Abilități Lexicale pentru SAT 5 - Lecția 48

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

strat, nivel

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

enigmată, dilema

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

adendum, anexă

a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms

bacterie, bacterium

a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods

emporiu, magazin mare

a shell beads used by some Native American tribes as currency or ceremonial items

wampum

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

pendul, balanț

the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top

proscenium, arcada de proscenium

a tarred fiber used for caulking seams in wooden ships and as insulation in plumbing

fibră, material de etanșare

a single piece of information or a reference point used in analysis or measurement

datum, informație

a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document

compendiu, sinteză

severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful

oprobriu, discredit

a point or support on which a lever pivots or rotates in order to lift or move objects

punct de sprijin, fulcrum

(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain

craniu, structură craniană

an unpleasant or noxious odor, typically emanating from decaying matter or industrial processes

efluviu

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

mileniu

a temporary suspension or halt of an ongoing activity, often imposed by an authority

moratoriu

a formal expression of praise or tribute, typically delivered in speech or writing

elogiu, panegiric

a facility offering care for patients with mental or medical conditions needing extended treatment

azil, spital de psihiatrie

a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

remediu discutabil, mijloc de tratament