General 2.1 Flashcards
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What does ‘entail’ mean?
mít za následek, nést s sebou, znamenat (The job entails a lot of hard work.)
Refers to something that results from a particular action or situation.
Define ‘humdrum’.
nuda, otrava; humdrum stuff
Describes something monotonous or lacking excitement.
What is the meaning of ‘scrutinize’?
prošetřit, prozkoumat
Involves examining something closely and carefully.
What does ‘dissect’ refer to?
rozpitvat
Typically means to cut apart for analysis, often used in scientific contexts.
What does it mean to ‘double down on’ something?
zdvojnásobit cenu/úsilí
Refers to reinforcing a commitment or effort in response to challenges.
What does ‘apt’ mean?
výstižný, trefný
Pertains to being appropriate or suitable in the context.
What does ‘apt to do’ imply?
mít sklony, být náchylný
Indicates a tendency or likelihood to behave in a certain way.
Fill in the blank: ‘For lack of a better word, it seems _______.’
weird
Used to express a lack of more precise terminology.
What does ‘perilous’ mean?
nebezpečný, velmi riskantní
Describes a situation that is dangerous or risky.
Define ‘conundrum’.
zapeklitý problém/hádanka
Refers to a confusing or difficult problem or question.
What does ‘elusive’ refer to?
nepolapitelný, težko postižitelný
Describes something that is difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
What does ‘apprehensive’ mean?
znepokojeny, mající obavy
Indicates a feeling of anxiety or fear about something that might happen.
What is meant by ‘your rumination about it’?
přemítání
Refers to deep or considered thought about a particular subject.
Define ‘titular affliction’.
Utrpení, neduh, strast, soužení (čestný, titulovaný), suffering
Refers to a condition or suffering that is named or designated as such.
What does ‘highest form of exaltation’ refer to?
chvála, vyzdvyhování
Indicates the utmost praise or glorification of someone or something.
What does ‘retaliate’ mean?
oplatit
Refers to responding to an action, often in kind or revenge.
Define ‘rapport’.
(harmonický) vztah, vzájemné porozumění
Refers to a close and harmonious relationship where people understand each other.
What does ‘apprehend’ mean?
sb zadržet, zatknout, sth pochopit (knižně), sth obávat se
Can mean to seize someone or to understand something.
What is a ‘surge’?
nárust, vzedmutí
Refers to a sudden powerful forward or upward movement.
Define ‘contention’.
spor, tvrzení
Refers to a disagreement or argument.
What does it mean when someone states, ‘it is my contention’?
jsem toho názoru
Indicates a personal assertion or argument being presented.
What does ‘diversion’ mean?
odvedeni pozornosti, odklon, rozptýlení (we made a short diversion to go and look at he castle)
Refers to an activity that diverts attention from something else.
Fill in the blank: ‘The sequence is also referred to as _______.’
posloupnost
Refers to an ordered arrangement of items or events.
What does ‘elaborate’ mean?
komplikovaný, složitý, spletitý
Describes something that is intricate or detailed.
