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Umiejętności Słowne SAT 1 - Lekcja 38

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to petrify
to petrify
[Czasownik]

to change organic material into stone or a stone-like substance

zamieniać w kamień, skamieniać

zamieniać w kamień, skamieniać

Ex: Over millennia, the tree trunk was petrified, preserving its details in rock form. 
petrous
petrous
[przymiotnik]

relating to the hard part of the skull near the ear

skalisty, odnoszący się do twardej części czaszki w pobliżu ucha

skalisty, odnoszący się do twardej części czaszki w pobliżu ucha

Ex: The archaeologist carefully examined the petrous part of the skull for DNA extraction. 
petulance
petulance
[Rzeczownik]

the tendency to display childlike irritability and fussiness

kapryśność, drażliwość

kapryśność, drażliwość

Ex: The actress's petulance was on full display when she complained about her dressing room. 
petulant
petulant
[przymiotnik]

showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters

drażliwy, kapryśny

drażliwy, kapryśny

Ex: The child became petulant when asked to finish his homework. 
alchemy
alchemy
[Rzeczownik]

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

alchemia

alchemia

Ex: While no one succeeded in using alchemy to create gold, it led to modern chemistry's birth. 
alcoholism
alcoholism
[Rzeczownik]

a chronic condition characterized by excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol

alkoholizm, pijaństwo

alkoholizm, pijaństwo

Ex: His struggle with alcoholism affected his relationships and career, making it difficult to maintain a stable life. 
lunacy
lunacy
[Rzeczownik]

behavior that seems eccentric, irrational, or extremely foolish

szaleństwo, obłęd

szaleństwo, obłęd

Ex: Trying to cross the busy highway on foot was not bravery but lunacy. 
lunar
lunar
[przymiotnik]

relating to the moon

księżycowy, lunarny

księżycowy, lunarny

Ex: She purchased a lunar calendar to track the phases of the moon. 
lunatic
lunatic
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is mentally ill or exhibits extreme irrational behavior

wariat, szaleniec

wariat, szaleniec

Ex: The townsfolk avoided the old mansion, fearing the lunatic that resided within. 
usurious
usurious
[przymiotnik]

charging interest rates that are excessively high, to the point of being unreasonable

lichwiarski, pobierający nadmiernie wysokie odsetki

lichwiarski, pobierający nadmiernie wysokie odsetki

Ex: The bank faced legal action for imposing usurious fees on unsuspecting customers. 
to usurp
to usurp
[Czasownik]

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

uzurpować, nieprawnie przejmować

uzurpować, nieprawnie przejmować

Ex: In many tales, evil stepmothers attempt to usurp the rightful place of the princess. 
usury
usury
[Rzeczownik]

the practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, considered unethical or illegal

lichwa, pożyczanie pieniędzy na nadmiernie wysokie odsetki

lichwa, pożyczanie pieniędzy na nadmiernie wysokie odsetki

Ex: The lender was accused of usury after charging triple-digit interest. 
to daunt
to daunt
[Czasownik]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

zniechęcać, straszyć

zniechęcać, straszyć

Ex: His initial failures did not daunt him; he simply viewed them as learning experiences. 
daunting
daunting
[przymiotnik]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

onduchający, trudny

onduchający, trudny

Ex: The idea of moving to a new country, learning a new language, and starting from scratch can be daunting for many. 
dauntless
dauntless
[przymiotnik]

showing courage and determination

nieustraszony, odważny

nieustraszony, odważny

Ex: His dauntless spirit helped him climb the highest mountain. 
to scribble
to scribble
[Czasownik]

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

bazgrać, pisać pośpiesznie

bazgrać, pisać pośpiesznie

Ex: During the brainstorming session, team members scribbled their ideas on a large whiteboard. 
scribe
scribe
[Rzeczownik]

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

skryba, kopista

skryba, kopista

Ex: Before the invention of the printing press, scribes played a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge by copying books by hand. 
scriptural
scriptural
[przymiotnik]

regarding anything related to or found in the Bible

biblijny, dotyczący pisma świętego

biblijny, dotyczący pisma świętego

Ex: The debate focused on the scriptural interpretation of the creation story. 
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