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Základní Slovní Zásoba pro GRE - Hard Times

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova o neúspěchu, jako jsou "abdicate", "fiasco", "languish" atd., která jsou potřebná pro zkoušku GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
to abdicate
to abdicate
[sloveso]

to not accept or complete an obligation or duty

abdikovat, vzdát se

abdikovat, vzdát se

Ex: The manager decided to abdicate responsibility for the project's failure. 
to backfire
to backfire
[sloveso]

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

obrátit se proti, mít opačný účinek

obrátit se proti, mít opačný účinek

Ex: His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him. 
at the expense of
at the expense of
[předložka]

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

na úkor

na úkor

Ex: His success came at the expense of his personal life, as he devoted all his time to work. 
deficiency
deficiency
[Podstatné jméno]

a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming that reduces the effectiveness, quality, or completeness of something

nedostatek, vada

nedostatek, vada

Ex: Her argument was convincing despite a few logical deficiencies. 
to elude
to elude
[sloveso]

to cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something

uniknout, vyhnout se

uniknout, vyhnout se

Ex: The criminal skillfully eludes the police, disappearing into the crowded city. 
to doom
to doom
[sloveso]

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

odsoudit, přivodit neúspěch

odsoudit, přivodit neúspěch

Ex: The unethical business practices were sure to doom the company's reputation and success in the long run. 
fiasco
fiasco
[Podstatné jméno]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasko, kolaps

fiasko, kolaps

Ex: The diplomatic summit turned into a fiasco when key agreements fell apart. 
to flatline
to flatline
[sloveso]

to remain the same and fail to make any progress

stagnovat, neprogresovat

stagnovat, neprogresovat

Ex: Sales figures flatlined after the initial surge in popularity. 
to flounder
to flounder
[sloveso]

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

tápat, zápasit

tápat, zápasit

Ex: The student started to flounder, unable to concentrate and organize their thoughts. 
futile
futile
[Přídavné jméno]

unable to result in success or anything useful

marný, zbytečný

marný, zbytečný

Ex: Their attempts to repair the old machinery proved futile, as it was beyond repair. 
hassle
hassle
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation that is disturbing because it causes difficulty or problems

obtíž, problém

obtíž, problém

Ex: Returning the item was a real hassle because of the long lines at the store. 
ill-fated
ill-fated
[Přídavné jméno]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

nešťastný, osudový

nešťastný, osudový

Ex: The ill-fated expedition to the Arctic ended tragically when the explorers became stranded in a snowstorm. 
to implode
to implode
[sloveso]

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

implodovat, zažít náhlý kolaps

implodovat, zažít náhlý kolaps

Ex: The company’s financial instability caused it to implode overnight. 
inauspicious
inauspicious
[Přídavné jméno]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

nepříznivý, nevýhodný

nepříznivý, nevýhodný

Ex: The company’s inauspicious financial report worried investors. 
inconvenience
inconvenience
[Podstatné jméno]

difficulties caused by something that makes one irritated or uncomfortable

nepříjemnost, obtíž

nepříjemnost, obtíž

Ex: We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the construction noise outside the hotel. 
in vain
in vain
[Příslovce]

without success or achieving the desired result

marně, bez úspěchu

marně, bez úspěchu

Ex: Despite hours of searching, the lost keys were found in vain, and she had to get a spare set. 
to languish
to languish
[sloveso]

to fail to be successful or make any progress

chřadnout, stagnovat

chřadnout, stagnovat

Ex: The once-promising startup began to languish after losing its major investor and failing to secure additional funding. 
lost cause
lost cause
[Podstatné jméno]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

ztracená příčina, beznadějný případ

ztracená příčina, beznadějný případ

Ex: After numerous failed attempts, the project seemed like a lost cause. 
to miscarry
to miscarry
[sloveso]

to fail to achieve a desired outcome

selhat, ztroskotat

selhat, ztroskotat

Ex: The project miscarried due to a lack of proper planning and resources. 
nonentity
nonentity
[Podstatné jméno]

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

nula, osoba bez vlivu

nula, osoba bez vlivu

Ex: The critic dismissed the artist as a nonentity in the art community. 
to overreach
to overreach
[sloveso]

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

překročit meze, zneužít pravomoc

překročit meze, zneužít pravomoc

Ex: He overreached himself by taking on too many responsibilities, leading to burnout and decreased performance. 
pathetic
pathetic
[Přídavné jméno]

deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness

ubohý, patetický

ubohý, patetický

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

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

sužovat, trápit

sužovat, trápit

Ex: Technical issues can plague the functionality of software applications. 
precarious
precarious
[Přídavné jméno]

unstable or insecure, often causing anxiety

nejistý, nestabilní

nejistý, nestabilní

Ex: The company's finances were in a precarious state, with bankruptcy looming on the horizon. 
to scupper
to scupper
[sloveso]

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

zhatit, pokazit

zhatit, pokazit

Ex: The unexpected delay scuppered our plans for the big presentation. 
setback
setback
[Podstatné jméno]

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

neúspěch, překážka

neúspěch, překážka

Ex: The unexpected financial setback forced them to postpone their expansion plans. 
to strike out
to strike out
[sloveso]

to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something

neuspět, selhat

neuspět, selhat

Ex: Despite their efforts, the team struck out in their attempt to win the championship. 
to unravel
to unravel
[sloveso]

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

rozplést se, zhroutit se

rozplést se, zhroutit se

Ex: The company's plans began to unravel after the key investor pulled out. 
to talk down
to talk down
[sloveso]

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

mluvit povýšeně, znehodnocovat

mluvit povýšeně, znehodnocovat

Ex: Instead of talking down, offer constructive feedback for improvement. 
underdog
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, slabší

outsider, slabší

Ex: The underdog team surprised everyone by defeating the reigning champions in the final match. 
unattainable
unattainable
[Přídavné jméno]

not possible to reach or obtain

nedosažitelný, nepřístupný

nedosažitelný, nepřístupný

Ex: The project’s expectations were set so high that they seemed unattainable. 
thorny
thorny
[Přídavné jméno]

causing problem or difficulty

trnitý, obtížný

trnitý, obtížný

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries hit a thorny issue regarding trade tariffs. 
to break down
to break down
[sloveso]

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

selhat, zhroutit se

selhat, zhroutit se

Ex: The negotiations broke down after hours of intense debate. 
to [fall] flat
to fall flat
[fráze]

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

úplně vyznít naprázdno, minout se účinkem

úplně vyznít naprázdno, minout se účinkem

Ex: His joke fell flat, and no one laughed. 
fatally
fatally
[Příslovce]

in a way that results in an absolute failure or disaster

smrtelně, osudně

smrtelně, osudně

Ex: The ship's navigation system malfunctioned, contributing fatally to its collision with an iceberg. 
to haunt
to haunt
[sloveso]

to stay in the thoughts of someone for a long time

pronásledovat, sužovat

pronásledovat, sužovat

Ex: The memory of the accident continued to haunt her for years. 
to [miss] the mark

to fail in achieving the desired result

Ex: Her speech missed the mark and failed to generate the public support she had been hoping for. 
to implode
to implode
[sloveso]

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

implodovat, zhroutit se

implodovat, zhroutit se

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