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guile
[Podstatné jméno]

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

lesk, podvod

lesk, podvod

guileless
[Přídavné jméno]

straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

nepokrytý, bezvýhradný

nepokrytý, bezvýhradný

peaceable
[Přídavné jméno]

favorably inclined toward peace over aggression

mírný, pokojný

mírný, pokojný

Ex: Through calm discussion of opposing views , the group hoped to find peaceable common ground .
peaceful
[Přídavné jméno]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

pokojný, mírový

pokojný, mírový

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .
hardhearted
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking compassion and sympathy for others' suffering

necitlivý, tvrdý

necitlivý, tvrdý

Ex: Although tears were shed recounting their story , hardhearted social worker remained unmoved to help .
hardihood
[Podstatné jméno]

the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions

odolnost, tvrdost

odolnost, tvrdost

Ex: Soldiers are chosen as much for their physical hardiness as their hardihood - the ability to endure stress , danger and privation .
hardy
[Přídavné jméno]

having a strong and well-built physique

odolný, silný

odolný, silný

Ex: hardy mountain climbers reached the summit despite the challenging weather conditions .
definite
[Přídavné jméno]

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

definitivní, jasný

definitivní, jasný

Ex: She gave definite answer about attending the meeting .
definitive
[Přídavné jméno]

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

definitivní, rozhodující

definitivní, rozhodující

to inure
[sloveso]

to accustom someone to tolerate something undesirable or unacceptable through prolonged, frequent exposure over time

otupit, zvyknout si

otupit, zvyknout si

Ex: Living for years under tyrannical rule inured the citizens to oppression and curtailed civil liberties that others would find intolerable .
inured
[Přídavné jméno]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

otužilý, zvyklý na nepříjemnosti

otužilý, zvyklý na nepříjemnosti

Ex: Diehard fans of losing teams unfortunately inured to disappointment through years of underachievement .
mordant
[Přídavné jméno]

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

kyselý, korozivní

kyselý, korozivní

Ex: Etching is a printmaking method that employs mordant substance like acid to corrode and thereby incise an image onto a metal plate .
mordacious
[Přídavné jméno]

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

kousavý, žravý

kousavý, žravý

Ex: The swarm mordacious mosquitoes descended on anyone who ventured outside at dusk .
eminent
[Přídavné jméno]

physically taller or higher than others around in a way that draws notice

významný, výrazný

významný, výrazný

Ex: The tallest tree on the hill was eminent landmark that could be seen from miles away .
eminence
[Podstatné jméno]

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

význam, eminence

význam, eminence

Ex: He spoke eminence and authority as one of the top experts in the subject area .
rote
[Podstatné jméno]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

mechanické učení, mémorování bez porozumění

mechanické učení, mémorování bez porozumění

Ex: The definitions were committed to memory via rote rehearsal .
rotary
[Přídavné jméno]

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

rotační, otáčivý

rotační, otáčivý

Ex: rotary knob on the stereo controls the volume of the music .
rotund
[Přídavné jméno]

rounded from end to end without points or flat sides

kulatý, oblé

kulatý, oblé

Ex: The children were laughing at rotund shape of the stone they found .
to deport
[sloveso]

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

deportovat, vyhostit

deportovat, vyhostit

deportment
[Podstatné jméno]

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

chování, vyzařování

chování, vyzařování

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