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riddle
The detective solved the riddle that had puzzled everyone for weeks.
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zagadka, łamigłówka
hardly
She could hardly believe her eyes when she saw the surprise.
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ledwo, prawie nie
critical of sth/sb
He is often critical of how the project is being managed.
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krytyczny wobec czegoś/kogoś
at last
At last, we arrived at our destination after hours of travel.
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w końcu, wreszcie
give away
She accidentally gave away the surprise party plans.
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ujawniać coś, zdradzać
take over
The new manager will take over next month.
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objąć, przejąć
wrap up
Make sure to wrap up before going outside in the snow.
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ubrać się ciepło
make out sth
I couldn’t make out what he was trying to say through the noise.
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zrozumieć coś
judicious
Her judicious use of resources saved the company a lot of money.
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rozsądny
praiseworthy
His efforts to help the community are praiseworthy.
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chwalebny, godny pochwały
puzzled
She looked puzzled when she couldn’t find her keys.
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zdezorientowany
urgent
The email marked as urgent required immediate attention.
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pilny
absorbing
The book was so absorbing that I read it in one sitting.
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pasjonujący, wciągający
be in the habit of doing sth
He is in the habit of going for a run every morning.
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mieć w zwyczaju coś robić
mourning
The family is in mourning after their recent loss.
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żałoba, lament
disturbance
The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
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zakłócenie
commitment
Her commitment to the project ensured its success.
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poświęcenie, zaangażowanie
reliance
His reliance on his friends helped him through tough times.
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poleganie, oparcie (na czymś/kimś)
compliance
Compliance with the new regulations is mandatory.
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stosowanie się, podporządkowanie się
derive from
She derives great satisfaction from helping others.
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czerpać (np. przyjemność)
lay claim to sth
They laid claim to the abandoned property.
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rościć pretensje do czegoś
tense
The meeting was tense as everyone awaited the decision.
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napięty, nerwowy (o sytuacji, atmosferze)
excitable
The puppy was excitable and barked at every little noise.
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pobudliwy
put the blame on sb
He put the blame on his coworker for the mistake.
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obarczać kogoś winą
toss
He tossed the ball to his friend during the game.
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rzucać, podrzucać
deaf as a post
After years of working in construction, he is almost deaf as a post.
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głuchy jak pień
deaf
The deaf community is advocating for more inclusive policies.
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głuchy, niesłyszący
stump
He threw the stump of his cigarette into the trash can.
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niedopałek (papierosa)
pay compliments
He paid her several compliments on her new dress.
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prawić komplementy
confirmed enemy
They have been confirmed enemies ever since the heated argument.
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zagorzały wróg
assure
I assure you that everything will be ready on time.
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zapewniać, gwarantować
fall ill
She fell ill after being caught in the rain without a coat.
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zachorować
unwell
He felt unwell and decided to stay home from work.
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chory, niezdrowy
missing
The child was reported missing after not returning home from school.
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zaginiony
take your time
Take your time to finish the report, there’s no rush.
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nie spiesz się
be filled with sth
Her heart was filled with joy when she heard the good news.
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być przepełnionym czymś
credible
The journalist is known for providing credible information.
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wiarygodny
creditable
His performance was creditable, but there’s still room for improvement.
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godziwy, przyzwoity
credulous
She is so credulous that she believed the prank without question.
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łatwowierny, naiwny
knowledgeable
He is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
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znający się na rzeczy, obeznany, mądry
by nature
She is optimistic by nature and always looks on the bright side.
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z charakteru, z natury
legend has it
Legend has it that the castle is haunted by a ghost.
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legenda głosi
give birth to
She gave birth to a healthy baby boy yesterday.
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urodzić (np. dziecko)
flesh
The wound was so deep that it exposed the flesh beneath.
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ciało, tkanka
grief-stricken
The grief-stricken family gathered to remember their loved one.
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pogrążony w żalu
fearful
She was fearful of the dark and refused to go outside alone.
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przestraszony, zlękniony
denial
His denial of the accusations made the situation more complicated.
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zaprzeczenie, wyparcie się
restless
The restless baby kept crying throughout the night.
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niespokojny, nerwowy
glad about
I’m glad about the opportunity to travel this summer.
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zadowolony z czegoś
free from sth
The region is now free from major diseases thanks to the vaccination campaign.
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wolny od czegoś
die of sth
Many people die of preventable diseases every year.
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umrzeć z powodu czegoś
work at sth
She’s working at improving her language skills.
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pracować nad czymś
approve of sth
Her parents approve of her decision to study abroad.
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pochwalać coś, akceptować coś
with a view to doing sth
He enrolled in the course with a view to advancing his career.
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mając zamiar coś zrobić
lose one's temper
He lost his temper when the kids broke his favorite vase.
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stracić panowanie nad sobą
go to the wall
The company may go to the wall if sales don’t improve soon.
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być pod ścianą, w kłopotach
out of tune
The piano was out of tune and needed to be adjusted.
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rozstrojony
have green fingers
My grandmother has green fingers and grows the best flowers.
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mieć rękę do roślin
call sb names
It’s rude to call people names, especially in public.
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wyzywać kogoś
sleep like a log
After the long hike, I slept like a log.
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spać jak kamień
flight of stairs
There’s only one flight of stairs to climb to reach the apartment.
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kondygnacja schodów
as a rule
As a rule, he doesn’t drink coffee after 6 PM.
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z reguły
as gentle as a lamb
Her baby is as gentle as a lamb and rarely cries.
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potulny jak baranek
gentle
She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened puppy.
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delikatny, łagodny, spokojny
sense of duty
His sense of duty kept him working late to finish the project.
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poczucie obowiązku
nurture
It’s important to nurture young talent in any field.
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pielęgnować
fulfilment
She found fulfilment in helping others through her charity work.
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satysfakcja, spełnienie
impel
Her desire to succeed impelled her to work harder.
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skłaniać, pchać (do czegoś)
thwart
The bad weather thwarted our plans for a picnic.
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krzyżować, psuć (np. plany)
be averse to sth
He is not averse to trying new cuisines when traveling.
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być przeciwnym czemuś
grain
Farmers store grain in large silos after the harvest.
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ziarno
speck
There wasn’t a speck of dust on the polished table.
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odrobina, szczypta
grain of truth
There’s a grain of truth in every joke.
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ziarenko prawdy
cherish
She cherishes the memories of her childhood dearly.
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pielęgnować, troszczyć się, dbać
indulge
She decided to indulge in a slice of cake after a long day.
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pozwalać sobie, dogadzać, zaspokajać
founded
His fears were founded on past experiences.
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uzasadniony
prejudice
It’s important to address prejudice and promote understanding.
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uprzedzenie
cliché
The story was filled with clichés and lacked originality.
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truizm, banał
manner
He has a polite manner that makes him well-liked.
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sposób (np. zachowania)
baseless
The allegations were baseless and lacked evidence.
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bezpodstawny
cease
The company decided to cease production of the outdated model.
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zaprzestać, zaniechać
get acquainted with sth
I need to get acquainted with the new software before the meeting.
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zapoznawać się z czymś
beyond question
Her honesty is beyond question
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nieulegający wątpliwości
beneath
The keys were beneath a pile of papers on the desk.
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pod, poniżej
facilitate
The new system is designed to facilitate online learning.
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udostępniać, umożliwiać, ułatwiać
elicit
The teacher’s questions were designed to elicit thoughtful responses from the students.
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uzyskiwać, zyskiwać
reminisce
They spent the evening reminiscing about their college days.
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wspominać, wracać pamięcią
commemorate
A statue was erected to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.
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upamiętnić, uczcić pamięć
contents
The box’s contents were carefully packed to prevent damage.
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zawartość
extensive
The library has an extensive collection of rare books.
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obszerny, rozległy
deficient in sth
He was found to be deficient in vitamin D after the test.
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cierpiący na brak czegoś
tired of sth
She was tired of hearing the same story over and over again.
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zmęczony czymś
by return of post
Please send your reply by return of post.
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pocztą zwrotną
direct sth at sth
The speaker directed her remarks at the younger audience.
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skierować coś na coś
clever at doing sth
He is clever at solving puzzles and riddles.
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być w czymś dobrym
coward
He was called a coward for running away from the challenge.
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tchórz
culprit
The culprit was caught on camera stealing from the store.
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delikwent, winowajca
boaster
He’s a boaster who always talks about his achievements.
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chwalipięta
lengthy
The lecture was so lengthy that many students lost interest.
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przydługi, dłużący się
attract
The bright colors of the flowers attract bees and butterflies.
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przyciągać
treated for
He is being treated for a serious illness at the hospital.
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leczony
spit
It’s rude to spit in public places.
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pluć
intent
Her intent was clear from the start: to help as many people as possible.
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zamiary, intencje, cel
intent
He was intent on finishing the project ahead of schedule.
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zdeterminowany
stand a chance
She stands a good chance of winning the competition.
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mieć szansę
contaminated
The water supply was contaminated after the chemical spill.
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skażony, zanieczyszczony
take notice of
The teacher asked the students to take notice of the details in the painting.
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zwracać uwagę na
display
He displayed great courage during the rescue mission.
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okazywać (np. uczucie)
immensely
She was immensely grateful for all the support she received.
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ogromnie, niezmiernie
nothing but
He talks about nothing but his job all day.
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nic poza, tylko
on behalf of sb
I’m speaking on behalf of the entire team to thank you for your help.
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w imieniu kogoś, na rzecz kogoś
in the comfort of one's home
You can now take online classes in the comfort of your home.
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w zaciszu domowym
get the impression
I get the impression that he’s not interested in the project.
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odnieść wrażenie
unerring
Her unerring sense of direction always amazes me.
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nieomylny
inerrancy
The inerrancy of the information provided is crucial for making the right decision.
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nieomylność
fix sb up
She tried to fix me up with one of her friends.
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umówić się z kimś
ask sb out
He asked her out for dinner and a movie.
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umawiać się z kimś
funeral
The funeral was a solemn occasion to honor his memory.
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pogrzeb
be ashamed of oneself
He was ashamed of himself for forgetting her birthday.
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wstydzić się za siebie
given sth
Given the weather forecast, we decided to postpone the trip.
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zważywszy na, biorąc pod uwagę
keep an eye on sth
Could you keep an eye on the baby while I make dinner?
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mieć coś na oku
nowhere near sth
This project is nowhere near complete, we still have weeks of work.
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bardzo nie jakiś, daleko od
be advisable to
It would be advisable to book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
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wskazany, stosowny
buckle up
Everyone, buckle up! The plane is about to take off.
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zapinać się, zapinać pasy
brush up on sth
I need to brush up on my German before my business trip.
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przypomnieć sobie coś
nappy
The new parents stocked up on nappies before the baby arrived.
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pielucha
diaper
She changed the baby’s diaper quickly before the next feeding.
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pielucha
dumb as a box of rocks
He’s charming, but sometimes he acts as dumb as a box of rocks.
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głupi jak but
be in habit of doing sth
She’s in the habit of taking a walk every evening after dinner.
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mieć nawyk robienia czegoś
keep pace with sb/sth
It’s hard to keep pace with advancements in technology these days.
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dotrzymywać kroku, nadążać za kimś/czymś
come to terms with sth
She is slowly coming to terms with her recent loss.
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pogodzić się z czymś, zaakceptować coś
take sth apart
He took the radio apart to see why it wasn’t working.
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rozłożyć coś, (rozebrać na części)
show signs of doing sth
The economy is showing signs of recovery after the downturn.
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dawać znaki
out of the question
Quitting the job now is out of the question
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wykluczone, poza dyskusją
on no account
On no account should you share your password with anyone.
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w żadnym wypadku, pod żadnym pozorem
chance of sth
There’s a slim chance of rain this evening according to the forecast.
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szansa na coś
mincemeat
I made a pie filled with mincemeat for the holidays.
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słodkie nadzienie
from scratch
They built their business from scratch with no outside funding.
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od zera, od początku
scarcely
I had scarcely finished my meal when the waiter brought the bill.
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dopiero co, przed chwilą
be behind schedule
The train is behind schedule by 20 minutes.
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mieć opóźnienie
peripheral
The meeting touched on some peripheral issues but stayed mostly on topic.
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uboczny, zewnętrzny
rank
She ranks among the top players in the league.
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klasyfikować, zaliczać
rank
The rank smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
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cuchnący
decline
There has been a decline in the number of students enrolling in the course.
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spadek, zanik, obniżenie
the former
Of the two options, I prefer the former.
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pierwszy z wymienionych
the latter
Between apples and oranges, I’ll choose the latter.
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ten drugi, ten ostatni (z wymienionych)
former
She had lunch with a former colleague from her previous job.
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dawny, były
liveable
The apartment was barely liveable after the storm caused severe damage.
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nadający się do mieszkania
check-up
He went for a check-up to make sure his heart was healthy.
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badania kontrolne
in succession
They won three championships in succession, a record for the team.
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z rzędu
abrupt
The conversation ended with an abrupt goodbye.
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nagły
abruptly
She stood up abruptly and left the room.
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nagle, gwałtownie
bring sth to an end
We need to bring this argument to an end and find a solution.
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doprowadzić coś do zakończenia, skończyć z czymś
be cut out for sth
She’s cut out for a career in teaching—she’s so patient with kids.
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być stworzonym do czegoś
cut sth short
We had to cut our vacation short due to an emergency.
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skrócić coś (czasowo)
be on good terms
They are on good terms with their neighbors.
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być w dobrych stosunkach z kimś
take back
I didn’t mean what I said earlier, I take it back.
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cofnąć coś (co się wcześniej powiedziało)
summon
The manager summoned the team to discuss the urgent project.
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przywoływać, wezwać
exhale
Take a deep breath and exhale slowly to calm your nerves.
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wydychać, wypuszczać powietrze
puppet
The children laughed at the antics of the puppet during the show.
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kukiełka, marionetka
kidney
She donated a kidney to save her brother’s life.
