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to forebode
to forebode
[sloveso]

to predict that something bad is going to happen very soon

předzvěstovat, věštit

předzvěstovat, věštit

Ex: The dark clouds forbode a storm approaching the coast. 
forecastle
forecastle
[Podstatné jméno]

a part of a ship used as the crew’s quarters

přední paluba, ubikace posádky

přední paluba, ubikace posádky

Ex: The sailors spent most of their time in the forecastle when they weren't on deck, resting or playing cards. 
to foreclose
to foreclose
[sloveso]

(of a bank) to take away someone's property because they have not repaid the money they borrowed from the bank in order to buy it

zabavit, provesti exekuci hypotéky

zabavit, provesti exekuci hypotéky

Ex: The bank threatens to foreclose on the house if the homeowner does not make the overdue payment by next month. 
forecourt
forecourt
[Podstatné jméno]

a large space in front of a building

přední dvůr, nádvoří před budovou

přední dvůr, nádvoří před budovou

Ex: The hotel’s forecourt was lined with blooming flowers and elegant fountains to welcome guests. 
to forego
to forego
[sloveso]

to go or to be before someone or something in time or place

předcházet, předejít

předcházet, předejít

Ex: The ancient civilizations forewent the current technological advancements by centuries, laying the foundations for future discoveries. 
forehead
forehead
[Podstatné jméno]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

čelo

čelo

Ex: She wiped the sweat from her forehead after running the marathon under the hot sun. 
foreknowledge
foreknowledge
[Podstatné jméno]

knowledge of an occurrence before it actually happens

předzvěst, předchozí znalost

předzvěst, předchozí znalost

Ex: The detective seemed to have foreknowledge of the crime before it occurred. 
foreman
foreman
[Podstatné jméno]

a male worker who watches over other workers and is often more experienced

předák, mistr

předák, mistr

Ex: The foreman oversees the workers to ensure all safety protocols are followed. 
panache
panache
[Podstatné jméno]

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

chochol

chochol

Ex: The knight adorned his helmet with a vibrant panache. 
to pander
to pander
[sloveso]

to do what others want to please them, even when it is unnecessary or morally wrong

podbízet se, vyhovět

podbízet se, vyhovět

Ex: She often panders to her friends’ requests, even when it means compromising her own values. 
panegyric
panegyric
[Podstatné jméno]

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panegyrik, chvalořeč

panegyrik, chvalořeč

Ex: In his speech, he wrote a panegyric to his parents, thanking them for their unwavering support throughout his career. 
panoply
panoply
[Podstatné jméno]

an impressive collection of things

sbírka, sortiment

sbírka, sortiment

Ex: The museum displayed a panoply of ancient artifacts from civilizations across the world. 
impetus
impetus
[Podstatné jméno]

the force that causes something to move or to keep moving

hnací síla, impuls

hnací síla, impuls

Ex: The strong winds provided the impetus for the sailboat to glide across the water at high speed. 
pantomime
pantomime
[Podstatné jméno]

a method of performance in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words

pantomima, mimika

pantomima, mimika

Ex: The street performer entertained the crowd with a pantomime of a person trapped in an invisible box. 
impetuous
impetuous
[Přídavné jméno]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

ukvapený, bezhlavý

ukvapený, bezhlavý

Ex: His impetuous decision to move to a new city without a job lined up worried his friends and family. 
impetuosity
impetuosity
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

prchlivost, ukvapenost

prchlivost, ukvapenost

Ex: His impetuosity led him to sign the contract without reading it. 
exigent
exigent
[Přídavné jméno]

expecting flawless and precise performance from other people

náročný, pečlivý

náročný, pečlivý

Ex: The exigent manager expected every task to be completed flawlessly and on time. 
exigency
exigency
[Podstatné jméno]

an urgent affair to deal with

naléhavost,  naléhavá záležitost

naléhavost, naléhavá záležitost

Ex: The company’s financial exigency requires immediate action to avoid bankruptcy. 
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