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

tickbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko

noun, British English - a small box on a form, screen, or document that can be ticked (checked) or left empty to indicate a choice, selection, or preference

checkbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko

noun, American English - a small box on a form, screen, or document that can be ticked (checked) or left empty to indicate a choice, selection, or preference

 

banal - banální, otřepaný, všední, obyčejný, nudný, bezvýrazný

adjective - lacking originality, freshness, or significance; overused and uninteresting

 

whet - povzbudit, nabudit, podnítit, probudit (chuť, zvědavost)

verb - to stimulate or increase interest, appetite, or desire

filler - výplň, tmel, plnidlo

noun, technical - a substance used to fill gaps, spaces, or irregularities in a surface, material, or structure, often to create a smooth or even finish

supple - ohebný, pružný, elastický, vláčný, tvárný, poddajný (materiál, hmota)

adjective - easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking; soft and pliable in texture

supple - ohebný, pružný (tělo)

adjective - (of a body) able to bend or move easily; physically flexible

 

vitriol - jízlivost, kousavost, ostrá kritika, jedovatost, zloba, jedovaté výroky, nevybíravé poznámky

noun - cruel, bitter, harsh, and highly critical language or remarks