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juxtaposition

jak-St-pí-Shandwick

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juxtapozice, postavení vedle sebe

: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect an unusual juxtaposition of colors

also : the state of being so placedcontrasting shapes placed in juxtaposition to each other

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slovenly

slə-vən-lē

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špinavý, lajdácký, nedbalý

untidy especially in personal appearanceb: lazily slipshodslovenly in thought

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sertaline

‘sər-trə-ˌlēn

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an antidepressant drug C17H17NCl2 administered in the form of its hydrochloride and acting to enhance serotonin activity

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perturbed

pər-ˈtərbd

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rozrušený

: troubled in mind : feeling or showing agitation : BOTHERED, UPSET
Never in his life had he been so perturbed, so horribly anxious.

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corduroy

kȯr-də-ˌrȯi

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mančestr

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pinafore

ˈpi-nə-ˌfȯr

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propínací šaty, vypadá to jak lacláče většinou

a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress

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refute

ri-ˈfyüt

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vyvrátit, překonat

1: to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
2: to deny the truth or accuracy ofrefuted the allegations

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penance

ˈpe-nən(t)s

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pokání
: an act of self-abasement, mortification (see MORTIFICATION sense 3), or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin
He did charitable work as a penance.
2: a sacramental rite that is practiced in Roman, Eastern, and some Anglican churches and that consists of private confession, absolution, and a penance directed by the confessor (see CONFESSOR sense 3a)3: something (such as a hardship or penalty) resembling an act of penance (as in compensating for an offense)

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misdemeanor

mis-di-ˈmē-nər

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delikt, přečin
: a crime less serious than a felony

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gullible

ˈgə-lə-bəl

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naivní, důvěřivý

: easily duped or cheated

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ravenous

ˈra-və-nəs

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dravý, žravý

: very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification

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malodorous

ˌmal-ˈō-də-rəs

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páchnoucí

: having a bad odor

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schlep

ˈshlep

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táhnout se (přes celé město)

to proceed or move especially slowly, tediously, awkwardly, or carelessly

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hypnagagic

hip-nə-ˈgä-jik

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hypnagogický stav je stavem předcházející spánku, v tomto stavu je člověk schopen vnímat hlasové podněty, ne ovšem jejich význam
(stav následující po spánku se nazývá hypnapompický)

of, relating to, or occurring in the period of drowsiness immediately preceding sleep

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immaculate

i-ˈma-kyə-lət

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neposkvrněný
1: spotlessly clean
an immaculate kitchen
immaculate uniforms
2: having or containing no flaw or error
an immaculate record of service
in immaculate detail
3: having no stain or blemish : PURE
an immaculate heart
4: having no colored spots or marks —used especially in botany and zoology
petals immaculate
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inept

i-ˈnept

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1: generally incompetent : BUNGLING
inept leadership
2: lacking in fitness or aptitude : UNFIT
inept at sports
3: not suitable to the time, place, or occasion : inappropriate often to an absurd degree
an inept metaphor
4: lacking sense or reason : FOOLISH

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sash

ˈsash

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šerpa

a band worn about the waist or over one shoulder and used as a dress accessory or the emblem of an honorary or military order

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intrinsic

in-ˈtrin-zik

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vnitřní (?)

1a: belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
the intrinsic worth of a gem
the intrinsic brightness of a star
b: being or relating to a semiconductor in which the concentration of charge carriers is characteristic of the material itself instead of the content of any impurities it contains
2a: originating or due to causes within a body, organ, or part
an intrinsic metabolic disease
b: originating and included wholly within an organ or part
intrinsic muscles

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tattletale

ˈta-tᵊl-ˌtāl

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: someone (such as a child) who tells secrets about what someone else has done : one who tattles : INFORMER

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languid

ˈlaŋ-gwəd

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malátný
: drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : WEAK
arms too languid with happiness to embrace him
: lacking force or quickness of movement : SLOW

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Superfluous

su̇-ˈpər-flü-əs

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nadbytečný

1a: exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : EXTRA
b: not needed : UNNECESSARY
2obsolete : marked by wastefulness : EXTRAVAGANT

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Pervasive

pər-ˈvā-siv

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všudypřítomný

: existing in or spreading through every part of something
a pervasive odor

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Contrition

kən-ˈtri-shən

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kajícnost, lítost

She shed tears of contrition for her sins

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Emanate

ˈe-mə-ˌnāt

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.vycházet, vyzařovat, vysílat

: to come out from a source
a sweet scent emanating from the blossoms
transitive verb

: EMIT
she seems to emanate an air of serenity (klid)

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Intangible

(ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl

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education’s intangible benefits
neuchopitelný, nehmotný

: something intangible: such as

a: an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
b: an abstract quality or attribute

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wane

wān

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ubývat, klesat, mizet

: to decrease in size, extent, or degree :
DWINDLE: (zmenšovat) such as
a: to diminish in phase or intensity —used chiefly of the moon, other satellites, and inferior planets
b: to become less brilliant or powerful : DIM
c: to flow out : EBB
2: to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence

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Apprehensive

ˌa-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv

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obávající se, znepokojený

: viewing the future with anxiety or alarm
: feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
… many adults who do not think twice about the risks of driving an automobile are apprehensive about flying.

2: capable of understanding or quick to do so : DISCERNING (kritický)
3: having awareness or knowledge of something : COGNIZANT (znalý)

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Penultimate

pi-ˈnəl-tə-mət

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předposlední

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Rummage

ˈrə-mij

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Šťourat, prohledat

intransitive verb

1: to make a thorough search or investigation
2: to engage in an undirected or haphazard search

transitive verb
1: to make a thorough search through
rummaged the attic
2: to examine minutely and completely
3: to discover by searching
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Ligament

li-gə-mənt

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vaz

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rook

ru̇k

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v šachách to je věž

jinak taky havran a švindlíř (v hře)

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terse

tərs

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strohý

using few words : devoid of superfluity (= zbavený nadbytečnosti)

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lanyard

ˈlan-yərd

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: a piece of rope or line for fastening something in a ship

nebo taky šňurka na krk
: a cord or strap to hold something (such as a knife or a whistle) and usually worn around the neck

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sleuth

ˈslüth

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detektiv

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Gorse

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36
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Hawthorn

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X

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Tarmac

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X

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Skid

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D

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Iridescence

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S

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Ignition

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X

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Perched

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X

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Chesterfield

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X

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Upholstery

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Up

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Sheaf

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X

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Promontory

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X

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