contend - tvrdit, prohlašovat

verb, formal - to state or argue something strongly, especially in a formal context or in disagreement

 

contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

cinder block - tvárnice, škvárobetonová tvárnice

noun, technical - a large, rectangular building block made from a mixture of concrete and industrial cinders, typically hollow and used in construction for walls and foundations

cinder - škvára, struska

noun, technical - the residue left after the combustion of coal, refuse, or metal ore, consisting mostly of ash, mineral fragments, and unburned material

clutch - psaníčko, malá kabelka

noun - a small, flat handbag for women

 

grade - stupeň, kvalita, úroveň

noun - a level or step in a scale, often used to show quality, difficulty, or rank

lacklustre - nevýrazný, mdlý, bez jiskry, fádní, nudný, nezáživný

adjective - not energetic, exciting, or impressive

 

embattle - připravit k boji, sešikovat, vyzbrojit

verb - to prepare for battle, to be involved in war or battle

 

embroil - zavléct, zatáhnout (do konfliktu apod.)

verb, formal - to involve someone in a difficult situation or an argument

 

embitter - rozhořčit, roztrpčit, naplnit hořkostí

verb, formal - to make someone feel angry, resentful, or full of bitterness, often because of unfair treatment or painful experiences

cereal - cereálie

noun - a kind of grain or food made from the grain

 

encode - zakódovat, zašifrovat

verb - to convert information, messages, or data into a different form, especially for security or storage

scraper - škrabka, škrabadlo

noun - a tool or device used for scraping something from a surface

 

reversible - oboustranný (např. kabát, bunda)

adjective - able to be turned the other way around or worn on both sides

 

irreversible - nevratný, nezvratný, trvalý

adjective - not able to be changed back to a previous condition or state; permanent