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nerka
beware of sth
Beware of the dog—he’s not very friendly with strangers.
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uwaga!, ostrożnie!
convertible
He bought a convertible for summer road trips.
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kabriolet
prolong
We need to prolong the deadline to accommodate the extra work.
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przedłużać (np. termin wykonania czegoś)
fur
The cat’s fur was soft and shiny.
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futro
servant
The servant prepared the dining room for the banquet.
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służący, sługa
estate
The family estate was passed down through generations.
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posiadłość, majątek
nor
He doesn’t like coffee, nor does he enjoy tea.
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ani, też nie
household
This household recycles nearly all its waste.
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gospodarstwo domowe
sled
The kids spent the afternoon riding sleds down the hill.
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sanki
blade
The blade of the knife was dull and needed sharpening.
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ostrze
vehement
She made a vehement argument against the proposed changes.
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zaciekły, ostry, gorliwy
congested
The streets were congested with traffic during rush hour.
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zatłoczony, zapchany
impose
The government imposed stricter regulations on emissions.
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narzucać, nakładać
imbue
Her speeches are imbued with a sense of hope and determination.
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wpajać, nasycać
dismay
The sudden cancellation of the event caused widespread dismay.
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niepokój, konsternacja, przerażenie
inflammation
He was diagnosed with inflammation in his joints.
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zapalenie, stan zapalny
exhilaration
She felt a sense of exhilaration after completing the challenging hike.
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radość, świetny nastrój
uproar
The politician’s comments caused an uproar among the public.
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oburzenie
inopportune
He called at the most inopportune moment when she was rushing out the door.
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nieodpowiedni
impetuous
His impetuous decision to quit his job surprised everyone.
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porywczy, impulsywny
unbearable
The heat during the summer was almost unbearable.
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nieznośny
gait
The horse’s smooth gait made it a pleasure to ride.
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krok, chód
dash
He dashed across the street to catch the bus.
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rzucić się
strain
The strain of working long hours is starting to show on him.
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napięcie, stres
toil
The farmers toiled in the fields from dawn till dusk.
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harować, harówka
exploit
The company was accused of exploiting its workers with unfair wages.
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wyzyskiwać, nadużywać
appliance
This store sells a wide variety of kitchen appliances, including blenders and toasters.
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urządzenie (domowe)
garment
She bought a beautiful garment for the wedding.
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strój, część garderoby
abundance
The garden was filled with an abundance of colorful flowers.
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dostatek, obfitość
stack
There’s a stack of papers on his desk waiting to be reviewed.
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sterta, stos
batch
This batch of cookies turned out perfectly.
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grupa, seria, partia
immeasurable
Her contribution to the project was of immeasurable value.
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kolosalny, ogromny
gruelling
The marathon was gruelling, but he managed to finish it.
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wyczerpujący
engulf
The forest fire quickly engulfed the nearby homes.
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pochłaniać, ogarniać
rousing
The team received a rousing welcome after their victory.
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ekscytujący, porywający
superfluous
Remove any superfluous details from your presentation.
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zbędny, niepotrzebny
accountable
The manager is accountable for the performance of the entire team.
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odpowiedzialny
inestimable
The painting’s historical significance is inestimable.
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nieoceniony
cripple
The injury crippled him for months, but he eventually recovered.
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okaleczyć
utilise
We need to utilise all available resources to complete the project.
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użytkować, eksploatować
concur
I concur with your opinion that we should proceed with caution.
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przyznać, zgadzać się
befall
Misfortune seemed to befall him at every turn.
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zdarzać się
poke around
She poked around in her bag, looking for her keys.
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grzebać, szperać
lie about
They spent the entire weekend lying about and watching movies.
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leniuchować, obijać się
fulfil
He worked hard to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor.
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spełniać
set in
Winter has set in earlier than expected this year.
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nastać, zapanować
back sb up
I’ll back you up during the meeting if anyone challenges your ideas.
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poprzeć kogoś
put sb off
The long waiting times really put me off visiting that restaurant.
inizia ad imparare
zniechęcać kogoś
look up
Things are finally starting to look up after months of difficulties.
inizia ad imparare
poprawiać się (o sytuacji)
account for
The missing funds account for the budget shortfall.
inizia ad imparare
odpowiadać za coś, wyjaśniać coś
feel up to sth
I don’t feel up to going to the party tonight, I’m too tired.
inizia ad imparare
czuć się do czegoś na siłach
bumpy
The road was so bumpy that we had to drive very slowly.
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nierówny, wyboisty
rough
The wood’s surface was rough and needed sanding.
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szorstki, chropowaty
feverish
He felt feverish and decided to rest for the day.
inizia ad imparare
gorączkowy, rozgorączkowany
hostile
The atmosphere in the room was hostile after the heated argument.
inizia ad imparare
nieprzyjazny, wrogi
tender
The steak was tender and perfectly cooked.
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miękki, czuły, wrażliwy
gentle
She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the crying child.
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delikatny, łagodny, spokojny
immediate
Her immediate concern was to ensure everyone’s safety.
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najbliższy, bezpośredni
distinguished
He’s a distinguished scientist known for his groundbreaking research.
inizia ad imparare
wyróżniający się
glimpse
She caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees.
inizia ad imparare
mignięcie
catch a glimpse of sth
I caught a glimpse of her as she walked past the window.
inizia ad imparare
ujrzeć coś tylko przez moment
blind date
She was nervous about her first blind date but ended up having a great time.
inizia ad imparare
randka w ciemno
as regular as clockwork
He arrives at the office as regular as clockwork every morning.
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punktualny jak w zegarku
at best
At best, we can hope for a slight improvement in the situation.
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w najlepszym wypadku, co najwyżej
speak one’s mind
He always speaks his mind, even if his opinion is unpopular.
inizia ad imparare
mówić swoje zdanie
in the prime of life
He’s still in the prime of life and has many more goals to achieve.
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w kwiecie wieku
at a guess
At a guess, I’d say this building is over 100 years old.
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na oko
drop sb a line
Don’t forget to drop me a line when you arrive safely.
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napisać do kogoś krótką wiadomość
hereditary
Some diseases, like hemophilia, are hereditary.
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dziedziczny
theft
The police are investigating a series of car thefts in the area.
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kradzież
savings
She used her savings to buy her first home.
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oszczędność
hatred
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a lawyer.
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nienawiść
pottery
The museum has a beautiful collection of ancient pottery.
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ceramika
proof
They presented solid proof to support their argument in court.
inizia ad imparare
dowód
settle a debt
He worked extra hours to settle his debt as quickly as possible.
inizia ad imparare
uregulować dług
supplier
The supplier delivered the materials on time for the project.
inizia ad imparare
dostawca
supply
The company supplies essential goods to remote areas.
inizia ad imparare
dostarczać, zaopatrywać
enchant
The magical atmosphere of the fair enchanted all the visitors.
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oczarować, zauroczyć
chew
He chewed his gum while waiting for the train.
inizia ad imparare
żuć
be intolerant of sth
She is intolerant of criticism and reacts strongly to it.
inizia ad imparare
nie tolerować czegoś
at high speed
The car was traveling at high speed when it went off the road.
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z dużą prędkością
intent on
She was intent on finishing her work before the deadline.
inizia ad imparare
zmotywowany do
deprived of sth
The village was deprived of clean drinking water after the flood.
inizia ad imparare
pozbawiony czegoś
be in for sth
We’re in for some heavy rain this weekend, according to the forecast.
inizia ad imparare
być w jakiejś sytuacji, doświadczać czegoś
expel
The school decided to expel the student for repeated misconduct.
inizia ad imparare
wydalać
be under threat of sth
The species is under threat of extinction due to habitat loss.
inizia ad imparare
być zagrożonym czymś
convict sb of sth
He was convicted of theft and sentenced to three years in prison.
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uznać kogoś winnym czegoś
from memory
She played the entire piano piece from memory.
inizia ad imparare
z pamięci
handle
He’s good at handling stressful situations.
inizia ad imparare
radzić sobie
leave sb alone
She asked him to leave her alone so she could concentrate.
inizia ad imparare
zostawić kogoś w spokoju
exhaust
The car’s exhaust system needs to be repaired.
inizia ad imparare
wydmuch, wydech
haste
In her haste to leave, she forgot her keys on the table.
inizia ad imparare
pośpiech
inedible
The bread was so stale it was almost inedible.
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niejadalny
indelible
The concert left an indelible impression on everyone who attended.
inizia ad imparare
niezapomniany
calmness
Her calmness during the crisis helped reassure everyone around her.
inizia ad imparare
cisza, spokój
soothe
The mother sang a lullaby to soothe her crying baby.
inizia ad imparare
uspokajać, uciszać
get out of hand
The situation got out of hand quickly and required police intervention.
inizia ad imparare
wymknąć się spod kontroli
put sth into operation
The new safety procedures were put into operation last week.
inizia ad imparare
wprowadzać coś w życie
clasp
The clasp on her necklace broke, so she took it to the jeweler.
inizia ad imparare
zamek, zatrzask, zapięcie
clasp
She clasped her hands tightly as she waited for the results.
inizia ad imparare
ściskać, trzymać się kurczowo
clap
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
inizia ad imparare
klaskać, bić brawo
slam
He slammed the door in frustration as he left the room.
inizia ad imparare
trzask, trzaskać
come to pass
Everything he predicted eventually came to pass.
inizia ad imparare
stać się
occurrence
The occurrence of the rare celestial event drew a large crowd.
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zdarzenie, wypadek
quick as lightning
She reacted quick as lightning when the vase started to fall.
inizia ad imparare
szybki jak błyskawica
uphold
The organization works to uphold the principles of justice and equality.
inizia ad imparare
stać na straży
upbringing
Her kind and polite nature is a testament to her excellent upbringing.
inizia ad imparare
wychowanie
play truant
He often played truant during his school days, much to his parents' dismay.
inizia ad imparare
wagarować
truant
The truants were caught by the principal and given detention.
inizia ad imparare
wagarowicz
go to waste
Don’t let all this food go to waste—share it with neighbors.
inizia ad imparare
marnować się
obstinateness
His obstinateness made it difficult to reach a compromise.
inizia ad imparare
zawziętość, uporczywość
imprison
The criminal was imprisoned for his role in the robbery.
inizia ad imparare
uwięzić
post
She was offered a post as a marketing director at the new company.
inizia ad imparare
stanowisko, posada
framing
The beautiful framing of the mirror added a touch of elegance to the room.
inizia ad imparare
obramowanie
sickness
He took a day off work due to sickness.
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choroba, niedomaganie
ample
There was ample space in the venue for all the guests.
inizia ad imparare
pokaźny, dostatecznie duży
domestic affairs
The government focused on domestic affairs during the cabinet meeting.
inizia ad imparare
stosunki wewnętrzne
scare sb stiff
The sudden noise in the dark room scared me stiff.
inizia ad imparare
śmiertelnie kogoś wystraszyć
rapid
The river’s current was rapid after the heavy rain.
inizia ad imparare
szybki, gwałtowny
notable
He is a notable author with several bestsellers to his name.
inizia ad imparare
wybitny, godny uwagi
watchful
The watchful security guard noticed the suspicious behavior immediately.
inizia ad imparare
czujny, uważny
alert
You need to stay alert while driving at night.
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czujny, uważny
awful
The food tasted awful, so we decided not to eat there again.
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okropny, wstrętny, obrzydliwy
minute
She found a minute crack in the glass that wasn’t visible at first.
inizia ad imparare
maleński, drobny
miserable
The weather was so miserable that everyone stayed indoors.
inizia ad imparare
pochmurny, szary, ponury
turn a blind eye to sth
The manager turned a blind eye to the employee's lateness.
inizia ad imparare
przymykać oko na coś
at large
The escaped prisoner is still at large and considered dangerous.
inizia ad imparare
na wolności
root of the problem
The root of the problem lies in miscommunication.
inizia ad imparare
źródło problemu
the floor is yours
After the introduction, the speaker said, “The floor is yours.”
inizia ad imparare
oddaję panu głos
safe as houses
With the new security system, the house is as safe as houses.
inizia ad imparare
całkowicie bezpieczny
be on sb's side
Don’t worry, I’m on your side in this argument.
inizia ad imparare
być po czyjejś stronie
take pity on sb
She took pity on the stray dog and gave it some food.
inizia ad imparare
zlitować się nad kimś
laughing matter
This is serious and not a laughing matter.
inizia ad imparare
błaha sprawa
in high spirits
Everyone was in high spirits after the successful event.
inizia ad imparare
w doskonałym nastroju
at a glance
She knew at a glance that something was wrong.
inizia ad imparare
od pierwszego spojrzenia
murderous
He gave her a murderous look after she revealed his secret.
inizia ad imparare
morderczy (np. spojrzenie)
believer
He’s a strong believer in the power of education.
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zwolennik, wierzący
judgement
Her judgement in choosing the right people for the project was flawless.
inizia ad imparare
osąd, ocena sytuacji
desirable
It’s desirable to have experience in the field when applying for the job.
inizia ad imparare
pociągający, wskazany, pożądany
definitive
The committee made a definitive decision to approve the proposal.
inizia ad imparare
decydujący, ostateczny, definitywny
reach for sth
He reached for the book on the top shelf.
inizia ad imparare
sięgać po coś
notorious for
The city is notorious for its traffic jams.
inizia ad imparare
znany z czegoś złego
at sea
The sailors have been at sea for months, exploring new territories.
