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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
signature
signature
[substantiv]

a distinctive feature or quality by which someone or something can be recognized

semnătură

semnătură

Ex: Bright geometric patterns became the designer's signature. 
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wake
wake
[substantiv]

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

urmare, consecință

urmare, consecință

Ex: In the wake of the accident, safety protocols were reviewed. 
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benefit
benefit
[substantiv]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

beneficiu, ajutor

beneficiu, ajutor

Ex: People who are unable to work due to illness may qualify for government benefits. 
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projection
projection
[substantiv]

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

proiecție, previziune

proiecție, previziune

Ex: The weather projection for tomorrow indicates rain. 
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constitution
constitution
[substantiv]

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

constituție, compoziție

constituție, compoziție

Ex: The unique constitution of the alloy made it resistant to corrosion. 
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impression
impression
[substantiv]

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

amprentă, marcă

amprentă, marcă

Ex: Each coin in the collection displayed a distinct impression of historical significance. 
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game
game
[substantiv]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

vânat, pradă

vânat, pradă

Ex: Deer and pheasants are common game in this region. 
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drag
drag
[substantiv]

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

rezistență, rezistență aerodinamică

rezistență, rezistență aerodinamică

Ex: Athletes wear streamlined clothing to minimize drag during competitions. 
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draft
draft
[substantiv]

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

curent de aer, flux de aer

curent de aer, flux de aer

Ex: The old house had drafts coming through the windows and doors, making it chilly in winter. 
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draw
draw
[substantiv]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

atracție, stea

atracție, stea

Ex: The famous rock band was the music festival's major draw, attracting fans from far and wide. 
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cause
cause
[substantiv]

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

cauză, motiv

cauză, motiv

Ex: Their cause was to raise funds for cancer research through a charity marathon. 
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gulf
gulf
[substantiv]

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

prăpastie, decalaj

prăpastie, decalaj

Ex: A wide gulf separated the beliefs of the two friends. 
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bill
bill
[substantiv]

the projecting mouthpart of a bird used for feeding or preening

cioc, bot

cioc, bot

Ex: The bird used its bill to groom its feathers. 
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plot
plot
[substantiv]

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

lot, parcelă

lot, parcelă

Ex: They purchased a plot of land to build their new house. 
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propagation
propagation
[substantiv]

the way a wave travels through a medium

propagare, transmisie

propagare, transmisie

Ex: The propagation of ocean waves can be influenced by the wind and the sea floor. 

Propagarea valurilor oceanice poate fi influențată de vânt și de fundul mării.

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carousel
carousel
[substantiv]

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

bandă de bagaje, carusel de bagaje

bandă de bagaje, carusel de bagaje

Ex: We waited by the carousel for our bags to arrive. 

Am așteptat lângă bandă rulantă să ajungă bagajele noastre.

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condition
condition
[substantiv]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

condiție, boală

condiție, boală

Ex: The doctor diagnosed him with a rare condition that affects his mobility. 
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vehicle
vehicle
[substantiv]

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

vehicul, vector

vehicul, vector

Ex: Shared keyboards in offices can be a vehicle for spreading germs. 
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means
means
[substantiv]

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

mijloc, metodă

mijloc, metodă

Ex: Technology serves as a means to facilitate communication and information exchange. 
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discipline
discipline
[substantiv]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

disciplină

disciplină

Ex: Psychology is a discipline that focuses on understanding human behavior and mental processes. 
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impact
impact
[substantiv]

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

impact, ciocnire

impact, ciocnire

Ex: Meteorites create craters upon impact with the Earth's surface. 
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response
response
[substantiv]

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a specific situation or event

răspuns, reacție

răspuns, reacție

Ex: Her immediate response to the news was shock. 
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province
province
[substantiv]

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

domeniu, sfera de competență

domeniu, sfera de competență

Ex: In the realm of finance, budgeting and investments fall within his province. 
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expression
expression
[substantiv]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

expresie,  privire

expresie, privire

Ex: A gentle smile was his constant expression, making him seem approachable to everyone he met. 
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adoption
adoption
[substantiv]

the legal process of taking another person's child into one's family and raising them as one's own

adopție

adopție

Ex: Emma and Daniel are considering adoption. 
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tenor
tenor
[substantiv]

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

tenorul, cursul

tenorul, cursul

Ex: The tenor of his life revolved around his unwavering commitment to his family. 

Tenorul vieții lui se învârtea în jurul angajamentului său neclintit față de familie.

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crest
crest
[substantiv]

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

crestă, emblema

crestă, emblema

Ex: The crest on his helmet was a bold lion, representing courage and strength. 

Cresta de pe casca lui era un leu îndrăzneț, reprezentând curaj și putere.

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to celebrate

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

a sărbători, a onora

a sărbători, a onora

Ex: The festival celebrates indigenous cultures through traditional music and dance. 
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to maintain

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

susține, afirma

susține, afirma

Ex: Despite the controversy, the author maintains that the historical facts in the book are accurate. 

În ciuda controversei, autorul susține că faptele istorice din carte sunt exacte.

