversity , he finds solace in adage " this too shall pass , " reminding himself that difficult situations are temporary .
mileage
[Podstatné jméno]

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

spotřeba paliva, dojezd

spotřeba paliva, dojezd

Ex: After the tune-up , the mechanic noted an improvement in the carmileage, indicating better fuel efficiency .
cartilage
[Podstatné jméno]

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

chrupavka, chrupavčitá tkáň

chrupavka, chrupavčitá tkáň

Ex: Chondrocytes are cells responsible for producing and cartilage.
mirage
[Podstatné jméno]

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

iluze, fata morgána

iluze, fata morgána

Ex: Some people spend their lives chasing after mirage of happiness , believing it lies in material possessions or external achievements , only to find true contentment eludes them .
sage
[Podstatné jméno]

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

moudrý muž, mudrc

moudrý muž, mudrc

brokerage
[Podstatné jméno]

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

brokeráž, zprostředkování

brokeráž, zprostředkování

Ex: The brokerage firm specialized in matching investors with investment opportunities, providing expert guidance on portfolio management and wealth accumulation strategies.
vantage
[Podstatné jméno]

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

přednost, výhoda

přednost, výhoda

Ex: Despite their vantage, the rebels faced challenges in maintaining their position against the well-equipped army .
persiflage
[Podstatné jméno]

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

žertovná výměna, hravá konverzace

žertovná výměna, hravá konverzace

Ex: With his quick wit and charm , he excelled in the art persiflage, effortlessly keeping the conversation light and entertaining .
demurrage
[Podstatné jméno]

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

demuráž, poplatek za zdržení

demuráž, poplatek za zdržení

Ex: Despite the efforts to minimize delays , the shipping company occasionally demurrage charges when unforeseen circumstances caused disruptions in their operations .
plumage
[Podstatné jméno]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

peří, pevná část ptáka

peří, pevná část ptáka

Ex: Ducks molt and regrow plumage every year .

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

Ex: The took umbrage at the student 's rude question .

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: The boss's harsh criticism of Tom's presentation gave him umbrage, and he considered resigning from his job.
savage
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

divoch, barbar

divoch, barbar

Ex: The diplomat 's calm demeanor belied savage within , as he navigated the treacherous waters of international politics with ruthless cunning .
shrinkage
[Podstatné jméno]

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

smršťování, zmenšení

smršťování, zmenšení

montage
[Podstatné jméno]

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

montáž, kompozice

montáž, kompozice

Ex: The art exhibition poster featured a montage of abstract shapes and colors , reflecting the diverse and eclectic nature of the showcased artworks .
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