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overreact

antique

tempting

take (sth) up

temptation

selfish

weapon

glamour

confess

collectable

junk

paintball

impatient

aficionado

autograph

hooked

ghost

bargain

lawn

get hold of

resist

afterwards

after a while

trespass

gallon

convention

get a taste for

applicant

give (sth) a try

the good thing is

slant

later on

attend

track down

in-thing

script

in deep water

background

survey

handle

introverted

stall

subsequently

draw a line between

gnome

dismiss

car boot sale

hunter

blood-donating

deal

dedicate

make an exception

scary

finally

outgoing

pastime

tendency

instinct

swap

guerilla

backstage

wardrobe

sticker

one thing led to another

enamel

bulging

supporter

memorabilia

be keen on

get the bug for

decay

you're kidding

devote

stand out

prospective

liven up

eventually

spooky

fan

looped

spread

dark horse

hang around

point-blank

initially

weird

accessory

at the beginning

be into

passion

latter

get carried away

it’s just one of those things

job seeker

chess

to begin with

babysit

voluntary

set up

terminate

be obsessed with

reveal

naked

goods

the thing about

trade

in the end

lacking

slogan

at first

nasty

make (sth) up

kid

in stock

a thing of the past

be crazy about

due to

badge

reagovat přehnaně   v /ˌəʊvəriˈækt/  to be more worried, annoyed, or offended by something than you should be It’s important not to overreact to a perceived threat.

starobylý; starodávný * adj /ænˈtiːk/ old and valuable He's got a collection of antique postcards.

lákavý, vábivý   adj /temptɪŋ/ if it is tempting to do something, something seems like a good idea but is probably wrong It’s tempting to believe that they don’t want the job at all.

začít s čím   phr /ˌteɪk ˈʌp/ to start doing something regularly as a habit, job, or interest Chris has taken up jogging.

pokušení ** n U /tempˈteɪʃ(ə)n/  a strong feeling of wanting to have or to do something, especially something that is bad for you The temptation to gamble is great, so he stays at home.

sobecký; egocentrický * adj /ˈselfɪʃ/ thinking only about yourself and not caring about other people I decided to go for purely selfish reasons.

zbraň *** n C /ˈwepən/ an object that can be used to hurt people or damage property, for example a gun, knife, or bomb The murder weapon still hasn’t been found.

půvab; osobní kouzlo   n U /ˈɡlæmə(r)/ a special quality that makes a person, place, or situation seem very exciting, attractive, or fashionable Most other cities cannot rival Hollywood for glamour.

přiznat (se) ** v /kənˈfes/ to admit something about yourself that you would not normally tell people because you are embarrassed about it or they could be disappointed by it I’ll have to confess that I made an exception with this one.

sběratelský   adj /kəˈlektəb(ə)l/ able to be collected or obtained The market specialises in collectable items.

harampádí * n C /dʒʌŋk/ old, broken, or useless things You should get rid of all that junk in your garage.

paintball   n /ˈpeɪntˌbɔːl/ an outdoor game in which people shoot each other using guns that fire pellets filled with paint You need to wear goggles when playing paintball.

netrpělivý * adj /ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ annoyed because something is not happening as quickly as you want or in the way you want He's very ambitious and sometimes impatient.

nadšenec   n C /əˌfɪʃiəˈnɑːdəʊ/  someone who is very interested in something and knows a lot about it This coffee is regarded by aficionados as one of the world's finest.

podpis; autogram   n C /ˈɔːtəˌɡrɑːf/ a famous person’s name that they sign for someone else to keep My mother got Frank Sinatra’s autograph in the 1970s.

zahnutý; závislý   adj /hʊkt/ if you are hooked on something, you find it so attractive or interesting that you want to do it as much as possible I got hooked on Mozart.

duch ** n C /ɡəʊst/ the spirit of a dead person that someone sees or hears Do you believe in ghosts?

výhodná koupě/prodej/nabídka ** n C /ˈbɑː(r)ɡɪn/ something you buy that costs much less than normal You should be able to pick up a few good bargains.