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na morzu
promontory
We walked to the edge of the promontory to enjoy the view of the ocean.
inizia ad imparare
cypel, przylądek
keep a secret
She promised to keep the surprise party a secret.
inizia ad imparare
trzymać w tajemnicy
apparent
It was apparent from her tone that she was upset.
inizia ad imparare
oczywisty, widoczny
influential
He is an influential figure in the fashion industry.
inizia ad imparare
wpływowy
underwrite
The bank agreed to underwrite the loan for the new business venture.
inizia ad imparare
ręczyć, gwarantować
undercharge
The cashier accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
inizia ad imparare
pobrać zbyt niską kwotę
settle
They settled the dispute after hours of negotiation.
inizia ad imparare
ustalać, decydować, rozstrzygnąć
rusty
The old tools were rusty after being left outside for years.
inizia ad imparare
zardzewiały
mouldy
The bread was mouldy and had to be thrown away.
inizia ad imparare
spleśniały
oblivious
He was oblivious to the fact that everyone was staring at him.
inizia ad imparare
nieświadomy
conjure
The smell of baking cookies conjured memories of his childhood.
inizia ad imparare
przywoływać, wywoływać
spin
The dancer spun gracefully across the stage.
inizia ad imparare
obracać się, kręcić się, wirować
underlie
A strong work ethic underlies his success.
inizia ad imparare
leżeć u podstaw czegoś, być podstawą
proclaim
They proclaimed their support for the new policy during the meeting.
inizia ad imparare
ogłaszać, oznajmiać
substantiate
The scientist substantiated her theory with extensive research.
inizia ad imparare
popierać coś dowodami
recuperate
She took a week off work to recuperate from the flu.
inizia ad imparare
dojść do siebie
revive
The company plans to revive its popular product line.
inizia ad imparare
odnawiać, wznawiać
resume
We will resume the meeting after a short break.
inizia ad imparare
ponawiać, podejmować na nowo
compel
The urgent situation compelled him to take immediate action.
inizia ad imparare
zmuszać
enforce
The school strictly enforces its no-bullying policy.
inizia ad imparare
wprowadzać w życie, egzekwować
induce
The commercial was designed to induce customers to buy the product.
inizia ad imparare
skłaniać, namawiać
exact
The task exacted a great deal of patience and effort.
inizia ad imparare
wymagać, wymuszać
courageous
The firefighter was praised for his courageous actions during the rescue.
inizia ad imparare
odważny, dzielny
drop a hint
inizia ad imparare
dać wskazówkę
give a party
They decided to give a party to celebrate their anniversary.
inizia ad imparare
zorganizować przyjęcie
get sb to do sth
She managed to get her brother to help her with the project.
inizia ad imparare
przekonać kogoś żeby coś zrobił
provide sb with sth
The company provides its employees with free lunch every day.
inizia ad imparare
zapewniać, dostarczać komuś coś
provide sth for sb
They provided food and water for the stranded travelers.
inizia ad imparare
dostarczać coś komuś
provide for sb
He works hard to provide for his family.
inizia ad imparare
dbać o kogoś, troszczyć się
assure sb of sth
The manager assured her of his support for the project.
inizia ad imparare
zapewniać kogoś o czymś
auxiliary
The auxiliary generator was used during the power outage.
inizia ad imparare
pomocniczy, posiłkowy
filthy
The room was filthy after the party, with trash everywhere.
inizia ad imparare
obrzydliwy, bardzo brudny
treadmill
She spends an hour on the treadmill every morning.
inizia ad imparare
bieżnia
weight
He lifted the heavy weights at the gym to build muscle.
inizia ad imparare
waga, ciężar
consist of sth
The cake consists of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
inizia ad imparare
składać się z czegoś
carriage
The first-class carriage on the train was spacious and comfortable.
inizia ad imparare
wagon
pull back
The company decided to pull back from its expansion plans.
inizia ad imparare
zrezygnować
aim to do sth
They aim to reduce costs by 20% this year.
inizia ad imparare
mieć na celu coś zrobić
tasteful
Her outfit was simple but tasteful, perfect for the occasion.
inizia ad imparare
elegancki, estetyczny
pleasurable
Reading a good book by the fireplace is one of life’s most pleasurable moments.
inizia ad imparare
miły, przyjemny
infallible
No one is infallible, everyone makes mistakes sometimes.
inizia ad imparare
nieomylny
bloom
The cherry trees bloom beautifully in the spring.
inizia ad imparare
kwitnąć, zakwitać, rozkwitać
petty
She ignored his petty complaints and focused on the bigger picture.
inizia ad imparare
drobny, nieistotny
luminous
The stars were luminous against the dark night sky.
inizia ad imparare
lśniący
legitimacy
The court confirmed the legitimacy of the election results.
inizia ad imparare
legalność, słuszność
diminish
His confidence diminished after failing the exam.
inizia ad imparare
zmniejszać, maleć
be yet to do sth
They are yet to finalize the details of the contract.
inizia ad imparare
jeszcze czegoś nie zrobić
have yet to do sth
I have yet to pack my bags for the trip.
inizia ad imparare
mieć coś jeszcze do zrobienia
ultimately
Ultimately, it’s your decision whether to stay or leave.
inizia ad imparare
ostatecznie, w końcu
accountability
The new law emphasizes the accountability of public officials.
inizia ad imparare
odpowiedzialność
light up sth
The fireworks lit up the night sky with vibrant colors.
inizia ad imparare
rozświetlać coś, rozjaśniać coś
light sb up
Her smile lit him up after a long, stressful day.
inizia ad imparare
ucieszyć kogoś, rozchmurzyć kogoś
be into sth
She’s really into painting and spends hours working on her art.
inizia ad imparare
być czymś zainteresowanym
be in stitches
The comedy show was so funny that we were in stitches the entire time.
inizia ad imparare
zrywać boki ze śmiechu
mess sth up
He messed up the presentation by forgetting his notes.
inizia ad imparare
psuć, rujnować coś, dać ciała
prop
The props for the play included antique furniture and vintage clothing.
inizia ad imparare
rekwizyt
imperative
It’s imperative that we finish this report by the deadline.
inizia ad imparare
pilny, konieczny
erosion
The erosion of public trust in the government is a serious concern.
inizia ad imparare
ograniczenie, spadek
bog down
The negotiations bogged down due to disagreements on key issues.
inizia ad imparare
utkwić w miejscu, utknąć
dispose
You should dispose of hazardous waste properly to protect the environment.
inizia ad imparare
pozbywać się, usuwać
errand
She ran a few errands before heading home.
inizia ad imparare
sprawa do załatwienia, polecenie
incorporate
The new policy incorporates feedback from employees.
inizia ad imparare
przyłączać, zawierać
adhere to sth
All students must adhere to the school’s dress code.
inizia ad imparare
stosować się do czegoś
principal
The principal reason for the delay was bad weather.
inizia ad imparare
najważniejszy, zasadniczy
forge
They forged a strong partnership that lasted for years.
inizia ad imparare
tworzyć, rozpoczynać
embrace
He embraced the opportunity to study abroad.
inizia ad imparare
przyjmować, akceptować
foster
The school fosters creativity through various art programs.
inizia ad imparare
wspierać, sprzyjać
appear to do sth
She appears to be interested in the job, but she hasn’t applied yet.
inizia ad imparare
zdawać się coś zrobić
steep
The price of the new model is quite steep.
inizia ad imparare
wygórowany (np. cena)
underwhelm
The film underwhelmed audiences despite the hype.
inizia ad imparare
zrobić kiepskie wrażenie
pricey
The hotel was nice but a bit too pricey for our budget.
inizia ad imparare
drogi, kosztowny
fallacious
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
inizia ad imparare
fałszywy, mylny
refute sb
The scientist refuted the claim with solid evidence.
inizia ad imparare
obalić, udowodnić komuś, że nie ma racji
cogent
She presented a cogent argument for renewable energy.
inizia ad imparare
przekonujący, logiczny
superficial
His knowledge of the subject was superficial.
inizia ad imparare
powierzchowny
haphazard
The books were arranged in a haphazard manner.
inizia ad imparare
przypadkowy, chaotyczny
meticulous
She is meticulous in her work and never misses a detail.
inizia ad imparare
dokładny, drobiazgowy
desultory
Their desultory conversation lacked any real focus.
inizia ad imparare
bezładny, chaotyczny
indifferent
He remained indifferent to the outcome of the meeting.
inizia ad imparare
obojętny
obdurate
Despite the evidence, he remained obdurate in his opinion.
inizia ad imparare
uparty
pliant
She was too pliant and let others make decisions for her.
inizia ad imparare
elastyczny, podatny na wpływy
capricious
The weather in this region is capricious and changes suddenly.
inizia ad imparare
kapryśny
conciliatory
His speech was conciliatory, trying to ease tensions.
inizia ad imparare
pojednawczy
benign
Luckily, the tumor was benign and didn’t require surgery.
inizia ad imparare
łagodny, niezłośliwy
dissent
There was significant dissent among the board members.
inizia ad imparare
różnica zdań, sprzeciw
acquiescence to sth
His acquiescence to the new policy surprised his colleagues.
inizia ad imparare
zgoda na coś, przyzwolenie
affable
He is an affable host who makes everyone feel welcome.
inizia ad imparare
przyjazny, uprzejmy
irascible
His irascible nature often leads to conflicts.
inizia ad imparare
wybuchowy, gniewny
circumstantial
The case was based on circumstantial evidence.
inizia ad imparare
szczegółowy, poszlakowy
complexity
The complexity of the project required detailed planning.
inizia ad imparare
złożoność
simplicity
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
inizia ad imparare
prostota
banality
His speech was full of banalities and lacked originality.
inizia ad imparare
banalność, banał
mediocre
The film was mediocre at best and not worth watching.
inizia ad imparare
średni, przeciętny
substandard
The hotel’s service was substandard, and we complained.
inizia ad imparare
poniżej normy
erratic
His erratic behavior worried his colleagues.
inizia ad imparare
nieobliczalny, nieodpowiedzialny
innocuous
The comment was meant to be innocuous, but she took offense.
inizia ad imparare
nieszkodliwy
outcry
The new policy caused a public outcry.
inizia ad imparare
głosy protestu
spurious
He made spurious claims about his qualifications.
inizia ad imparare
nieprawdziwy, błędny
irrefutable
The DNA evidence was irrefutable proof of his innocence.
inizia ad imparare
nie do obalenia
miserly
He was known for his miserly habits and never spent money unnecessarily.
inizia ad imparare
skąpy
parsimonious
The company was so parsimonious that it rarely gave bonuses.
inizia ad imparare
skąpy, przesadnie oszczędny
avaricious
His avaricious nature made him unpopular among his colleagues.
inizia ad imparare
chciwy
munificent
The charity received a munificent donation from an anonymous donor.
inizia ad imparare
hojny, szczodry
tranquillity
She found tranquillity in the countryside.
inizia ad imparare
cisza, spokój
serenity
The lake’s serenity was breathtaking in the early morning.
inizia ad imparare
spokój, łagodność
cursory
He gave the document only a cursory glance.
inizia ad imparare
pobieżny, powierzchowny
placidity
Her placidity helped calm the nervous children.
inizia ad imparare
łagodność, spokój, pogoda ducha
inadmissible
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible in court.
inizia ad imparare
niedopuszczalny
avant-garde
His avant-garde art was not appreciated by everyone.
inizia ad imparare
oryginalny
by means of sth
They communicated by means of hand signals.
inizia ad imparare
za pomocą czegoś
razor
He forgot his razor while packing for the trip.
inizia ad imparare
maszynka do golenia, brzytwa
sharp as a razor
She’s as sharp as a razor when it comes to business.
inizia ad imparare
bardzo bystry, bardzo inteligentny
perform one's duties
He was dismissed for failing to perform his duties.
inizia ad imparare
wykonywać swoje obowiązki
do harm to sth
Pollution does great harm to marine life.
inizia ad imparare
robić czemuś krzywdę
forecast
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
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przewidywać, prognozować
dismantle
They dismantled the old machine and replaced it with a new one.
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rozbrajać, demontować
go to extremes
She always goes to extremes when following new diets.
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popadać w skrajność
interrogate
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
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przesłuchiwać
liberate
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
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uwalniać, wyzwalać
insulate
The walls were insulated to keep the house warm in winter.
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izolować, chronić
headway
We’re finally making headway on the project.
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postęp
headship
He was appointed to the headship of the department.
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kierownictwo, zwierzchnictwo
amiable
Her amiable personality makes her easy to get along with.
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życzliwy, uprzejmy
conceivable
It's conceivable that he might change his mind.
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wyobrażalny, możliwy do pomyślenia
be conducive to sth
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
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sprzyjać czemuś
institute
The company instituted a new policy on remote work.
inizia ad imparare
ustanawiać, wszczynać, wprowadzać
discharge
The patient was discharged from the hospital after recovering.
inizia ad imparare
wypisać
corroborate
The witness corroborated the suspect’s alibi.
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potwierdzać
plague
She was plagued by doubts about her decision.
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dręczyć
persecute
Many were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
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prześladować
aggravate
Smoking can aggravate respiratory conditions.
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pogarszać, utrudniać
outlying
The village is in an outlying region, far from the city.
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oddalony
imminent
The storm’s imminent arrival forced us to cancel the event.
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nadciągający, bliski
come as a surprise to sb
The news of their engagement came as a surprise to everyone.
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być dla kogoś niespodzianką
get on sb’s nerves
His constant complaining really gets on my nerves.
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działać komuś na nerwy
go wrong
Something must have gone wrong with the machine because it won’t start.
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popsuć się, pójść źle
be oblivious to sth
He walked through the crowd, oblivious to the stares of strangers.
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być nieświadomym czegoś, nie zważać na coś
prove
His decision proved to be the right one in the end.
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okazywać się
conjure up
The smell of freshly baked bread conjured up memories of my childhood.
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przywoływać
wriggle
The little boy kept wriggling in his chair during the long speech.
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kręcić się, skręcać, zwijać
few and far between
Opportunities like this are few and far between.
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rzadko, nieczęsto
out of boredom
She started drawing on her notebook out of boredom.
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z nudów
boredom
Boredom is the worst part of long bus journeys.
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nuda, znudzenie
disparage
He never misses a chance to disparage his opponents.
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dyskredytować
originate
The tradition originated hundreds of years ago.
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zapoczątkowywać, powstawać, zaczynać się
detect
The alarm system can detect even the smallest movements.
