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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Akademický - Test 1 - Čtení - Úryvek 2

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
heading
heading
[Podstatné jméno]

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

nadpis, hlavička

nadpis, hlavička

artifact
artifact
[Podstatné jméno]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefakt, lidský výtvor

artefakt, lidský výtvor

Ex: Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans. 
pyramid
pyramid
[Podstatné jméno]

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

pyramida, pyramidální památník

pyramida, pyramidální památník

Ex: Tourists flock to see the ancient pyramids in Egypt. 
certainty
certainty
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation or fact that is absolutely clear and cannot be questioned or altered

jistota, zřejmost

jistota, zřejmost

Ex: The project's completion by next month is a certainty. 
definite
definite
[Přídavné jméno]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

určitý, jasný

určitý, jasný

Ex: I needed a definite answer from my boss so I could plan my work for the coming month without uncertainty. 
overview
overview
[Podstatné jméno]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

přehled, shrnutí

přehled, shrnutí

Ex: The report provided an overview of the company's financial performance for the year. 
external
external
[Přídavné jméno]

related to the outer layer or structure of something

externí, vnější

externí, vnější

Ex: The external appearance of the building was impressive, with its modern architecture and sleek design. 
burial
burial
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

pohřeb, pohřbení

pohřeb, pohřbení

Ex: The burial took place at sunset in the family cemetery. 
remains
remains
[Podstatné jméno]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

pozůstatky,  zbytky

pozůstatky, zbytky

monument
monument
[Podstatné jméno]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

památník

památník

Ex: The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war. 
enormous
enormous
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely large in physical dimensions

obrovský, gigantický

obrovský, gigantický

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
grand
grand
[Přídavné jméno]

magnificent in size and appearance

velkolepý, nádherný

velkolepý, nádherný

Ex: The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight. 
tribute
tribute
[Podstatné jméno]

a gift, statement, or action given to someone as a sign of gratitude, admiration or respect

pocta, hold

pocta, hold

Ex: The ceremony was a tribute to the late professor. 
dynasty
dynasty
[Podstatné jméno]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dynastie

dynastie

Ex: The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644. 
reign
reign
[Podstatné jméno]

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

vláda, vláda

vláda, vláda

Ex: Queen Victoria's reign lasted over 63 years. 
tomb
tomb
[Podstatné jméno]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

hrobka, hrob

hrobka, hrob

Ex: They placed flowers at the entrance of the tomb to honor their loved one. 
passage
passage
[Podstatné jméno]

a route, path, or corridor that allows movement from one place to another

průchod, chodba

průchod, chodba

Ex: The mountain pass served as a narrow passage between valleys. 
deceased
deceased
[Přídavné jméno]

referring to a person who has recently died

zesnulý, zemřelý

zesnulý, zemřelý

Ex: The deceased man's family members gathered to mourn his passing at the funeral. 
official
official
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

úředník, funkcionář

úředník, funkcionář

Ex: The official signed the documents on behalf of the agency. 
to conceive
to conceive
[sloveso]

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

vymyslet, představit si

vymyslet, představit si

Ex: The architect conceived a visionary design for the futuristic building. 
to stack
to stack
[sloveso]

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

hromadit, skládat

hromadit, skládat

Ex: The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space. 
slab
slab
[Podstatné jméno]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

deska, panel

deska, panel

scholar
scholar
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

učenec, vědec

učenec, vědec

Ex: The conference featured a renowned scholar who spoke about ancient Greek philosophy. 
to attribute
to attribute
[sloveso]

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

přisuzovat, přiřadit

přisuzovat, přiřadit

Ex: With its awe-inspiring architecture and rich cultural heritage, the city is often attributed with a vibrant and diverse cultural scene. 
to owe
to owe
[sloveso]

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

dlužit, cítit vděčnost

dlužit, cítit vděčnost

Ex: I owe my clarity of thought to the insightful teachings of my philosophy professor. 
to pile
to pile
[sloveso]

to lay things on top of each other

hromadit, skládat

hromadit, skládat

Ex: The librarian piled books on the table as she sorted them into different categories. 
mass
mass
[Podstatné jméno]

something great in size, volume, or magnitude

hmotnost, objem

hmotnost, objem

Ex: A mass of evidence supports the theory. 
inward
inward
[Přídavné jméno]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

vnitřní, směrem dovnitř

vnitřní, směrem dovnitř

Ex: The inward motion of the door indicates someone entering the room. 
incline
incline
[Podstatné jméno]

an inclined surface connecting two levels

sklon, nakloněná rovina

sklon, nakloněná rovina

temple
temple
[Podstatné jméno]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

chrám, svatyně

chrám, svatyně

Ex: They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. 
courtyard
courtyard
[Podstatné jméno]