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to subject

to make someone experience something unpleasant

supune

supune

Ex: The strict policies of the company subjected employees to intense scrutiny, leading to a tense work environment. 
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to promote

to help or support the progress or development of something

promova, sprijini

promova, sprijini

Ex: The manager worked to promote teamwork and collaboration within the team. 
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to convert

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

transforma, converti

transforma, converti

Ex: The seed converts into a sprout when provided with the right conditions for growth. 
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to portray

to perform the role of a particular character in a play, movie, or television production

interpreta,  juca

interpreta, juca

Ex: She portrays a young doctor in the television series. 
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to convey
to convey
[verb]

to serve as a means of expressing or communicating a feeling, idea, quality, or impression

transmite, exprima

transmite, exprima

Ex: Her smile conveyed genuine warmth. 
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to deliver

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

rosti, livra

rosti, livra

Ex: The professor delivered a captivating lecture on the history of democracy to his students. 
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to contract

to get infected by a disease or virus

a contracta, a se infecta

a contracta, a se infecta

Ex: She contracted HIV from her partner who had not disclosed their status, leading to a lifelong struggle with the virus. 
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to occur
to occur
[verb]

to be present or found in a particular place

se găsi, a fi prezent

se găsi, a fi prezent

Ex: Minerals like quartz and feldspar occur in many types of rocks. 
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to determine

to settle or establish something with finality and authority

determina, stabili

determina, stabili

Ex: The professor determined the grading criteria for the course at the start of the semester. 
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to display

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

afișa, expune

afișa, expune

Ex: She proudly displayed her artistic talents by showcasing her paintings at the gallery. 
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to people
to people
[verb]

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

aduna, popula

aduna, popula

Ex: The government's initiative to people rural areas with healthcare professionals was well-received. 
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to level
to level
[verb]

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

îndrepta, ochi

îndrepta, ochi

Ex: With nerves of steel, she leveled the pistol at the intruder. 
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to inspire

to cause someone to feel a particular emotion or reaction

inspira,  trezi

inspira, trezi

Ex: Her honesty inspired confidence in the team. 
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to discount

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

ignora, respinge

ignora, respinge

Ex: The manager chose not to discount the feedback provided by the employee. 
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to relate
to relate
[verb]

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

povesti, relata

povesti, relata

Ex: The historian skillfully relates the events leading to the revolution. 
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to treat
to treat
[verb]

to pay for or offer food, drink, or entertainment to someone as a gift or favor

a invita, a trata

a invita, a trata

Ex: She decided to treat her friends to coffee after the meeting. 
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to address

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

aborda, trata

aborda, trata

Ex: It's time for us to address the growing concerns about environmental pollution. 
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to wind
to wind
[verb]

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

a înfășura, a șerpui

a înfășura, a șerpui

Ex: The pilot skillfully wound the plane through the narrow canyon. 
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to afford
to afford
[verb]

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

oferi, acorda

oferi, acorda

Ex: The key card affords access to all areas of the building. 
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to chart
to chart
[verb]

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

trasa, planifica

trasa, planifica

Ex: In preparation for the marketing campaign, the team charted a comprehensive strategy. 
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to realize

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

realiza, concretiza

realiza, concretiza

Ex: The prototype helped realize the innovative design for the new gadget. 
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to advance

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

avansa, propune

avansa, propune

Ex: The scientist eagerly advanced a hypothesis regarding the observed phenomenon. 
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to float
to float
[verb]

to suggest an idea, plan, or proposal so that others can consider it

propune, sugera

propune, sugera

Ex: Emma floated the idea of working from home on Fridays. 
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to arrest
to arrest
[verb]

to bring to a sudden halt

opri, întrerupe

opri, întrerupe

Ex: The unexpected announcement arrested their ongoing debate. 
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to regard
to regard
[verb]

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

considera, observa

considera, observa

Ex: He regarded the map closely before starting the journey. 
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to charter

to hire or lease a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for private or special use

a închiria, a navlosi

a închiria, a navlosi

Ex: The company chartered a plane to carry the team overseas. 
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to hail
to hail
[verb]

to originate or come from a specific place or region

proveni, a fi originar

proveni, a fi originar

Ex: She hails from a small town in the Midwest. 
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to resonate

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

a rezona, a avea un impact puternic

a rezona, a avea un impact puternic

Ex: The painting's vibrant colors and striking composition resonated deeply with art enthusiasts. 

Culorile vibrante și compoziția izbitoare a picturii au rezonat profund cu iubitorii de artă.

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pastoral
pastoral
[adjectiv]

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

pastoral, legat de păstori

pastoral, legat de păstori

Ex: The pastoral landscape was dotted with grazing sheep and peaceful meadows. 

Peisajul pastoral era punctat cu oi care pășteau și pajiști liniștite.

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acute
acute
[adjectiv]

(of a sense or perception) extremely sensitive or highly developed

ascuțit,  fin

ascuțit, fin

Ex: Dogs have an acute sense of smell. 
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fine
fine
[adjectiv]

(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles

fin, delicat

fin, delicat

Ex: The baker used fine flour to make the cake light and fluffy. 
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intimate
intimate
[adjectiv]

based on detailed and thorough knowledge gained through close study or experience

profund, amănunțit

profund, amănunțit

Ex: Michael has an intimate knowledge of the local landscape. 
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