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SAT Word Skills 6
blockade
blockade
[Podstatné jméno]

an act of obstructing or closing off an area, route, or passage

blokáda

blokáda

Ex: During the protest, activists formed a human blockade to prevent vehicles from entering the government compound. 
cadet
cadet
[Podstatné jméno]

a student or trainee, especially one in a military academy or a program preparing for a career in the armed forces

kadet, vojenský student

kadet, vojenský student

Ex: The cadet showed great discipline and determination during the rigorous training at the military academy. 
cavalcade
cavalcade
[Podstatné jméno]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

kavalkáda, průvod

kavalkáda, průvod

Ex: The city streets were filled with excitement as the cavalcade of floats and performers passed by during the carnival parade. 
citadel
citadel
[Podstatné jméno]

a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes

citadela, pevnost

citadela, pevnost

Ex: The ancient citadel stood atop the hill, overlooking the entire city below. 
facade
facade
[Podstatné jméno]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

průčelí

průčelí

Ex: The facade of the historic building was adorned with intricate carvings and ornate details, showcasing the craftsmanship of its era. 
renegade
renegade
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance

odpadlík, rebel

odpadlík, rebel

Ex: She was considered a renegade for her unconventional style and refusal to conform to traditional artistic norms. 
tirade
tirade
[Podstatné jméno]

a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize

tiráda

tiráda

Ex: The manager delivered a tirade against the team’s poor performance. 
combatant
combatant
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual engaged in fighting or warfare, typically as a member of a military force or armed group

bojovník, válečník

bojovník, válečník

Ex: The combatant charged bravely into battle, wielding his sword with skill and determination. 
confidant
confidant
[Podstatné jméno]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

důvěrník, důvěryhodná osoba

důvěrník, důvěryhodná osoba

Ex: She was his closest confidant, knowing all his fears and hopes. 
covenant
covenant
[Podstatné jméno]

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

smlouva, dohoda

smlouva, dohoda

Ex: The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation. 
occupant
occupant
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who resides or occupies a particular space, such as a building, room, or vehicle

obyvatel, nájemce

obyvatel, nájemce

Ex: The hotel's front desk greeted each new occupant with a warm welcome and a set of room keys. 
penchant
penchant
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

sklon

sklon

Ex: She has a penchant for making people laugh. 
pennant
pennant
[Podstatné jméno]

a tapering flag on a ship, usually flown at the masthead to indicate a vessel in commission

vlajka, praporek

vlajka, praporek

Ex: The ship's pennant fluttered at the masthead. 
savant
savant
[Podstatné jméno]

a person with extraordinary skills or expertise in a particular domain, often alongside other cognitive or developmental challenges

učenec, génius

učenec, génius

Ex: The child prodigy was hailed as a math savant, effortlessly solving complex equations at a young age. 
suppliant
suppliant
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner

prosící, žadatel

prosící, žadatel

Ex: The refugee knelt before the border guard, a suppliant pleading for entry into the safe haven beyond. 
sycophant
sycophant
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage

lichotník, přisluhovač

lichotník, přisluhovač

Ex: The CEO’s office was filled with sycophants eager to win his favor with constant flattery. 
tenant
tenant
[Podstatné jméno]

an occupant residing in a place, typically a building or property

nájemník, nájemce

nájemník, nájemce

Ex: The apartment building had several tenants, each occupying their own unit on different floors. 
truant
truant
[Podstatné jméno]

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

záškolák, žák

záškolák, žák

Ex: The principal called the parents of the truant to discuss their child's repeated absences. 
anecdote
anecdote
[Podstatné jméno]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anekdota, krátký příběh

anekdota, krátký příběh

Ex: She shared a funny anecdote about her first day at work. 
alkali
alkali
[Podstatné jméno]

any water-soluble compound that can turn litmus blue and reacts with an acid to form a salt and water

alkálie, zásada

alkálie, zásada

Ex: Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali commonly used in soap making. 
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