Lekcja nr 1

She giggled like a little kid. We were all joking and giggling nervously as we waited for the ceremony to begin.

having parts, actions, etc., that are repeated many times in a way that is boring or unpleasant

She left the job because the work was too repetitive — re·pet·i·tive·ly adverb — re·pet·i·tive·ness noun

Some salespeople rely on established customers to provide repeat orders rather than actively seeking new business.

having or showing true and constant support or loyalty

He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.

being without hair happening or done without any problems: free from difficulties or impediments

Our trip was smooth and uneventful. Our flight was very smooth. Secrets of a Smooth Complexion — smooth adverb — smooth·ly adverb — smooth·ness noun

used to say that someone or something only has a specified small size or sth reached a specified condition

We have barely two months and one week to begin negotiations with Washington This is true of Greece, where production covers barely 50% of domestic consumption.

to keep coming back to the mind of (someone) especially in a way that makes the person sad or upset

— haunt·er noun — haunt·ing·ly (adv) Some people believe that the ghost of an old sea captain haunts the beach. If you ignore the problem, it will come back to haunt you

I look forward to an interesting and thought-provoking discussion to come. It is thought-provoking that despite all of these activities we have not produced better or faster results.

quirk (n) - everyone has their own quirks — quirk·i·ly (adv) — quirk·i·ness noun — quirk·ish (adj) — quirky (adj) wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks

difficult to understand: requiring deep thought or wisdom

His knowledge of history is profound. Her books offer profound insights into the true nature of courage. — pro·found·ly (adv) — pro·found·ness (n)

a Southern visitor who was unused to the chilling air of a Northeast winter> gravely disturbing or frightening <a chilling case of abuse> — chil·ling·ly adverb

provoking disbelief

She's been making implausible claims. He gave an implausible excuse for showing up late for work. The novel has an implausible ending.— im·plau·si·bil·i·ty (n) — im·plau·si·bly (adv)

to hold the interest of strongly

The story really grips the reader. The scandal has gripped the nation.

The little boy gripped his mother's hand tightly. I gripped the door handle and pulled as hard as I could.

Jim finds math heavy going. Talking to Mary is heavy going. She has nothing interesting to say.

: liking to keep things very clean and orderly: simple and clever

— neat·ly adverb — neat·ness noun He keeps his apartment neat and clean. He's got a neat way of memorizing information. There is, unfortunately, no neat solution to the problem.

in a humble or meek manner

PE has a lowly status in the world of school.

not graceful

She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. — awk·ward·ly adverb — awk·ward·ness noun

She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject. The policy is supported by the vast majority of citizens. — vast·ly (adv) — vast·ness (n)

dyskutować, przekonywać

She argued against the proposed law. The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes. He's always willing to argue for what is right.

zapewne, prawdopodobnie

Arguably, there is something wrong with the assistance packages extended to Latvia and Hungary. Only 90 days after this, arguably the greatest discovery of the last century occurred.

The offer is very intriguing.

This rainy weather is depressing. He paints a depressing picture of modern life.

a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day

Yo man lets go get typsy.

to sit or lie in the light of the sun especially in order to make your skin darker

People were sunbathing on the beach.