clanger - bota, přešlap, trapas, faux pas

noun, British English, informal - an embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public

vole - hraboš, hryzec

noun - a small mouse-like rodent with a rounded body, short tail, and short legs that lives mainly in fields or woodland

 

fend - ubránit se, vypořádat se, bránit se, ubránit se, čelit, postarat se (o sebe)

verb - to protect yourself or deal with a problem, attack, or unwanted situation successfully

terrarium - terárium

noun - a glass container in which plants or small animals are kept and grown in controlled conditions

 

clamp - sevřít, upnout, přiskřípnout, upevnit svorkou, stáhnout, pevně držet

verb - to fasten, hold, or press something tightly in place, often using force or a device

 

behemoth - kolos, obr, gigant, moloch, monstrum

noun, formal - something extremely large, powerful, or overwhelming, especially an organization or machine

 

bland - nudný, fádní, mdlý, nezajímavý, nevýrazný, neslaný nemastný

adjective - lacking interest, excitement, or distinctive qualities

 

malodorous - páchnoucí, zapáchající, smradlavý

adjective, formal - having a very unpleasant smell

 

maladjusted - nepřizpůsobivý, neadaptovaný, špatně přizpůsobený, problémový

adjective - not able to deal with or adapt well to other people, new situations, or society in general

 

mispronounce - špatně vyslovit, zkomolit, vyslovit nesprávně

verb - to pronounce a word or sound incorrectly

 

misinform - nesprávně informovat, podat mylné informace, dezinformovat

verb - to give someone wrong or false information

 

burnish - vylepšit, napravit (reputaci apod.)

verb, formal - to improve something, especially reputation or image

burnish - leštit, vyleštit, naleštit, cídit, vycídit

verb, formal - to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it

 

outwit - přechytračit, přelstít, obelstít

verb - to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more intelligent or clever

grid - rošt, mřížka, mříž

noun - a framework of metal or bars used for holding or supporting something