anvil
anvil - kovadlina
BrE
/'ænvɪl/
AmE
/'ænvɪl/

noun - a heavy block of iron or steel with a flat top, used by blacksmiths to shape metal by hammering

geranium
geranium - pelargonie, muškát
BrE
/dʒə'reɪniəm/
AmE
/dʒə'reɪniəm/

noun - a flowering plant of the genus Geranium or Pelargonium, often grown for its brightly coloured flowers and aromatic leaves

 
dysfunction - dysfunkce, nefunkčnost, špatné fungování
BrE
/dɪs'fʌnkʃn/
AmE
/dɪs'fʌnkʃn/

noun, technical - abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behaviour or interaction within a group; impaired or abnormal functioning (of a body part etc.)

braid
braid - zaplést, uplést (cop), splést (do copu)
BrE
/'breɪd/
AmE
/'breɪd/

verb, American English - to make a length of rope or hair by twisting three or more pieces over and under one another

garnet
garnet - granát (kámen, drahokam)
BrE
/'gɑ:nɪt/
AmE
/'gɑ:rnɪt/

noun - a gemstone from a group of silicate minerals, typically deep red, valued for its beauty and durability in jewellery

reminiscent
reminiscent - nostalgický, vzpomínající, zahloubaný
BrE
/ˌremɪ'nɪsnt/
AmE
/ˌremɪ'nɪsnt/

adjective, formal - having qualities that suggest or bring to mind a feeling of nostalgia; evoking a sentimental longing for the past

 
parallel - rovnoběžka, paralela
BrE
/'pærəlel/
AmE
/'pærəlel/

noun, technical - a line or plane that is equally distant from another at all points; a circle of latitude on Earth

 
antitrust - antimonopolní, protikratelový
BrE
/ˌæntɪ'trʌst/
AmE
/ˌæntɪ'trʌst/

adjective - relating to legislation that prevents or controls trusts, monopolies, or other large combinations of businesses to promote fair competition

boycott
boycott - bojkotovat, odmítat se účastnit
BrE
/'bɔɪkɒt/
AmE
/'bɔɪkɑ:t/

verb - to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of expressing disapproval or to force change

airbag
airbag - airbag
BrE
/'eəbæg/
AmE
/'erbæg/

noun - a safety device in a car designed to fill in rapidly with air in the event of a collision

 
serum - sérum
BrE
/'sɪərəm/
AmE
/'sɪrəm/

noun - a liquid component of blood that remains after blood has clotted, containing various proteins, antibodies, hormones, and other substances

ragout
ragout - ragú, dušené maso se zeleninou
BrE
/ræ'gu:/
AmE
/ræ'gu:/

noun - a slow-cooked, well-seasoned stew of meat, poultry, or fish, usually combined with vegetables and a thick sauce

 
giveaway - dárek zdarma, soutěž o ceny
BrE
/'gɪvəweɪ/
AmE
/'gɪvəweɪ/

noun - something that is given free to people, especially as a prize or as part of a competition or promotion

coroner
coroner - koroner, soudní lékař, úřední ohledávač mrtvol
BrE
/'kɒrənə/
AmE
/'kɑ:rənər/

noun - an official who investigates deaths, especially those happening under unusual or suspicious circumstances, and determines the cause of death

mellow
mellow - uvolněný, pohodový, klidný, zklidněný
BrE
/'meləʊ/
AmE
/'meloʊ/

adjective, informal - relaxed, calm, and easy-going, often as a result of being in a peaceful environment or drinking some alcohol