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guile
guile
[Podstatné jméno]

the use of tricks, tactics, or intentionally misleading behaviors aimed at deceiving others for self-interested purposes

lstivost, podvod

lstivost, podvod

Ex: Politicians often rely on guile like spin and rhetoric to portray their opponents' policies in a negative light. 
guileless
guileless
[Přídavné jméno]

sincere and free from deceit

prostoduchý, upřímný

prostoduchý, upřímný

Ex: Her guileless smile made everyone feel at ease. 
peaceable
peaceable
[Přídavné jméno]

favorably inclined toward peace over aggression

mírumilovný, smířlivý

mírumilovný, smířlivý

Ex: John tries to be peaceable and usually handles disagreements calmly, but he has been known to lose his temper on occasion. 
peaceful
peaceful
[Přídavné jméno]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

mírumilovný, klidný

mírumilovný, klidný

Ex: The small village lived in peaceful isolation, untouched by the wars raging in surrounding lands. 
hardhearted
hardhearted
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking compassion and sympathy for others' suffering

tvrdohlavý, bezcitný

tvrdohlavý, bezcitný

Ex: John was a hardhearted man who never showed any kindness toward those in need. 
hardihood
hardihood
[Podstatné jméno]

the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions

odvaha, statečnost

odvaha, statečnost

Ex: Growing up poor on a farm developed in her a hardihood and strength of character that served her well throughout her life. 
hardy
hardy
[Přídavné jméno]

having a strong and well-built physique

odolný, silný

odolný, silný

Ex: You need a hardy body to be a firefighter since the work involves heavy lifting, carrying equipment and battling blazes for hours. 
definite
definite
[Přídavné jméno]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

určitý, jasný

určitý, jasný

Ex: I needed a definite answer from my boss so I could plan my work for the coming month without uncertainty. 
definitive
definitive
[Přídavné jméno]

settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate

konečný, rozhodující

konečný, rozhodující

Ex: The Supreme Court ruling established definitive legal criteria for determining separation of church and state issues going forward. 
to inure
to inure
[sloveso]

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

otužovat se, zvykat si

otužovat se, zvykat si

Ex: Soldiers quickly inure themselves to extreme conditions. 
inured
inured
[Přídavné jméno]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

zvyklý, otužilý

zvyklý, otužilý

Ex: The miners are so inured to hazardous working conditions after decades on the job that danger no longer concerns them. 
mordant
mordant
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a substance) capable of chemically treating other materials so as to corrode or set colors

žíravý, korozivní

žíravý, korozivní

Ex: Tanners use mordant chemicals like alum, chrome, and vegetable tannins to set dyes and preserve animal hides during the leather-making process. 
mordacious
mordacious
[Přídavné jméno]

(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.

kousavý, agresivní

kousavý, agresivní

Ex: The dog had become mordacious after being mistreated and would bite anyone who approached. 
eminent
eminent
[Přídavné jméno]

higher or taller than the things or people nearby in a way that draws attention

vynikající, vysoký

vynikající, vysoký

Ex: The statue stood eminent above the square, visible from every corner. 
eminence
eminence
[Podstatné jméno]

a significantly high level of status or influence within a particular field

významnost, prestiž

významnost, prestiž

Ex: She has reached eminence as one of the most influential figures in modern art history. 
rote
rote
[Podstatné jméno]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

učení se nazpaměť, mechanické učení

učení se nazpaměť, mechanické učení

Ex: I tried to avoid rote memorization and instead focus on conceptual learning. 
rotary
rotary
[Přídavné jméno]

referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel

rotační, točivý

rotační, točivý

Ex: The rotary dial on the old telephone was used to dial numbers. 
rotund
rotund
[Přídavné jméno]

rounded from end to end without points or flat sides

zaoblený, kulovitý

zaoblený, kulovitý

Ex: The rotund shape of the planet resembled a large beach ball in telescope photos. 
to deport
to deport
[sloveso]

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

deportovat, vypovědět

deportovat, vypovědět

Ex: The immigration officers deport undocumented immigrants who are found living in the country illegally. 
deportment
deportment
[Podstatné jméno]

dignified and respectful behavior, especially a display of etiquette during social interactions or in public settings

chování, držení těla

chování, držení těla

Ex: The doorman greeted guests with polite decorum and proper deportment, as expected in such an upscale establishment. 
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