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diffidence
diffidence
[Podstatné jméno]

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

nesmělost, nedostatek sebevědomí

nesmělost, nedostatek sebevědomí

Ex: Her diffidence kept her from speaking up in meetings. 
diffident
diffident
[Přídavné jméno]

having low self-confidence

nesmělý, rezervovaný

nesmělý, rezervovaný

Ex: Despite being knowledgeable, his diffident nature kept him from contributing in meetings. 
aliment
aliment
[Podstatné jméno]

a source of nourishment for the body

potrava,  výživa

potrava, výživa

Ex: Fresh fruits and vegetables provide essential aliment for a healthy diet. 
alimony
alimony
[Podstatné jméno]

the money that is demanded by the court to be paid to an ex-spouse or ex-partner

výživné, alimenty

výživné, alimenty

Ex: After the divorce, she was awarded monthly alimony payments to support her financially. 
to glimpse
to glimpse
[sloveso]

to see someone or something briefly, without getting a clear or complete view of it

letmo spatřit, zahlédnout

letmo spatřit, zahlédnout

Ex: I have glimpsed the rare comet in the night sky. 
to glimmer
to glimmer
[sloveso]

to shine softly or faintly

mihotat se, slabě zářit

mihotat se, slabě zářit

Ex: The stars began to glimmer in the night sky. 
outlandish
outlandish
[Přídavné jméno]

unconventional or strange in a way that is striking or shocking

extravagantní, podivný

extravagantní, podivný

Ex: Her outlandish outfit, featuring mismatched patterns and extravagant accessories, turned heads at the formal event. 
outrage
outrage
[Podstatné jméno]

the extreme feeling of rage and anger

rozhořčení, vztek

rozhořčení, vztek

Ex: The news of the corruption scandal caused an outrage among the citizens, who demanded justice. 
outrigger
outrigger
[Podstatné jméno]

a structure attached to the side of a boat or ship, typically for support or stability, extending beyond the hull

vahadlo, boční stabilizátor

vahadlo, boční stabilizátor

Ex: Fishermen in the Pacific Islands traditionally use outriggers on their boats for better balance. 
angular
angular
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a person or their body) having a noticeable bone structure and sharp features

hranatý

hranatý

Ex: His angular face gave him a striking appearance, with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline. 
authentic
authentic
[Přídavné jméno]

real and not an imitation

autentický, pravý

autentický, pravý

Ex: The antique vase was confirmed as authentic by experts, ensuring its historical value. 
modernity
modernity
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

modernost, současnost

modernost, současnost

Ex: The artist’s work reflects the modernity of the 21st century, blending technology with traditional techniques. 
modish
modish
[Přídavné jméno]

following the current fashion

módní, elegantní

módní, elegantní

Ex: She wore a modish dress that perfectly captured the latest trends for the season. 
modicum
modicum
[Podstatné jméno]

a relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing

minimum, trocha

minimum, trocha

Ex: She showed a modicum of patience while waiting for the results. 
to pervert
to pervert
[sloveso]

to influence someone in a way that leads them to behave or think in an immoral manner

zkazit, zvrátit

zkazit, zvrátit

Ex: The propaganda used by the regime sought to pervert the minds of the younger generation. 
pervious
pervious
[Přídavné jméno]

allowing the passage of fluids or air

propustný, pórovitý

propustný, pórovitý

Ex: The soil in the garden was pervious, allowing rainwater to easily seep into the ground. 
impure
impure
[Přídavné jméno]

blended with an external substance

nečistý, kontaminovaný

nečistý, kontaminovaný

Ex: The water was impure, contaminated by chemicals from the nearby factory. 
to rail
to rail
[sloveso]

to strongly and angrily criticize or complain about something

ostře kritizovat, hořce si stěžovat

ostře kritizovat, hořce si stěžovat

Ex: Despite the improvements, the customer continued to rail about the service quality. 
raillery
raillery
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of teasing and joking that is friendly and good-natured

žert, přátelské škádlení

žert, přátelské škádlení

Ex: The team enjoyed some light raillery during their break, which kept the mood cheerful. 
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