Glossary - maziekursi

sap sap (verb) /sæp/Similar to: drain; erode; weaken; exhaust; undermineDefinition: to gradually weaken someone’s strength, confidence, or energy over a period of time.Translation: izsmelt, novājināt, atņemt spēkusExamples: "Working long hours in the sun will quickly sap your(...)

see through see through (phrasal verb) /siː θruː/This phrasal verb has two primary meanings: one related to detecting deception and the other to completing a commitment.1. To detect the truthTo realize that someone is telling a lie or to understand the true nature of a situation, despite(...)

Seek (verb) Seek (verb) /siːk/Definition: to try to find something or to ask for something that you need. It is a more formal word for "look for."Translations: (LV) meklēt, tiekties pēc, lūgt (padomu/palīdzību)Examples:"The company is starting to seek new employees for the summer(...)

settle down settle down (phrasal verb): to start living a quiet and calm life in one place, especially after getting married or buying a house. synonyms: establish oneself, put down roots, calm down. pronunciation: /ˈsɛtl daʊn/ translation: apmeties uz dzīviexample: After years of(...)

sheltered upbringing sheltered upbringing (noun phrase): a childhood in which a person is protected too much from the unpleasant or difficult experiences of real life. synonyms: protected childhood, cushioned life pronunciation: /ˈʃeltəd ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ translation: siltumnīcas audzināšana / pārlieku(...)

shyness shyness (noun): a feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people. synonyms: bashfulness, modesty, reserve, sheepishness. pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪnəs/ translation: kautrīgums/ bijība example: His extreme shyness made it difficult for him to make new friends at(...)

skill skill (noun) /skɪl/:The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience. LV: prasme, iemaņa, meistarība.Example sentences:Negotiating a fair deal requires a high level of skill and patience.She is trying to improve her technical skills by taking(...)

slacker slacker (noun): a person who avoids work or effort; someone who is lazy or lacks focus and avoids their responsibilities. synonyms: idler, loafer, shirker, layabout. pronunciation: /ˈslækə/ translation: dīkdienis, sliņķis, "slaists" example: The rest of the team had to work(...)

sound sound (noun) /saʊnd/: something that you hear.translations: skaņa, troksnisexamples: I love the sound of the ocean in the morning. Please turn down the sound on the television; it is too loud."***sound (verb) /saʊnd/: to seem or give a specific impression when you hear or(...)

spoofing spoofing (noun) /ˈspuː.fɪŋ/A cyberattack where a person or program successfully identifies as another by falsifying data, to gain an illegitimate advantage. LV: krāpnieciska imitēšana, identitātes viltošana.In cybersecurity, spoofing is essentially "digital masquerading." The(...)

spring up spring up (phrasal verb): to appear or develop suddenly and quickly. synonyms: pop up, emerge, mushroom, appear. pronunciation: /sprɪŋ ʌp/ translation: strauji parādīties, uzrasties example: new coffee shops and boutiques seem to spring up on every corner of the(...)

squalid squalid (adjective): extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect. synonyms: filthy, foul, wretched, sordid. pronunciation: /ˈskwɒlɪd/ translation: nožēlojams, netīrs, nolaists example: many people were forced to live in squalid conditions with(...)

steer away from steer away from (phrasal verb): to avoid someone or something, or to change the direction of a conversation or action to avoid a specific topic or situation.synonyms: avoid, sidestep, evadepronunciation: /stɪər əˈweɪ frɒm/translation: izvairīties no, turēties pa gabalu no(...)

stick to your guns stick to one's guns (idiom): to refuse to change your ideas, opinions, or decisions, even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong. synonyms: stand your ground, hold firm, be steadfast, stay the course. pronunciation: /stɪk tuː jɔː ɡʌnz/ translation: palikt(...)

substantial substantial (adjective): large in size, value, amount, or importance; also used to describe something that is strongly built or "solid."synonyms: considerable, significant, sizable, hefty, solid, meaningful. pronunciation: /səbˈstænʃl/ translation: būtisks, ievērojams, pamatīgs or(...)

suitable suitable (adjective) /ˈsuː.tə.bəl/Translations (LV)Piemērots: Atbilstošs konkrētam mērķim vai personai.Atbilstošs: Tāds, kas der noteiktiem apstākļiem.Examples1. General Context"This hotel is suitable for families with young children.""We need to find(...)

surge surge (noun/verb):As a noun: A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd, a natural force (like water), or an electrical current.As a verb: To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward; to increase suddenly.synonyms: (n) rush, flood, spike, outburst;(...)