Nečas vs. Klaus

Glossary of difficult words

byznys - the Czech spelling is used to indicate that there are Czech-specific business factors;

to rebuff someone - to reject someone in an abrupt or ungracious manner;

denouement - the climax of a chain of events, usually when something is decided or made clear;

castrated - deprived of power, vitality or vigor;

to rule the roost - to be in complete control;

a free hand - freedom to act at one’s discretion;

browbeaten - intimidated into doing something through stern or abusive words;

to put up a fight - to offer resistance to an attack.