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dostrzegać, zauważać
beset
He was beset by financial problems after losing his job.
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dręczyć, nękać
bemoan
She bemoaned the loss of her favorite childhood toy.
inizia ad imparare
lamentować, opłakiwać
bestow
The university bestowed an honorary degree on the scientist.
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obdarzać, obdarowywać
instigate
The government instigated a new education reform.
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przystąpić
ascribe
He ascribed his success to hard work and determination.
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przypisywać
emerge
A new leader emerged during the crisis.
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wyłaniać się, ukazywać się, pojawiać się
economize on sth
We need to economize on electricity to lower our bills.
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oszczędzać na czymś
occur to sb
It suddenly occurred to me that I had forgotten her birthday.
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przyjść komuś do głowy
grandiose
The hotel was decorated in a grandiose style.
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majestatyczny, okazały
caustic
This caustic substance can burn your skin.
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żrący (np. chemikalia)
wit
His sharp wit made him a great comedian.
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dowcip
caustic
Her caustic remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
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złośliwy, uszczypliwy
negligible
The difference in price was negligible, so we chose the better quality option.
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nieistotny, bez znaczenia
substantial
They made a substantial investment in the company.
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obfity, znaczący, ważny
decorous
She behaved in a decorous manner at the formal dinner.
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odpowiedni, stosowny
unseemly
His unseemly behavior at the meeting shocked everyone.
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nieprzyzwoity, niestosowny
sloppiness
His sloppiness at work resulted in several mistakes.
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niedbałość, niechlujność
sloppy
Her sloppy handwriting was hard to read.
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niestaranny, niedbały
negligence
The doctor’s negligence led to serious consequences.
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niedbałość, niedopatrzenie
commonplace
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern society.
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powszechny, pospolity
generic
The medicine was a generic version of a more expensive brand.
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ogólny, pospolity
vacillate
He vacillated between studying law or medicine.
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wahać się
resounding
The concert was a resounding success.
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donośny, głośny
lucid
Her explanation was clear and lucid.
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jasny, zrozumiały
convoluted
The book’s plot was so convoluted that I couldn’t follow it.
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zawiły
articulate
She is highly articulate and speaks with confidence.
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elokwentny
lax
The company’s lax security led to a data breach.
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rozluźniony, swobodny
lenient
The teacher was too lenient with the students.
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pobłażliwy, łagodny
deem
The project was deemed too expensive to continue.
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sądzić, uważać
admissible
The judge ruled that the evidence was admissible in court.
inizia ad imparare
dopuszczalny
timid
The timid child hid behind her mother when meeting new people.
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płochliwy, nieśmiały
hesitant
He was hesitant to sign the contract without reading it first.
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niepewny, niezdecydowany
diffident
She was diffident in expressing her opinions.
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nieśmiały, niepewny siebie
assertive
She became more assertive in negotiations.
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stanowczy, pewny siebie
resistance
There was strong resistance to the new law.
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sprzeciw
boisterous
The boisterous crowd cheered loudly.
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burzliwy, wzburzony
refined
The refined sugar was used in the recipe.
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czysty, oczyszczony
divergence
There was a clear divergence in their political views.
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rozbieżność
momentous
This was a momentous occasion in history.
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doniosły, ważny
fruitful
Their discussion was very fruitful.
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owocny, cenny
protract
The negotiations were unnecessarily protracted.
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przeciągać, przedłużać
collaborative
The project was a collaborative effort between two departments.
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wspólny
disjointed
His speech was disjointed and difficult to follow.
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bezładny, chaotyczny
dismissal
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit.
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zwolnienie
assiduous
She was an assiduous student who never missed a deadline.
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wytrwały (w dążeniach), sumienny
lackadaisical
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
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bujający w obłokach
verifiable
His claims were easily verifiable.
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sprawdzalny
ramble
His essay was full of rambles and lacked structure.
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chaotyczne (pismo), zbaczanie
verbose
His speech was too verbose and lost the audience’s attention.
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rozwlekły, mówiący zbyt dużo
succinct
Her report was succinct and to the point.
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treściwy, zwięzły
clumsy
He was clumsy and often dropped things.
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niezgrabny, niezdarny
thirst
She had a thirst for adventure.
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pragnienie
flimsy
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
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cienki, kruchy, marny
tenuous
Their relationship was tenuous and unstable.
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wątły, słaby
laissez-faire style
His laissez-faire style of management gave employees more freedom.
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bierny styl zarządzania
mediocrity
He was frustrated with the mediocrity of the company’s work.
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mierność, przeciętność
triteness
The movie was full of clichés and triteness.
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banalność
stellar
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
inizia ad imparare
doskonały, świetny, wyśmienity
lackluster
His presentation was lackluster and uninspiring.
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nijaki, bez wyrazu
stirring
The speech was the stirring of a great movement.
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zaczątek, zalążek
dismal
The weather was dismal all week.
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ponury, okropny, fatalny
insensitive
His insensitive comment offended many people.
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nietaktowny, niestosowny
prudent
It’s prudent to save money for emergencies.
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przezorny, roztropny, ostrożny
studious
He was a studious child who loved reading.
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pilny, sumienny
abysmal
The customer service at that store was abysmal.
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okropny, fatalny
exempt from sth
Students with medical conditions may be exempt from physical education classes.
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zwolniony z czegoś
cognitive
The study focused on the cognitive development of young children.
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poznawczy
in terms of sth
In terms of cost, this option is the most affordable.
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z punktu widzenia czegoś, biorąc coś pod uwagę
composition
The chemical composition of water is H₂O.
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skład
carry responsibility
As a manager, you must carry responsibility for your team’s actions.
inizia ad imparare
ponieść odpowiedzialność
live up to sth
The product didn’t live up to the hype.
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żyć zgodnie z czymś, spełniać oczekiwania
after all
We should invite him—he is our friend, after all.
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mimo wszystko, wszak, w każdym razie
be up to speed
She quickly got up to speed with the latest company policies.
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być na bieżąco
schadenfreude
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his arrogant rival failed the test.
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radość z cudzego nieszczęścia
whatsoever
There was no evidence whatsoever to support his claims.
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cokolwiek, jakkolwiek
bend
She bent down to pick up the fallen book.
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schylać się, zginać się
nugget
He found a small gold nugget while hiking in the mountains.
inizia ad imparare
bryłka, kąsek
relay
Please relay the message to the rest of the team.
inizia ad imparare
przekazywać, podawać dalej (np. informację)
reverse
The new policy reversed the previous government’s decision.
inizia ad imparare
odwracać, zmieniać
deplete
Overfishing has depleted the ocean’s fish population.
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uszczuplać, wyczerpywać, redukować
sail
They sailed across the Atlantic in a small boat.
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żeglować
heady
The heady scent of flowers filled the air.
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gwałtowny, mocny
landmark
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
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punkt orientacyjny, charakterystyczny obiekt
gradually
He gradually improved his English over time.
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stopniowo, sukcesywnie
peter out
Their enthusiasm for the project petered out after a few months.
inizia ad imparare
kończyć się, wyczerpywać się
designation
His official designation is Chief Financial Officer.
inizia ad imparare
określenie, tytuł
echo
She echoed his words to emphasize their importance.
inizia ad imparare
powtarzać (to co ktoś właśnie powiedział)
lend support to
The study lends support to the theory of climate change.
inizia ad imparare
wspierać, pomagać
look down on sb
He looks down on people who don’t have a college degree.
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pogardzać kimś
lend sb a hand
Can you lend me a hand with these heavy boxes?
inizia ad imparare
pomóc komuś
specimen
The scientist collected a specimen of the new plant species.
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próbka, okaz
tumour
The doctor discovered a benign tumour during the check-up.
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guz, nowotwór
thorough
He conducted a thorough investigation of the case.
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dokładny, gruntowny
albeit
It was a small victory, albeit an important one.
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aczkolwiek, chociaż, jednak
utterly
She was utterly shocked by the news.
inizia ad imparare
całkowicie, zupełnie
climax
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
inizia ad imparare
moment kulminacyjny, orgazm
anaesthesia
The patient was given anaesthesia before the surgery.
inizia ad imparare
znieczulenie
desensitise
Repeated exposure to violence in films can desensitise people.
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znieczulać
prominent
He is a prominent scientist in the field of genetics.
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wybitny
chalk
She wrote the answer on the blackboard with white chalk.
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kreda
cheeky
That was a cheeky remark, but it made everyone laugh.
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bezczelny
rogue
The rogue pirate refused to follow orders.
inizia ad imparare
łajdak, łobuz, szelma
reiterate
She reiterated her concerns during the meeting.
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powtarzać coś wielokrotnie (w celu podkreślenia znaczenia lub wyjaśnienia)
increasingly
The issue is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
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coraz bardziej, coraz częściej
extremely
It was extremely cold outside.
inizia ad imparare
niezwykle, szalenie, wyjątkowo
familiarise
He familiarised himself with the new software before using it.
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zaznajomić, zapoznać
as a matter of sth
As a matter of policy, we do not give discounts.
inizia ad imparare
z uwagi na coś, w ramach czegoś
at sb’s disposal
A car was placed at the minister’s disposal.
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do czyjejś dyspozycji
evaluate
The teacher evaluated the students' essays.
inizia ad imparare
oceniać, szacować
figure
The sales figures for this year are impressive.
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liczba (reprezentująca dane), cyfra, kwota
not to mention sth
The trip was exhausting, not to mention expensive.
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nie wspominając o czymś
by the time
By the time we arrived, the concert had already started.
inizia ad imparare
do czasu gdy, zanim
shun
He shunned publicity and lived a quiet life.
inizia ad imparare
unikać, trzymać się z daleka, wystrzegać się
alongside
He worked alongside some of the best doctors in the country.
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wraz z
bind
She used a rope to bind the logs together.
inizia ad imparare
związywać, zawiązywać
binding
The contract is legally binding.
inizia ad imparare
wiążący, obowiązujący
curb
The government introduced new laws to curb pollution.
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powściągać, pohamowywać, ograniczać
spark
The announcement sparked a heated debate.
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wywoływać coś
spark
The spark from the fire set the dry grass alight.
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iskra
genre
This book belongs to the crime genre.
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gatunek
catchy
The song was so catchy that I couldn’t stop humming it.
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chwytliwy, wpadający w ucho
sell like hot cakes
The new smartphone is selling like hot cakes.
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sprzedawać się jak świeże bułeczki
take the stage
She took the stage and delivered an inspiring speech.
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znaleźć się w centrum uwagi
blaze
The city was lit up in a blaze of fireworks.
inizia ad imparare
blask (np. świateł, kolorów)
directory
He looked up the company’s number in the business directory.
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katalog
look up sth
I need to look up the meaning of this word.
inizia ad imparare
wyszukiwać coś, sprawdzać coś
yard
The children were playing in the yard.
inizia ad imparare
ogród
backyard
They had a barbecue in their backyard.
inizia ad imparare
podwórko za domem
proofreader
The proofreader found several typos in the article.
inizia ad imparare
korektor tekstu
awe
He gazed at the mountains in awe.
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respekt, podziw
as long as
You can go out as long as you finish your homework.
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jeśli tylko, pod warunkiem, byleby
humid
The weather was hot and humid.
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wilgotny (w nieprzyjemny sposób, np. pogoda)
make up sth
He made up a story to explain why he was late.
inizia ad imparare
wymyślić, zmyślić coś
stand up for sb/sth
She stood up for her friend during the argument.
inizia ad imparare
stanąć w obronie czegoś/kogoś
take in sb
They took in a stray cat during the storm.
inizia ad imparare
przyjmować, nocować, gościć kogoś
ointment
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the rash.
inizia ad imparare
maść
go ballistic
He went ballistic when he found out he was lied to.
inizia ad imparare
wkurzyć się, dostać szału
pushover
He’s too much of a pushover to stand up for himself.
inizia ad imparare
popychadło
howl
The wolves howled at the full moon.
inizia ad imparare
wyć, ryczeć
wing it
I didn’t prepare for the presentation, so I had to wing it.
inizia ad imparare
improwizować, zdać się na los
axe
He used an axe to chop wood for the fireplace.
inizia ad imparare
siekiera
talk things through
Let’s talk things through before making a decision.
inizia ad imparare
przedyskutować sprawę
do sth about sth
We need to do something about this traffic problem.
inizia ad imparare
zrobić coś w sprawie czegoś
talk behind sb’s back
She was upset when she found out they were talking behind her back.
inizia ad imparare
obgadywać kogoś
black out
He blacked out after standing in the sun for too long.
inizia ad imparare
stracić przytomność
exhaustion
She collapsed from exhaustion after the marathon.
inizia ad imparare
zmęczenie, wyczerpanie
injection
He received an injection to relieve the pain.
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zastrzyk
hay
The horses were eating fresh hay.
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siano
cure
Scientists are trying to find a cure for cancer.
inizia ad imparare
lekarstwo, kuracja
can’t stick
I can’t stick the smell of fish.
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nie znosić
engrossing
The novel was so engrossing that I read it in one night.
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wciągający, trzymający w napięciu
breed
The Labrador is a popular breed of dog.
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rasa
so as to
She left early so as to catch the last train.
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tak aby, po to aby
bitterly
It was bitterly cold outside.
inizia ad imparare
przenikliwie, przejmująco, gorzko (np. zimno)
come up with sth
She came up with a brilliant idea.
inizia ad imparare
wymyślić coś, wpaść na coś
catch a cold
If you don’t wear a jacket, you’ll catch a cold.
inizia ad imparare
przeziębić się
come off sth
He finally came off the medication after months of treatment.
inizia ad imparare
skończyć brać coś
famine
The country was suffering from a severe famine.
inizia ad imparare
głód
blow up sth
The rebels planned to blow up the bridge.
inizia ad imparare
wysadzić coś w powietrze
cleanliness
Personal cleanliness is important for good health.
inizia ad imparare
czystość
bold
She made a bold decision to change careers.
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odważny, śmiały
dreadful
The weather was absolutely dreadful.
