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Język Angielski i Wiedza o Świecie na ACT - Wygląd i Tekstura

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
dimension
dimension
[Rzeczownik]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

wymiar

wymiar

Ex: The architect carefully considered every dimension of the building to ensure it fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. 
contraction
contraction
[Rzeczownik]

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

kontrakcja, kurczenie się

kontrakcja, kurczenie się

Ex: As the metal cooled, it underwent contraction, causing it to shrink slightly. 
compaction
compaction
[Rzeczownik]

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

zagęszczanie, kompresja

zagęszczanie, kompresja

Ex: The compaction of the soil improved its stability for construction. 
facet
facet
[Rzeczownik]

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

faset, ścianka

faset, ścianka

Ex: The diamond's exquisite facets caught and reflected every ray of sunlight. 
curvature
curvature
[Rzeczownik]

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

krzywizna, wygięcie

krzywizna, wygięcie

Ex: The curvature of the race track posed a challenge for drivers navigating tight turns. 
blemish
blemish
[Rzeczownik]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

skaza, plama

skaza, plama

Ex: Her flawless complexion had no blemishes or imperfections. 
turbid
turbid
[przymiotnik]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

mętny, błotnisty

mętny, błotnisty

Ex: The turbid river water was unsafe for swimming due to high sediment levels. 
crooked
crooked
[przymiotnik]

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

krzywy, zakrzywiony

krzywy, zakrzywiony

expansive
expansive
[przymiotnik]

able to increase in size or volume

rozszerzalny, rozciągliwy

rozszerzalny, rozciągliwy

Ex: The expansive fabric of the new athletic wear stretched comfortably during exercise. 
iridescent
iridescent
[przymiotnik]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

opalizujący, tęczowy

opalizujący, tęczowy

Ex: The soap bubbles floated through the air, their iridescent surfaces catching the sunlight and casting shimmering reflections on the ground. 
porous
porous
[przymiotnik]

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

porowaty, przepuszczalny

porowaty, przepuszczalny

Ex: The sponge was porous, absorbing water quickly. 
ungainly
ungainly
[przymiotnik]

hard to manage because of awkward form

niezdarny, niezgrabny

niezdarny, niezgrabny

Ex: Carrying the unwieldy and ungainly furniture up the narrow staircase proved to be a challenging task for the movers. 
towering
towering
[przymiotnik]

having an impressive height

imponujący, gigantyczny

imponujący, gigantyczny

Ex: The towering skyscraper dominated the city’s skyline. 
distorted
distorted
[przymiotnik]

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

zniekształcony, wypaczony

zniekształcony, wypaczony

Ex: The old mirror reflected a distorted image, warping the reflection into strange and unnatural shapes. 
rigid
rigid
[przymiotnik]

not flexible or easily bent

sztywny, nieelastyczny

sztywny, nieelastyczny

Ex: The ruler was made of rigid plastic, ensuring accurate measurements. 
adhesive
adhesive
[przymiotnik]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

klejący, przylepny

klejący, przylepny

Ex: The adhesive properties of the glue ensured the pieces stayed together firmly. 
sleek
sleek
[przymiotnik]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

gładki, jedwabisty

gładki, jedwabisty

Ex: The sleek, dark hair of the model shone under the bright lights. 
elastic
elastic
[przymiotnik]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elastyczny, giętki

elastyczny, giętki

Ex: The waistband of the stretchy leggings was elastic, providing a comfortable fit. 
concrete
concrete
[przymiotnik]

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

konkretny, rzeczywisty

konkretny, rzeczywisty

Ex: The detective searched for concrete clues at the crime scene to solve the mystery. 
wispy
wispy
[przymiotnik]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

delikatny, subtelny

delikatny, subtelny

Ex: The wispy clouds floated across the sky, resembling strands of cotton candy in the afternoon sun. 
undulating
undulating
[przymiotnik]

moving or shaped in a smooth, wave-like pattern that rises and falls continuously

falisty, falowany

falisty, falowany

Ex: The undulating hills stretched across the horizon. 
bumpy
bumpy
[przymiotnik]