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

nádvoří, dvůr

nádvoří, dvůr

Ex: The children played in the courtyard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. 
shrine
shrine
[Podstatné jméno]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

svatyně, poutní místo

svatyně, poutní místo

Ex: Pilgrims from around the world visit the shrine to pay their respects and seek blessings. 
living quarters
living quarters
[Podstatné jméno]

housing available for people to live in

obydlí, ubytování

obydlí, ubytování

trench
trench
[Podstatné jméno]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

příkop, oceánský příkop

příkop, oceánský příkop

Ex: The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the ocean. 
to incorporate

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

začlenit, zařadit

začlenit, zařadit

Ex: The new design will incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to ensure satisfaction. 
in advance
in advance
[Příslovce]

prior to a particular time or event

předem, dopředu

předem, dopředu

Ex: Please let us know in advance if you plan to attend the meeting. 
accomplishment
accomplishment
[Podstatné jméno]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

úspěch, dosažení

úspěch, dosažení

Ex: Graduating with honors was a significant accomplishment for Sarah after years of dedicated study. 
maze
maze
[Podstatné jméno]

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

bludiště, spletitá síť cest

bludiště, spletitá síť cest

Ex: She spent hours trying to find her way out of the maze at the amusement park. 
vessel
vessel
[Podstatné jméno]

a container used to hold liquids or other substances

nádoba, nádobka

nádoba, nádobka

Ex: She poured the wine into a crystal vessel. 
storeroom
storeroom
[Podstatné jméno]

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

sklad, komora

sklad, komora

Ex: The janitor keeps cleaning supplies in the storeroom. 
to inscribe
to inscribe
[sloveso]

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

vyryt, napsat

vyryt, napsat

Ex: Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date. 
to represent
to represent
[sloveso]

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

reprezentovat, symbolizovat

reprezentovat, symbolizovat

Ex: Her dedication to community service and philanthropy truly represents the spirit of altruism and compassion. 
to excavate
to excavate
[sloveso]

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

vykopat, odkrýt

vykopat, odkrýt

Ex: Paleontologists excavated a dinosaur fossil, carefully removing layers of sediment to reveal the skeleton. 
predecessor
predecessor
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

předchůdce, předchůdkyně

předchůdce, předchůdkyně

Ex: The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation. 
to dump
to dump
[sloveso]

to place something down in a rough, careless, or abrupt manner

hodit, položit neopatrně

hodit, položit neopatrně

Ex: He dumped his bag on the floor and sat down at the table. 
shaft
shaft
[Podstatné jméno]

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

šachta, komín

šachta, komín

precaution
precaution
[Podstatné jméno]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

opatrnost, preventivní opatření

opatrnost, preventivní opatření

Ex: As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home. 
intricate
intricate
[Přídavné jméno]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

složitý, podrobný

složitý, podrobný

Ex: The intricate design of the watch included tiny gears and delicate engravings. 
to overlook
to overlook
[sloveso]

to not notice or see something

přehlédnout, opominout

přehlédnout, opominout

Ex: In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document. 
to astonish
to astonish
[sloveso]

to impress or surprise someone very much

ohromit, udivit

ohromit, udivit

Ex: The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience. 
to amaze
to amaze
[sloveso]

to greatly surprise someone

ohromit, udivit

ohromit, udivit

Ex: Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends. 
egyptologist
egyptologist
[Podstatné jméno]

an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology

egyptolog, specialista na egyptologii

egyptolog, specialista na egyptologii

to constitute
to constitute
[sloveso]

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

tvořit, utvářet

tvořit, utvářet

Ex: Healthy fats and proteins constitute a balanced diet that supports overall well-being. 
milestone
milestone
[Podstatné jméno]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

milník, významná událost

milník, významná událost

Ex: Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life. 
archetype
archetype
[Podstatné jméno]

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

archetyp, vzor

archetyp, vzor

surroundings
surroundings
[Podstatné jméno]

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

okolí,  prostředí

okolí, prostředí

Ex: The serene surroundings of the garden offered a perfect escape from city life. 
accommodation
accommodation
[Podstatné jméno]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

ubytování, ubytovací zařízení

ubytování, ubytovací zařízení

Ex: She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation. 
to occupy
to occupy
[sloveso]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

zabírat, naplnit

zabírat, naplnit

Ex: The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials. 
to encircle
to encircle
[sloveso]

to create a circular shape around someone or something

obklopit, obkličovat

obklopit, obkličovat

Ex: The children encircled the storyteller during storytime. 
to appreciate
to appreciate
[sloveso]

to be thankful for something

oceňovat, být vděčný za

oceňovat, být vděčný za

Ex: She regularly appreciates the support of her friends during challenging times. 
possession
possession
[Podstatné jméno]

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

majetek, vlastnictví

majetek, vlastnictví

Ex: As he packed his possessions into boxes, memories flooded back from years spent in the old house. 
to criticize
to criticize
[sloveso]

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

kritizovat

kritizovat

Ex: The teacher will criticize the students' essays based on grammar, structure, and clarity of ideas. 
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