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okropny, straszny, fatalny
reflect on sth
The way you treat others reflects on your character.
inizia ad imparare
świadczyć o czymś
swan
A white swan glided across the lake.
inizia ad imparare
łabędź
hilarious
The movie was absolutely hilarious.
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zabawny, wesoły
by sight
I know her by sight, but we’ve never spoken.
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z widzenia
dismissive
He was dismissive of my concerns.
inizia ad imparare
lekceważący
get past
I couldn't get past the security guards.
inizia ad imparare
przejść obok, pominąć
be low on sth
We are low on milk, we should buy some more.
inizia ad imparare
mieć mało czegoś
desolation
The village was filled with a sense of desolation after the war.
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pustka, samotność
chunk
He ate a big chunk of the cake.
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kawał, kloc
chunk of change
That car cost him a huge chunk of change.
inizia ad imparare
mnóstwo kasy, kupa forsy
be in awe of sth
He was in awe of the stunning architecture.
inizia ad imparare
być pełnym podziwu dla czegoś
misgiving
She had serious misgivings about the plan.
inizia ad imparare
niepokój, obawa, złe przeczucie
agitate
The activists agitated for better working conditions.
inizia ad imparare
nawoływać do czegoś
agitated
She was visibly agitated after the argument.
inizia ad imparare
wzburzony
can’t help doing sth
I can’t help laughing at his jokes.
inizia ad imparare
nie móc powstrzymać się przed robieniem czegoś
fall down
He slipped on the ice and fell down.
inizia ad imparare
przewrócić się, upaść
overdue
The payment is overdue by two weeks.
inizia ad imparare
zaległy, opóźniony, przeterminowany
have money on sb
I don’t have any money on me right now.
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mieć przy sobie pieniądze
provided
You can borrow my car provided you return it by noon.
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o ile, pod warunkiem że
bail
He was released on bail.
inizia ad imparare
kaucja, poręczenie
custody
He has been in custody for three months.
inizia ad imparare
areszt śledczy
set fire to sth
The criminals set fire to the warehouse.
inizia ad imparare
podłożyć ogień pod coś, podpalić coś
utility
The new software has great utility in the medical field.
inizia ad imparare
pożytek, użyteczność
wilt
The flowers began to wilt due to the intense heat.
inizia ad imparare
marnieć, opadać z sił
thereby
He forgot his passport, thereby missing his flight.
inizia ad imparare
tym samym, w ten sposób
esteem
She is held in great esteem by her colleagues.
inizia ad imparare
szacunek, poważanie, poważać, szanować
monoxide
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal.
inizia ad imparare
tlenek
logging
Deforestation caused by illegal logging is a major concern.
inizia ad imparare
wycinanie drzew
sanctuary
The national park serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.
inizia ad imparare
rezerwat
cell
The human body consists of trillions of cells.
inizia ad imparare
komórka (organizmu)
steam
The hot soup released a thick cloud of steam.
inizia ad imparare
parować, para
ace sth
She aced her chemistry exam with ease.
inizia ad imparare
poradzić sobie z czymś bez problemu
hectic
His schedule was so hectic that he barely had time to rest.
inizia ad imparare
nerwowy, napięty
acquisition
Their latest acquisition was a rare piece of art.
inizia ad imparare
nabytek, zakup
commodity
Oil is one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
inizia ad imparare
towar
turnover
The company reported an annual turnover of $10 million.
inizia ad imparare
obrót (finansowy w firmie)
administer
The government will administer the new tax policy.
inizia ad imparare
zarządzać
endorse
The politician endorsed the new healthcare reforms.
inizia ad imparare
popierać
vindictive
Her vindictive attitude made it hard for her to forgive.
inizia ad imparare
mściwy, pamiętliwy
pushy
The pushy salesman kept trying to make me buy the car.
inizia ad imparare
natrętny, nachalny
dispensable
With modern technology, printed maps have become dispensable.
inizia ad imparare
zbędny
indispensable
A good dictionary is indispensable for learning a new language.
inizia ad imparare
niezbędny, konieczny
artisan
The artisan crafted beautiful handmade furniture.
inizia ad imparare
rzemieślnik
breakthrough
The discovery of antibiotics was a major medical breakthrough.
inizia ad imparare
punkt zwrotny, przełom
obsolete
VHS tapes are now completely obsolete.
inizia ad imparare
przestarzały
motion
The motion of the waves was calming.
inizia ad imparare
ruch, poruszanie się
padlock
He secured the storage unit with a heavy padlock.
inizia ad imparare
kłódka
affection
She showed great affection towards her family.
inizia ad imparare
uczucie, przywiązanie
anguish
He was in deep anguish after losing his job.
inizia ad imparare
udręka, cierpienie, boleść
cape
The superhero wore a red cape that flowed behind him.
inizia ad imparare
peleryna
nod
She nodded in agreement with his statement.
inizia ad imparare
kiwać głową, skinąć głową, przytaknięcie
thence
He traveled to London and thence to Paris.
inizia ad imparare
stamtąd
lean
She leaned forward to hear him better.
inizia ad imparare
pochylać się
odious
His odious behavior made him very unpopular.
inizia ad imparare
wstrętny, ohydny
weary
After a long hike, they were completely weary.
inizia ad imparare
znużony, zmęczony
headset
He used a headset to take calls while working.
inizia ad imparare
zestaw słuchawkowy
flat
My phone battery is flat, I need to charge it.
inizia ad imparare
wyładowany, rozładowany
go down
The website went down due to server issues.
inizia ad imparare
zawieszać się
disgrace
His cheating scandal brought disgrace to his family.
inizia ad imparare
hańba, kompromitacja
gratification
He felt great gratification after completing the project.
inizia ad imparare
satysfakcja, zadowolenie
mindful
She was always mindful of her words around others.
inizia ad imparare
świadomy, pamiętający
circuit
The athlete ran three circuits around the track.
inizia ad imparare
okrążenie, cykl
picky
He is very picky when it comes to food.
inizia ad imparare
wybredny, kapryśny
slap sb down
The teacher quickly slapped him down when he tried to interrupt.
inizia ad imparare
zgasić kogoś
nausea
She felt nausea after eating spoiled food.
inizia ad imparare
mdłości, nudności
gibberish
His speech was complete gibberish after drinking too much.
inizia ad imparare
bełkot, bzdura
nauseous
The smell of rotten fish was nauseous.
inizia ad imparare
przyprawiający o mdłości
rule out
The doctor ruled out an infection as the cause of his symptoms.
inizia ad imparare
wykluczać coś, odrzucać coś
vicious
The gang carried out a vicious attack on their rivals.
inizia ad imparare
bezwzględny, krwawy, wściekły
consign
She consigned all her old clothes to the donation center.
inizia ad imparare
wyrzucić
get sth right
He finally got the math equation right after several attempts.
inizia ad imparare
uporządkować coś
put sth across
He put his ideas across clearly in the meeting.
inizia ad imparare
przekazywać coś, opisywać coś
tailor sth to sth
The training program was tailored to the needs of beginners.
inizia ad imparare
dopasowywać coś do czegoś
brash
His brash attitude made him difficult to work with.
inizia ad imparare
arogancki
pertinence
The pertinence of his argument was undeniable.
inizia ad imparare
stosowność, istotność
differentiate
It’s important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
inizia ad imparare
odróżniać, rozróżniać
bullet points
Use bullet points to make the information clearer.
inizia ad imparare
wypunktowanie
dozens
Dozens of people attended the concert.
inizia ad imparare
dziesiątki
veil
The fog veiled the mountains in the distance.
inizia ad imparare
zasłaniać, ukrywać coś
veil
The bride lifted her veil during the ceremony.
inizia ad imparare
welon
nip sth in the bud
They tried to nip the rumor in the bud before it spread.
inizia ad imparare
zdusić coś w zarodku
yawn
He yawned loudly during the boring lecture.
inizia ad imparare
ziewać
drowsiness
The medication may cause drowsiness.
inizia ad imparare
senność
frantic
She made a frantic search for her lost keys.
inizia ad imparare
szalony, oszalały
digestive system
A balanced diet is important for a healthy digestive system.
inizia ad imparare
układ pokarmowy
map sth out
They mapped out their travel route in advance.
inizia ad imparare
planować coś
draft
The architect showed us the first draft of the building design.
inizia ad imparare
szkic, projekt
fixed
The exam date is fixed and cannot be changed.
inizia ad imparare
sztywny, niezmienny (np. termin)
extent
The extent of the damage was severe.
inizia ad imparare
zakres, rozmiar, stopień
flatter sb
He flattered her by saying she looked stunning.
inizia ad imparare
pochlebiać komuś
amid
He remained calm amid the chaos.
inizia ad imparare
wśród, pomiędzy
bruise
She had a large bruise on her arm after falling.
inizia ad imparare
siniak, stłuczenie
wash sth away
The heavy rain washed away the footprints.
inizia ad imparare
zmyć coś, zmazać coś
glamour
Hollywood is known for its glamour.
inizia ad imparare
urok, atrakcyjność
steady
He made steady progress in his studies.
inizia ad imparare
regularny, stały, ciągły
wicker basket
She carried apples in a wicker basket.
inizia ad imparare
kosz wiklinowy
stench
The stench of rotten food filled the kitchen.
inizia ad imparare
smród
seep
Water was seeping through the cracks in the wall.
inizia ad imparare
przesączać, sączyć
bilious
The walls were painted a bilious shade of green.
inizia ad imparare
szpetny (np. kolor)
stain
She stained her dress with coffee.
inizia ad imparare
poplamić, plama
craggy
The coastline was craggy and rugged.
inizia ad imparare
skalisty, urwisty
sulphur
The volcano released a strong smell of sulphur.
inizia ad imparare
siarka
serene
The lake was calm and serene at sunset.
inizia ad imparare
pogodny, bezchmurny
scald
She scalded her hand with hot water.
inizia ad imparare
poparzyć
catch sb out
The journalist caught the politician out with a tricky question.
inizia ad imparare
podpuszczać kogoś, wywieść kogoś w pole
unwary
The unwary traveler was an easy target for thieves.
inizia ad imparare
nieostrożny, nieroztropny
dip
He took a quick dip in the cold lake.
inizia ad imparare
szybka kąpiel
cool off
He went outside to cool off after the argument.
inizia ad imparare
uspokoić się, ochłonąć
blast
A blast of cold air hit him as he opened the door.
inizia ad imparare
podmuch, poryw wiatru
blasted
The heat blasted the plants in the garden.
inizia ad imparare
porażony, zwarzony (np. zbyt wysoką temperaturą)
fissure
A deep fissure appeared in the rock after the earthquake.
inizia ad imparare
pęknięcie, szczelina
chief
The chief reason for the delay was bad weather.
inizia ad imparare
główny, naczelny
solitude
He enjoyed the solitude of the mountains.
inizia ad imparare
samotność
miraculous
His recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
inizia ad imparare
cudowny, niezwykły
wallow
The pigs wallowed in the mud.
inizia ad imparare
tarzać się, taplać się (w błocie)
pumped
He was pumped before the big game.
inizia ad imparare
podekscytowany, nakręcony
focal point
The statue is the focal point of the city square.
inizia ad imparare
punkt centralny
dosage
Follow the recommended dosage for the medicine.
inizia ad imparare
dawkowanie, dawka
ease
The medicine helped ease his headache.
inizia ad imparare
uśmierzyć (np. ból)
swaddle
The mother swaddled her newborn baby in a soft blanket.
inizia ad imparare
opatulać
drowsy
The warm room made him feel drowsy.
inizia ad imparare
senny, ospały
yield
The research yielded important results.
inizia ad imparare
skutkować, dawać
pile up
Work began to pile up on his desk.
inizia ad imparare
układać w stos, nagromadzać się
hood
She pulled her hood up to protect herself from the rain.
inizia ad imparare
kaptur
pointed
The mountain had a pointed peak.
inizia ad imparare
szpiczasty
wander
He wandered through the forest, enjoying the fresh air.
inizia ad imparare
wędrować, włóczyć się
simile
The phrase "as brave as a lion" is a simile.
inizia ad imparare
porównanie
grapple
The wrestler grappled with his opponent.
inizia ad imparare
chwytać, zaczepiać, chwyt, zaczep
give off sth
The flowers give off a pleasant scent.
inizia ad imparare
wydzielać coś
disfigure
The fire disfigured his face permanently.
inizia ad imparare
oszpecać, zniekształcać
swallow sth up
The big corporation swallowed up the small family business.
inizia ad imparare
wchłaniać coś
deterrent
Security cameras act as a deterrent to crime.
inizia ad imparare
środek odstraszający
remedy
Honey is a natural remedy for a sore throat.
inizia ad imparare
lekarstwo, leczyć, naprawiać
forgery
He was arrested for forgery of official documents.
inizia ad imparare
podrobiony dokument, fałszerstwo
portable
This portable speaker is perfect for outdoor use.
inizia ad imparare
przenośny
withstand
The building was designed to withstand strong earthquakes.
inizia ad imparare
wytrzymywać, być odpornym
snap
The branch snapped under his weight.
inizia ad imparare
pękać, łamać się
contend
Several athletes are contending for the gold medal.
inizia ad imparare
rywalizować, walczyć
contend
He contended that he was innocent of the crime.
inizia ad imparare
twierdzić, utrzymywać
halt
The train came to a sudden halt.
inizia ad imparare
postój, przystanek, przerywać, kończyć
leave entitlement
Employees have a legal leave entitlement of 20 days per year.
inizia ad imparare
prawo do urlopu, wymiar urlopu
subdue
He struggled to subdue his anger.
inizia ad imparare
tłumić, hamować (uczucia, emocje)
inclement
The hikers faced inclement weather conditions.
inizia ad imparare
surowy, srogi (klimat)
acutely
She was acutely aware of the dangers ahead.
inizia ad imparare
dotkliwie, wyjątkowo, nieznośnie
causative factor
Lack of exercise is a causative factor in obesity.
