old habits die hard - zvyk je železná košile

phrase - it's difficult to get rid of an existing habit

 

unload - vyložit, vykládat

verb - to put things off a ship, a lorry etc.

slurp - srkat, usrkávat (hlasitě)

verb - to make noises while drinking something or eating something

haughty - nafoukaný, namyšlený, povýšený, arogantní

adjective - feeling superior to others, looking down on other people

 

incompatible - nekompatibilní, neslučitelný

adjective - not able to exist or work together in harmony

 

tendon - šlacha

noun - the tissue that connects the muscle to the bone

 

catacomb - katakomba

noun - an underground tunnel, used esp. to bury dead bodies

 

vandalize - pustošit, demolovat

verb - to destroy or damage someone else's property on purpose

 

dazzling - oslňující, oslepující

adjective - (of bright light)making someone unable to see clearly

 

prop up - podepřít

verb - to support something by putting something hard under it

 

get carried away - nechat se unést

verb - to get very excited or emotionally involved in something

 

aptitude - způsobilost, předpoklad (např. studijní)

noun - a natural ability, a natural ability to learn something

 

emancipate - zrovnoprávnit, osvobodit (zpod nadvlády), emancipovat

verb - to free someone from someone else's control or power

 

material - materiální, hmotný, fyzický

adjective - connected with money, possessions etc. (as opposed to 'spiritual')

 

prance - poskakovat

verb - to walk or hop in a lively, happy way