trávník ** C /lɔːn/ an area of grass that is cut short, especially in someone’s garden I thought he was looking a bit lonely out there on the lawn all on his own.

sehnat   v /ɡet ˈhəʊld əv/ to get something that you need or want I’ve managed to get hold of some rather good wine.

odolávat; nepodlehnout *** v /rɪˈzɪst/ to stop yourself from doing something that you would very much like to do He was unable to resist the temptation of taking the wallet.

potom; později *** adv /ˈɑːftə(r)wə(r)dz/ after something else that you have already mentioned I didn’t see her again until a few days afterwards.

po nějaké době   phr /ˌɑːftə(r) ə ˈwaɪl/ after a period of time Some of the stars signed a few autographs but after a while it became too dangerous for them.

vstup/vniknutí (na něčí pozemek) bez povolení   v /ˈtrespəs/ to go into a place without the owner’s permission He was found guilty of trespassing on government property.

galon (GB 4,5l; US 3,8l) * n C /ˈɡælən/ a unit for measuring an amount of liquid, especially petrol or water. In the UK, a gallon is equal to 4.55 litres. In the US, a gallon is equal to 3.79 litres. A gallon contains 8 pints or 4 quarts I've put a gallon of petrol in the car.

shormáždění; sjezd; kongres *** n C /kənˈvenʃ(ə)n/ a meeting that a lot of people belonging to a particular profession or organization go to in order to discuss things Chicago was chosen as the site for an international crime convention.

příijít něčemu na chuť   phr /ɡet ə ˈteɪst fə/ to begin to like something Charlotte quickly got a taste for it and now spends every weekend running around with a paint gun in her hand.

žadatel; uchazeč * n C /ˈæplɪkənt/ someone who applies for something, such as a job or a loan of money One job applicant who was obviously trying to make a good impression wrote that she had taken up blood-donating.

zkusit něco   phr /gɪv ə ˈtrai/ to do something in order to find out what happens or to find out whether something is good, appropriate, effective etc. It was a colleague at work who first suggested that Charlotte Pullman should give paintballing a try.

dobré na tom je, že   phr /ðə ˈɡʊd θɪŋ ɪz/ used for talking about the positive aspect of a bad thing or situation I have too much work at the moment, but the good thing is I'm making more money.

svažovat se; sklon   v / n C /slɑːnt/ to be or move at an angle that is not 90 degrees, or to make something do this His handwriting slants to the right.

později   phr /ˌleɪtə(r) ɒn/ in the future, or after the time already mentioned I’ll come and see you later on.

navštěvovat; účastnit se; obsluhovat *** v /əˈtend/ to be present at an event or activity Everyone in the office was expected to attend.

vystopovat   v /ˈtræk daʊn/ to find someone or something after a long search I finally managed to track him down in Manchester.

to, co je v módě   phr /ˌɪnˈθɪŋ/ something which is currently very fashionable It’s amazing but she’s still the in-thing for young girls, all over the world.

scénář ** n C /skrɪpt/ the written words of a play, film, television programme, speech etc She wrote the script for the film.

ve vážné situaci   phr /ɪn ˌdiːp ˈwɔːtə(r)/ in a difficult or serious situation You could find yourself in deep water if you made it all up.

pozadí; prostředí; původ *** n C /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/ the type of career, training, or education that someone has had A recent survey has shown that one in four CVs contain a lie of some kind, but resist the temptation to invent an interesting background for yourself.

průzkum (veřejného mínění) *** n C  /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/ a set of questions that you ask a large number of people or organizations This survey shows the percentage of single-parent households in each area.

vypořádat se s (problémem); manipulovat s něčím *** v /ˈhænd(ə)l/ to touch or hold someone or something What’s the most valuable autograph you’ve handled?

introvertní   adj /ˈɪntrəʊˌvɜː(r)tɪd/ a little shy and tending to concentrate on your own thoughts and feelings He became introverted and depressed.

stánek ** n C /stɔːl/ a large table or a small building that is open at the front, used for selling things or for giving people information In those days, you used to get market stalls, shops even, that sold nothing else.

následně, poté ** adv /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/ after something else happened The disease subsequently spread to the rest of the country.