inizia ad imparare
czynnik sprawczy
temperate
The country has a temperate climate with mild winters.
inizia ad imparare
umiarkowany (klimat)
prevention is better than cure
Regular exercise proves that prevention is better than cure.
inizia ad imparare
lepiej zapobiegać niż leczyć
measure
New measures were introduced to reduce pollution.
inizia ad imparare
sposób, środek
in a nutshell
In a nutshell, the project was a huge success.
inizia ad imparare
w skrócie, krótko mówiąc
jack up
The store jacked up the prices just before the holidays.
inizia ad imparare
podnieść cenę
a hint of sth
The dish had a hint of lemon in the sauce.
inizia ad imparare
szczypta czegoś, nuta czegoś
on the spur of the moment
They decided to go on a road trip on the spur of the moment.
inizia ad imparare
pod wpływem chwili, spontanicznie
plain yoghurt
She prefers plain yoghurt over flavored ones.
inizia ad imparare
jogurt naturalny
take up sth
He decided to take up a new hobby—painting.
inizia ad imparare
podejmować się czegoś
high opinion
She has a high opinion of her boss’s leadership skills.
inizia ad imparare
dobre zdanie
be green with envy
She was green with envy when she saw her friend’s new car.
inizia ad imparare
być zielonym z zazdrości
steep
The hill was too steep to climb without proper gear.
inizia ad imparare
stromy
hit the roof
He hit the roof when he found out about the broken window.
inizia ad imparare
wpaść w szał
worn out
After a long day at work, she felt completely worn out.
inizia ad imparare
wykończony
simply put
Simply put, the project failed due to poor planning.
inizia ad imparare
mówiąc prosto, w uproszczeniu
smart
He wore a smart suit to the business meeting.
inizia ad imparare
elegancki, wytworny, modny
measure
New safety measures have been introduced in the factory.
inizia ad imparare
sposób, środek
in a nutshell
In a nutshell, we need to improve our strategy.
inizia ad imparare
w skrócie, krótko mówiąc
backlog
She had a huge backlog of emails to respond to.
inizia ad imparare
zaległości
pensioner
The pensioner enjoys spending time in his garden.
inizia ad imparare
emeryt
get the hang of sth
It took me a while, but I finally got the hang of driving.
inizia ad imparare
połapać się w czymś
at the side of sb
She stood at the side of her best friend during the ceremony.
inizia ad imparare
u czyjegoś boku
part and parcel
Stress is part and parcel of working in a hospital.
inizia ad imparare
nieodłączny element
conceal
He tried to conceal his disappointment.
inizia ad imparare
ukrywać
tear off
He tore off the price tag before giving the gift.
inizia ad imparare
zdzierać
cord
She tied the package with a strong cord.
inizia ad imparare
sznurek
stopover
We had a short stopover in Dubai before flying to Tokyo.
inizia ad imparare
postój, przerwa w podróży
lease
They decided to lease a car instead of buying one.
inizia ad imparare
wynajmować, najem
bright
She’s a bright student with a great future ahead.
inizia ad imparare
rozgarnięty, bystry, inteligentny
loose change
I found some loose change in my pocket.
inizia ad imparare
drobne pieniądze
take retirement
He took retirement after 40 years of service.
inizia ad imparare
przejść na emeryturę
competitive
The job market is highly competitive.
inizia ad imparare
konkurencyjny
be over the moon
She was over the moon when she won the scholarship.
inizia ad imparare
być w siódmym niebie, być zachwyconym
rule over sb
The king ruled over the kingdom for 30 years.
inizia ad imparare
sprawować władzę nad kimś
serve an apprenticeship
He is serving an apprenticeship at a law firm.
inizia ad imparare
odbywać praktyki
serve
She served as the head of the department for five years.
inizia ad imparare
pełnić
take out insurance
You should take out insurance before traveling abroad.
inizia ad imparare
ubezpieczać się
extinguisher
Every office should have a fire extinguisher.
inizia ad imparare
gaśnica
sedentary lifestyle
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
inizia ad imparare
siedzący tryb życia
shrug your shoulders
He just shrugged his shoulders and walked away.
inizia ad imparare
wzruszyć ramionami
go down
His speech will go down in history.
inizia ad imparare
zostawać zapamiętanym
ceasefire
Both sides agreed to a ceasefire to negotiate peace.
inizia ad imparare
zawieszenie broni
give sb a lift
Could you give me a lift to the train station?
inizia ad imparare
podwieźć kogoś
suffer a defeat
The team suffered a defeat in the championship final.
inizia ad imparare
ponieść klęskę
ignominious
It was an ignominious failure for the company.
inizia ad imparare
upokarzający, sromotny, niechlubny
ignominious defeat
The army suffered an ignominious defeat in the battle.
inizia ad imparare
sromotna porażka
be thrown in at the deep end
On his first day at work, he was thrown in at the deep end.
inizia ad imparare
zostać rzuconym na głęboką wodę
stumble
She stumbled on the uneven pavement.
inizia ad imparare
potknąć się
stumble upon sth
He stumbled upon an old letter in the attic.
inizia ad imparare
natknąć się przypadkiem na coś
uncanny
He has an uncanny ability to predict the weather.
inizia ad imparare
zadziwiający, zagadkowy (w niepokojący sposób)
next to nothing
They paid him next to nothing for all his hard work.
inizia ad imparare
bardzo mało, prawie nic
give sth a go
I've never tried skiing, but I’d like to give it a go.
inizia ad imparare
spróbować czegoś
take the cure
After years of drinking, he finally decided to take the cure.
inizia ad imparare
iść na odwyk
little by little
She improved her English little by little.
inizia ad imparare
stopniowo, po trochu
a good few
It took me a good few hours to finish the report.
inizia ad imparare
sporo
sit still
The child couldn’t sit still during the whole movie.
inizia ad imparare
usiedzieć
testify
He was called to testify in court.
inizia ad imparare
zeznawać, świadczyć
neat
She kept her notes very neat and organized.
inizia ad imparare
schludny, porządny
on demand
Movies are now available on demand.
inizia ad imparare
na żądanie
golf course
He plays golf every weekend at the local golf course.
inizia ad imparare
pole golfowe
uneven
Be careful, the ground here is very uneven.
inizia ad imparare
nierówny (np. teren)
pavement
She tripped on the cracked pavement.
inizia ad imparare
chodnik
fart
He tried not to fart during the meeting.
inizia ad imparare
puścić bąka
be hopeless at sth
I’m hopeless at singing—I always go off-key.
inizia ad imparare
być w czymś beznadziejnym
shut
Please shut the door behind you.
inizia ad imparare
zamykać
shut down
The company shut down due to bankruptcy.
inizia ad imparare
zostać zamkniętym (np. firma)
put up sth
They put up a tent for the party.
inizia ad imparare
wznosić coś, budować, stawiać
for life
He was sentenced to prison for life.
inizia ad imparare
dożywotnio
go beyond sth
Her kindness goes beyond words.
inizia ad imparare
przekraczać coś, wykraczać poza coś
fixture
The next football fixture is on Saturday.
inizia ad imparare
data imprezy sportowej
be nothing short of sth
Her performance was nothing short of brilliant.
inizia ad imparare
być czystym czymś
fortune
By sheer fortune, he missed the accident.
inizia ad imparare
traf, szczęście, fart
acknowledgement
He received an award in acknowledgement of his efforts.
inizia ad imparare
podziękowanie, wdzięczność
vindication
Her success was a vindication of her hard work.
inizia ad imparare
obrona, usprawiedliwienie
intake
The university increased its student intake this year.
inizia ad imparare
pobór, nabór
captive
The soldier was held captive for several months.
inizia ad imparare
niewolnik, jeniec
onerous
The task was too onerous to complete in one day.
inizia ad imparare
uciążliwy
vocational
He took a vocational course in carpentry.
inizia ad imparare
zawodowy, branżowy
tie sth up
She tied up the letters with a ribbon.
inizia ad imparare
związać coś razem
ribbon
She wore a red ribbon in her hair.
inizia ad imparare
wstążka
slither
The snake slithered through the grass.
inizia ad imparare
ślizgać się
sniff
She had a cold and kept sniffing.
inizia ad imparare
pociągać nosem
sniff out
The dog sniffed out the hidden drugs.
inizia ad imparare
wywęszyć coś
snap sb up
He was snapped up by a major law firm right after graduation.
inizia ad imparare
oferować komuś posadę
snap sth up
The tickets were snapped up in minutes.
inizia ad imparare
rzucać się na coś
gibbering wreck
After the horror movie, he was a gibbering wreck.
inizia ad imparare
ktoś niemogący mówić ze strachu
stammer
He stammered nervously during the interview.
inizia ad imparare
jąkać się, zacinać się
hellish
The traffic this morning was absolutely hellish.
inizia ad imparare
diabelski, okropny, piekielny
stumble over sth
She stumbled over her words during the speech.
inizia ad imparare
utknąć na czymś
build up
Stress started to build up before the exams.
inizia ad imparare
gromadzić się, narastać
muck about
Stop mucking about and do your homework!
inizia ad imparare
wałęsać się bez celu
consecutive
He worked 10 consecutive days without a break.
inizia ad imparare
kolejny, następujący
consecutively
She won the title three years consecutively.
inizia ad imparare
kolejno, z rzędu
lad
He’s a good lad with a kind heart.
inizia ad imparare
chłopak
hang around
They hung around the mall all afternoon.
inizia ad imparare
pałętać, kręcić się
lump
He’s a lazy lump who never helps at home.
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leń
lump
He threw a lump of coal into the fire.
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bryła, kawałek
haberdashery
She bought buttons and thread at the haberdashery.
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pasmanteria
unearth
They unearthed a rare artifact during the dig.
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wykopywać, wydobywać
nest
The bird built its nest in the tree.
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gniazdo
snapshot
She shared a snapshot from her vacation.
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fotka, zdjęcie
perish
Food will perish if not stored properly.
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rozkładać się, niszczeć
prevalence
There’s a high prevalence of flu during winter.
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powszechne występowanie
wipe sth out
The disease wiped out entire villages.
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zmieść coś z powierzchni ziemi
portray
The film portrays life in a small rural town.
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przedstawiać, ukazywać
precaution
Always take precautions when hiking in the mountains.
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środek ostrożności
sail through sth
She sailed through the exam without trouble.
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poradzić sobie z czymś bez problemu
stuff oneself
He stuffed himself with pizza and couldn’t move.
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opychać się (jedzeniem)
stuff
She stuffed her clothes into the suitcase.
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upychać
overloaded
The bus was overloaded with passengers.
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przeciążony
feat
Climbing Everest is a remarkable feat.
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wyczyn, dokonanie
sturdy
This table is sturdy enough to hold heavy books.
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o silnej budowie, wytrzymały
flee
The suspect tried to flee the country.
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uciekać
crawl
The baby just learned to crawl.
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raczkować
crawl
The caterpillar crawled across the leaf.
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pełzać
slip
She slipped on the wet floor.
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poślizgnąć się
enthuse
He really enthused about the new project.
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zachwycać się
counter
She went to the bakery counter for fresh bread.
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dział, stoisko
slippery
Be careful—the floor is slippery.
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śliski
poisonous
Some mushrooms are highly poisonous.
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trujący
jewel
She wore a crown adorned with jewels.
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klejnot
rustic
They stayed in a rustic cabin in the woods.
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prosty, wiejski
posh
They stayed at a posh hotel in Paris.
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wykwintny, z wyższych sfer
quake
She quaked with fear before her speech.
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trząść się
rock-hard
The ground was frozen and rock-hard.
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twardy jak skała
nonplussed
He was nonplussed by the unexpected question.
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kompletnie zaskoczony
nonplus
There was a moment of nonplus after the announcement.
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zakłopotanie
whisk sb off
He whisked her off to Paris for the weekend.
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zabrać kogoś szybko
inner
She felt a deep inner peace.
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wewnętrzny
bounce off sth
The ball bounced off the wall.
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odbijać się od czegoś
wave about sth
He waved about his arms to get attention.
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wymachiwać dookoła
hand over
He handed over the documents to the manager.
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przekazywać
tremble
Her hands trembled from the cold.
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drżeć, trząść się
entanglement
He had emotional entanglements he couldn’t explain.
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związek, powiązanie
arousal
Fear causes arousal of the nervous system.
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podniecenie, wzbudzenie
infatuate
She was completely infatuated with the actor.
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zauroczyć
overdo
Be careful not to overdo it at the gym.
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przesadzać
crave sth
She craved attention from her parents.
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bardzo czegoś pragnąć, zabiegać o coś
treatable
Thankfully, the condition is treatable with medication.
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nadający się do leczenia
spend money like water
He spends money like water whenever he gets paid.
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szastać pieniędzmi
obedient
The dog was so obedient it followed every command.
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posłuszny
disobedient
The disobedient child refused to clean his room.
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nieposłuszny
generosity
Her generosity towards the poor was well known.
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hojność, szczodrość
munificence
They were overwhelmed by his munificence.
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hojność, szczodrość
scientifically
The theory has not been scientifically proven.
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naukowo
helping
Would you like a second helping of cake?
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dokładka, porcja (jedzenia)
equate
You shouldn't equate wealth with happiness.
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utożsamiać, porównywać
failure
The project was a total failure.
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porażka
malnutrition
Many children in the region suffer from malnutrition.
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niedożywienie
check sth out
You should check out the reviews before buying it.
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potwierdzać coś
party
They love to party on the weekends.
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imprezować
allowance
His parents give him a weekly allowance.
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zasiłek, kieszonkowe
pension
She receives a monthly pension after retiring.
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emerytura
set sth up
They set up a small business selling handmade jewelry.
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zakładać coś, tworzyć coś (np. firmę)
carpenter
A skilled carpenter made our new kitchen cabinets.
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stolarz
adorn
The walls were adorned with beautiful paintings.
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dekorować, ozdabiać
pier
They went for a walk along the pier at sunset.
