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pillory
pillory
[Podstatné jméno]

a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past

pranýř, hanebný sloup

pranýř, hanebný sloup

Ex: In medieval times, the pillory was commonly used to shame petty criminals. 
to pillage
to pillage
[sloveso]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

drancovat, plenit

drancovat, plenit

Ex: The invading army was condemned for its actions as it began to pillage villages, leaving destruction in its wake. 
absence
absence
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

nepřítomnost

nepřítomnost

Ex: His absence from the meeting caused delays in making important decisions for the project. 
to absolve
to absolve
[sloveso]

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

osvobodit, zbavit viny

osvobodit, zbavit viny

Ex: Recognizing the misunderstanding, the manager chose to absolve the employee from blame. 
to abstract
to abstract
[sloveso]

to consider something separate from its specific context

abstrahovat, extrahovat

abstrahovat, extrahovat

Ex: He was able to abstract valuable insights from the extensive research. 
abstruse
abstruse
[Přídavné jméno]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

abstrusní, složitý

abstrusní, složitý

Ex: The professor's abstruse lecture on theoretical physics left many students bewildered, struggling to grasp the complex concepts. 
improper
improper
[Přídavné jméno]

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

nevhodný, nepřístojný

nevhodný, nepřístojný

Ex: Using informal language in a professional email is considered improper communication. 
imprudent
imprudent
[Přídavné jméno]

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

nerozvážný, lehkomyslný

nerozvážný, lehkomyslný

Ex: Borrowing more money without a repayment plan would be highly imprudent. 
impudent
impudent
[Přídavné jméno]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

drzý, nestoudný

drzý, nestoudný

Ex: The impudent child talked back to his grandmother, shocking everyone in the room. 
impuissance
impuissance
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of being weak or powerless

bezmocnost

bezmocnost

Ex: The king's impuissance was evident when his advisors ignored his commands. 
impracticable
impracticable
[Přídavné jméno]

not possible or very difficult to be done

nepraktický, neuskutečnitelný

nepraktický, neuskutečnitelný

Ex: The manager realized that their expectations were impracticable given the current budget. 
impolitic
impolitic
[Přídavné jméno]

having or showing poor judgment in action or speech

nerozumný, neuvážený

nerozumný, neuvážený

Ex: It was impolitic to make a joke about the situation, as it was a sensitive subject. 
piece de resistance
piece de resistance
[Podstatné jméno]

a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish

hlavní chod

hlavní chod

Ex: For the wedding feast, the pièce de résistance was a grand seafood platter that impressed all the guests. 
piecemeal
piecemeal
[Příslovce]

in a gradual manner and at different times, rather than all at once

postupně, po částech

postupně, po částech

Ex: The information was revealed piecemeal, with new details emerging over time. 
tenuous
tenuous
[Přídavné jméno]

very delicate or thin

tenký, křehký

tenký, křehký

Ex: The spider's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it. 
rampant
rampant
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

nezkrotný, neovladatelný

nezkrotný, neovladatelný

Ex: Crime was rampant in the city after the blackout. 
rampart
rampart
[Podstatné jméno]

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

val, opevnění

val, opevnění

Ex: The soldiers stood watch on the rampart, keeping an eye out for any signs of an enemy invasion. 
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