tinsel - pozlátko

noun - something that looks valuable or appealing when it is in fact worthless

 

ideal - ideál

noun - a person, thing or an idea that is considered to be perfect

gypsum - sádrovec (minerál)

noun - a white mineral, similar to chalk, that is used to make plaster

 

sugar-coat - zaobalit, přikrášlit, učinit přijatelnějším

verb - to describe something as more pleasant or positive than it really is

 

lobby - kuloár, kuloáry (parlamentu)

noun - an area in the British Parliament that is open to the public

 

inhuman - nepodobný člověku, nelidský

adjective - causing fear because of something that is not typical for a human

 

subordinate - podřídit, podřadit

verb - to put someone or something in a position that is less important

 

manageress - vedoucí (žena), paní vedoucí

noun, British English - a woman who is in charge of a business, a shop etc.

 

indispensable - nepostradatelný

adjective - someone/something that is essential, other people can hardly manage without them

 

attribute - přisuzovat, přičítat

verb - to believe that something/someone is responsible for a particular situation, event

 

cornstarch - kukuřičný škrob, kukuřičná mouka

noun, American English - white powder made from corn that is used to make sauces thicker

 

cornflour - kukuřičný škrob, kukuřičná mouka

noun, British English - white powder made from corn that is used to make sauces thicker

 

grass widower - slaměný vdovec

noun - a man whose wife is away for a long period of time

 

grass widow - slaměná vdova

noun - a woman whose husband is away for a long period of time

 

one-liner - hláška, krátký vtípek

noun, informal - a funny remark or a joke that is usually one sentence long