Gent&Players
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predilection
2008.06.29
Részrehajlás, előszeretet
A predisposition in favour of something "a predilection for expensive cars"
predilection for flashcards
congenial
2008.06.29
- kedvező
- rokon lelkű
Suitable to your needs
"a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"
(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
subversive
2008.06.29
- bomlasztó
- felforgató
In opposition to a civil authority or government
A radical supporter of political or social revolution
menial(s)
2008.06.29
A domestic servant
Used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
kb. cseléd
detention
2008.06.29
process of being detained
1. bezárás, őrizet: RÖVIDEBB IDŐ
A punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
A state of being confined (usually for a short time)
"his detention was politically motivated"
2. Késleltetés, visszatartás, feltartóztatás (Ritkább)
detention allowance
order the detention of a ship
dole out
2008.06.29
kioszt
Administer or bestow (adományoz), as in small portions
"dole out some money"
distribute