jasně rozlišovat   phr /ˌdrɔː ə ˈlaɪn bɪˌtwiːn/ to keep two things separate I found it really difficult to draw a line between collecting and trading.

trpaslík; skřítek (i sádrový)   nC /nəʊm/  a stone or plastic model of a gnome (an imaginary little man in children’s stories who wears a pointed hat and can do magic), used in gardens for decoration Garden gnomes are popular in England.

nebrat v úvahu; zavrhnout ** v /dɪsˈmɪs/ to refuse to accept that something might be true The minister dismissed the idea that he had behaved badly.

bleší trh   n C /ˌkɑː(r) ˈbuːt ˌseɪl/ a market where people sell things that they do not want from the back of their car We bought it at a car boot sale.

lovec; hledač * n C /ˈhʌntə(r)/ someone who is looking for a particular type of thing She's a bit of a bargain hunter.

dárcovstí krve   n U /ˈblʌddəʊˌneɪtɪŋ/ allowing some of your blood to be taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of someone else One job applicant who was obviously trying to make a good impression wrote that she had taken up blood-donating.

obchod; dohoda *** v/n C /diːl/ a formal agreement, especially in business or politics It was my first deal, but later on, I found out that it was worth five times what he’d paid for it!

zasvětit; věnovat ** v /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ to spend your time and effort doing something He dedicated himself to academic work.

udělat vyjímku   phr /ˌmeɪk ən ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)n/ to deal with someone or something in a different way from usual on a particular occasion only I’ll have to confess that I made an exception with this one.

nahánějící strach * adj /ˈskeəri/ making you feel frightened She told us a scary story.

nakonec *** adv /ˈfaɪn(ə)li/ after a long time, process, or series of events My father finally agreed to let me go on the trip.

společenský; přátelský   adj /ˌaʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/ someone who is outgoing is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people Norman is very shy but his wife’s outgoing.

zábava; rekreace   n C /ˈpɑːsˌtaɪm/ something that you do regularly for fun in your free time Skateboarding is the favourite pastime of many teenagers.

sklon; trend ** n C /ˈtendənsi/ an aspect of your character that you show by behaving in a particular way He has a tendency to overreact.

instinkt ** n C /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ a natural tendency to behave in a particular way that people and animals are born with and that they obey without knowing why It’s a basic human instinct.

vyměnit (si/se) * n C / v /swɒp/ the process of giving one thing in exchange for another Everyone would have their pile and we’d go through them, and then do swaps and try to collect the whole set.

partyzán   n C /ɡəˈrɪlə/ a member of a military group that is not official and usually wants to change a political situation. Their main method is to make unexpected attacks in small groups. The army is at risk of attack from guerilla fighters.

v zákulisí   adv /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/ in the area behind the stage in a theatre, including the rooms where the actors get dressed He let us go backstage.

šatník * n C  /ˈwɔː(r)drəʊb/ the clothes that someone has She is shopping for designer dresses to add to her wardrobe.

samolepka   n C /ˈstɪkə(r)/ a piece of paper or plastic with a picture, colour, or writing on one side and a sticky surface on the other that you can stick to something He collects football stickers.

nějak se to seběhlo   phr /ˌwʌn θɪŋ led tuː əˈnʌðə(r)/ used when you cannot or do not want to give a lot of details about how something happens One thing led to another, and before I knew it I had about thirty of them, all different.

smalt(ovaný); email   n C/U /ɪˈnæm(ə)l/  a hard shiny substance used for protecting or decorating glass, metal, or clay Most of them collect the old enamel or metal ones from before the war.

vyvalený; vyboulený   adj  /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/ sticking out My friends like to joke that my husband is the star attraction in my collection because he’s got these bulging eyes.

přívrženec; stoupenec *** n C  /səˈpɔː(r)tə(r)/  someone who likes to watch a particular sports team and wants that team to win Barcelona supporters were happy with the team's victory.

suvenýry (spojené s osobností)   n pl /ˌmem(ə)rəˈbɪliə/ objects that you collect because they belonged to someone famous or are connected with something that interests you She collects old cinema memorabilia.

