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Mga Kasanayan sa Salita ng SAT 2 - Aralin 17

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cataclysm
cataclysm
[Pangngalan]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

kalamidad, sakuna

kalamidad, sakuna

Ex: Fall of the Western Roman Empire marked a political and economic cataclysm from which Europe did not recover for centuries. 
catalyst
catalyst
[Pangngalan]

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

katalista, pangyayari na nagpapabilis

katalista, pangyayari na nagpapabilis

Ex: The new policy acted as a catalyst for reform within the organization. 
catapult
catapult
[Pangngalan]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

katapulta, pambalistang

katapulta, pambalistang

Ex: Medieval siege engineers designed ever larger catapults capable of hurling massive projectiles to bring down fortification towers. 
cataract
cataract
[Pangngalan]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

talon, malakas na tubig

talon, malakas na tubig

Ex: Tourists gathered to admire the majestic cataract plunging over the rocky cliff face. 
sphericity
sphericity
[Pangngalan]

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

kabilugan, pagkabilog

kabilugan, pagkabilog

Ex: During quality inspections, defective balls that did not meet specifications for size, roundness and sphericity were rejected from production. 
spheroid
spheroid
[Pangngalan]

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

esperoide, elipsoid ng rebolusyon

esperoide, elipsoid ng rebolusyon

Ex: The Earth is not quite a sphere but is better described as an oblate spheroid flattened at the poles. 
spherometer
spherometer
[Pangngalan]

a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

esferometro, kasangkapan sa pagsukat ng pagiging bilog ng isang hubog na ibabaw

esferometro, kasangkapan sa pagsukat ng pagiging bilog ng isang hubog na ibabaw

Ex: To pass inspection, the ball bearings needed a spherometer reading within tight tolerances for its spherical shape and diameter. 
emigrant
emigrant
[Pangngalan]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

emigrante, dayuhan

emigrante, dayuhan

Ex: Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of European emigrants seeking a new life in the New World. 
to emigrate
to emigrate
[Pandiwa]

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

mag-emigrate, lumipat sa ibang bansa

mag-emigrate, lumipat sa ibang bansa

Ex: Many Irish emigrated to America in the 19th century due to poverty and famine in their homeland. 
to perturb
to perturb
[Pandiwa]

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

guluhin, abalahin

guluhin, abalahin

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site perturbed the residents, disrupting their peace and quiet. 
perturbation
perturbation
[Pangngalan]

a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

pagkabalisa, pagkagulo

pagkabalisa, pagkagulo

Ex: The looming deadline was a constant perturbation to her otherwise calm demeanor as she worked. 
to baste
to baste
[Pandiwa]

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

tahi nang pansamantala, bastahin

tahi nang pansamantala, bastahin

Ex: The seamstress basted the hem allowance first to check the fit before sewing the permanent stitches. 
bastion
bastion
[Pangngalan]

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

kuta, muog

kuta, muog

Ex: Artillery positions were placed within the bastions that lined the 18th century fort's outer ramparts. 
prodigal
prodigal
[Pangngalan]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

mapag-aksaya, walang-pakundangan

mapag-aksaya, walang-pakundangan

Ex: Though he had wasted his inheritance, the community still saw him as a fellow man, not as a prodigal. 
prodigious
prodigious
[pang-uri]

impressively great in amount or degree

kamangha-mangha, malaki

kamangha-mangha, malaki

Ex: The earthquake caused a prodigious amount of damage to the city. 
prodigy
prodigy
[Pangngalan]

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

himala, kababalaghan

himala, kababalaghan

Ex: The sequoia tree's height is truly a prodigy of natural growth in the plant kingdom. 
lawgiver
lawgiver
[Pangngalan]

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

tagapagbatas, nagbibigay ng batas

tagapagbatas, nagbibigay ng batas

Ex: Moses is considered one of the most important lawgivers in history for delivering the Ten Commandments to the Israelites. 
lawmaker
lawmaker
[Pangngalan]

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

tagapagbatas, mambabatas

tagapagbatas, mambabatas

Ex: After years of advocacy, the bill was finally passed when a critical mass of lawmakers recognized the urgent need for reform. 
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