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cataclysm
[Főnév]

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

kataklizma, katasztrófa

kataklizma, katasztrófa

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

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

katalizátor, változás előidézője

katalizátor, változás előidézője

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

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

kőhajító, katapult

kőhajító, katapult

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

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

vízesés, cataract

vízesés, cataract

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

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

gömbölyűség, gömbszerűség

gömbölyűség, gömbszerűség

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

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

spheroid, ellipszoid

spheroid, ellipszoid

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

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

gömbmérő, gömbölyűségmérő

gömbmérő, gömbölyűségmérő

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

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

emigráns, kivándorló

emigráns, kivándorló

Ex: He shared his experiences as emigrant in his memoir .

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

emigrál, elvándorol

emigrál, elvándorol

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

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

zavar, aggaszt

zavar, aggaszt

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

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

zűrzavar, zavartság

zűrzavar, zavartság

Ex: Financial worries were a perturbation to their otherwise calm peace of mind .

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

tűz, basteol

tűz, basteol

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

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

bástya, megerősített szerkezet

bástya, megerősített szerkezet

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

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

pazarló, tékozló

pazarló, tékozló

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

impressively great in amount or degree

óriási, hatalmas

óriási, hatalmas

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

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

csodagyerek, tehetség

csodagyerek, tehetség

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

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

törvényhozó, jogalkotó

törvényhozó, jogalkotó

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

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

törvényhozó, jogalkotó

törvényhozó, jogalkotó

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