griffin - gryf (mytické zvíře)

noun - a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, often depicted as a guardian of treasures and symbols of strength and wisdom

 

allusion - narážka, zmínka, nepřímý odkaz

noun - an indirect reference to something, typically a work of literature, a person, or an event

 

warped - zkřivený, zkroucený, zdeformovaný

adjective - bent or twisted out of shape

 

warped - zvrácený, pokřivený, zdeformovaný (charakter, myšlenka apod.)

adjective - distorted in a way that is abnormal or unnatural, often referring to thoughts or perceptions

 

warp - deformace, zkřivení

noun - a distortion or bend in an object, often a physical surface

 

warp - zkřivit, zdeformovat, zkroutit

verb - to twist or bend out of shape, especially due to heat or moisture

flop - propadák, neúspěch, fiasko

noun, informal - a complete failure, especially in performance or entertainment

 

heartbreaking - srdceryvný, srdcervoucí

adjective - causing intense emotional pain or sadness

 

whip up - vyburcovat, vybičovat

verb - to make people feel strongly about something

whip up - uklohnit, ukuchtit, rychle uvařit

verb - to quickly make something to eat

shrew - semetrika, megera, fúrie

noun, dated - a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman

shrew - rejsek (zvíře)

noun - a small insect-eating mammal resembling a mouse with a long pointed snout

 

mothball - naftalínová kulička, kulička proti molům

noun - a small ball of naphthalene or a similar chemical used to prevent moths from damaging clothes or fabrics when stored

 

nebulous - nejasný, mlhavý (přeneseně)

adjective, formal - indistinct, vague, or unclear; lacking definite form or limits

 

monolithic - nepružný, zkostnatělý (např. systém)

adjective - large, uniform, often implying rigidity and resistance to change