Abilități Lexicale pentru SAT 4 - Lecția 42

a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions

păgân

(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)

imn de mulţumire

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

carnaval

the ability to recall past occurrences

amintire

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

protest

the revival of learning and culture

Renaşterea

the revival of learning and culture

renaştere

turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward

evert

to avoid or escape something, especially by being clever, deceptive, or skillful

capable of becoming or being made perfect

perfectibil

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

superficială

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

ţap ispăşitor

to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size

escalada

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

proceduri oficiale ale ceva

becoming silly or emotional in a sad and self-pitying way, especially due to alcohol consumption

sentimental

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

vârtej

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

legendă

(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass

gravitația pământului

making insincere and deceiving statements with ease

glib

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

gen literar