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expediency
[Podstatné jméno]

the situation in which some action is useful or necessary, even if it is not morally acceptable

účelovost, vhodnost

účelovost, vhodnost

Ex: In this caseexpediency led to a solution that worked in the short term , but caused longer-term problems .
expedient
[Přídavné jméno]

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests

výhodný, užitečný

výhodný, užitečný

Ex: It expedient for him to agree with the proposal , knowing it would further his career prospects .
to expend
[sloveso]

to consume or spend resources, energy, or time for a specific purpose

vynaložit, spotřebovat

vynaložit, spotřebovat

Ex: The soldiers were careful not expend their limited ammunition unnecessarily .
inclement
[Přídavné jméno]

showing no kindness or mercy

neúprosný, krutý

neúprosný, krutý

Ex: His inclement tone cut through the room, making everyone feel uneasy and unwanted.
inclination
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of bending one's body or usually one's head forward

naklonění, sklonění

naklonění, sklonění

Ex: With inclination of the body , he signaled his agreement without speaking a word .
inclusive
[Přídavné jméno]

including everything or everyone, without excluding any particular group or element

inkluzivní, otevřený

inkluzivní, otevřený

Ex: inclusive recreational program offered activities and events that catered to people of all abilities and interests .
myopia
[Podstatné jméno]

an eye condition in which one is not able to see distant objects clearly

kratkozrakost, myopie

kratkozrakost, myopie

Ex: myopia prevented him from enjoying long-distance sports like soccer and tennis .
myriad
[Podstatné jméno]

a vast and varied quantity of things or people

množství, nespočet

množství, nespočet

Ex: The garden boasted myriad of colorful flowers and plants .
punctilio
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society

punctilio, etiketa

punctilio, etiketa

Ex: The butlerpunctilio in following every rule of etiquette made him the epitome of professionalism .
punctilious
[Přídavné jméno]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

precizní, šetrný k detailům

precizní, šetrný k detailům

Ex: Despite the casual setting , punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .
pundit
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is often asked to share their opinion on the matter in public

expert, znalec

expert, znalec

Ex: As a pundit, his opinions on global politics were always eagerly anticipated by viewers .
pungent
[Přídavné jméno]

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality

ostré, trpké

ostré, trpké

Ex: The pungent edge of the thorn made it easy to puncture the surface of the plant.
punitive
[Přídavné jméno]

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

trestní, represivní

trestní, represivní

Ex: The punitive damages awarded in the lawsuit aimed to deter similar misconduct in the future.
to suffuse
[sloveso]

to gradually fill something, typically with a quality or emotion

prostoupit, naplnit

prostoupit, naplnit

Ex: As they reminisced about the past , a bittersweet suffused their conversation .
to suffice
[sloveso]

to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

postačovat, stačit

postačovat, stačit

Ex: The basic features of the software suffice for most users' needs.
sufferance
[Podstatné jméno]

toleration of difficult situations

trpělivost, snášenlivost

trpělivost, snášenlivost

Ex: The soldiers faced harsh conditions sufferance, understanding that their duty required patience .
genteel
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by refined manners, elegance, and high social standing

vznešený, ušlechtilý

vznešený, ušlechtilý

Ex: She carried herself with genteel charm that endeared her to all who met her .
gentile
[Přídavné jméno]

not of a Jewish faith

nábožensky cizí, nežidovský

nábožensky cizí, nežidovský

Ex: The school had a mix of Jewish gentile students , fostering a diverse learning environment .
manumission
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves

manumise, osvobození otroka

manumise, osvobození otroka

Ex: The wealthy landowner 's decision to manumission to his slaves was met with mixed reactions from the community .
manufacturer
[Podstatné jméno]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

výrobce, zpracovatel

výrobce, zpracovatel

Ex: A well-known manufacturer launched a line of eco-friendly products for children .
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