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cataclysm
[Pangngalan]

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

sakal, pangyayari

sakal, pangyayari

Ex: The earthquake was cataclysm that reshaped the landscape and devastated the city .
catalyst
[Pangngalan]

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

catalista, pampasigla

catalista, pampasigla

Ex: The discovery of the artifact served as catalyst for renewed archaeological exploration .
catapult
[Pangngalan]

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

catapulta, batubalani

catapulta, batubalani

Ex: Modern historians study the mechanics and design of catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past .
cataract
[Pangngalan]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

catarata, talon ng tubig

catarata, talon ng tubig

Ex: The series of cataracts blocked further upstream travel along this stretch of river .
sphericity
[Pangngalan]

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

sperisidad, sperikalidad

sperisidad, sperikalidad

Ex: sphericity enables ball bearings to roll smoothly with minimal friction , increasing their lifetime in mechanical systems .
spheroid
[Pangngalan]

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

speroide, speroid

speroide, speroid

Ex: Molten glass is spun at high speeds to form finely detailed spheroids with uses as laboratory vessels or decorative art pieces .
spherometer
[Pangngalan]

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

spherometer, spherometro

spherometer, spherometro

Ex: Opticians check the curve of contact lenses with spherometer to ensure the proper prescription sphere is matched .
emigrant
[Pangngalan]

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

manggagawa, emigrante

manggagawa, emigrante

Ex: He shared his experiences as emigrant in his memoir .
to emigrate
[Pandiwa]

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

umalis, mangibang-bansa

umalis, mangibang-bansa

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .
to perturb
[Pandiwa]

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

pabalikin, guluhin

pabalikin, guluhin

Ex: The unsettling perturbed the readers , raising concerns about the safety of their community .
perturbation
[Pangngalan]

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

pagkagambala, pagsasalungat

pagkagambala, pagsasalungat

Ex: Financial worries were a perturbation to their otherwise calm peace of mind .
to baste
[Pandiwa]

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

pagtahi ng pansamantala, pagtatahi ng banayad

pagtahi ng pansamantala, pagtatahi ng banayad

Ex: Before making any adjustments , basted the fabric to check if it would fit properly .
bastion
[Pangngalan]

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

bastiyon, kuta

bastiyon, kuta

Ex: Arrow slits in bastions allowed defenders to fire upon attackers gathering at the base of the fortifications .
prodigal
[Pangngalan]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

magwawaldas, masayang gastador

magwawaldas, masayang gastador

Ex: prodigals, they wasted no time lavishing their windfall on frivolous pleasures that would n't last .
prodigious
[pang-uri]

impressively great in amount or degree

napakalaki, napakabihira

napakalaki, napakabihira

Ex: The novel is prodigious work , spanning over a thousand pages .
prodigy
[Pangngalan]

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

kagalang-galang na halimbawa, kakaibang yaman

kagalang-galang na halimbawa, kakaibang yaman

Ex: That engine 's power output proved prodigy of modern engineering design .
lawgiver
[Pangngalan]

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

tagapagbigay ng batas, manggagawa ng batas

tagapagbigay ng batas, manggagawa ng batas

Ex: Traditional societies retain respect for elders as lawgivers whose rulings reflect accumulated community wisdom rather than majority will .
lawmaker
[Pangngalan]

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

mambabatas, tagagawa ng batas

mambabatas, tagagawa ng batas

Ex: Corruption scandals ultimately brought down several lawmakers who had betrayed the public trust .
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