contraption - udělátko, vychytávka

noun, informal - a piece of equipment, usually one that is quickly put together for a particular purpose, often improvised

 

alarmed - znepokojený, vystrašený

adjective - afraid, worried, feeling as if you were in danger

 

jell - rýsovat se, konkretizovat se

verb - to become definite or concrete

 

gel - konkretizovat se, rýsovat se

verb, British English - to become definite or more concrete

 

gel - gelovat

verb - to put gel in your hair

double standard - dvojí metr, nestejný přístup

noun - treating a person or a group of people differently than another in the same situation

 

disobedience - neposlušnost

noun - the act of not doing what you are told or what you are expected to do

 

disobey - neuposlechnout, nebýt poslušný, neposlouchat

verb - not to do what someone in authority tells you to do, not to respect a rule, a law etc.

 

reek - páchnout, smrdět, čpět

verb - to have a very unpleasant smell

 

hankie - kapesník

noun, informal - a piece of cloth or paper that you use when blowing your nose

 

Tupperware - plastové dózy s víčkem (obchodní značka)

noun - (trademark) a range of plastic containers with lids that are used in the kitchen

 

awesome - úchvatný, nahánějící strach, vzbuzující bázeň

adjective, dated - causing fear or great respect, impressive

rough patch - těžké období, špatné období, krátkodobá krize

noun - a difficult time

 

vantage point - místo (odkud něco sledujeme), vyhlídka, hledisko, úhel pohledu

noun - a place from which we can watch something

 

vantage - výhoda, výhodná pozice

noun, dated - a strategic position