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Základní Slovní Zásoba pro GRE - těžké časy

Zde se dozvíte pár anglických slovíček o neúspěchu, jako je „abdicate“, „fiasko“, „languish“ atd., která jsou potřeba ke zkoušce GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
to abdicate
[sloveso]

to not accept or complete an obligation or duty

vzdát se, zřeknout se

vzdát se, zřeknout se

Ex: She felt she had no choice but abdicate her position after failing to meet the expectations .
to backfire
[sloveso]

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

nevyjít, překvapit

nevyjít, překvapit

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .
at the expense of
[předložka]

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another

na úkor, na účet

na úkor, na účet

Ex: The politician 's popularity rose , but it at the expense of his integrity .
deficiency
[Podstatné jméno]

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

nedostatek, deficit

nedostatek, deficit

Ex: He was able to overcome deficiency in public speaking through consistent practice .
to elude
[sloveso]

to cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something

vyhnout se, uniknout

vyhnout se, uniknout

Ex: The fugitive eluded law enforcement by changing identities and locations .
to doom
[sloveso]

to intentionally cause something or someone to fail or experience a negative outcome by creating specific conditions

zatížit, zatratit

zatížit, zatratit

Ex: The deliberate doomed their chances of winning the competition .
fiasco
[Podstatné jméno]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasko, krach

fiasko, krach

Ex: The charity auction was fiasco when technical problems prevented bids from being placed .
to flatline
[sloveso]

to remain the same and fail to make any progress

zůstat na stejné úrovni, přestat růst

zůstat na stejné úrovni, přestat růst

Ex: If the company 's strategy had been more aggressive , growth might not flatlined.
to flounder
[sloveso]

to experience confusion, indecision, or difficulty in finding a solution

tápání, plácání

tápání, plácání

Ex: The writer encountered a creative block and began flounder.
futile
[Přídavné jméno]

unable to result in success or anything useful

marný, bezvýsledný

marný, bezvýsledný

Ex: She realized that further discussion would futile, so she quietly agreed to the terms .
hassle
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation that is disturbing because it causes difficulty or problems

potíže, obtíž

potíže, obtíž

Ex: Managing multiple deadlines created hassle for the busy team .
ill-fated
[Přídavné jméno]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

Ex: ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and despair .
to implode
[sloveso]

(of a system, organization, etc.) to experience a sudden or dramatic failure

implodovat, zhroutit se

implodovat, zhroutit se

Ex: The once-thriving tech imploded under the weight of its own debts .
inauspicious
[Přídavné jméno]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

nepříznivý, nepříhodný

nepříznivý, nepříhodný

Ex: The teaminauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .
inconvenience
[Podstatné jméno]

difficulties caused by something that makes one irritated or uncomfortable

nepříjemnost, obtížnost

nepříjemnost, obtížnost

Ex: He found it a inconvenience to commute two hours each day to work .
in vain
[Příslovce]

without success or achieving the desired result

marně, zbytečně

marně, zbytečně

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to in vain, and the patient could not be revived .
to languish
[sloveso]

to fail to be successful or make any progress

strádat, trpět

strádat, trpět

Ex: The languished in Congress for months , unable to gain the necessary support to move forward .
lost cause
[Podstatné jméno]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

ztracená věc, beznadějný případ

ztracená věc, beznadějný případ

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as lost cause by the new homeowners .
to miscarry
[sloveso]

to fail to achieve a desired outcome

neuspět, selhat

neuspět, selhat

Ex: The experimental miscarried in clinical trials , failing to produce the expected results .
nonentity
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

neexistující osoba, nedůležitá osoba

neexistující osoba, nedůležitá osoba

Ex: He was treated like nonentity by the major players in the business world .
to overreach
[sloveso]

to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure

přehánět, přesáhnout

přehánět, přesáhnout

Ex: The CEO 's decision to expand too quickly caused the company overreach and face financial troubles .
pathetic
[Přídavné jméno]

deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness

patetický, žalostný

patetický, žalostný

Ex: The abandoned puppy with its forlorn eyes and shivering body looked pathetic, evoking a strong desire to offer comfort .
to plague
[sloveso]

to continually cause someone or something difficulty, pain, or worry

trápit, sužovat

trápit, sužovat

Ex: The company plagued by frequent system crashes , causing disruptions .
precarious
[Přídavné jméno]

unstable or insecure, often causing anxiety

riskantní, nejistý

riskantní, nejistý

Ex: The political climate precarious, leading to widespread uncertainty among the citizens .
to scupper
[sloveso]

to do something in order to cause something such as an opportunity or plan to fail

zkazit, zmařit

zkazit, zmařit

Ex: By the time we realized the issue , the last-minute alterations had scuppered our plans .
setback
[Podstatné jméno]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

problém, nepřízeň osudu

problém, nepřízeň osudu

Ex: After facing several setbacks, they finally completed the renovation of their home.
to strike out
[sloveso]

to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something

neuspět, selhat

neuspět, selhat

Ex: The scientist, after multiple experiments, was disappointed to strike out in discovering a groundbreaking solution.
to unravel
[sloveso]

(of a scheme, system, organization, etc.) to begin to fail or fall apart

rozpadat se, rozplést se

rozpadat se, rozplést se

Ex: By next year , the strategy will unraveled if the current problems are not resolved .
to talk down
[sloveso]

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

shazovat, povýšenecky mluvit

shazovat, povýšenecky mluvit

Ex: He talks down to his employees , which affects their morale .
underdog
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result

outsider, nevýhodný kandidát

outsider, nevýhodný kandidát

Ex: underdog film , with its low budget and unknown actors , became a surprise box office hit .
unattainable
[Přídavné jméno]

not possible to reach or obtain

nedosažitelný, neuskutečnitelný

nedosažitelný, neuskutečnitelný

Ex: The fitness goals set by the program unattainable to beginners .
thorny
[Přídavné jméno]

causing problem or difficulty

trnitý, palčivý

trnitý, palčivý

Ex: The company faced thorny dilemma when it came to choosing between profitability and sustainability .
to break down
[sloveso]

(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly

zhoršit se, selhat

zhoršit se, selhat

Ex: The communication between the team broke down, affecting their productivity .
to fall flat
[fráze]

(of a joke, remark, event, etc.) to be completely unsuccessful in amusing people or having the desired effect

Ex: The event ’s opening fell flat, failing to energize the crowd for the main performance .
fatally
[Příslovce]

in a way that results in an absolute failure or disaster

osudově, tragicky

osudově, tragicky

Ex: The strategy fatally ineffective , leading to the project 's collapse .
to haunt
[sloveso]

to stay in the thoughts of someone for a long time

pronásledovat, strašit

pronásledovat, strašit

Ex: The ghost story she heard as a child haunts her imagination .

to fail in achieving the desired result

Ex: Their strategy to boost missed the mark and led to a decline in revenue .
to implode
[sloveso]

to bring about the destruction of a system, organization, etc.

implodovat, zhroucení

implodovat, zhroucení

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