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molo, pomost
elate
The news of his promotion elated him.
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uszczęśliwiać
cuddle
They sat on the couch and cuddled during the movie.
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przytulenie, przytulić
enlarge
You can enlarge the photo before printing.
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powiększać
lust
His eyes were filled with lust.
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pożądanie
slope
The path slopes gently down to the river.
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opadać
come across sth
I came across an old photo album in the attic.
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natknąć się na coś
slumber
She fell into a deep slumber after the long day.
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zdrzemnąć się, drzemka
awake
He awoke suddenly from a nightmare.
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obudzić się
likewise
She enjoyed the book, and I felt likewise.
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podobnie, w ten sam sposób
vacant
The seat next to me was vacant.
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pusty, wolny
on sb's account
Don’t change your plans on my account.
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dla kogoś, z czyjegoś powodu
handy
This app is really handy for tracking expenses.
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użyteczny, przydatny
blueprint
They followed a detailed blueprint for the new building.
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plan, strategia
trope
The “hero saves the day” is a common movie trope.
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przenośnia, metafora
predominant
The predominant language spoken here is Spanish.
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przeważający
predominantly
The audience was predominantly young adults.
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przeważnie, głównie
tainted
The meat was tainted and had to be thrown away.
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skażony
rampant
Corruption was rampant in the government during that time.
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szalejący, niepohamowany
reassure
The doctor tried to reassure her that everything would be fine.
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uspokajać
delusional
He became delusional and thought he was being followed.
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urojeniowy, cierpiący na urojenia
delusion
She was living under the delusion that he still loved her.
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złudzenie, urojenie
have to dash
Sorry, I have to dash—I’m late for class!
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musieć pędzić, musieć lecieć
susceptible to
Children are more susceptible to colds and flu.
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podatny na coś
insusceptible
Some people are insusceptible to certain viruses.
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odporny, nie poddający się
adverse
The medication may have some adverse side effects.
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szkodliwy, niepożądany, niekorzystny
hit upon sth
He hit upon a brilliant idea for the project.
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wpaść na coś, wymyślić coś
mull over sth
I need some time to mull over your proposal.
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rozważać
watertight
The lawyer presented a watertight alibi.
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niezbity, niepodważalny (np. dowód)
misconduct
The company fired the employee for gross misconduct.
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działanie na czyjąś szkodę
conceit
His conceit made him unpopular among his peers.
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zarozumialstwo
disclosure
The disclosure of the documents caused a scandal.
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ujawnienie
revelation
Her book includes some shocking revelations about her past.
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ujawnienie, odsłonięcie
rod
He used a fishing rod to catch trout in the river.
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laska, pręt, kij
alleviate
This medication should alleviate your pain.
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złagodzić, ulżyć
conspicuous
Her bright red coat made her very conspicuous.
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widoczny, rzucający się w oczy
notwithstanding
Notwithstanding his efforts, he failed the exam.
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niezależnie od
viable
This plan is financially viable and could be successful.
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wykonalny, realny
by and large
By and large, the presentation went well.
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ogólnie rzecz biorąc
pivotal
This decision is pivotal to the success of the project.
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kluczowy, zasadniczy
be on the same page
We need to be on the same page before we proceed.
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mieć takie samo zdanie
strike sb as
She strikes me as a very confident person.
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wydawać się komuś
chicken out
He chickened out of the skydiving at the last minute.
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stchórzyć, wystraszyć się
invigorate
A cold shower in the morning can invigorate you.
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orzeźwiać
gulp
He took a large gulp of water after the run.
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łyk, kęs
nutritionist
The nutritionist gave me a new meal plan.
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specjalista ds. żywienia
tickle
He tickled the baby’s feet to make her laugh.
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łaskotać, smyrać
taste buds
Spicy food can really awaken your taste buds.
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kubki smakowe
bud
The roses are just starting to form buds.
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pąk, pączek (np. kwiatu)
weightlessness
Astronauts experience weightlessness in space.
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nieważkość
float
The boat floated gently on the lake.
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unosić się (np. na wodzie)
droplet
Tiny droplets of rain covered the window.
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kropelka
digest
Your stomach needs time to digest the food.
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trawić
seal
Please seal the envelope before mailing it.
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zamknąć, zakleić, zapieczętować
uphill
We had to walk uphill to reach the cabin.
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w górę
fragment
The mirror fragmented into dozens of sharp pieces.
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rozpadać się, rozbijać
coalesce
The two companies coalesced to form a new corporation.
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łączyć się, sprzymierzać się
lead sb on
He led her on, pretending to love her.
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oszukiwać kogoś
milieu
She grew up in a creative artistic milieu.
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otoczenie, środowisko
bloodshed
The revolution resulted in a lot of bloodshed.
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rozlew krwi
treasure
He considered her friendship a real treasure.
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skarb
dispense
The machine dispenses water and snacks.
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rozdzielać, wydawać
bygone
We met at a party in a bygone era.
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przeszły, miniony, dawny
refurbish
The hotel was recently refurbished and looks brand new.
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odrestaurowywać, odnawiać
come onto the market
A new smartphone has just come onto the market.
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pojawić się na rynku
intruder
An intruder broke into their home last night.
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intruz
utter
The plan was an utter disaster.
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kompletny, całkowity (np. porażka)
downward
The graph shows a downward trend in sales.
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w dół, do dołu
get along with
I really get along with my new roommate.
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mieć z kimś dobre stosunki
cabinet
Put the dishes back in the cabinet.
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szafka
outage
There was a power outage during the storm.
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przestój, przerwa w dostawie
constraint
Time constraints made the task difficult.
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ograniczenie, przymus
beat around the bush
Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.
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owijać w bawełnę
go on to sth
Let’s go on to the next question.
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przejść do czegoś
be on the point of doing sth
I was on the point of leaving when he called.
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zamierzać coś zrobić lada moment
descent
The airplane began its descent to the airport.
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opadanie, schodzenie
rush hour
I try to avoid traveling during rush hour.
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godzina szczytu
suite
We stayed in a luxurious hotel suite.
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apartament
at the height of one's popularity
She was at the height of her popularity in the 90s.
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u szczytu popularności
cover a distance
They covered a distance of 100 km in one day.
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pokonać dystans
hail
The film was hailed as a masterpiece.
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pochwalić, okrzyknąć
exclaim
“What a surprise!” he exclaimed.
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wykrzykiwać
umpteenth
I’ve told you for the umpteenth time—clean your room!
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n-ty raz
spy
He worked as a spy during the war.
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szpieg
one of its kind
This is a painting that’s truly one of its kind.
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jedyny w swoim rodzaju
anything but
She is anything but shy.
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nic innego jak tylko
a great deal of sth
He put a great deal of effort into the project.
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wielka ilość czegoś
dine
They dined at a five-star restaurant.
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obiadować, jeść obiad (uroczyście)
jot down
She jotted down his phone number quickly.
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zanotować
worm
She found a worm in the garden soil.
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robak, dżdżownica
squeal
The brakes squealed loudly as the car stopped.
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piszczeć, pisk
gutter
Leaves were clogging the gutter on the roof.
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rynna
crude
He made a crude joke that offended everyone.
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prymitywny
daredevil
He’s a real daredevil when it comes to extreme sports.
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śmiałek, szaleniec
jigsaw
We spent the weekend completing a 1000-piece jigsaw.
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puzzle, układanka
stoop
He’s starting to stoop from old age.
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garbić się
vigilant
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
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czujny, baczny
ahead
We’ve got a long road ahead of us.
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naprzód, do przodu
curvature
The curvature of the spine is slightly abnormal.
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zagięcie, zakrzywienie
fondness
She has a fondness for vintage clothing.
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sentyment, czułość
fond
He gave her a fond smile.
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czuły, delikatny
undeniable
Her talent is undeniable.
inizia ad imparare
niezaprzeczalny
pass down sth
This necklace was passed down through generations.
inizia ad imparare
przekazywać coś komuś dalej
spur
The coach’s speech gave the team a spur to win the match.
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zachęta, bodziec (do zrobienia czegoś)
dispute
There was a long legal dispute over the property.
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spór, kłótnia
as good as gold
The kids were as good as gold during the entire trip.
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grzeczny, bardzo dobrze wychowany
beforehand
Make sure to book your tickets beforehand.
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najpierw, uprzednio, z góry
precede
A short speech will precede the performance.
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poprzedzać
contagious
Flu is highly contagious, especially among children.
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zaraźliwy
marked
There was a marked improvement in her test scores.
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wyraźny, wybitny
consistent with sth
His story is consistent with the evidence.
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zgodny z czymś
manual labour
Many people still rely on manual labour for their income.
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praca fizyczna
concerted
They made a concerted effort to improve their relationship.
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wspólny, uzgodniony
indication
A rise in temperature may be an indication of infection.
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oznaczenie, znak, wyznacznik
signify
A red light signifies that you must stop.
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oznaczać, znaczyć
crust
I always cut the crust off my sandwiches.
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skórka (np. chleba)
compound
Water is a chemical compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
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mieszanina, złożenie
flyer
They handed out flyers for the concert in the square.
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ulotka
tempt
The smell of freshly baked bread tempted me into the bakery.
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kusić
pressurise
They tried to pressurise him into signing the contract.
inizia ad imparare
wywierać presję
renowned
She is a renowned artist in the fashion world.
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sławny, głośny, słynny
counsel
He sought legal counsel before making a decision.
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rada, porada
hive
Bees were buzzing around the hive.
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ul
burrow
The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.
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nora
cattle
The farmer raised cattle for milk and meat.
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bydło
herd
A herd of cows grazed in the field.
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stado
imperceptible
The change in her tone was almost imperceptible.
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niezauważalna
transient
The storm was only a transient inconvenience.
inizia ad imparare
przemijający, przelotny
evaporate
Water evaporates quickly in hot weather.
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odparowywać, wyparowywać
outer
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
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wierzchni, zewnętrzny
harass
He was accused of harassing his colleagues at work.
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dokuczać, nękać, napastować
lever
Pull the lever to open the door.
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dźwignia
varnish
He varnished the table to give it a shiny finish.
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lakier, lakierować
pristine
The beach was in pristine condition.
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nieskazitelny
be cut off
The village was cut off by the snowstorm.
inizia ad imparare
być odciętym (np. od świata)
influx
The city saw a large influx of tourists this summer.
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przypływ, napływ
sprawl
Urban sprawl has increased due to population growth.
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zabudowa miejska
sprawl
The city sprawled across the valley.
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rozciągać się, być rozsianym
impartial
A judge must always remain impartial.
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bezstronny
dam
The dam was built to prevent flooding.
inizia ad imparare
tama, zapora
amalgamate
The two companies amalgamated to form one large corporation.
inizia ad imparare
łączyć, jednoczyć (np. firmy)
leap
She leapt over the fence easily.
inizia ad imparare
przeskoczyć, skakać
abhorrent
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to me.
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odrażający, wstrętny
dishearten
The constant failures disheartened him.
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przygnębiać, zniechęcać
hardened
He was a hardened criminal with no remorse.
inizia ad imparare
nałogowy, utwardzony
juvenile
The juvenile offender was sent to a rehabilitation center.
inizia ad imparare
nieletni, młodzieniec
acquire a taste for sth
I eventually acquired a taste for black coffee.
inizia ad imparare
polubić coś
arduous
It was an arduous journey through the mountains.
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trudny, męczący, żmudny
avenue
Education is the best avenue for success.
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droga (sposób osiągnięcia czegoś)
notify
Please notify the office if you’re going to be absent.
inizia ad imparare
zgłaszać, zawiadamiać
by far
This is by far the best restaurant in town.
inizia ad imparare
o wiele, zdecydowanie
enablement
The system allows user enablement through email verification.
inizia ad imparare
upoważnienie, pełnomocnictwo
penalise
The referee penalised the player for a foul.
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karać
gist
He didn’t catch every word, but he got the gist.
inizia ad imparare
sedno, istota sprawy
get the gist
I didn’t read the whole article, but I got the gist of it.
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zrozumieć istotę sprawy
ultimate
Her ultimate goal is to become a doctor.
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ostateczny
intended
This message is intended for internal use only.
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przeznaczony, stworzony
glossary
Check the glossary for unfamiliar terms.
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słowniczek
cling
The child clung to her mother’s hand.
inizia ad imparare
kurczowo trzymać się, uczepić się
appendix
The appendix contains additional data.
inizia ad imparare
aneks, dodatek, załącznik
compound
Lying will only compound the problem.
inizia ad imparare
pogarszać
sharpen sth
This course will help you sharpen your writing skills.
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poprawiać coś
quarrelsome
He’s known for being quarrelsome and argumentative.
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kłótliwy
shortage of sth
There’s a shortage of clean drinking water in the region.
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brak, deficyt czegoś
spine
She injured her spine in a skiing accident.
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kręgosłup
beam
A beam of sunlight came through the window.
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wiązka, promień (światła)
pine
They decorated a pine tree for Christmas.
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sosna
clog up
The sink is clogged up with food particles.
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zapchać, zatykać się
sound off about sth
He’s always sounding off about politics.
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wypowiadać się głośno na jakiś temat
lay down sth
The new law lays down strict safety rules.
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ustanawiać coś
drop into one’s lap
The job offer just dropped into his lap.
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wpaść komuś w ręce, zyskać coś bez wysiłku, dostać coś niespodziewanie
at the tender age
She started her music career at the tender age of five.
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w młodym wieku
wade in
He waded in without knowing all the facts.
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wtrącać się
whet
The trailer whetted my appetite for the movie.
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pobudzać, podniecać
to the hilt
He was involved to the hilt in the scandal.
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całkowicie
clock off
I clock off at 5 p.m. every day.
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wyjść z pracy
be on the way out
Landlines are on the way out.
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być w odwrocie
usher in
The invention of the internet ushered in a new era.
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zapoczątkować coś
substitute
You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe.
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zastępować
fiddle
He fiddled with his pen while thinking.
