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Dovednosti s SAT Slovy 6 - Lekce 31

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SAT Word Skills 6
brunt
[Podstatné jméno]

main force of a blow

hlavní síla, nejtvrdší úder

hlavní síla, nejtvrdší úder

diorama
[Podstatné jméno]

a small-scale three-dimensional model or display depicting a scene, often enclosed within a glass case for viewing

diorama, výstavní model

diorama, výstavní model

Ex: The school 's history project required students to create diorama depicting a significant moment from World War II , encouraging them to research and recreate historical scenes with accuracy .
likelihood
[Podstatné jméno]

the probability or chance of something occurring

pravděpodobnost, případnost

pravděpodobnost, případnost

Ex: Despite likelihood of encountering challenges along the way , they remained optimistic about reaching their goal .
ruffian
[Podstatné jméno]

a violent or lawless person

násilník, zločinec

násilník, zločinec

Ex: The police apprehended ruffian after a high-speed chase through the city streets .
twinge
[Podstatné jméno]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

záchvěv, trhnutí

záchvěv, trhnutí

Ex: Seeing the happy couple gave her twinge of sadness as she remembered her past relationship .
macrocosm
[Podstatné jméno]

the universe or the entirety of a complex system, seen as a larger entity encompassing all its parts

makrokosmos, macrocosmos

makrokosmos, macrocosmos

Ex: Contemplating macrocosm often inspires feelings of humility and wonder at the vastness of existence .
hydra
[Podstatné jméno]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

hydra, polyp

hydra, polyp

Ex: In the ecosystem , hydra plays a role as a primary consumer , feeding on small organisms and contributing to nutrient cycling .
esprit
[Podstatné jméno]

a lively, quick-witted, or vivacious quality, often characterized by intelligence, wit, or charm

duch, inteligence

duch, inteligence

Ex: With his sharp mind and quick wit , he brought esprit to the team meetings that energized everyone present .
prefix
[Podstatné jméno]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

předpona, předložka

předpona, předložka

Ex: The dictionary provided a list prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding .
retinue
[Podstatné jméno]

a group of attendants or followers, typically accompanying an important person

družina, následovníci

družina, následovníci

Ex: The presidential candidate traveled with a retinue of campaign staff and security personnel , reflecting the importance of the upcoming election .
menagerie
[Podstatné jméno]

a collection of live animals kept for exhibition, usually in a zoo or as part of a traveling circus

menagerie, zoo

menagerie, zoo

legerdemain
[Podstatné jméno]

skillful tricks or sleight of hand performed as part of a magic or illusionist's performance

finta, šikovnost

finta, šikovnost

Ex: The magicianlegerdemain left the audience in awe as he seamlessly transformed a deck of cards into a cascade of colorful ribbons .
rondo
[Podstatné jméno]

instrumental music with a recurring theme often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto

rondo, rondo téma

rondo, rondo téma

loam
[Podstatné jméno]

a fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth

hlinitá půda, hlína

hlinitá půda, hlína

Ex: The florist filled the vase with loam soil before arranging the flowers, ensuring they would remain fresh and vibrant for as long as possible.
brotherhood
[Podstatné jméno]

the relationship between two or more brothers

bratrství, bratrské vztahy

bratrství, bratrské vztahy

gambit
[Podstatné jméno]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambit, taktika

gambit, taktika

Ex: The detectivegambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .
ballast
[Podstatné jméno]

anything that provides stability or balance, either literally or metaphorically, ensuring equilibrium or support

balast, stabilizátor

balast, stabilizátor

Ex: The principles of integrity and honesty served as ballast, guiding his decisions and actions with steadfastness .
mettle
[Podstatné jméno]

the spirit and resilience that allows one to carry on

odvaha, vnitřní síla

odvaha, vnitřní síla

vermin
[Podstatné jméno]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

škůdci, hlodavci

škůdci, hlodavci

Ex: During the medieval timesvermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .
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