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shibboleth
[Podstatné jméno]

a tradition, principle, or practice that identifies or characterizes a specific group or class

zvyklost, znak

zvyklost, znak

Ex: The monarchy 's adherence to strict protocol and formalities is often seen as shibboleth of aristocratic privilege in modern times .
culprit
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

pachatelský, viník

pachatelský, viník

Ex: culprit left fingerprints at the scene of the burglary .
sluggard
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who is consistently lazy, showing a lack of motivation or energy to engage in productive activities

lenoch, lenoška

lenoch, lenoška

Ex: Even with deadlines looming , sluggard procrastinated on starting their assignments .
operetta
[Podstatné jméno]

a light-hearted theatrical production blending singing, music, and spoken dialogue, often featuring comedic or romantic themes

opereta, hudební komedie

opereta, hudební komedie

Ex: Attending operetta performance is a delightful way to enjoy the beauty of live singing and theatrical storytelling in a more accessible and lighthearted format than traditional opera .
bridle
[Podstatné jméno]

a device placed on a horse's head, used by a rider to guide and control the horse's movements

udidlo, uzda

udidlo, uzda

Ex: Before the race , the jockey checked that bridle was securely fastened to ensure maximum control over the horse .
hindsight
[Podstatné jméno]

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

nazpět, dodatečné uvědomění

nazpět, dodatečné uvědomění

Ex: It 's easy to see hindsight how they could have avoided the conflict by communicating more effectively .
gait
[Podstatné jméno]

the way someone or something walks or runs

chůze, kroky

chůze, kroky

Ex: His gait indicated that he was late for an appointment .
sybarite
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who is very fond of enjoying luxurious pleasures and items

sybarita, snob

sybarita, snob

Ex: He lived the life of sybarite, constantly surrounded by luxury and excess .
regicide
[Podstatné jméno]

the deliberate killing of a king or queen

regicida, vražda krále či královny

regicida, vražda krále či královny

Ex: The conspirators were executed for their role in regicide of the ruling king .
soprano
[Podstatné jméno]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprán, sopránka

soprán, sopránka

Ex: In the opera , the soprano had a challenging role , requiring a powerful range and expressive vocal control .
gusto
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

gusto, přízeň

gusto, přízeň

Ex: The actor delivered his lines gusto, captivating the audience with his passion .
morass
[Podstatné jméno]

a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck

bažina, močál

bažina, močál

Ex: morass was home to unique plant species that thrived in the wet , boggy conditions .
precinct
[Podstatné jméno]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

obchodní zóna, uzavřená městská část

obchodní zóna, uzavřená městská část

Ex: The city council decided to transform the old industrial area into a vibrant precinct with green spaces and community facilities.
motif
[Podstatné jméno]

a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

motiv, vzorec

motiv, vzorec

Ex: They selected motif of birds for the new tablecloth design .
zenith
[Podstatné jméno]

the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer

zenit, vrchol

zenit, vrchol

Ex: The telescope was adjusted to track the planets as they approached zenith.
requiem
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of music or religious chant performed as a tribute to someone who has died

requiem, posmrtná mše

requiem, posmrtná mše

Ex: requiem filled the church with solemnity , providing comfort to those mourning the loss of their loved one .
ennui
[Podstatné jméno]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

nuda, apatičnost

nuda, apatičnost

Ex: He sought to escape ennui of his daily routine by traveling to exotic destinations .
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