adulterate - šidit, ředit (něčím), pančovat (např. nápoje)

verb - to mix something (esp. food and drink) with a different substance to make it less pure

 

rickety - vratký, viklající se, rozviklaný, roztřesený

adjective - to shake because of being old and weak, especially as if it is about to break

 

motivate - motivovat

verb - to give someone the feeling that they want to achieve something, which makes them work hard

wring - ždímat, vyždímat

verb - to twist a wet piece of cloth or clothing in order to remove water from it

 

native - rodný, rodilý

adjective - belonging to a place by origin, being born in a particular place and belonging to it

 

Purgatory - očistec

noun - the place where, according to some religions, the spirit of a dead person is sent to suffer for their sins before they can go to heaven

phone - telefon

noun - a device or a system that enables people to talk to each other across large distances, you need a number to call somebody using this system

each other - navzájem, vzájemně, se (navzájem), si (navzájem)

pronoun - a pronoun referring to a mutual, reciprocal relationship between members of a group (or pair), X to Y and at the same time Y to X

 

one another - vzájemně, navzájem

pronoun - a pronoun referring to a mutual, reciprocal relationship between members of a group (or pair), X to Y and at the same time Y to X

hem - založit (vytvořit lem)

verb - to fold and sew the edge of a piece of clothing (usually at the bottom) to prevent it from fraying and to make it the right length

stonewall - dělat obstrukce, zdržovat, blokovat

verb - to refuse to cooperate or answer questions, often in a deliberate or obstructive way, in order to delay or block progress in a discussion, investigation, or process

 

bookmark - záložka (v knize)

noun - a thin strip or card used to mark a specific page in a book, making it easier to return to that page later without losing one's place

caulk - utěsnit, zatmelit, vyspárovat

verb, technical - to seal joins and seams in a structure or piping using a special substance to prevent leakage

tie clip - spona na kravatu

noun - a small metal accessory used to keep a tie in place by attaching it to the shirt

swaddle - zavinout (miminko)

verb - to wrap a baby tightly in a blanket to keep them warm and help them feel safe