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

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

distilare, rafinare

distilare, rafinare

Ex: The philosopher's essay is a distillation of centuries of thought on the nature of existence. 

Eseul filozofului este o distilare a secolelor de gândire despre natura existenței.

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snap
snap
[substantiv]

something that is very easy to do

joc de copii, formalitate

joc de copii, formalitate

Ex: The exam was a snap after all that studying. 
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spike
spike
[substantiv]

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

creștere bruscă, salt

creștere bruscă, salt

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driver
driver
[substantiv]

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

factor, forță motrice

factor, forță motrice

Ex: Innovation and technological advancements are major drivers of industry transformation. 
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twist
twist
[substantiv]

an unexpected change or development in a situation or story

întorsătură, răsturnare de situație

întorsătură, răsturnare de situație

Ex: The investigation took an unexpected twist when a new witness appeared. 
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ammunition
ammunition
[substantiv]

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

muniție, argumente

muniție, argumente

Ex: The lawyer gathered substantial ammunition to strengthen her case in court. 

Avocatul a adunat municție substanțială pentru a-și consolida cazul în instanță.

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departure
departure
[substantiv]

a change from what is usual, traditional, expected, or previously done

abatere,  deviere

abatere, deviere

Ex: The new design is a clear departure from the company's usual style. 
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reception
reception
[substantiv]

the way in which someone or something is received or reacted to

primire, recepție

primire, recepție

Ex: The new movie received a warm reception from audiences. 
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input
input
[substantiv]

the information or events that stimulate action or response

intrare, contribuție

intrare, contribuție

Ex: She sought diverse input from experts before making a decision. 
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sway
sway
[substantiv]

the influence or control over someone or something

influență, control

influență, control

Ex: The politician's powerful speeches held considerable sway over voters. 
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ill
ill
[substantiv]

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

rău, problemă

rău, problemă

Ex: The politician promised to address the ills of the healthcare system if elected. 
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miscarriage
miscarriage
[substantiv]

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

eșec, avort

eșec, avort

Ex: The project had a miscarriage when funding unexpectedly fell through. 

Proiectul a suferit un avort atunci când finanțarea a eșuat în mod neașteptat.

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turn
turn
[substantiv]

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

cotitură, schimbare

cotitură, schimbare

Ex: At the turn of the millennium, there were widespread fears about the Y2 K bug affecting computer systems worldwide. 
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reflexion
reflexion
[substantiv]

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflecție

reflecție

Ex: After the meeting, he retreated for a quiet reflexion on the day's events. 

După întâlnire, s-a retras pentru o reflecție liniștită asupra evenimentelor zilei.

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assembly
assembly
[substantiv]

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

asamblare

asamblare

Ex: The car engine was a complex assembly of various components. 
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record
record
[substantiv]

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

disc, vinil

disc, vinil

Ex: The record cover features a beautiful artwork by a local artist. 
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retreat
retreat
[substantiv]

a period spent away from ordinary activities for rest, reflection, meditation, or spiritual renewal

retragere,  reculegere

retragere, reculegere

Ex: She spent a week at a meditation retreat. 
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bare
bare
[adjectiv]

offering no protection or refuge

gol, neprotejat

gol, neprotejat

Ex: The mountaintop was bare, offering no refuge from the biting wind. 
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sensitive
sensitive
[adjectiv]

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensibil, confidențial

sensibil, confidențial

Ex: Government agencies handle sensitive data with strict protocols to prevent unauthorized access. 
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harsh
harsh
[adjectiv]

severe, difficult, or unpleasant to experience or endure

aspru,  dur

aspru, dur

Ex: The animals struggle to survive the harsh winter. 
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crisp
crisp
[adjectiv]

effectively concise in expression

concise, clar

concise, clar

Ex: His presentation was crisp, covering all key points in just ten minutes. 
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meteoric
meteoric
[adjectiv]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

fulgerător, meteoric

fulgerător, meteoric

Ex: Her meteoric rise to stardom came as a surprise to many, given how quickly she gained popularity. 