být zapálený pro něco   phr /bi ˈkiːn ɒn/ to be interested in something and enjoying it, especially an activity that you do often Tony O’Neill was always keen on ghost stories.

propadnout něčemu   phr /ɡet ðə ˈbʌg fə/ to begin to have a sudden strong enthusiasm for doing something Greg got the ‘Trekkie’ bug in a big way.

hnít; chátrat * v /dɪˈkeɪ/ if a building or an area decays, its state gradually gets worse because it has not been looked after The area is filled with decaying buildings.

děláš si legraci   phr /jɔː(r) ˈkɪdɪŋ/ used to say that someone is saying something that is not true, especially as a joke You're kidding now, aren’t you?

věnovat; zasvětit ** v /dɪˈvəʊt/ to spend a lot of time or effort doing something He’s devoted most of his time to his painting.

vynikat, vyčnívat   v /stænd ˈaʊt/ if something stands out, it is easy to see or notice because it is different in some way Job seekers need to make their application stand out.

budoucí; případný; možný ** adj /prəˈspektɪv/ likely to be or become a particular thing I've got a meeting with a prospective client.

oživit (např. večírek hudbou)   v /ˌlaɪv(ə)n ˈʌp/ to make something more interesting or exciting, or to become more interesting or exciting What we needed was some music to liven things up.

nakonec *** adv /ɪˈventʃuəli/ at the end of a process or period of time in which many things happen ‘Did they ever pay you?’ ‘Eventually, yes.’

strašidelný; vyděšený   adj /ˈspuːki/ frightening in a way that makes you nervous because it involves things that do not seem natural and cannot be explained by science She told us a spooky story.

fanoušek ** n C /fæn/ someone who likes watching or listening to something such as a sport, films, or music very much, or who admires a famous or important person very much They could see a crowd of noisy football fans.

obtočený; zdobný   adj /luːpt/ with a round shape or curve made by a line curling back toward itself People who write with looped letters are imaginative and creative.

rozšířit se *** v /spred/ to gradually affect or cover a larger area The movement started in London but has now spread all over the world.

nevypočitatelný soupeř   n /ˌdɑː(r)k ˈhɔː(r)s/ someone with a secret, especially a secret ability, skill, or achievement, that surprises you when you finally discover it I think he's a bit of a dark horse.

poflakovat se   v /ˌhæŋ əˈraʊnd/ to spend time in a place waiting or doing nothing At school we used to hang around in the playground every day.

poflakovat se   v /ˌhæŋ əˈraʊnd/ to spend time in a place waiting or doing nothing At school we used to hang around in the playground every day.

přímo; bez obalu   adv /pɔɪntˈblæŋk/ in a very firm and direct way Polly declared point-blank that she would never go there again.

zpočátku *** adv /ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)li/ at the beginning I had initially thought I wanted to write novels.

zpočátku *** adv /ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)li/ at the beginning I had initially thought I wanted to write novels.

tajuplný; tajemný; divný) * adj /wɪə(r)d/ strange and unusual, sometimes in a way that upsets you I had a weird dream last night.

doplňky; příslušenství ** n C /əkˈsesəri/ a small thing such as a piece of jewelry or a pair of shoes that you wear with clothes to give them more style Nike® succeeded in transforming the sports shoe into an essential fashion accessory.

doplňky; příslušenství ** n C /əkˈsesəri/ a small thing such as a piece of jewelry or a pair of shoes that you wear with clothes to give them more style Nike® succeeded in transforming the sports shoe into an essential fashion accessory.

zpočátku   phr /æt ðə bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ in the first part of an event or process before something changes At the beginning, I found it really difficult to draw a line between collecting and trading.

zpočátku   phr /æt ðə bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ in the first part of an event or process before something changes At the beginning, I found it really difficult to draw a line between collecting and trading.

zajímat se o něco   phr /biː ˈɪntə/ to be interested in and enjoy an activity or subject There’s little point in saying that you’re into pop music when you apply for a job.

vášeň ** n C /ˈpæʃ(ə)n/ a strong enthusiasm or interest But when hero worship turns into an all-consuming passion, it can be an addiction as dangerous as any other.

