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to pique
to pique
[sloveso]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

dráždit, urazit

dráždit, urazit

Ex: He was piqued by her lack of attention. 
piquant
piquant
[Přídavné jméno]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

pikantní, kořeněný

pikantní, kořeněný

Ex: The piquant salsa added a burst of flavor to the dish with its combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. 
piquancy
piquancy
[Podstatné jméno]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

pikantnost, kořeněná chuť

pikantnost, kořeněná chuť

Ex: The dish gained its piquancy from the combination of chili peppers and tangy lime. 
sleight
sleight
[Podstatné jméno]

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

obratnost, kouzelnictví

obratnost, kouzelnictví

Ex: He used his sleight to deftly manipulate the cards, impressing everyone at the poker table. 
slight
slight
[Přídavné jméno]

not a lot in amount or extent

lehký, nepatrný

lehký, nepatrný

Ex: She felt a slight breeze on her face as she walked outside. 
figurehead
figurehead
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

loutka, figurka

loutka, figurka

Ex: The company’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors. 
figurative
figurative
[Přídavné jméno]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

přenesený, metaforický

přenesený, metaforický

Ex: The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind. 
butte
butte
[Podstatné jméno]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, stolová hora

butte, stolová hora

Ex: Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor. 
to buttress
to buttress
[sloveso]

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

podpořit, posílit

podpořit, posílit

Ex: The company decided to buttress its cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats. 
to philander
to philander
[sloveso]

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

flirtovat, mít aféry

flirtovat, mít aféry

Ex: He was known to philander throughout his marriage, causing constant tension between him and his wife. 
philanthropic
philanthropic
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

filantropický, dobročinný

filantropický, dobročinný

Ex: The philanthropic billionaire donated millions of dollars to various charities and humanitarian organizations. 
philately
philately
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

filatelie, sběratelství známek

filatelie, sběratelství známek

Ex: His passion for philately led him to acquire rare stamps from all over the world. 
philharmonic
philharmonic
[Přídavné jméno]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

filharmonický, orchestrální

filharmonický, orchestrální

philippic
philippic
[Podstatné jméno]

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

filipika, rozhořčená kritika

filipika, rozhořčená kritika

Ex: The politician's philippic sparked outrage among his supporters, who felt it went too far. 
philistine
philistine
[Přídavné jméno]

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

filistýnský,  nekulturní

filistýnský, nekulturní

Ex: His philistine remarks about the painting revealed his lack of appreciation for art. 
to adorn
to adorn
[sloveso]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

zdobit, krášlit

zdobit, krášlit

Ex: She adorned her neck with a stunning necklace for the special occasion. 
adoration
adoration
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

uctívání

uctívání

Ex: She looked at the puppy with adoration, her heart melting at its cuteness. 
to dictate
to dictate
[sloveso]

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

diktovat, nařídit

diktovat, nařídit

Ex: The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project. 
diction
diction
[Podstatné jméno]

the manner in which words are pronounced

dikce, výslovnost

dikce, výslovnost

Ex: His clear diction made it easy for the audience to understand every word during his speech. 
dictum
dictum
[Podstatné jméno]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

dictum, formální prohlášení

dictum, formální prohlášení

Ex: The religious leader issued a dictum that shaped the community's beliefs and practices. 
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