Abilități Lexicale pentru SAT 6 - Lecția 40

a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment

bosun, oficer de punte

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

neînțelegere, neplăcere

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

șarlatan, escroc

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramaturg, scriitor de piese

a Hindu prince or king, especially one ruling a major territory in India

maharaja

a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons

anod

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

igienă

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

plimbare, mers lejer

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

deviz, motto

the ancient Semitic language spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the region of Canaan

limba canaanită, canaanite

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

tourniquet, bandaj compresiv

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conduct electric, tub electric

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

vârf, apogeu

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

precedent, precedent juridic

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

moașa, asistenta de naștere

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

moravuri, obiceiuri

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

pleoapă de gheață, plăcuță de gheață

a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water

canal, tub

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

văi, defileu

to put someone or something at danger or risk

a expune la pericol, a risca