levee - násep, hráz, protipovodňová hráz, ochranná hráz

noun - a raised bank or wall built along a river to prevent flooding

chalice - kalich, pohár, číše (bohoslužebný)

noun - a cup or goblet used in religious ceremonies, especially to hold wine

 

ditzy - potrhlý, praštěný, roztržitý

adjective, American English, informal - (usually of a woman) silly, not very serious, likely to forget things

 

imposition - obtěžování, přítěž, nepříjemnost, vnucování se

noun, formal - something that is an unfair or unreasonable burden or inconvenience to someone

 

accommodate - vyhovět, vyjít vstříc

verb - to do something helpful for someone by meeting their needs or wishes

bodice - korzet, šněrovačka

noun, technical - a separate, often stiffened garment worn to shape or support the torso

 

relinquish - vzdát se, zříci se (např. moci, nároku, postavení)

verb, formal - to give up something such as power, control, or possession, especially unwillingly

speed bump - retardér, zpomalovací práh

noun, American English - a raised area across a road designed to make vehicles slow down

speed hump - retardér, zpomalovací práh

noun - a raised area across a road designed to make vehicles slow down

 

unforgiving - neodpouštějící, nesmiřitelný, nekompromisní, neúprosný, nemilosrdný

adjective - (of a person) not willing to forgive other people for their mistakes

gild - zlatit, pozlatit, potáhnout zlatem, natřít zlatou barvou

verb - to cover something with a thin layer of gold or gold paint

 

facade - přetvářka, maska, falešný dojem, zdání

noun - a false appearance intended to hide the truth or someone’s real feelings

 

bolster - podpořit, posílit, povzbudit, pozvednout

verb - to support, strengthen, or improve something, often by providing encouragement or help

back-up - posila, podpora, záloha, náhradník, pomoc

noun - additional support, help, or reinforcements ready to assist or available if needed

 

cremate - zpopelnit, spálit, pohřbít žehem

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