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to ogle
[sloveso]

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

hledět s okouzlením, zírat na

hledět s okouzlením, zírat na

Ex: The group of teenagers giggled as ogled the latest fashion trends in the magazine .
to dragoon
[sloveso]

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

nátlakem donutit, vyhrožovat k činění

nátlakem donutit, vyhrožovat k činění

Ex: In certain oppressive regimes , authorities dragoon journalists into self-censorship to control the narrative .
to stymie
[sloveso]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

zabránit, zablokovat

zabránit, zablokovat

Ex: The shortage of skilled workers stymie the industry 's growth potential .
to depress
[sloveso]

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

deprimovat, snižovat náladu

deprimovat, snižovat náladu

Ex: Rejection from his dream depressed him for weeks .
haggard
[Přídavné jméno]

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

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle haggard and drained .
smug
[Přídavné jméno]

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

sobecký, hnusný

sobecký, hnusný

Ex: She could n't help but smug when her prediction came true , proving her doubters wrong .
dapper
[Přídavné jméno]

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

elegantní, zenový

elegantní, zenový

Ex: His dapper appearance made him a hit with the ladies at the party.
halcyon
[Přídavné jméno]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

poklidný, bezstarostný

poklidný, bezstarostný

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.
terse
[Přídavné jméno]

using only a few words and to the point

stručný, výstižný

stručný, výstižný

Ex: The detective's terse questioning intimidated the suspect, leading to a confession.
torrid
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

tropický, žhavý

tropický, žhavý

Ex: Tourists flocked to coastal areas to escape torrid climate of the inland regions .
adroit
[Přídavné jméno]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

šikovný, obratný

šikovný, obratný

Ex: The adroit artist effortlessly captured the essence of her subjects in each portrait.
fiasco
[Podstatné jméno]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasko, krach

fiasko, krach

Ex: The charity auction was fiasco when technical problems prevented bids from being placed .
opus
[Podstatné jméno]

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

opus, op.

opus, op.

Ex: Beethoven's "Opus 28," the "Piano Sonata No. 7," showcases his early compositional style from 1800.
bilge
[Podstatné jméno]

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

dno lodního trupu, bilge (jako část lodi)

dno lodního trupu, bilge (jako část lodi)

Ex: The bilge pump was activated to remove excess water and ensure the ship remained seaworthy.
baize
[Podstatné jméno]

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

bavlněná tkanina, bavlněný samet

bavlněná tkanina, bavlněný samet

Ex: The casino 's roulette table is covered baize to give it a professional look .
adieu
[Podstatné jméno]

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

rozloučení, sbohem

rozloučení, sbohem

Ex: The soldier said his final adieu to his family before heading off to the battlefield, uncertain of what the future held.
enzyme
[Podstatné jméno]

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

enzym, enzymová látka

enzym, enzymová látka

Ex: The detergent enzymes that break down protein stains , such as blood and grass , on clothing .
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: Authorities struggled to intervene in vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible .
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, povýšenec

chvástal, povýšenec

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .
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