depredate - plenit, vyplenit, drancovat, vydrancovat, loupit, rabovat, ničit

verb, formal - to steal from or destroy something, especially in a violent or aggressive way

adversity - nepřízeň osudu, neštěstí, těžkosti, útrapy

noun - a difficult or unpleasant situation, especially one that continues for a long time

 

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

 

civilian - civilista, civilní osoba

noun - a person who is not a member of the military, police, or any other official armed force

overthink - příliš přemýšlet, zbytečně analyzovat, přemýšlet až moc, rozebírat do detailů

verb - to think about something too much or for too long, often making it seem more complicated or worrying than it really is

 

interchangeably - zaměnitelně, vyměnitelně

adverb - in a way that allows two or more things to be used instead of each other without any significant difference

unfulfilling - nenaplňující, neuspokojující, nedělající radost

adjective - not making you feel satisfied, happy, or that what you are doing is meaningful

fulfilling - naplňující, uspokojující, dělající radost

adjective - making you feel satisfied and happy because you are doing something meaningful or worthwhile

annulment - anulování, zneplatnění, zrušení, prohlášení za neplatné

noun - the official cancellation or declaration that something, such as a marriage or a legal agreement, is invalid and has no legal effect

 

lodge - vznést, podat, oficiálně předložit (stížnost apod.)

verb, British English - to formally present or submit something, such as a complaint or an application