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Umiejętności Słowne SAT 6 - Lekcja 44

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SAT Word Skills 6
shibboleth
shibboleth
[Rzeczownik]

a tradition, principle, or practice that identifies or characterizes a specific group or class

szybolet, znak rozpoznawczy

szybolet, znak rozpoznawczy

Ex: Wearing a suit and tie to work every day became a shibboleth of professionalism in the corporate world. 
culprit
culprit
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

winowajca, sprawca

winowajca, sprawca

Ex: The police caught the culprit behind the robbery. 
sluggard
sluggard
[Rzeczownik]

someone who is consistently lazy, showing a lack of motivation or energy to engage in productive activities

leniwiec, leń

leniwiec, leń

Ex: Despite numerous reminders, the sluggard refused to get out of bed before noon. 
operetta
operetta
[Rzeczownik]

a light-hearted theatrical production blending singing, music, and spoken dialogue, often featuring comedic or romantic themes

operetka, lekka produkcja teatralna łącząca śpiew

operetka, lekka produkcja teatralna łącząca śpiew

Ex: "The Pirates of Penzance" is a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, known for its catchy tunes and witty dialogue. 
bridle
bridle
[Rzeczownik]

a device placed on a horse's head, used by a rider to guide and control the horse's movements

uzda, kantar

uzda, kantar

Ex: The rider adjusted the bridle carefully before mounting the horse for their ride. 
hindsight
hindsight
[Rzeczownik]

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

wgląd wsteczny, mądrość po fakcie

wgląd wsteczny, mądrość po fakcie

Ex: In hindsight, he realized that quitting his job without a backup plan was a mistake. 
gait
gait
[Rzeczownik]

the way someone or something walks or runs

chód, krok

chód, krok

Ex: Despite his injury, he maintained a steady and confident gait as he walked into the room. 
sybarite
sybarite
[Rzeczownik]

an individual who is very fond of enjoying luxurious pleasures and items

sybaryta, hedonista

sybaryta, hedonista

Ex: As a sybarite, he indulged in the finest wines and gourmet meals. 
regicide
regicide
[Rzeczownik]

the deliberate killing of a king or queen

królobójstwo, umyślne zabójstwo króla lub królowej

królobójstwo, umyślne zabójstwo króla lub królowej

Ex: The history books recount the regicide of King Charles I during the English Civil War. 
soprano
soprano
[Rzeczownik]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

sopran

sopran

Ex: The soprano captivated the audience with her clear, high notes that resonated throughout the concert hall. 
gusto
gusto
[Rzeczownik]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

entuzjazm, przyjemność

entuzjazm, przyjemność

Ex: She ate the cake with great gusto, savoring every bite. 
morass
morass
[Rzeczownik]

a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck

bagno, trzęsawisko

bagno, trzęsawisko

Ex: The hikers struggled to cross the morass, sinking into the mud with each step. 
precinct
precinct
[Rzeczownik]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

strefa piesza, obszar handlowy zamknięty dla ruchu

strefa piesza, obszar handlowy zamknięty dla ruchu

Ex: The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment. 
motif
motif
[Rzeczownik]

a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

motyw, wzór

motyw, wzór

Ex: The dress was adorned with a floral motif that gave it a vintage charm. 
zenith
zenith
[Rzeczownik]

the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer

zenit, najwyższy punkt

zenit, najwyższy punkt

Ex: At noon, the sun reached its zenith, directly overhead. 
requiem
requiem
[Rzeczownik]

a piece of music or religious chant performed as a tribute to someone who has died

requiem

requiem

Ex: The choir sang a beautiful requiem at the funeral, honoring the deceased. 
ennui
ennui
[Rzeczownik]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

nuda

nuda

Ex: She sighed with ennui as she stared at the clock, waiting for the workday to end. 
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