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cataclysm
[substantiv]

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

cataclism, cataclismă

cataclism, cataclismă

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

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

catalizator, factor de schimbare

catalizator, factor de schimbare

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

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

catapultă, catapulta

catapultă, catapulta

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

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

cataractă, cascade

cataractă, cascade

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

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

sfericitate, grad de rotunjime

sfericitate, grad de rotunjime

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

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

sferoid, sferă oblată

sferoid, sferă oblată

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

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

sferometru, sferometru de măsurare

sferometru, sferometru de măsurare

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

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

emigrant, emigrat

emigrant, emigrat

Ex: He shared his experiences as emigrant in his memoir .
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to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

a emigra, a părăsi țara

a emigra, a părăsi țara

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .
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to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

a tulbura, a deranja

a tulbura, a deranja

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

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

perturbație, tulburare

perturbație, tulburare

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

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

a coase provizoriu, a bătătura

a coase provizoriu, a bătătura

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

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

bastion, fortificație

bastion, fortificație

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

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

risipitor, dăruitor

risipitor, dăruitor

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

impressively great in amount or degree

prodigiuos, imens

prodigiuos, imens

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

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

prodigiu, fenomen

prodigiu, fenomen

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

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

legislator, dăruitor de legi

legislator, dăruitor de legi

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

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

legislator, deputat

legislator, deputat

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