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

nierówny, wyboisty

nierówny, wyboisty

Ex: The skin of the orange was bumpy, with small protrusions dotting its surface. 
scraggly
scraggly
[przymiotnik]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

nieporządny, rozczochrany

nieporządny, rozczochrany

pleated
pleated
[przymiotnik]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plisowany, marszczony

plisowany, marszczony

Ex: Her pleated skirt swayed gracefully with each step, the folds adding an elegant touch to her attire. 
shallow
shallow
[przymiotnik]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

płytki, powierzchowny

płytki, powierzchowny

Ex: Be careful when diving into the shallow end of the pool to avoid hitting your head. 
labyrinthine
labyrinthine
[przymiotnik]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

labiryntowy, skomplikowany

labiryntowy, skomplikowany

Ex: The plot of the mystery novel was so labyrinthine that readers struggled to follow all the twists and turns. 
ornate
ornate
[przymiotnik]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ozdobny, zdobiony skomplikowanymi detalami

ozdobny, zdobiony skomplikowanymi detalami

Ex: The ornate chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a dazzling array of light throughout the ballroom. 
elliptical
elliptical
[przymiotnik]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

eliptyczny, owalny

eliptyczny, owalny

tubular
tubular
[przymiotnik]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

rurowy, w kształcie rury

rurowy, w kształcie rury

Ex: The exhaust system of the car included tubular components for efficient gas flow. 
ovoid
ovoid
[przymiotnik]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

jajowaty, owalny

jajowaty, owalny

Ex: She found a smooth, ovoid stone on the beach. 
malleable
malleable
[przymiotnik]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

kujny, plastyczny

kujny, plastyczny

Ex: Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs. 
clammy
clammy
[przymiotnik]

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

wilgotny i lepki, spocony

wilgotny i lepki, spocony

Ex: She wiped her clammy hands on her pants before shaking hands. 
unkempt
unkempt
[przymiotnik]

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

niechlujny, zaniedbany

niechlujny, zaniedbany

Ex: After a long hike, their unkempt appearance didn't bother them; the adventure was more important. 
taut
taut
[przymiotnik]

stretched firmly without slack

napięty, naprężony

napięty, naprężony

Ex: The rope was taut, ready to bear the weight of the climber. 
crinkly
crinkly
[przymiotnik]

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

pomarszczony, plisowany

pomarszczony, plisowany

Ex: She wore a crinkly blouse that added texture to her outfit. 
hollow
hollow
[przymiotnik]

having an empty space within

pusty, wydrążony

pusty, wydrążony

Ex: The children found a hollow tree trunk and used it as a hiding spot during their game of hide-and-seek. 
lifelike
lifelike
[przymiotnik]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

realistyczny, naturalny

realistyczny, naturalny

Ex: The movie's special effects were so lifelike that it was hard to distinguish them from real-life footage. 
tensile
tensile
[przymiotnik]

capable of being stretched or drawn out without breaking

rozciągliwy, elastyczny

rozciągliwy, elastyczny

Ex: The silk thread is highly tensile, allowing it to stretch without snapping. 
to expand
to expand
[Czasownik]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

rozszerzać, powiększać

rozszerzać, powiększać

Ex: The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities. 
to compress
to compress
[Czasownik]

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

kompresować, ściskać

kompresować, ściskać

Ex: The athlete wore compression socks to help compress the muscles and improve circulation. 
to elongate
to elongate
[Czasownik]

to stretch something in order to make it longer

wydłużać, rozciągać

wydłużać, rozciągać

Ex: The tailor elongated the curtains to better fit the high ceiling. 
to crease
to crease
[Czasownik]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

zaginać, marszczyć

zaginać, marszczyć

Ex: The artist creased the canvas to add depth and texture to the painting. 
to felt
to felt
[Czasownik]

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

filcować, spilśniać

filcować, spilśniać

Ex: She felted the wool by agitating it in hot, soapy water to create a dense fabric. 
to pigment
to pigment
[Czasownik]

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

pigmentować, barwić

pigmentować, barwić

Ex: The designer is currently pigmenting the fabric to achieve the desired shade. 
to contour
to contour
[Czasownik]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

kształtować, konturować

kształtować, konturować

Ex: The sculptor used a chisel to contour the stone into a lifelike figure. 
to smudge
to smudge
[Czasownik]

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

plamić, brudzić

plamić, brudzić

Ex: She accidentally smudged her lipstick while applying it. 
to smear
to smear
[Czasownik]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

rozmazywać, brudzić

rozmazywać, brudzić

Ex: She accidentally smeared ink across the page, leaving a messy blot. 
to embellish
to embellish
[Czasownik]

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

upiększać, zdobić

upiększać, zdobić

Ex: She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look. 
to extend
to extend
[Czasownik]

to enlarge or lengthen something

przedłużać, rozszerzać

przedłużać, rozszerzać

Ex: She extends her hand for a friendly handshake. 
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