covet - prahnout, dychtit

verb, formal - to want something very much, often something that someone else has

 

socket - důlek, jamka, lůžko (oka, kloubu, čepu apod.)

noun - a hollow space in the surface of the body or an object into which something fits

outlet - zásuvka (elektřiny)

noun, American English - a thing fastened to the wall where you can plug in electrical appliances

infomercial - dlouhá televizní reklama, teleshopping, propagační film

noun, American English - an advertisement on television that is very long, gives a lot of details on a subject and seems like a normal programme

 

infotainment - populárně vzdělávací pořady, populárně vědecký pořady

noun - programmes on TV or radio that combine informative or educational elements with entertainment

 

gaffe - společenská chyba, trapná chyba, faux pas

noun - an embarrassing mistake that you make in public or a social situation

 

demeaning - nedůstojný, ponižující

adjective - lowering the dignity and self-worth of a person, causing them to feel inferior or disrespected

trivet - podložka pod hrnec

noun - a stand that you can put a hot pot or a hot pan on to protect the surface underneath, it comes in many shapes and forms

 

put out - vypnout, zhasnout (světlo)

verb - to make a light stop working using a switch or button

 

terrific - strašný, ohromný, děsný

adjective - too big, too difficult, too large

 

terrifically - úžasně, strašně (velmi)

adverb, informal - amazingly, extremely (in a positive way)

 

sparkly - jiskřivý, třpytivý, blyštivý

adjective - shining with small, brilliant points of light

 

bristly - ježatý, štětinatý, naježený

adjective - covered with, resembling, or having stiff, coarse hairs or spine

 

steely - pevný, tvrdý, nezlomný, odhodlaný

adjective - very strong and determined

 

disorderly - chaotický, neuspořádaný, neukázněný, výtržnický

adjective, formal - without order, untidy; causing trouble, behaving in a violet way