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to ogle
to ogle
[sloveso]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

zírat, okukovat

zírat, okukovat

Ex: Despite his efforts to focus on his work, he couldn't help but ogle the attractive new intern across the office. 
to dragoon
to dragoon
[sloveso]

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

nutit, zastrašovat

nutit, zastrašovat

Ex: The dictator dragooned the opposition into submission through fear and intimidation. 
to stymie
to stymie
[sloveso]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

překážet, bránit

překážet, bránit

Ex: The unexpected technical issues stymied the team's efforts to launch the product on time. 
to depress
to depress
[sloveso]

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

deprimovat, odrazovat

deprimovat, odrazovat

Ex: The constant rain seemed to depress him even more. 
haggard
haggard
[Přídavné jméno]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

vyčerpaný, unavený

vyčerpaný, unavený

Ex: After days without sleep, he looked haggard and pale. 
smug
smug
[Přídavné jméno]

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

samolibý, domýšlivý

samolibý, domýšlivý

Ex: His smug grin revealed his satisfaction with winning the competition. 
dapper
dapper
[Přídavné jméno]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

elegantní, upravený

elegantní, upravený

Ex: He looked incredibly dapper in his tailored suit and polished shoes. 
halcyon
halcyon
[Přídavné jméno]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

klidný, šťastný

klidný, šťastný

Ex: The small town enjoyed a halcyon period of economic growth and community harmony. 
terse
terse
[Přídavné jméno]

using only a few words and to the point

stručný, lakonický

stručný, lakonický

Ex: His writing style is known for its terse yet impactful sentences that convey deep meaning. 
torrid
torrid
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

žhavý, palčivý

žhavý, palčivý

Ex: The desert experienced torrid temperatures, reaching well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 
adroit
adroit
[Přídavné jméno]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

obratný, zručný

obratný, zručný

Ex: The adroit chess player quickly outmaneuvered his opponent with a clever strategy. 
fiasco
fiasco
[Podstatné jméno]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasko, kolaps

fiasko, kolaps

Ex: The diplomatic summit turned into a fiasco when key agreements fell apart. 
opus
opus
[Podstatné jméno]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

dílo, opus

dílo, opus

Ex: Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2, Opus 18" was completed in 1901. 
bilge
bilge
[Podstatné jméno]

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

podpalubí, dno lodi

podpalubí, dno lodi

Ex: The crew worked tirelessly to pump out the bilge water that had accumulated in the ship's hull. 
baize
baize
[Podstatné jméno]

a rough, green fabric used for covering tables where card or board games are played

sukno, zelené sukno

sukno, zelené sukno

Ex: The poker table was covered in smooth green baize, creating an ideal surface for card games. 
adieu
adieu
[Podstatné jméno]

a formal or affectionate goodbye, often indicating a permanent or significant departure

rozloučení

rozloučení

Ex: Their parting was marked by a heartfelt adieu, as they knew they might never see each other again. 
enzyme
enzyme
[Podstatné jméno]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

enzym

enzym

Ex: Enzymes play a crucial role in digestion, breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. 
vendetta
vendetta
[Podstatné jméno]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

vendeta, krvavá msta

vendeta, krvavá msta

Ex: The families had been embroiled in a vendetta for generations, each seeking revenge for past wrongs. 
braggart
braggart
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

chvástal, vychloubač

chvástal, vychloubač

Ex: The braggart at the party couldn't stop talking about his new sports car. 
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