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premise
premise
[Podstatné jméno]

a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument

premisa, postulát

premisa, postulát

Ex: The entire debate was based on the premise that economic growth benefits all members of society. 
libretto
libretto
[Podstatné jméno]

the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works

libreto, text opery

libreto, text opery

Ex: The composer and the librettist worked closely together to ensure the libretto perfectly complemented the music in the opera. 
precept
precept
[Podstatné jméno]

a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior

předpis, vedoucí princip

předpis, vedoucí princip

Ex: "Honesty is the best policy" is a precept often emphasized to instill the value of truthfulness in individuals. 
vertex
vertex
[Podstatné jméno]

a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect

vrchol, vertex

vrchol, vertex

Ex: In a triangle, each of its three corners is a vertex where two sides meet. 
tableau
tableau
[Podstatné jméno]

a dramatic scene or picture, often presented on stage or in a performance

tableau

tableau

Ex: The movie's climactic battle scene was a vivid tableau of chaos and heroism. 
millet
millet
[Podstatné jméno]

small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

proso, proso

proso, proso

Ex: It was a cold winter evening, but I warmed up with a comforting bowl of millet and butternut squash soup. 
dolt
dolt
[Podstatné jméno]

a person regarded as stupid or foolish

hlupák, blbec

hlupák, blbec

Ex: Despite repeated warnings, the dolt proceeded to touch the hot stove, resulting in a painful burn. 
hiatus
hiatus
[Podstatné jméno]

(biology) a gap, opening, or passage in anatomical structures, often between different parts or organs

hiátus, otvor

hiátus, otvor

Ex: The hiatus in the diaphragm allows the esophagus to pass through into the abdominal cavity. 
gamut
gamut
[Podstatné jméno]

the entirety or full spectrum of something

rozsah, spektrum

rozsah, spektrum

Ex: The new library's collection covers the gamut of literary genres, from classic literature to contemporary fiction. 
regent
regent
[Podstatné jméno]

a person appointed to govern a state, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch in the monarch's absence, minority, or incapacity

regent, vladař

regent, vladař

Ex: Queen Elizabeth I appointed a regent to govern England in her absence during her travels. 
wastrel
wastrel
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

marnotratník, nepořádník

marnotratník, nepořádník

Ex: His reputation as a wastrel followed him wherever he went. 
colossus
colossus
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual or entity of immense size, influence, or importance, often symbolizing dominance or grandeur

kolos, obr

kolos, obr

Ex: Despite being a newcomer to the industry, the tech startup quickly grew into a colossus, disrupting traditional business models. 
hybrid
hybrid
[Podstatné jméno]

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

hybrid, kříženec

hybrid, kříženec

Ex: The farmer proudly displayed his new hybrid, a cross between a Brahman and an Angus, which combined the best traits of both cattle breeds. 
mien
mien
[Podstatné jméno]

a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood

vzhled, chování

vzhled, chování

Ex: Despite his young age, the CEO possessed a dignified mien that commanded respect in the boardroom. 
quagmire
quagmire
[Podstatné jméno]

a soft, muddy area of land that is difficult to traverse or escape

bažina, bláto

bažina, bláto

Ex: Hikers found themselves stuck in a quagmire of mud after heavy rainfall flooded the trail. 
livelihood
livelihood
[Podstatné jméno]

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

obživa, živobytí

obživa, živobytí

Ex: Farming is the primary livelihood for many rural communities, providing food and income. 
cartridge
cartridge
[Podstatné jméno]

a module designed to be inserted into devices to dispense substances or perform specific functions

kartridž, toner

kartridž, toner

Ex: The printer cartridge needed replacement after running out of ink. 
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