Ascensiunea ei meteorică spre celebritate a fost o surpriză pentru mulți, având în vedere cât de repede a câștigat popularitate.

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accessible
accessible
[adjectiv]

easily understood or readable with comprehension

accesibil, ușor de înțeles

accesibil, ușor de înțeles

Ex: The textbook was written in an accessible language that students found easy to understand. 

Manualul a fost scris într-un limbaj accesibil pe care elevii l-au găsit ușor de înțeles.

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infectious
infectious
[adjectiv]

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

contagios, comunicativ

contagios, comunicativ

Ex: His enthusiasm for the project was infectious, inspiring the entire team to work harder. 

Entuziasmul său pentru proiect a fost contagios, inspirând întreaga echipă să lucreze mai din greu.

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sacred
sacred
[adjectiv]

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sacru, sfânt

sacru, sfânt

Ex: The artist's studio is a sacred space where creativity flourishes. 

Atelierul artistului este un spațiu sacru unde creativitatea înflorește.

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sharp
sharp
[adjectiv]

able to understand and notice things quickly

ascuțit, perspicace

ascuțit, perspicace

Ex: The detective remained sharp throughout the interrogation, catching every subtle clue. 
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oceanic
oceanic
[adjectiv]

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

oceanic, vast ca oceanul

oceanic, vast ca oceanul

Ex: The desert stretched out in an oceanic expanse of sand and dunes. 

Deșertul se întindea într-o întindere oceanică de nisip și dune.

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to skip
to skip
[verb]

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

sări peste, omite

sări peste, omite

Ex: During the movie, he decided to skip the intense scenes as they were too disturbing. 
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to exhibit

to show or display a quality, characteristic, behavior, sign, or condition

manifesta,  arăta

manifesta, arăta

Ex: The child exhibited remarkable patience during the long journey. 
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to unleash

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

elibera,dezlănțui

elibera,dezlănțui

Ex: He unleashed his frustration by shouting at the top of his lungs. 

Și-a eliberat frustrarea strigând din răsputeri.

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to cost
to cost
[verb]

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

costa, duce la

costa, duce la

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners on quality control ultimately cost them their reputation. 
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to surrender

to give up possession or control of something, especially because of force, pressure, or an official demand

preda,  renunța

preda, renunța

Ex: Emma was required to surrender her passport to the authorities. 
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to consult

to look at a source of information in order to find or verify something

consulta, verifica

consulta, verifica

Ex: Emily consulted the map before choosing a route. 
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to portray

to describe someone or something in words in a particular way

descrie,  înfățișa

descrie, înfățișa

Ex: The author portrays village life with great warmth. 
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to drive
to drive
[verb]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

conduce, impulsiona

conduce, impulsiona

Ex: Education is a key factor driving personal and professional growth. 
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to render
to render
[verb]

to represent or depict someone or something in a drawing, painting, or other visual form

reprezenta,  reda

reprezenta, reda

Ex: The artist rendered the landscape in remarkable detail. 
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to appreciate

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

aprecia, recunoaște

aprecia, recunoaște

Ex: Learning a new language helped him appreciate different cultures and perspectives. 
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to witness

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

martorisi, asista

martorisi, asista

Ex: They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years. 
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to spark
to spark
[verb]

to cause a reaction, activity, or event to begin

Ex: The announcement sparked a lively debate among the students. 
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to run
to run
[verb]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

conduce, administra

conduce, administra

Ex: They run a herd of camels for desert expeditions. 
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to hold
to hold
[verb]

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

ține, avea

ține, avea

Ex: My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family. 
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to simmer
to simmer
[verb]

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

fierbe la foc mic, mormăi

fierbe la foc mic, mormăi

Ex: The resentment between the two colleagues simmered quietly for months before finally erupting in a heated argument. 

