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expediency
expediency
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vhodnost, příležitost

vhodnost, příležitost

Ex: The decision was made out of expediency, even though it compromised their principles. 
expedient
expedient
[Přídavné jméno]

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests

vhodný, výhodný

vhodný, výhodný

Ex: It was expedient for her to accept the job offer, even though it meant moving to a different city. 
to expend
to expend
[sloveso]

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

utrácet, spotřebovávat

utrácet, spotřebovávat

Ex: The company had to expend a significant amount of money to launch the new product. 
inclement
inclement
[Přídavné jméno]

showing no kindness or mercy

neúprosný, nemilosrdný

neúprosný, nemilosrdný

Ex: She dealt with the situation in an inclement manner, disregarding the emotional impact on others. 
inclination
inclination
[Podstatné jméno]

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

náklon, úklona

náklon, úklona

Ex: The professor gave an inclination of his head to thank the guest speaker for the insightful presentation. 
inclusive
inclusive
[Přídavné jméno]

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

inkluzivní, všezahrnující

inkluzivní, všezahrnující

Ex: The inclusive policy welcomed people of all backgrounds, ensuring that everyone felt valued and respected. 
myopia
myopia
[Podstatné jméno]

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

krátkozrakost

krátkozrakost

Ex: He was diagnosed with myopia at a young age and needed glasses to read the board at school. 
myriad
myriad
[Podstatné jméno]

a vast and varied quantity of things or people

myriády, množství

myriády, množství

Ex: The night sky was filled with a myriad of twinkling stars. 
punctilio
punctilio
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society

punctilio, etiketa

punctilio, etiketa

Ex: The hostess displayed her punctilio by greeting each guest personally and ensuring their comfort throughout the evening. 
punctilious
punctilious
[Přídavné jméno]

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

pečlivý, pedantský

pečlivý, pedantský

Ex: She approached her duties with a punctilious attitude, never missing a single appointment. 
pundit
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

odborník, expert

odborník, expert

Ex: She earned the title of a cultural pundit due to her expertise in art and history, sharing her knowledge in books and lectures. 
pungent
pungent
[Přídavné jméno]

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

ostrý, pichlavý

ostrý, pichlavý

Ex: The pungent thorns of the rose bush were capable of wounding anyone who tried to pick the flowers. 
punitive
punitive
[Přídavné jméno]

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

trestný, disciplinární

trestný, disciplinární

Ex: The company implemented punitive measures against employees who violated company policies. 
to suffuse
to suffuse
[sloveso]

to gradually fill something, typically with a quality or emotion

prosáknout, naplnit

prosáknout, naplnit

Ex: His kind words suffused her with a sense of comfort and reassurance. 
to suffice
to suffice
[sloveso]

to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

postačovat, být dostačující

postačovat, být dostačující

Ex: A simple explanation will suffice to clarify the misunderstanding. 
sufferance
sufferance
[Podstatné jméno]

toleration of difficult situations

trpělivost, snášenlivost

trpělivost, snášenlivost

Ex: He endured the long delays with sufferance, knowing there was little he could do to change the situation. 
genteel
genteel
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by refined manners, elegance, and high social standing

uhlazený, elegantní

uhlazený, elegantní

Ex: The genteel lady always spoke with grace and poise at social gatherings. 
gentile
gentile
[Přídavné jméno]

not of a Jewish faith

pohanský, nežidovský

pohanský, nežidovský

Ex: The community welcomed both Jews and gentile neighbors to the annual festival. 
manumission
manumission
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves

osvobození otroků, manumise

osvobození otroků, manumise

Ex: The manumission of the slave was a rare but powerful act of kindness in a time of oppression. 
manufacturer
manufacturer
[Podstatné jméno]

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

výrobce, producent

výrobce, producent

Ex: The car manufacturer introduced a new model that promised better fuel efficiency. 
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