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SAT Word Skills 6
to deface
[sloveso]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

poškodit, zohyzdit

poškodit, zohyzdit

Ex: The group defacing the park benches when the police arrived .
to campaign
[sloveso]

to actively support or promote a particular cause, idea, or belief, often through organized efforts, advocacy, or public engagement

kampaňovat, bojovat za

kampaňovat, bojovat za

Ex: The group campaigning to get the law changed in favor of environmental protection .
to scorn
[sloveso]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

pohrdat, opovrhovat

pohrdat, opovrhovat

Ex: scorn those who exploit the vulnerable for personal gain .
to bestride
[sloveso]

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

přeskočit, přesednout

přeskočit, přesednout

Ex: The fearless bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .
to affront
[sloveso]

to do or say something to purposely hurt or disrespect someone

urazit, ponížit

urazit, ponížit

Ex: Refusing the invitation seemed affront the host , who had gone through great effort to organize the event .
to cozen
[sloveso]

to deceive or trick someone by cunning or deceitful means

podvádět, onemocnit

podvádět, onemocnit

Ex: They cozen their rivals by spreading false rumors to gain a competitive advantage .
to repute
[sloveso]

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

považovat, reputovat

považovat, reputovat

Ex: They repute the new CEO as a capable and dynamic leader based on her track record .
to waive
[sloveso]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

vzdat se, sejmout (právo)

vzdat se, sejmout (právo)

to waft
[sloveso]

to blow or carry something gently through the air with a light and airy motion

vábit, nesen

vábit, nesen

Ex: The draft from the open wafts the smell of freshly baked bread into the room .
to wallow
[sloveso]

to indulge or revel in a particular feeling or activity, often with a sense of self-pity or excessive enjoyment

rochnit se, válet se

rochnit se, válet se

Ex: He would wallow in nostalgia , reminiscing about the good old days when life seemed simpler and troubles were few .
to swathe
[sloveso]

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

oblečit, omotat

oblečit, omotat

Ex: The newborn swathed in a soft blanket , snug and warm .
to shrivel
[sloveso]

to shrink in size

scvrknout se, zvadnout

scvrknout se, zvadnout

to bivouac
[sloveso]

to set up a temporary campsite, typically without tents or other shelters

bivakovat, ustoupit do bivaku

bivakovat, ustoupit do bivaku

Ex: Tomorrow , webivouac by the lake , setting up our campsite under the towering trees .
to cede
[sloveso]

to transfer the title, rights, or ownership of something to another person or entity

postoupit, cedovat

postoupit, cedovat

Ex: ceded the leadership position to his colleague after stepping down for personal reasons .
to deluge
[sloveso]

to flood or submerge an area with an overwhelming amount of water

zaplavit, záplavy

zaplavit, záplavy

Ex: Tomorrow 's forecast predicts that a severe weather system deluge the region with rainfall .
to facsimile
[sloveso]

to transmit a copy of a document or image through a fax machine

poslat faxem, faxovat

poslat faxem, faxovat

Ex: Tomorrow , I facsimile the signed agreement to headquarters for processing .
to quail
[sloveso]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

bát se, změnit se na strach

bát se, změnit se na strach

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.
to rue
[sloveso]

to feel regret or sorrow for something

litovat, žalovat

litovat, žalovat

Ex: People rue the consequences of their actions when faced with challenges .
to reimburse
[sloveso]

to repay someone for expenses they have incurred

nahradit, proplatit

nahradit, proplatit

Ex: The landlord agreed reimburse utility bills for tenants in the rental property .
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