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to petrify

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

pietrifica, transforma în piatră

pietrifica, transforma în piatră

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

relating to the hard part of the skull near the ear

petros, referitor la partea dură a craniului din apropierea urechii

petros, referitor la partea dură a craniului din apropierea urechii

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

the tendency to display childlike irritability and fussiness

petulanță, capriciu

petulanță, capriciu

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

showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters

iritabil, capricios

iritabil, capricios

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

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

alchimie

alchimie

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

a chronic condition characterized by excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol

alcoolism, etilism

alcoolism, etilism

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

behavior that seems eccentric, irrational, or extremely foolish

nebunie, demență

nebunie, demență

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

relating to the moon

lunar, selenic

lunar, selenic

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

a person who is mentally ill or exhibits extreme irrational behavior

nebun, dement

nebun, dement

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

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

camatar, cu dobânzi excesiv de mari

camatar, cu dobânzi excesiv de mari

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

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

uzurpa, prelua ilegitim

uzurpa, prelua ilegitim

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

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

camătă, împrumutarea de bani la dobânzi excesive

camătă, împrumutarea de bani la dobânzi excesive

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

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

descuraja, intimida

descuraja, intimida

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

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

intimidant, provocator

intimidant, provocator

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

showing courage and determination

neînfricat, curajos

neînfricat, curajos

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

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

mâzgăli, scrie neglijent

mâzgăli, scrie neglijent

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

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

scrib, copist

scrib, copist

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

regarding anything related to or found in the Bible

scriptural, biblic

scriptural, biblic

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