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SAT Word Skills 6
stiletto
[Podstatné jméno]

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

stiletto, dýka

stiletto, dýka

Ex: Despite their deadly reputationstilettos are also prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance .
hangar
[Podstatné jméno]

a large building that houses aircraft

hangár, sklad letadel

hangár, sklad letadel

Ex: Technicians worked diligently inside hangar to ensure every aircraft was in top condition .
ogre
[Podstatné jméno]

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

obr, strašidlo

obr, strašidlo

Ex: In folklore , ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .
vortex
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vortex, vír

vortex, vír

Ex: A vortex formed in the river , creating a challenge for kayakers navigating the turbulent waters .
loch
[Podstatné jméno]

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

jezero, zátoka

jezero, zátoka

Ex: The tranquil beauty of loch at sunset is a sight to behold , with the water reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape .
aplomb
[Podstatné jméno]

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

aplomb, sebevědomí

aplomb, sebevědomí

Ex: She answered the difficult questions with aplomb of an experienced speaker .
ewe
[Podstatné jméno]

a mature female sheep

březí ovce, ovce

březí ovce, ovce

Ex: ewe's distinctive bleat helped the shepherd quickly locate her in the flock .
dotard
[Podstatné jméno]

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

starý muž, senilní člověk

starý muž, senilní člověk

Ex: The nursing home provided care and support for dotards who required assistance with daily activities .
cornerstone
[Podstatné jméno]

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

čelní kámen, základní kámen

čelní kámen, základní kámen

Ex: Ethical practices form cornerstone of our business philosophy .
largess
[Podstatné jméno]

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

štědrost, velkorysost

štědrost, velkorysost

Ex: The community center relied on largess of local businesses and individuals to fund its programs and services for underprivileged families .
consensus
[Podstatné jméno]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

shoda, koncensus

shoda, koncensus

Ex: consensus among family members was challenging , but they finally agreed on a vacation destination .
veto
[Podstatné jméno]

refusal of or disagreement with something

vetování, veto

vetování, veto

Ex: The mayor used veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .
crescendo
[Podstatné jméno]

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

crescendo, vzestup

crescendo, vzestup

Ex: crescendo in the song added an emotional depth to the performance .
frankincense
[Podstatné jméno]

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

kadidlo, frankincense

kadidlo, frankincense

Ex: The scent frankincense wafted through the temple as worshippers offered prayers and sacrifices to the gods .
quid pro quo
[Podstatné jméno]

the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

protiplnění, výměna

protiplnění, výměna

Ex: The principle quid pro quo is fundamental in contract law , where agreements are based on the exchange of promises or performances between parties .
vertigo
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vertigo, závrat

vertigo, závrat

Ex: Jane's fear of heights was so intense that she experienced vertigo just by looking at a photograph taken from the top of a tall building.
onset
[Podstatné jméno]

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

počátek, nástup

počátek, nástup

Ex: Early detection can be crucial at onset of any serious illness .
posse
[Podstatné jméno]

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

hlídková skupina, převážení

hlídková skupina, převážení

Ex: Members of posse were sworn in as temporary deputies to aid in the search for the fugitive .
maize
[Podstatné jméno]

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

kukuřice, kukuřičné zrno

kukuřice, kukuřičné zrno

Ex: In the school garden , the students proudly harvested maize they had planted .
chutzpah
[Podstatné jméno]

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

drzost, smělost

drzost, smělost

Ex: The politicianchutzpah knew no bounds as he boldly promised sweeping reforms during his campaign .
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