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Δεξιότητες Λέξεων SAT 4 - Μάθημα 31

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SAT Word Skills 4
pillory
pillory
[ουσιαστικό]

a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past

κίονας ατίμωσης, ξύλο ντροπής

κίονας ατίμωσης, ξύλο ντροπής

Ex: In medieval times, the pillory was commonly used to shame petty criminals. 
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to pillage
to pillage
[ρήμα]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

λεηλατώ, διαρπάζω

λεηλατώ, διαρπάζω

Ex: The invading army was condemned for its actions as it began to pillage villages, leaving destruction in its wake. 
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absence
absence
[ουσιαστικό]

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

απουσία

απουσία

Ex: His absence from the meeting caused delays in making important decisions for the project. 
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to absolve
to absolve
[ρήμα]

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

απαλλάσσω, αθωώνω

απαλλάσσω, αθωώνω

Ex: Recognizing the misunderstanding, the manager chose to absolve the employee from blame. 
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to abstract
to abstract
[ρήμα]

to consider something separate from its specific context

αφαιρώ, εξάγω

αφαιρώ, εξάγω

Ex: He was able to abstract valuable insights from the extensive research. 
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abstruse
abstruse
[επίθετο]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

δύσκολος στην κατανόηση, περίπλοκος

δύσκολος στην κατανόηση, περίπλοκος

Ex: The professor's abstruse lecture on theoretical physics left many students bewildered, struggling to grasp the complex concepts. 
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improper
improper
[επίθετο]

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

ακατάλληλος, ανάρμοστος

ακατάλληλος, ανάρμοστος

Ex: Using informal language in a professional email is considered improper communication. 
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imprudent
imprudent
[επίθετο]

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

ασύνετος, απερίσκεπτος

ασύνετος, απερίσκεπτος

Ex: Borrowing more money without a repayment plan would be highly imprudent. 
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impudent
impudent
[επίθετο]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

αναιδής, αγενής

αναιδής, αγενής

Ex: The impudent child talked back to his grandmother, shocking everyone in the room. 
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impuissance
impuissance
[ουσιαστικό]

the state of being weak or powerless

αδυναμία

αδυναμία

Ex: The king's impuissance was evident when his advisors ignored his commands. 
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impracticable
impracticable
[επίθετο]

not possible or very difficult to be done

απραγματοποίητος, μη πρακτικός

απραγματοποίητος, μη πρακτικός

Ex: The manager realized that their expectations were impracticable given the current budget. 
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impolitic
impolitic
[επίθετο]

having or showing poor judgment in action or speech

ασύνετος, απερίσκεπτος

ασύνετος, απερίσκεπτος

Ex: It was impolitic to make a joke about the situation, as it was a sensitive subject. 
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piece de resistance
piece de resistance
[ουσιαστικό]

a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish

κύριο πιάτο

κύριο πιάτο

Ex: For the wedding feast, the pièce de résistance was a grand seafood platter that impressed all the guests. 
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piecemeal
piecemeal
[επίρρημα]

in a gradual manner and at different times, rather than all at once

σταδιακά, κομμάτι-κομμάτι

σταδιακά, κομμάτι-κομμάτι

Ex: The information was revealed piecemeal, with new details emerging over time. 
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tenuous
tenuous
[επίθετο]

very delicate or thin

λεπτός, εύθραυστος

λεπτός, εύθραυστος

Ex: The spider's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it. 
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rampant
rampant
[επίθετο]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

αχαλίνωτος, ανεξέλεγκτος

αχαλίνωτος, ανεξέλεγκτος

Ex: Crime was rampant in the city after the blackout. 
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rampart
rampart
[ουσιαστικό]

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

τάφρος, προμαχώνας

τάφρος, προμαχώνας

Ex: The soldiers stood watch on the rampart, keeping an eye out for any signs of an enemy invasion. 
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