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tincture
[Podstatné jméno]

any shade of a color from light to dark on a spectrum

nádech, odstín

nádech, odstín

hauteur
[Podstatné jméno]

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

povýšenost, arogance

povýšenost, arogance

Ex: hauteur was evident when he dismissed the suggestions of his team .
leisure
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

volný čas, odpočinek

volný čas, odpočinek

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at leisure over the weekend .
semaphore
[Podstatné jméno]

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

semafor, semantické zařízení

semafor, semantické zařízení

Ex: They taught us how to read semaphore signals at the naval museum.
troubadour
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

troubadúr, poutník

troubadúr, poutník

folklore
[Podstatné jméno]

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

folklór, lidová tradice

folklór, lidová tradice

Ex: Folklore can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .
stupor
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of shock and suspended sensibility after something horrible happens

omráčení, stupor

omráčení, stupor

seignior
[Podstatné jméno]

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

pán, vladář

pán, vladář

stevedore
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who works in port and is responsible for loading or unloading ships

doker, námořník

doker, námořník

sinecure
[Podstatné jméno]

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

sinecura, nepracovní místo

sinecura, nepracovní místo

Ex: She was offered sinecure job at a prestigious law firm , where her main task was to attend social events and represent the firm in public settings , leaving her with ample free time and a handsome salary .
bellwether
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is in charge and leads a group or activity

vůdce, předvoj

vůdce, předvoj

purveyor
[Podstatné jméno]

a person or company that provides the need for goods, services, or information

dodavatel, zásobovatel

dodavatel, zásobovatel

zephyr
[Podstatné jméno]

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

větřík, zefýr

větřík, zefýr

timbre
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness

timbre, zvuková barva

timbre, zvuková barva

flag officer
[Podstatné jméno]

a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag

vlajkový důstojník, důstojník s vlajkou

vlajkový důstojník, důstojník s vlajkou

spinster
[Podstatné jméno]

a woman who is not married and is past the age of marriage

slečna, stará panna

slečna, stará panna

tenor
[Podstatné jméno]

the highest voice range of an average male singer

tenor, ústrčník

tenor, ústrčník

clamor
[Podstatné jméno]

loud noise of constant shouting, often made by a large group of people or animals

hluk, vřava

hluk, vřava

consignor
[Podstatné jméno]

a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air

odesílatel, dodavatel

odesílatel, dodavatel

bursar
[Podstatné jméno]

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university

ekonom, hospodář

ekonom, hospodář

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