reclusive
reclusive - samotářský, uzavřený, osamělý, poustevnický
BrE
/rɪ'klu:sɪv/
AmE
/rɪ'klu:sɪv/

adjective - preferring to live in isolation, avoiding the company of others

recluse
recluse - samotář, poustevník
BrE
/rɪ'klu:s/
AmE
/'reklu:s/

noun - a person who lives alone and deliberately avoids the company of others

 
dicey - ošemetný, riskantní, nebezpečný
BrE
/'daɪsi/
AmE
/'daɪsi/

adjective, informal - risky or dangerous, often implying that the situation is uncertain or unpredictable

purse
purse - špulit, našpulit (rty)
BrE
/'pɜ:s/
AmE
/'pɜ:rs/

verb - (of lips) to press together tightly, often because you are thinking or to show disapproval

coordinator
coordinator - koordinátor
BrE
/kəʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪtə/
AmE
/koʊ'ɔ:rdɪneɪt̬ər/

noun - a person who organizes people or activities to work together effectively

 
quiz - zkoušet (písemně či ústně), testovat (ve škole), dát písemku
BrE
/'kwɪz/
AmE
/'kwɪz/

verb, American English - to test students in formally

 
quiz - vyslýchat
BrE
/'kwɪz/
AmE
/'kwɪz/

verb - to question somebody

 
capacity - kapacita, objem, obsah
BrE
/kə'pæsəti/
AmE
/kə'pæsət̬i/

noun - the maximum amount that something can contain

 
capacity - kapacita, výkonnost, výkon
BrE
/kə'pæsəti/
AmE
/kə'pæsət̬i/

noun - the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something

crustacean
crustacean - korýš
BrE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/
AmE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/

noun, technical - a type of aquatic animal that has a hard exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs, common examples include crabs, lobsters or shrimp

 
abdominal - břišní
BrE
/æb'dɒmɪnl/
AmE
/æb'dɑ:mɪnl/

adjective, formal - connected with the abdomen

 
Prince Charming - princ na bílém koni, pohádkový princ
BrE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:mɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:rmɪŋ/

noun - a character from fairy tales, typically portrayed as a handsome and heroic prince who rescues the damsel in distress, often by breaking a curse or saving her from danger. He symbolizes the idealized, perfect romantic partner.

 
nymph - nymfa, víla, rusalka
BrE
/'nɪmf/
AmE
/'nɪmf/

noun - a mythological spirit or minor deity typically associated with nature, often depicted as a beautiful young woman

 
sprite - skřítek, víla
BrE
/'spraɪt/
AmE
/'spraɪt/

noun - a small, supernatural being or spirit, often associated with nature, typically depicted as a nimble and playful creature

 
pixie - skřítek, elf (nezbedný)
BrE
/'pɪksi/
AmE
/'pɪksi/

noun - a small, mischievous mythical creature, typically depicted with pointed ears, known for playing pranks and having a playful, childlike nature