vášeň ** n C /ˈpæʃ(ə)n/ a strong enthusiasm or interest But when hero worship turns into an all-consuming passion, it can be an addiction as dangerous as any other.

ten druhý (odkaz na druhou (osobu/věc) ze dvou již zmíněných *** adj /ˈlætə(r)/ used for referring to the second of two people, things, or groups that have just been mentioned He did well in both schoolwork and sport and won a number of medals in the latter (=in sport).

ten druhý (odkaz na druhou (osobu/věc) ze dvou již zmíněných *** adj /ˈlætə(r)/ used for referring to the second of two people, things, or groups that have just been mentioned He did well in both schoolwork and sport and won a number of medals in the latter (=in sport).

nechat se unést   v /ɡet ˌkærɪd əˈweɪ/ to become so excited or involved in something that you lose control of your feelings or behaviour Let’s not get carried away. The deal could still fall through.

nechat se unést   v /ɡet ˌkærɪd əˈweɪ/ to become so excited or involved in something that you lose control of your feelings or behaviour Let’s not get carried away. The deal could still fall through.

už se nedá nic dělat   phr /ɪts ˌdʒʌst ˌwʌn əv ðəʊz ˈθɪŋz/ used to say that you cannot prevent or change a situation or an event I don’t know why really, it’s just one of those things.

už se nedá nic dělat   phr /ɪts ˌdʒʌst ˌwʌn əv ðəʊz ˈθɪŋz/ used to say that you cannot prevent or change a situation or an event I don’t know why really, it’s just one of those things.

člověk hledající práci   n C /ˈdʒɒb ˌsiːkə(r)/ someone who is looking for a job. This word is used mainly by government officials. The government are planning to cut payments to job seekers.

člověk hledající práci   n C /ˈdʒɒb ˌsiːkə(r)/ someone who is looking for a job. This word is used mainly by government officials. The government are planning to cut payments to job seekers.

šachy * n U /tʃes/ a game for two people, played on a board with black and white squares, using different shaped pieces, including two kings. The aim is to get the other player’s king into a position where it cannot move We played a game of chess.

šachy * n U /tʃes/ a game for two people, played on a board with black and white squares, using different shaped pieces, including two kings. The aim is to get the other player’s king into a position where it cannot move We played a game of chess.

zpočátku; především; vůbec   phr /tə bɪˈɡɪn wɪð/ before or during the first part of an activity or process How did you get involved to begin with?

zpočátku; především; vůbec   phr /tə bɪˈɡɪn wɪð/ before or during the first part of an activity or process How did you get involved to begin with?

hlídat děti * v /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪt/  to look after children in their home while their parents are not there, especially in the evening I’ll ask my mother to babysit.

hlídat děti * v /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪt/  to look after children in their home while their parents are not there, especially in the evening I’ll ask my mother to babysit.

dobrovolný; spontánní ** adj /ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri/ voluntary work is done for no pay When I was at university I took three months out to travel around Latin America and I got involved in some voluntary work in Costa Rica.

nainstalovat; připravit   v /ˌset ˈʌp/ to make a piece of equipment ready for use They set up tables at the back of their car to display the items they want to trade.

nainstalovat; připravit   v /ˌset ˈʌp/ to make a piece of equipment ready for use They set up tables at the back of their car to display the items they want to trade.

ukončit   v /ˈtɜː(r)mɪneɪt/ if something terminates, or if you terminate it, it ends or you stop it The military operation was terminated in 1969.

ukončit   v /ˈtɜː(r)mɪneɪt/ if something terminates, or if you terminate it, it ends or you stop it The military operation was terminated in 1969.

být něčím posedlý   phr /biː əbˈsest wɪð/ to consider someone or something as so important that you are always thinking about them, in a way that seems extreme to other people He was crazy about the sport, but he became more and more obsessed with it.

být něčím posedlý   phr /biː əbˈsest wɪð/ to consider someone or something as so important that you are always thinking about them, in a way that seems extreme to other people He was crazy about the sport, but he became more and more obsessed with it.

odhalit *** v /rɪˈviːl/ to show something that was covered or hidden The wallet-sized system opens to reveal a keyboard and screen.

