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ACT Angličtina a Světové Znalosti - Méně časté významy

Zde se dozvíte málo častý význam některých anglických slov, jako je „wake“, „game“, „intimate“ atd., která vám pomohou dosáhnout úspěchu ve vašich ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
signature
[Podstatné jméno]

a distinctive and recognizable style or characteristic that sets someone or something apart

znak, charakteristický rys

znak, charakteristický rys

Ex: The musician 's compositions had signature sound , blending classical motifs with modern rhythms .
wake
[Podstatné jméno]

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

následky, pozůstatky

následky, pozůstatky

Ex: Communities rebuilt in the wake of the earthquake.
benefit
[Podstatné jméno]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

podpora, dávky

podpora, dávky

Ex: Many citizens rely on benefits to cover basic living expenses during difficult times .
projection
[Podstatné jméno]

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

projekce, odhad

projekce, odhad

Ex: projections warn of increasing temperatures .
constitution
[Podstatné jméno]

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

konstituce, složení

konstituce, složení

Ex: The constitution of the country outlines the rights and responsibilities of its citizens .
impression
[Podstatné jméno]

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

otisk, razítko

otisk, razítko

Ex: His wax seal left a clear impression of his family crest on the letter.
game
[Podstatné jméno]

animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

lovná zvěř, hra

lovná zvěř, hra

drag
[Podstatné jméno]

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

táhnutí, odpor

táhnutí, odpor

Ex: Parachutes are designed to drag and slow down the descent of skydivers .
draft
[Podstatné jméno]

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

průvan, vábění

průvan, vábění

Ex: He adjusted the ceiling fan to create a draft that circulated the room without being too strong .
draw
[Podstatné jméno]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

atrakce, vábnička

atrakce, vábnička

Ex: The fireworks display was the fair 's draw, captivating spectators with its dazzling spectacle .
cause
[Podstatné jméno]

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

věc, cílem

věc, cílem

Ex: cause was to raise awareness about climate change through educational campaigns .
gulf
[Podstatné jméno]

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

rozpor, rozdíl

rozpor, rozdíl

Ex: gulf in their lifestyles was evident when they talked about their daily routines .
bill
[Podstatné jméno]

a hard curved jaw of a bird, especially a wide or slender one

zobák, klovatina

zobák, klovatina

plot
[Podstatné jméno]

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

záhon, pozemek

záhon, pozemek

Ex: He spent the weekend weeding plot at the community garden .
propagation
[Podstatné jméno]

the way a wave travels through a medium

propagace, přenášení

propagace, přenášení

Ex: propagation of heat waves through metal can be felt almost instantly .
carousel
[Podstatné jméno]

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

karusel, běžící pás

karusel, běžící pás

Ex: carousel stopped suddenly , surprising everyone waiting .
condition
[Podstatné jméno]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

stav, onemocnění

stav, onemocnění

Ex: Patients with condition often report a variety of symptoms that can vary in severity .
vehicle
[Podstatné jméno]

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

nositel infekce, přenášecí prostředek

nositel infekce, přenášecí prostředek

Ex: Pet fur can sometimes function as vehicle for allergens and pathogens .
means
[Podstatné jméno]

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

prostředek, metoda

prostředek, metoda

Ex: Exercise and a balanced diet means to maintain physical health and well-being .
discipline
[Podstatné jméno]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

disciplína, obor

disciplína, obor

Ex: Architecture is both an art and discipline that combines creativity with technical expertise to design functional and aesthetic buildings .
impact
[Podstatné jméno]

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

náraz, dopad

náraz, dopad

Ex: Engineers test car bumpers to impact in collisions .
response
[Podstatné jméno]

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a a specific situation, event, or experience

reakce, odpověď

reakce, odpověď

province
[Podstatné jméno]

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

oblast, působnost

oblast, působnost

Ex: province as a chef involves creating innovative culinary experiences .
expression
[Podstatné jméno]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

výraz, projev

výraz, projev

Ex: The child ’s expression upon seeing the puppy was truly heartwarming .
adoption
[Podstatné jméno]

the act or fact of taking someone's child and growing them up, which has been approved by law

adopce, přijetí

adopce, přijetí

Ex: adoption agency matched the child with a family who could provide a nurturing environment .
tenor
[Podstatné jméno]

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

tenor, spis života

tenor, spis života

Ex: tenor of his days was defined by a balance of work , leisure , and community service .
crest
[Podstatné jméno]

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

heraldický znak, pečeť

heraldický znak, pečeť

Ex: The intricate details of crest were carefully painted onto the knight 's armor .
to celebrate
[sloveso]

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

oslavit, vyzdvihnout

oslavit, vyzdvihnout

Ex: celebrate historical figures who have left enduring legacies of leadership and innovation .
to maintain
[sloveso]

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

trvat na, uplatňovat

trvat na, uplatňovat

Ex: maintain that their product is the best on the market based on customer feedback .
to subject
[sloveso]

to make someone experience something unpleasant

podrobit, podrobit někoho

podrobit, podrobit někoho

Ex: The rigorous training subjected athletes to physical strain and exhaustion .
to promote
[sloveso]

to help or support the progress or development of something

podporovat, prosazovat

podporovat, prosazovat

Ex: The community members joined hands promote local businesses and economic growth .
to convert
[sloveso]

