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to expurgate
to expurgate
[sloveso]

to remove some parts of a writing because it might offend people

cenzurovat, vyčistit

cenzurovat, vyčistit

Ex: Certain chapters were expurgated to make the novel more suitable for younger readers. 
to expunge
to expunge
[sloveso]

to remove something, often by erasing or crossing it out

vymazat, přeškrtnout

vymazat, přeškrtnout

Ex: The teacher asked the students to expunge the incorrect answers and write the correct ones. 
expulsion
expulsion
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school

vyloučení, vyloučení ze školy

vyloučení, vyloučení ze školy

Ex: The student faced expulsion after violating the school's code of conduct. 
propaganda
propaganda
[Podstatné jméno]

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

propaganda

propaganda

Ex: The regime used propaganda to control the narrative and maintain public support. 
to propagate
to propagate
[sloveso]

to reproduce and produce offspring through natural methods

šířit, množit se

šířit, množit se

Ex: Many species of flowers propagate through seeds. 
propensity
propensity
[Podstatné jméno]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

sklon, tendence

sklon, tendence

Ex: He has a propensity for taking risks, which makes him a successful entrepreneur. 
propinquity
propinquity
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of being near something or someone

blízkost, sousedství

blízkost, sousedství

Ex: The propinquity of their homes made it easy for them to spend time together frequently. 
proportionate
proportionate
[Přídavné jméno]

corresponding in every feature as in number, size, intensity, etc.

přiměřený, proporcionální

přiměřený, proporcionální

Ex: The punishment should be proportionate to the severity of the crime committed. 
strait
strait
[Podstatné jméno]

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

průliv, kanál

průliv, kanál

Ex: The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. 
strait-laced
strait-laced
[Přídavné jméno]

very strict and traditional in opinion about morals

přísný, puritánský

přísný, puritánský

Ex: The church's strait-laced approach to discipline led to conflicts with more progressive members. 
appalling
appalling
[Přídavné jméno]

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

děsivý, šokující

děsivý, šokující

Ex: The news of the sudden collapse of the bridge was appalling to the entire community. 
to appease
to appease
[sloveso]

to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands

uklidnit, utišit

uklidnit, utišit

Ex: The leader's decision to address the issues directly appeased the public's outrage. 
appellate
appellate
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a court or judge) possessing the power to make changes to a legal order

odvolací, odvolávající se

odvolací, odvolávající se

Ex: Lawyers prepared their arguments for the appellate judge's consideration. 
to append
to append
[sloveso]

to add something to the end of a piece of writing

přidat, připojit

přidat, připojit

Ex: She decided to append a note at the end of the report to clarify her conclusions. 
apposite
apposite
[Přídavné jméno]

having the quality of being appropriate or closely connected to the subject or situation at hand

vhodný, související

vhodný, související

Ex: Her apposite comment perfectly captured the mood of the meeting. 
to appraise
to appraise
[sloveso]

to estimate or assess the value, quality, or performance of something or someone

hodnotit, odhadovat

hodnotit, odhadovat

Ex: She appraised his artwork and offered constructive feedback on how to improve his technique. 
apprentice
apprentice
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

učeň, stážista

učeň, stážista

Ex: Apprentices often do tasks under close supervision. 
appurtenance
appurtenance
[Podstatné jméno]

an accessory or addition to something more important

příslušenství, doplněk

příslušenství, doplněk

Ex: Modern smartphones often include numerous appurtenances, such as wireless earbuds and chargers. 
to persuade
to persuade
[sloveso]

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

přesvědčit, přemluvit

přesvědčit, přemluvit

Ex: The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product. 
persuadable
persuadable
[Přídavné jméno]

prone to be easily persuaded

přesvědčitelný, snadno ovlivnitelný

přesvědčitelný, snadno ovlivnitelný

Ex: He was so persuadable that he often changed his mind after hearing a few convincing arguments. 
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