Blanka and Sazka

Glossary of difficult words

tunnel work - a reference to the additional Czech meaning of "tunneling," meaning asset-stripping;

cost overrun - the amount by which an expected or allowed cost is exceeded;

play - (in this context) move, maneuver or attempt;

span - the length of time for which something lasts;

predilection - a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something;

gaming - gambling, betting;

fixer - a person who makes arrangement for other people, esp. of an illicit of devious kind.