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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: pillory, once a symbol of public humiliation , is now displayed in museums .
to pillage
[sloveso]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

loupit, plundrovat

loupit, plundrovat

Ex: The invading forces pillaged strategic locations , disrupting the local economy .
absence
[Podstatné jméno]

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

absence, nepřítomnost

absence, nepřítomnost

Ex: absence of any complaints in the feedback survey suggested that customers were generally satisfied with the service .
to absolve
[sloveso]

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

omlouvat, zbavit viny

omlouvat, zbavit viny

Ex: The organization has absolved members of any wrongdoing in a recent controversy .
to abstract
[sloveso]

to consider something separate from its specific context

abstrahovat, extrahovat

abstrahovat, extrahovat

Ex: We need abstract the practical details to understand the underlying principle .
abstruse
[Přídavné jméno]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

obtížný, nejasný

obtížný, nejasný

Ex: The philosopher's abstruse theories challenged conventional wisdom, pushing the boundaries of traditional thought.
improper
[Přídavné jméno]

unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

nevhodný, nepatřičný

nevhodný, nepatřičný

Ex: Failing to cite sources in academic writing is improper academic conduct .
imprudent
[Přídavné jméno]

unwise and not considerate about consequences of an action

nerozvážný, lehkomyslný

nerozvážný, lehkomyslný

Ex: Itimprudent to take shortcuts when safety is at stake .
impudent
[Přídavné jméno]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

nezdvořilý, důvtipný

nezdvořilý, důvtipný

Ex: She found impudent attitude hard to tolerate .
impuissance
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of being weak or powerless

bezmocnost

bezmocnost

Ex: impuissance of the system became clear when it failed to prevent widespread corruption .
impracticable
[Přídavné jméno]

not possible or very difficult to be done

nepraktický, neuskutečnitelný

nepraktický, neuskutečnitelný

Ex: His suggestion to solve the issue overnight impracticable under the given circumstances .
impolitic
[Přídavné jméno]

having or showing poor judgment in action or speech

nerozumný, neuvážený

nerozumný, neuvážený

Ex: The politicianimpolitic behavior alienated many potential supporters .
piece de resistance
[Podstatné jméno]

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

hlavní chod

hlavní chod

Ex: At the banquet, the pièce de résistance was a massive beef Wellington, the talk of the evening.
piecemeal
[Příslovce]

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

postupně, po částech

postupně, po částech

Ex: The company implemented the piecemeal, introducing new policies over several months .
tenuous
[Přídavné jméno]

very delicate or thin

tenký, křehký

tenký, křehký

Ex: He held onto tenuous thread , hoping it would support the weight of the object .
rampant
[Přídavné jméno]

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

nezkrotný, nekontrolovatelný

nezkrotný, nekontrolovatelný

Ex: Misinformation on social media rampant during crises .
rampart
[Podstatné jméno]

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

val, hradba

val, hradba

Ex: From the top of rampart, they could see the enemy 's approach across the plain .
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