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cataclysm
[Rzeczownik]

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

kataklizm, kataklizm naturalny

kataklizm, kataklizm naturalny

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

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

katalizator, czynnikiem zmieniającym

katalizator, czynnikiem zmieniającym

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

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

katapulta, balista

katapulta, balista

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

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

kaskada, wodospad

kaskada, wodospad

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

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

sferyczność, okrągłość

sferyczność, okrągłość

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

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

sferoid, sferoida

sferoid, sferoida

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

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

sferometr, sferometr do pomiaru powierzchni

sferometr, sferometr do pomiaru powierzchni

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

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

emigrant, wyemigrowany

emigrant, wyemigrowany

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

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

emigrować, wyjechać za granicę

emigrować, wyjechać za granicę

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

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

niepokoić, zakłócać

niepokoić, zakłócać

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

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

zakłócenie, zaburzenie

zakłócenie, zaburzenie

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

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

przyszyć, bastować

przyszyć, bastować

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

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

bastion, fosa

bastion, fosa

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

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

marnotrawca, rozrzutnik

marnotrawca, rozrzutnik

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

impressively great in amount or degree

ogromny, zdumiewający

ogromny, zdumiewający

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

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

cud, cudowny przykład

cud, cudowny przykład

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

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

prawodawca, ustawodawca

prawodawca, ustawodawca

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

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

ustawodawca, członek legislatury

ustawodawca, członek legislatury

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