nahý ** adj /ˈneɪkɪd/ not wearing any clothes There was a drawing of a naked woman in the gallery.

nahý ** adj /ˈneɪkɪd/ not wearing any clothes There was a drawing of a naked woman in the gallery.

zboží *** n pl /ɡʊdz/ objects produced for sale Wilkins was found in possession of £8,000 worth of stolen goods.

jde o to; problém je v tom   phr /ðə ˈθɪŋ əˌbaʊt/ used for talking about the problem with something or someone The thing about Dave is he's always late for meetings.

jde o to; problém je v tom   phr /ðə ˈθɪŋ əˌbaʊt/ used for talking about the problem with something or someone The thing about Dave is he's always late for meetings.

obchod; řemeslo; živnost *** v/n U /treɪd/ to buy or sell goods or services The autographs I trade are still the same kind of thing.

obchod; řemeslo; živnost *** v/n U /treɪd/ to buy or sell goods or services The autographs I trade are still the same kind of thing.

nakonec   phr /ˌɪn ðiː ˈend/ finally, after a period of time or thought In the end, we decided not to buy it.

nakonec   phr /ˌɪn ðiː ˈend/ finally, after a period of time or thought In the end, we decided not to buy it.

postrádající (něco) ** adj /ˈlækɪŋ/ if something important or useful is lacking, it does not exist or is not available She seems to be totally lacking in common sense.

reklamní/volební heslo * n C /ˈsləʊɡən/ a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used to advertise something or to express the beliefs of a political party or other group Anti-government slogans had been sprayed all over the wall.

zprvu; nejdříve   phr /ət ˈfɜː(r)st/ in the beginning before something changes At first, I said no, but then he offered me ten pounds, then twenty-five, and finally fifty.

zprvu; nejdříve   phr /ət ˈfɜː(r)st/ in the beginning before something changes At first, I said no, but then he offered me ten pounds, then twenty-five, and finally fifty.

hnusný; nepříjemný   adj /ˈnɑːsti/ used for talking about behaviour and people that are threatening Some really nasty people are looking for him.

vymyslet si   v /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ to invent a story, poem, etc. Use the words in the box to make up a story about a rescue.

vymyslet si   v /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ to invent a story, poem, etc. Use the words in the box to make up a story about a rescue.

děcko *** n C /kɪd/ a child If I ever have a kid myself, I know he’ll enjoy looking at my collection in years to come.

děcko *** n C /kɪd/ a child If I ever have a kid myself, I know he’ll enjoy looking at my collection in years to come.

na skladě; v zásobě   phr /ˌɪn ˈstɒk/ if goods are in stock, they are available to buy in a store or shop If you’ve got something in stock and the person subsequently dies, well, the value literally doubles overnight.

na skladě; v zásobě   phr /ˌɪn ˈstɒk/ if goods are in stock, they are available to buy in a store or shop If you’ve got something in stock and the person subsequently dies, well, the value literally doubles overnight.

to už patří minulosti   phr /ə ˌθɪŋ əv ðə ˈpɑːst/ something which no longer exists or happens We all used to wear them at university, but it’s a thing of the past now.

být do něčeho blázen   phr /bi ˈkreɪzi əˌbaʊt/ be very enthusiastic about something He's crazy about football.

být do něčeho blázen   phr /bi ˈkreɪzi əˌbaʊt/ be very enthusiastic about something He's crazy about football.

kvůli; díky *** phr /ˈdjuː tə/ if something is due to happen, it is expected to happen or should happen We arrived outside the cinema before the stars were due to arrive.

kvůli; díky *** phr /ˈdjuː tə/ if something is due to happen, it is expected to happen or should happen We arrived outside the cinema before the stars were due to arrive.

odznak; visačka * n C /bædʒ/ a small round object that fastens onto your clothes with a pin and usually has a picture or writing on it. The American word is button. I pinned the badge on my lapel.

odznak; visačka * n C /bædʒ/ a small round object that fastens onto your clothes with a pin and usually has a picture or writing on it. The American word is button. I pinned the badge on my lapel.