Resentimentul dintre cei doi colegi a fiert în liniște luni de zile înainte de a izbucni într-o dispută înfierbântată.

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to lace
to lace
[verb]

to include or mix a particular quality, element, or characteristic throughout something

presăra, împăna

presăra, împăna

Ex: Daniel laced his speech with humor. 
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to capture

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

captura, exprima

captura, exprima

Ex: His poem captured the sadness of the moment perfectly. 
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to shadow
to shadow
[verb]

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

a urmări îndeaproape, a observa îndeaproape

a urmări îndeaproape, a observa îndeaproape

Ex: Aspiring chefs often shadow experienced cooks in the kitchen to master culinary techniques. 
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to relieve

to take something from someone, especially by stealing it

jefui,  ușura

jefui, ușura

Ex: A pickpocket relieved Michael of his wallet on the crowded train. 
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to reign
to reign
[verb]

to be dominant, widespread, or generally present in a place or situation

domni,  stăpâni

domni, stăpâni

Ex: Silence reigned throughout the room. 
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to plant
to plant
[verb]

to put or position something securely

planta, poziționa

planta, poziționa

Ex: She planted the flag atop the mountain, marking the team's successful ascent. 
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to brighten

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

se însenina, deveni mai limpede

se însenina, deveni mai limpede

Ex: The sky began to brighten after the heavy rain. 

Cerul a început să se limpezească după ploaia torențială.

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to stir
to stir
[verb]

to cause someone to feel a strong emotion

emoționa, mişca

emoționa, mişca

Ex: The speech stirred the audience deeply. 
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to boast
to boast
[verb]

to have or possess an impressive or desirable feature, quality, or achievement

dispune de,  avea

dispune de, avea

Ex: The hotel boasts spectacular views of the ocean. 
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to crack
to crack
[verb]

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

dezvălui, divulga

dezvălui, divulga

Ex: She couldn't keep the exciting news to herself any longer and cracked during lunch. 
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to accommodate

to adjust something so that a particular need, situation, or circumstance can be taken into account

adapta,  acomoda

adapta, acomoda

Ex: The building was modified to accommodate wheelchair users. 
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to wire
to wire
[verb]

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

programa, condiționa

programa, condiționa

Ex: Her upbringing in a competitive household wired her to strive for excellence in everything she did. 
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to insulate

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

izola, proteja

izola, proteja

Ex: The company took measures to insulate its research team from market pressures to ensure unbiased results. 

Compania a luat măsuri pentru a izola echipa sa de cercetare de presiunile pieței pentru a asigura rezultate nepărtinitoare.

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to devour
to devour
[verb]

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

devora, citind cu mare entuziasm și viteză

devora, citind cu mare entuziasm și viteză

Ex: She devoured the entire mystery novel in one sitting, unable to put it down. 

Ea a devorat întregul roman mister într-o singură ședință, incapabilă să-l pună jos.

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to strip
to strip
[verb]

to take away someone's possessions or assets

a lipsi, a deposeda

a lipsi, a deposeda

Ex: Thieves attempted to strip the unsuspecting tourist of their valuables in the crowded market. 
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to sever
to sever
[verb]

to end a connection or relationship completely

rupe, tăia

rupe, tăia

Ex: The company decided to sever ties with its underperforming suppliers. 

Compania a decis să rupe legăturile cu furnizorii săi subperformanți.

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to decorate

to officially honor someone by awarding them a medal or similar distinction

decora,  distinge cu o medalie

decora, distinge cu o medalie

Ex: The soldier was decorated for bravery under fire. 
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to descend

to have a particular person, family, or group among one's ancestors

descinde,  proveni

descinde, proveni

Ex: Her family descends from settlers who arrived in the region centuries ago. 
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to frame
to frame
[verb]

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

structura, organiza

structura, organiza

Ex: The government is framing a comprehensive strategy to address public health concerns in urban areas. 
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