home improvement store - obchod pro kutily, hobbymarket

noun, American English - a large shop where you can buy things to improve your home

knee sock - podkolenka, podkolenní ponožka

noun - a sock that covers the foot and extends up to the knee

 

overshadow - zastínit, přehlušit, potlačit, upozadit

verb - to make someone or something seem less important or successful by comparison

 

cremate - zpopelnit, spálit, pohřbít žehem

verb - to burn the body of a dead person until only ashes remain

 

cop - schytat, odnést

verb, informal - to receive or suffer something unpleasant, such as criticism, punishment, or blame

 

tap - odposlouchávací zařízení, odposlech (telefonu)

noun - a device or technique used to secretly monitor or intercept telephone communications

 

refute - vyvrátit, popřít, dokázat nepravdivost

verb, formal - to prove that a statement, theory, or belief is wrong or false

gingerly - opatrně, obezřetně, zlehka, s citem

adverb - in a careful or cautious manner, often to avoid harm or mistakes

tarnished - zašlý, matný, bez lesku (kov apod.)

adjective - (usually of metals) dull or discoloured, especially due to oxidation or exposure

 

cater - obstarávat, zajišťovat potřeby, vyhovět, uspokojit (potřeby)

verb - to satisfy the needs or desires of a particular group or individual

lancet - lanceta, chirurgický nožík, chirurgický skalpel

noun, technical - a small, sharp, pointed surgical instrument used to make incisions or punctures

mentor - mentorovat, vést, radit, školit, zaučivat

verb - to advise or train someone, especially a younger or less experienced person

 

downer - oblbovák, uklidňující prostředek

noun, informal - a drug that relaxes you and often makes you want to sleep

 

taboo word - neslušné slovo, nevhodné slovo

noun - a word that you are not supposed to say, an inappropriate word

 

sponsor - sponzorovat, financovat, podporovat

verb - to support a person, organization, or activity financially or by providing resources