orientate
orientate - zorientovat, seznámit, uvést do problematiky, nasměrovat
BrE
/'ɔ:riənteɪt/
AmE
/'ɔ:riənteɪt/

verb - to make someone familiar with a new place, situation, or system, or to find your position or direction in relation to your surroundings

orientation
orientation - orientace, zaškolení, zorientování se, úvodní seznámení, nasměrování
BrE
/ˌɔ:riən'teɪʃn/
AmE
/ˌɔ:riən'teɪʃn/

noun, formal - the process of familiarizing someone with a new place, situation, or system, or the ability to understand your position or direction

clanger
clanger - bota, přešlap, trapas, faux pas
BrE
/'klæŋə/
AmE
/'klæŋər/

noun, British English, informal - an embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public

vole
vole - hraboš, hryzec
BrE
/'vəʊl/
AmE
/'voʊl/

noun - a small mouse-like rodent with a rounded body, short tail, and short legs that lives mainly in fields or woodland

 
fend - ubránit se, vypořádat se, bránit se, ubránit se, čelit, postarat se (o sebe)
BrE
/'fend/
AmE
/'fend/

verb - to protect yourself or deal with a problem, attack, or unwanted situation successfully

tickbox
tickbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko
BrE
/'tɪkbɒks/
AmE
/'tɪkbɑ:ks/

noun, British English - a small box on a form, screen, or document that can be ticked (checked) or left empty to indicate a choice, selection, or preference

checkbox
checkbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko
BrE
/'tʃekbɒks/
AmE
/'tʃekbɑ:ks/

noun, American English - a small box on a form, screen, or document that can be ticked (checked) or left empty to indicate a choice, selection, or preference

 
banal - banální, otřepaný, všední, obyčejný, nudný, bezvýrazný
BrE
/bə'nɑ:l/
AmE
/bə'nɑ:l/

adjective - lacking originality, freshness, or significance; overused and uninteresting

 
whet - povzbudit, nabudit, podnítit, probudit (chuť, zvědavost)
BrE
/'wet/
AmE
/'wet/

verb - to stimulate or increase interest, appetite, or desire

filler
filler - výplň, tmel, plnidlo
BrE
/'fɪlə/
AmE
/'fɪlər/

noun, technical - a substance used to fill gaps, spaces, or irregularities in a surface, material, or structure, often to create a smooth or even finish

supple
supple - ohebný, pružný, elastický, vláčný, tvárný, poddajný (materiál, hmota)
BrE
/'sʌpl/
AmE
/'sʌpl/

adjective - easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking; soft and pliable in texture

supple
supple - ohebný, pružný (tělo)
BrE
/'sʌpl/
AmE
/'sʌpl/

adjective - (of a body) able to bend or move easily; physically flexible

 
vitriol - jízlivost, kousavost, ostrá kritika, jedovatost, zloba, jedovaté výroky, nevybíravé poznámky
BrE
/'vɪtriəl/
AmE
/'vɪtriəl/

noun - cruel, bitter, harsh, and highly critical language or remarks

 
vitriolic - jízlivý, kousavý, jedovatý, sžíravý (kritika, poznámka), velmi ostrý (kritika a pod.)
BrE
/ˌvɪtri'ɒlɪk/
AmE
/ˌvɪtri'ɑ:lɪk/

adjective, formal - filled with harsh criticism, bitterness, or malice; extremely sharp or hostile in tone

kooky
kooky - praštěný, cáklý, střelený, potrhlý, bláznivý
BrE
/'ku:ki/
AmE
/'ku:ki/

adjective, American English, informal - strange, eccentric, or slightly crazy, often in an amusing or charming way.