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viol
viol
[Podstatné jméno]

an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow

viola, viola da gamba

viola, viola da gamba

Ex: Violins were a later development, taking over in the 17th century from the older family of viols which had been more popular. 
viola
viola
[Podstatné jméno]

a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds

viola, altová viola

viola, altová viola

Ex: Sarah began playing viola in her middle school orchestra and fell in love with the warmth of its tone. 
to nullify
to nullify
[sloveso]

to counteract or neutralize the intended or anticipated effect of something

zrušit, neutralizovat

zrušit, neutralizovat

Ex: Increased awareness about the dangers of smoking helped nullify big tobacco's marketing campaigns aimed at youth. 
nullity
nullity
[Podstatné jméno]

the condition or status of lacking legal validity

nulita, nedostatek právní platnosti

nulita, nedostatek právní platnosti

Ex: The contract was deemed a nullity by the court since it was signed under duress without proper consent. 
anomaly
anomaly
[Podstatné jméno]

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

anomálie, nepravidelnost

anomálie, nepravidelnost

Ex: Scientists were puzzled by the orbital anomaly of a newly discovered asteroid that didn't fit theories of planetary motion. 
anomalous
anomalous
[Přídavné jméno]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anomální, neobvyklý

anomální, neobvyklý

Ex: Satellite images revealed an anomalous heat signature in a remote region that rescue teams were dispatched to investigate. 
frivolity
frivolity
[Podstatné jméno]

a playful or carefree attitude and a tendency to prioritize amusement or entertainment over more serious matters

lehkomyslnost, povrchnost

lehkomyslnost, povrchnost

Ex: Some felt the debate had descended into frivolity with candidates joking around instead of discussing serious issues. 
frivolous
frivolous
[Přídavné jméno]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

lehkomyslný, povrchní

lehkomyslný, povrchní

Ex: His frivolous attitude towards his studies often landed him in trouble with his teachers. 
ostensible
ostensible
[Přídavné jméno]

appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading

zdánlivý, údajný

zdánlivý, údajný

Ex: The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies, but much of the time was spent gossiping. 
ostentatious
ostentatious
[Přídavné jméno]

displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others

okázalý, nápadný

okázalý, nápadný

Ex: The rock star was known for his ostentatious style of wearing expensive jewel-encrusted costumes on stage. 
to excel
to excel
[sloveso]

to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field

vynikat,  excelovat

vynikat, excelovat

Ex: Lauren always excels during performances and consistently earns the lead roles. 
excellence
excellence
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity

excelence,  nadřazenost

excelence, nadřazenost

Ex: The university is known for its excellence in research. 
utopia
utopia
[Podstatné jméno]

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

utopie, imaginární ráj

utopie, imaginární ráj

Ex: They dreamed of creating a utopia where everyone lived in harmony. 
utopian
utopian
[Přídavné jméno]

referring to a vision of an ideal society, where everything is flawless or nearly perfect

utopický, idealistický

utopický, idealistický

Ex: In his novel, Thomas More envisioned a utopian society based on principles of equality and common property. 
to ponder
to ponder
[sloveso]

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

přemýšlet, uvažovat

přemýšlet, uvažovat

Ex: She pondered her options carefully, weighing the pros and cons of different career paths. 
ponderous
ponderous
[Přídavné jméno]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

těžký, objemný

těžký, objemný

Ex: The ponderous sofa wouldn't fit through the narrow hallway. 
baton
baton
[Podstatné jméno]

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

taktovka, dirigentská hůlka

taktovka, dirigentská hůlka

Ex: The conductor raised their baton to signal the orchestra to begin playing. 
battalion
battalion
[Podstatné jméno]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

prapor, vojenská jednotka

prapor, vojenská jednotka

Ex: The battalion coordinated with other units for the large-scale exercise. 
foreign
foreign
[Přídavné jméno]

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

zahraniční, mezinárodní

zahraniční, mezinárodní

Ex: Diplomats worked to ease foreign policy disputes through compromise and open communication. 
foreigner
foreigner
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

cizinec, cizinka

cizinec, cizinka

Ex: As a foreigner, she had to adjust to local customs. 
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