Insight – Upper-intermediate - Jednotka 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

předmluva

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

bizarní

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

překročit

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

neúprosný

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

náročný

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

uspokojivý

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

pomsta

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

vrchol

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

konstrukce

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

obal

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografie

all the things that are held, included, or contained in something else

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

strana

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glosář

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

obalka

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

tvrdá vazba

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

index

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

vtisknout

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

brožovaná kniha

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

hřbet

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

titulní stránka

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

mrazivý

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

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