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

anonymously - anonymně

adverb - without revealing your name or identity

 

ripple effect - domino efekt, dominový efekt, řetězová reakce

noun - a situation in which one event or action causes a series of other events to happen, like ripples spreading on water

 

murkiness - zakalenost, temnota, šerost, nejasnost, nepřehlednost

noun - the quality of being dark, gloomy, or hard to see through; the quality of being unclear or difficult to understand

pique - dotknout se, popudit, vytočit, naštvat, urazit

verb, formal - to make someone feel upset or annoyed

pique - dotčenost, uraženost, uražená ješitnost, uražená pýcha

noun, formal - a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight or insult

 

congruent - shodný, souhlasný, odpovídající, slučitelný, v souladu

adjective, formal - having the same size and shape; in agreement or harmony

toothpick - párátko

noun - a small, thin stick used for removing food from between the teeth

designated driver - určený řidič, domluvený řidič (kdo ostatní odveze domů)

noun, informal - a person in a group who voluntarily abstains from consuming alcohol to safely drive others home after an event or social gathering