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SAT Word Skills 6
stiletto
stiletto
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade

stiletto, dýka

stiletto, dýka

Ex: The assassin concealed a stiletto in his sleeve, ready to strike at a moment's notice. 
hangar
hangar
[Podstatné jméno]

a large building that houses aircraft

hangár, letecká hala

hangár, letecká hala

Ex: The airplane was carefully rolled into the hangar for overnight maintenance. 
ogre
ogre
[Podstatné jméno]

a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

obr, zlobr

obr, zlobr

Ex: In the fairy tale, the hero must confront a fearsome ogre who lives in a dark, isolated cave. 
vortex
vortex
[Podstatné jméno]

a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

vír, vortex

vír, vortex

Ex: As the bathtub drain opened, a small vortex formed, illustrating the simple yet mesmerizing nature of fluid dynamics. 
loch
loch
[Podstatné jméno]

a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated

loch, jezero

loch, jezero

Ex: Loch Ness is perhaps the most famous loch in Scotland, known for its deep waters and the legendary Loch Ness Monster. 
aplomb
aplomb
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

sebevědomí, klid

sebevědomí, klid

Ex: She handled the challenging presentation with great aplomb. 
ewe
ewe
[Podstatné jméno]

a mature female sheep

ovce, matka ovce

ovce, matka ovce

Ex: The ewe grazed peacefully in the meadow with her lambs by her side. 
dotard
dotard
[Podstatné jméno]

an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility

stařec, senilní

stařec, senilní

Ex: The king was once a wise and respected ruler, but in his later years, he became known as a dotard, prone to forgetfulness and confusion. 
cornerstone
cornerstone
[Podstatné jméno]

the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

základní kámen, základ

základní kámen, základ

Ex: Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. 
largess
largess
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others

štědrost, velkorysost

štědrost, velkorysost

Ex: The philanthropist's largess extended far and wide, as he donated millions of dollars to charitable causes around the world. 
consensus
consensus
[Podstatné jméno]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

konsenzus, shoda

konsenzus, shoda

Ex: The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions. 
veto
veto
[Podstatné jméno]

a vote or formal decision that prevents a proposal or measure from being approved

veto, právo veta

veto, právo veta

Ex: The council used its veto to block the new zoning law. 
crescendo
crescendo
[Podstatné jméno]

a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

crescendo, postupné zesílení

crescendo, postupné zesílení

Ex: The symphony built to a powerful crescendo that left the audience breathless. 
frankincense
frankincense
[Podstatné jméno]

a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent

kadidlo, olibanum

kadidlo, olibanum

Ex: In ancient times, frankincense was highly valued for its rich fragrance and was considered a precious commodity traded along the Silk Road. 
quid pro quo
quid pro quo
[Podstatné jméno]

the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

protislužba, něco za něco

protislužba, něco za něco

Ex: In negotiations, there was a clear expectation of quid pro quo, where each party offered concessions in exchange for concessions from the other side. 
vertigo
vertigo
[Podstatné jméno]

a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues

závrať

závrať

Ex: The patient experienced intense vertigo when looking down from the top of the skyscraper. 
onset
onset
[Podstatné jméno]

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

začátek, nástup

začátek, nástup

Ex: The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. 
posse
posse
[Podstatné jméno]

a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks

zásahová skupina, milice

zásahová skupina, milice

Ex: The sheriff called together a posse to help track down the escaped convict in the nearby woods. 
maize
maize
[Podstatné jméno]

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

kukuřice, kukuřičné klasy

kukuřice, kukuřičné klasy

Ex: As the summer sun set, a family gathered in the backyard, grilling maize skewers alongside juicy grilled meats. 
chutzpah
chutzpah
[Podstatné jméno]

a brazen or audacious attitude characterized by a lack of shame or modesty

drzost, odvaha

drzost, odvaha

Ex: Despite having no experience in the field, he had the chutzpah to apply for the CEO position of the company. 
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