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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. 
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snap
snap
[substantiv]

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

o joacă de copii, foarte ușor

o joacă de copii, foarte ușor

Ex: Following the recipe in the cookbook was a snap for her. 
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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: Economic growth is often seen as a key driver of job creation. 
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twist
twist
[substantiv]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

întorsătură, cotitură neașteptată

întorsătură, cotitură neașteptată

Ex: The novel's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned. 
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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. 
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departure
departure
[substantiv]

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

abatere, plecare

abatere, plecare

Ex: His choice of attire was a departure from his usual casual style, opting for a more formal look. 
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reception
reception
[substantiv]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

recepție, primire

recepție, primire

Ex: The movie had a mixed reception, with some critics praising it and others disappointed. 
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input
input
[substantiv]

the information or events that stimulate action or response

intrare, contribuție

intrare, contribuție

Ex: The data gathered from the experiment provided crucial input for the research project. 
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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 community faced several social ills, including poverty and unemployment. 
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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. 
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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: The turn of the century brought significant technological advancements that reshaped society. 
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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. 
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assembly
assembly
[substantiv]

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

asamblare

asamblare

Ex: The bicycle came as an assembly of parts that needed to be assembled at home. 
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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: He started a small business selling records and vintage audio equipment. 
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retreat
retreat
[substantiv]

the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal

retragere, odihnă

retragere, odihnă

Ex: She went on a weekend retreat to escape city life. 
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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: The diplomat's sensitive conversations were conducted in secure, classified settings. 
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harsh
harsh
[adjectiv]

(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe

aspru, sever

aspru, sever

Ex: His critique was harsh, leaving her disheartened. 
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crisp
crisp
[adjectiv]

effectively concise in expression

concise, clar

concise, clar

Ex: Her responses in the meeting were crisp and left no room for misunderstanding. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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 a particular trait or behavior prominently

arăta, expune

arăta, expune

Ex: The athlete exhibits determination by never giving up, even in the face of challenges. 
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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. 
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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: Ignoring safety regulations can cost lives in hazardous work environments. 
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to surrender

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

a se preda, a ceda

a se preda, a ceda

Ex: The soldiers were forced to surrender their weapons to the enemy. 
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to consult

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

consulta, se referi la

consulta, se referi la

Ex: The doctor consulted the patient's medical history before prescribing a treatment plan. 
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to portray

to describe something or someone through words

descrie, picta

descrie, picta

Ex: The author portrays the protagonist as a courageous and determined individual. 
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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: Healthcare reforms are expected to drive improvements in patient care. 
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to render
to render
[verb]

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

reda, prezenta

reda, prezenta

Ex: The artist rendered the majestic landscape with vibrant colors and intricate detail. 
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to appreciate

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

aprecia, recunoaște

aprecia, recunoaște

Ex: She came to appreciate his sense of humor after spending more time with him. 
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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 trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

declanșa, provoca

declanșa, provoca

Ex: The passionate speech by the leader sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd. 
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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: She ran the family farm, overseeing the planting, harvesting, and sales of their crops. 
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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. 
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to lace
to lace
[verb]

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

împleti, impregna

împleti, impregna

Ex: Her speech was laced with humor, making the serious topic more engaging and relatable. 
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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: The painting beautifully captured the peacefulness of the countryside. 
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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: The intern was assigned to shadow the senior manager to learn the ropes of the new project. 
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to relieve

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

alina, fura

alina, fura

Ex: The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions. 
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to reign
to reign
[verb]

to be predominant or prevalent

domni, predomina

domni, predomina

Ex: Throughout history, various ideologies have reigned over different regions, shaping the cultural and political landscape. 
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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. 
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to stir
to stir
[verb]

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

emoționa, agita

emoționa, agita

Ex: The poignant melody of the song had the power to stir deep emotions and bring tears to her eyes. 
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to boast
to boast
[verb]

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

se lăuda, se făli

se lăuda, se făli

Ex: The coastal town boasts stunning sunsets that attract visitors from around the world. 
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to crack
to crack
[verb]

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

dezvălui, divulga

dezvălui, divulga

Ex: Despite his efforts to keep it a secret, he cracked and told his friends about the surprise party. 
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to accommodate

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

lua în considerare, adapta

lua în considerare, adapta

Ex: The teacher decided to accommodate the students' learning preferences by incorporating more visual aids in her lessons. 
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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: From a young age, he was wired to be curious and always asked questions about how things worked. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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: In some cases, a court order may strip a parent of custody rights. 
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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. 
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to decorate

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

decora, onora

decora, onora

Ex: The President will decorate the soldier for injuries sustained in combat. 
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to descend

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

a descinde, a proveni din

a descinde, a proveni din

Ex: She descends from a long line of accomplished artists and painters. 
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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 committee framed a new policy to address environmental sustainability within the organization. 
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