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

převést, transformovat

převést, transformovat

Ex: The sofa in the living room converts into a sleeper sofa.
to portray
[sloveso]

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

ztvárnit, hrát

ztvárnit, hrát

Ex: She worked closely with the director to accurately portray the mannerisms and speech patterns of the real-life person she portraying.
to convey
[sloveso]

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

sdělit, vyjádřit

sdělit, vyjádřit

Ex: While speaking , he was conveying his passion for the subject .
to deliver
[sloveso]

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

vystoupit, přednést

vystoupit, přednést

Ex: The delivered a moving sermon on forgiveness and redemption to the congregation .
to contract
[sloveso]

to get infected by a disease or virus

nákazit se, onemocnět

nákazit se, onemocnět

Ex: Despite efforts to prevent transmission , some individuals contract hepatitis C.
to occur
[sloveso]

to be present or found in a particular place

vyskytovat se, objevovat se

vyskytovat se, objevovat se

Ex: Certain occur in the human gut .
to determine
[sloveso]

to settle or establish something with finality and authority

určit, stanovit

určit, stanovit

Ex: The determined the starting lineup for the match , and no substitutions were allowed .
to display
[sloveso]

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

prokázat, ukázat

prokázat, ukázat

Ex: The sudden change in displayed the unpredictability of nature 's forces .
to people
[sloveso]

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

shromáždit, naplnit

shromáždit, naplnit

Ex: The settlers aimed to people the newly discovered island with families seeking a fresh start.
to level
[sloveso]

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

namířit, zamířit

namířit, zamířit

Ex: The leveled his tranquilizer gun at the escaped tiger , aiming to safely sedate and return it to its enclosure .
to inspire
[sloveso]

to make someone have a specific emotion or feeling, particularly a positive one

inspiruje, podněcuje

inspiruje, podněcuje

Ex: The inspired a feeling of nostalgia that made me reflect on the past .
to discount
[sloveso]

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

přehlédnout, ignorovat

přehlédnout, ignorovat

Ex: The team was discounting non-critical tasks during the peak season .
to relate
[sloveso]

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

vyprávět, povědět

vyprávět, povědět

Ex: In the documentary , relate their experiences , offering a firsthand account of the natural disaster 's impact on their lives .
to treat
[sloveso]

to pay for or offer food, drink, or entertainment to someone as a gift or favor

pozvat, uhradit

pozvat, uhradit

Ex: They decided treat their guests to a lavish dinner at a five-star restaurant .
to address
[sloveso]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

řešit, zabývat se

řešit, zabývat se

Ex: It 's important for parents address their children 's emotional needs .
to wind
[sloveso]

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

navinout, zatočit

navinout, zatočit

Ex: The winds gently through the meadow , nourishing the surrounding vegetation .
to afford
[sloveso]

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

poskytovat, umožnit

poskytovat, umožnit

Ex: The affords employees flexible working hours .
to chart
[sloveso]

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

naplánovat, vytyčit

naplánovat, vytyčit

Ex: The event charted the logistics for the conference , specifying schedules and venue setups .
to realize
[sloveso]

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

uskutečnit, realizovat

uskutečnit, realizovat

Ex: The realized the clothing line exactly as she had envisioned it .
to advance
[sloveso]

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

navrhnout, předložit

navrhnout, předložit

Ex: The advanced a unique design concept for the new building .
to float
[sloveso]

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

navrhnout, předložit

navrhnout, předložit

Ex: The project manager decided float a trial period for remote work to evaluate its impact .
to arrest
[sloveso]

to bring to a sudden halt

ochromit, zastavit

ochromit, zastavit

Ex: The unexpected news about the arrested any further discussions in the meeting .
to regard
[sloveso]

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

považovat, dbát

považovat, dbát

Ex: The regarded the x-ray with a critical eye , looking for any signs of injury .
to charter
[sloveso]

to formally contract or engage services for a specific purpose or period

najmout, pronajmout

najmout, pronajmout

Ex: The chartered a van to transport equipment to the tournament .
to hail
[sloveso]

to originate or come from a specific place or region

pocházet, přicházet

pocházet, přicházet

Ex: The rare species of bird hails from the tropical rainforests of South America.
to resonate
[sloveso]

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

rezonovat, ozvěnovat

rezonovat, ozvěnovat

Ex: Her resonate with many young adults trying to find their way in life .
pastoral
[Přídavné jméno]

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

pastorační, pastorek

pastorační, pastorek

Ex: He chose to live pastoral life , tending to his flock of sheep in the countryside .
acute
[Přídavné jméno]

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

akutní, intenzivní

akutní, intenzivní

Ex: The eagleacute vision enables it to spot prey from great distances .
fine
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles

Ex: The artist chose a fine powder to mix the paint.
intimate
[Přídavné jméno]

knowing someone or something very well through close study or personal experience

intimní, důvěrný

intimní, důvěrný

Ex: After living there for years , she intimate with the neighborhood 's quirks and charms .
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