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to adjourn
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to convene
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arduous
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grueling
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hectic
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intermittent
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menial
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painstaking
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solitary
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artisan
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consul
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executioner
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exterminator
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machinist
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mortician
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quorum
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workaholic
to adjourn
to adjourn
sloveso
a
ə
d
j
ʤ
ou
ɜ
r
r
n
n
(ukončit)

(ukončit)

odročit

to stop a meeting, trial, or game in order to resume it sometime later

example
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The judge decided to adjourn the trial until the next day.
The meeting was adjourned after reaching a decision.

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to convene
to convene
sloveso
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
e
i
n
n
e
(sejít se)

(sejít se)

svolat

to meet or bring together a group of people for an official meeting

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
arduous
Přídavné jméno
a
ɑ
r
r
d
ʤ
uou
s
s
(usilovný)

(usilovný)

náročný

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

grueling
Přídavné jméno
g
g
r
r
ue
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(únavný)

(únavný)

vyčerpávající

Disapproving

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

hectic
Přídavné jméno
h
h
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(chaotický)

(chaotický)

rušný

extremely busy and chaotic

intermittent
intermittent
Přídavné jméno
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
ɪ
tt
t
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(intermittentní)

(intermittentní)

přerušovaný

repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

menial
Přídavné jméno
m
m
e
i
n
n
ia
l
l
(nevyžadující odborné dovednosti)

(nevyžadující odborné dovednosti)

podřadný

(of work) not requiring special skills, often considered unimportant and poorly paid

painstaking
Přídavné jméno
p
p
ai
n
n
s
s
t
t
a
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(pracný)

(pracný)

pečlivý

requiring a lot of effort and time

solitary
solitary
Přídavné jméno
s
s
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ə
t
t
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
(samotný)

(samotný)

osamělý

performed alone, without the involvement or companionship of others

artisan
artisan
Podstatné jméno
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
i
ə
s
z
a
ə
n
n
(umělec)

(umělec)

řemeslník

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

Who is an "artisan"?

An artisan is a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, often with a focus on quality and detail. Artisans work in various fields or trades, such as pottery, woodworking, metalworking, or textiles, and use their skills to produce unique and carefully made items. Their work is often characterized by attention to detail and a high level of skill. Artisans may create functional items, like furniture or clothing, or decorative pieces, like jewelry or artwork. They often work independently or in small workshops, valuing traditional methods and a personal touch in their creations.

consul
Podstatné jméno
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
s
s
u
ə
l
l
(konzularní úředník)

(konzularní úředník)

konzul

an official appointed by a government to represent that government in a foreign city

executioner
Podstatné jméno
e
ɛ
x
ks
e
ə
c
k
u
ju
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
(vykonavatel trestu)

(vykonavatel trestu)

popravčí

‌a person, especially an official, whose role or job is to kill convicted people as a means of punishment

exterminator
Podstatné jméno
e
ɪ
x
ks
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
ə
n
n
a
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r
(deratizátor)

(deratizátor)

likvidátor škůdců

a person whose profession is to kill certain types of animals or insects that are not wanted in a place

Who is an "exterminator"?

An exterminator is a professional who specializes in controlling and eliminating pests such as insects, rodents, and other unwanted animals from homes, businesses, or other properties. They use various methods, including traps, chemicals, and specialized equipment, to detect, remove, and prevent infestations. Exterminators often assess the level of infestation, identify the types of pests, and develop a plan to effectively address the problem. Their work helps to ensure the health and safety of the property by preventing damage and the spread of diseases associated with pests.

machinist
Podstatné jméno
m
m
a
ə
ch
ʃ
i
i
n
n
i
ə
s
s
t
t
(obsluhovač strojů)

(obsluhovač strojů)

strojník

someone who operates a machine, especially an industrial one

mortician
Podstatné jméno
m
m
o
ɔ
r
r
t
t
i
ɪ
c
ʃ
ia
ə
n
n
(hrobník)

(hrobník)

pohřbívač

someone who prepares dead bodies for burial or cremation and arranges funerals as their job

quorum
Podstatné jméno
q
k
u
w
o
ɔ
r
r
u
ə
m
m
(počet potřebný k usnášení)

(počet potřebný k usnášení)

kvorum

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

workaholic
Podstatné jméno
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k
a
ə
h
h
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ɪ
c
k
(pracoholička)

(pracoholička)

workoholik

a person who works compulsively and finds it hard to stop working to do other things

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