Cartea Insight - Intermediar avansat - Unitatea 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefață

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

ciudat, excentric

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

transcende, depăși

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

fără milă, necruțător

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

provocator, dificil

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

satisfăcător, împlinitor

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

răzbunare, revanșa

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

vârf, apogeu

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

structură, construcție

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

copertă, acoperire

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografie

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

conținut, conținuturi

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

pagină

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glosar, lexicon

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

copertă, coperte de protecție

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

coperți tari, carte cu copertă tare

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

index, indice

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

împresa, a lăsa o amprentă

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

carte cu coperta moale, carte tip paperback

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

spate, cotor

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

pagina de titlu, foaia de titlu

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonist, personaj principal

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

înfricoșător, terifiant

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

abuzare, maltrata