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bezmyślnie się czymś bawić
conceivable
It’s conceivable that they’ll win the match.
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wyobrażalny
inconceivable
It’s inconceivable that he would lie to us.
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niepojęty, niewyobrażalny
self-indulgent
He led a self-indulgent lifestyle.
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folgujący sobie
arrive at the conclusion
After much thought, I arrived at the conclusion that she was right.
inizia ad imparare
dochodzić do wniosku
off the record
Off the record, I think he’s going to resign.
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nieoficjalnie
anthem
Everyone stood up for the national anthem.
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hymn
civil war
The country was torn apart by civil war.
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wojna domowa
behind bars
He spent five years behind bars.
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za kratami
right wing
The policy was supported by many right-wing politicians.
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prawicowy
rally
Thousands attended the political rally.
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wiec
do time
He did time for robbery.
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mieć odsiadkę (w więzieniu)
eligible
You are eligible to apply for a student loan.
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spełniający wymagania
cite
He was cited for failure to appear in court.
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pozwać
ransom
The kidnappers demanded a ransom of one million dollars.
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okup
disadvantaged
The program helps disadvantaged youth.
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w niekorzystnej sytuacji
whisper
She whispered a secret into his ear.
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szeptać
knock sth off
Can you knock 10% off the price?
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obniżyć cenę czegoś
embroidery
The embroidery on the dress was beautiful.
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haft
embroider
She embroidered her initials onto the napkin.
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haftować
rumble
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
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grzmieć, huczeć, grzmot, huk
gaze
He gazed at the stars in awe.
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wpatrywać się intensywnie
endorsement
The product received celebrity endorsement.
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poparcie
proceed
Let’s proceed with the next step.
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zaczynać coś robić
proceed with sth
They proceeded with the construction despite the weather.
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kontynuować realizację czegoś
stale
The bread was stale and hard to chew.
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czerstwy, nieświeży
stale
The bread was so stale that it was hard to chew.
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czerstwy, nieświeży
particle
Each particle of dust was clearly visible in the sunlight.
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cząsteczka
napkin
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
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serwetka
fox
He foxed the security system and got away unnoticed.
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przechytrzyć, zwieść na manowce
choke
She began to choke on a piece of apple.
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dławić się, krztusić się
brute force
He opened the stuck door using brute force.
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metoda „na siłę"
reframe
Try to reframe the question to make it more clear.
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przeformułować
blurt sth out
He blurted out the secret without thinking.
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wygadać coś, wypaplać coś
fertilizer
The farmer used organic fertilizer to enrich the soil.
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nawóz
unwavering
She had unwavering faith in his abilities.
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niezachwiany, niewzruszony
wavering
His wavering tone showed he wasn’t sure what to do.
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niezdecydowany
waver
He wavered between staying and leaving.
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wahać, chwiać się
go nuts
She went nuts when she heard the surprise news.
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zwariować, oszaleć
outdated
This software is outdated and needs an update.
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przestarzały
hangover
He had a terrible hangover after the party.
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kac
orphan
The orphan was taken in by a kind family.
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sierota
dissuade
I tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
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odwieść (np. od jakiegoś pomysłu)
conversely
You can add water to make the soup thinner, or conversely, simmer it longer to thicken it.
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odwrotnie, na odwrót
drip
Water was dripping from the ceiling after the storm.
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kapać, ociekać
gross
It was a gross violation of human rights.
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rażący, niedopuszczalny, karygodny (np. zaniedbanie)
remorse
He felt deep remorse after yelling at his friend.
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wyrzuty sumienia, skrucha
enrich
Traveling can greatly enrich your understanding of the world.
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wzbogacić, urozmaicić
tiles
We chose white tiles for the bathroom walls.
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kafelki, płytki, dachówki
threshold
Her pain tolerance was well above the average threshold.
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próg, granica (np. bólu)
suicide
He was devastated after hearing about his friend's suicide.
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samobójstwo
eerie
The forest had an eerie silence at night.
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upiorny, pełen grozy, tajemniczy
spooky
They visited a spooky abandoned house on Halloween.
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straszny, upiorny
mess around
Stop messing around and focus on your work!
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wygłupiać się
pass away
Her grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep.
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odejść, umrzeć
sickle
The farmer used a sickle to cut the tall grass.
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sierp
spotless
The kitchen was spotless after she cleaned it.
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idealnie czysty
juxtaposition
The movie uses the juxtaposition of comedy and tragedy effectively.
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zestawienie (na zasadzie kontrastu)
blare
Sirens blared all over the city during the drill.
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rozciągać się głośno, ryczeć (o dźwięku)
pantry
We keep all the canned food in the pantry.
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spiżarnia
fall behind
He fell behind in class after missing several lessons.
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pozostawać w tyle
numb
My fingers were numb from the cold.
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zdrętwiały
disappointed in sb
She was disappointed in her son’s behavior.
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rozczarowany kimś
whip
The guard used a whip to control the prisoners.
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bicz, biczować
tacky
The decorations were so tacky they looked like something from the 80s.
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tandetny
stem
The stem of the word “unhappiness” is “happy.”
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temat wyrazu (część wyrazu która nie podlega odmianie)
equity
They were fighting for equity in the workplace.
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słuszność, sprawiedliwość
relinquish
He relinquished his position as CEO after the scandal.
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zrzekać się, rezygnować, odstępować
habitual
He's a habitual liar and no one believes him anymore.
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notoryczny, typowy, nałogowy
grow in sth
She grew in confidence with every performance.
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wzrastać w czymś, zyskać na czymś
be a thing of the past
Using CDs is now a thing of the past.
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być przeszłością, stawać się przeżytkiem
embodiment
She is the embodiment of kindness.
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uosobienie, wcielenie
thus
He didn’t study, thus he failed the exam.
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tak więc, stąd
for years to come
These changes will affect the economy for years to come.
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przez następne lata
ongoing
There is an ongoing investigation into the issue.
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trwający, toczący się, ciągły
diabetes
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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cukrzyca
illogical
His explanation was completely illogical.
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nielogiczny
disruptive
The child was removed from class for being disruptive.
inizia ad imparare
zakłócający spokój
accuracy
We need to check the accuracy of these results.
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dokładność, precyzyjność
lead-in
The host gave a short lead-in before the interview.
inizia ad imparare
wprowadzenie
way more than sth/sb
She deserves way more credit than she’s getting.
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o wiele bardziej niż coś/ktoś
of no consequence
His opinion is of no consequence to me.
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bez znaczenia
put sth back
They decided to put the meeting back by an hour.
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odkładać, przekładać coś
postponement
The concert was canceled due to the postponement of the festival.
inizia ad imparare
przełożenie, odroczenie
be in favour of sth/sb
I'm in favour of stricter environmental laws.
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być za czymś/kimś, być zwolennikiem czegoś/kogoś
underfunded
The school remains underfunded despite numerous requests for support.
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niedofinansowany
environs
The hotel is located in the quiet environs of the countryside.
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okolica, okolice
environ
The city is environed by mountains.
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otaczać
regain
He regained consciousness after fainting.
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odzyskać
revenue
The company reported a sharp increase in revenue.
inizia ad imparare
przychód
curriculum
Math and science are key parts of the school curriculum.
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program nauczania
constitute
These documents constitute the agreement between the parties.
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stanowić, składać się na
cheesy
The romantic comedy was funny but a bit cheesy.
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tandetny, tani, kiczowaty
hence
He was late, hence the rushed introduction.
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stąd, więc, z tego powodu
tow
They had to tow the broken-down car to the nearest garage.
inizia ad imparare
holować, holowanie
rewind
I had to rewind the movie to watch that scene again.
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przewijać do tyłu, cofać
memorise
She managed to memorise the entire poem in one evening.
inizia ad imparare
uczyć się na pamięć
have a look
Come in and have a look at my new apartment.
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rozejrzeć się, rzucić okiem
take turns to do sth
We took turns to watch the baby while the other rested.
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robić coś na zmianę
throughout
She was cheerful throughout the day.
inizia ad imparare
przez cały (np. dzień), pod każdym względem
interlocutor
The politician avoided directly answering his interlocutor's questions.
inizia ad imparare
rozmówca
settle down
The child finally settled down after the story.
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uspokoić się
plought
Farmers plough the fields in the spring.
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pług, orać, odśnieżać
intently
She listened intently to every word he said.
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bacznie, uważnie
pointer
He gave me a few useful pointers before the interview.
inizia ad imparare
wskazówka, rada
pointer
The pointer on the screen wasn’t moving.
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strzałka, wskaźnik
nutrition
Good nutrition is essential for a healthy lifestyle.
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odżywianie
discourse
The professor gave a discourse on ancient history.
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przemowa, rozprawa
stretch
There was a long stretch of desert between the two towns.
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obszar, powierzchnia
cohesive
She presented a cohesive argument in her essay.
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spójny, zwarty
vowel
In English, "a," "e," "i," "o," and "u" are vowels.
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samogłoska
consonant
"B" and "D" are consonants.
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spółgłoska
laxation
The medicine induced laxation within a few hours.
inizia ad imparare
rozluźnienie
delve into
She delved into the subject for her research paper.
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zagłębiać się, dokładnie analizować
as for
As for me, I prefer tea over coffee.
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jeśli chodzi o
weave
She weaved a beautiful basket from straw.
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pleść, wyplatać
manageable
The tasks were challenging but manageable.
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wykonalny, możliwy do wykonania
fairly
He did fairly well on the test.
inizia ad imparare
raczej, dość, całkiem
mess with sb
You don’t want to mess with her when she’s angry.
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mieć z kimś do czynienia, zadzierać z kimś
festive
The room had a festive atmosphere with all the decorations.
inizia ad imparare
wesoły, radosny
span
His career spanned over four decades.
inizia ad imparare
okres, przedział, długość
adress
We need to address the issue of climate change seriously.
inizia ad imparare
rozwiązywać, zajmować się, odnosić się
aftermath
The aftermath of the storm left the town in ruins.
inizia ad imparare
następstwo, pokłosie
futile
It was a futile attempt to change his mind.
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daremny, próżny
unavoidably
He was unavoidably delayed by traffic.
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nieunikniony, niechybny
suspicious
She gave him a suspicious look.
inizia ad imparare
podejrzliwy
suspicion
His strange behavior raised her suspicion.
inizia ad imparare
podejrzenie, nieufność
sympathetically
He smiled sympathetically and offered to help.
inizia ad imparare
życzliwie, współczująco
homesick
She felt homesick during her first weeks abroad.
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nostalgiczny, stęskniony za domem
disbelieve
I disbelieve his version of the story.
inizia ad imparare
niedowierzać
irreparable
The damage to the painting was irreparable.
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niemożliwy do naprawienia
deaden
The cream helped deaden the pain.
inizia ad imparare
łagodzić (ból), osłabiać
dissolve
The pill dissolved in water within seconds.
inizia ad imparare
rozpuszczać (np. proszek w wodzie)
forceful
He made a forceful argument in favor of the plan.
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potężny, silny (np. argument)
letdown
The film was a major letdown after all the hype.
inizia ad imparare
rozczarowanie, zawód
fancy
Do you fancy going for a walk?
inizia ad imparare
mieć ochotę na coś, chcieć czegoś
spill the tea
Come on, spill the tea—what happened at the party?
inizia ad imparare
puścić parę z ust, wyjawić sekret
make ends meet
Many families struggle to make ends meet.
inizia ad imparare
wiązać koniec z końcem
get lost
We got lost in the city without a map.
inizia ad imparare
zgubić się
in low spirits
She was in low spirits after the exam.
inizia ad imparare
w złym nastroju
violation
Driving without a license is a serious violation.
inizia ad imparare
naruszenie, pogwałcenie, wykroczenie
with a good grace
She accepted the criticism with a good grace.
inizia ad imparare
chętnie (np. zrobić coś)
violator
The violator was fined for littering in the park.
inizia ad imparare
sprawca
violate
They violated the terms of the agreement.
inizia ad imparare
naruszać, łamać, gwałcić
shrine
People gathered at the shrine to pray.
inizia ad imparare
kapliczka, świątynia, sanktuarium
round up
Police conducted a round-up of suspects.
inizia ad imparare
zrobić obławę
worthwhile
Volunteering is a worthwhile experience.
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wartościowy, warty zachodu
stricken
He was stricken with grief after the loss.
inizia ad imparare
dotknięty (np. szczęściem)
dialled in sth
She’s totally dialled in on this project.
inizia ad imparare
całkowicie skoncentrowany na czymś (potocznie)
subsistence
Many people rely on subsistence farming.
inizia ad imparare
egzystencja, istnienie
drill
We practiced the grammar through drill exercises.
inizia ad imparare
metoda wielokrotnego powtarzania
immerse
He immersed himself in the study of philosophy.
inizia ad imparare
zagłębiać się, pogrążać się
piss sb off
That rude comment really pissed me off.
inizia ad imparare
wkurzać kogoś
slack off
He tends to slack off when no one’s watching.
inizia ad imparare
wyluzować, zwolnić tempo
land a job
She finally landed a job at the law firm.
inizia ad imparare
znaleźć pracę, zostać zatrudnionym
rehire
They decided to rehire the former manager.
inizia ad imparare
wynająć ponownie, zatrudnić ponownie
get reamed
He got reamed by his boss for missing the deadline.
inizia ad imparare
dostać reprymendę
scold
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
inizia ad imparare
karcić, rugać
throw sb under the bus
He threw his colleague under the bus to save himself.
inizia ad imparare
poświęcić kogoś w imię własnego dobra
figurative
“Time is a thief” is a figurative expression.
inizia ad imparare
metaforyczny, symboliczny
pass off
He tried to pass off the mistake as unimportant.
inizia ad imparare
zlekceważyć, zignorować
pass off
The concert passed off without any problems.
inizia ad imparare
mijać (np. impreza)
preface
The author wrote a brief preface to the novel.
inizia ad imparare
przedmowa
I'm much obliged
I'm much obliged for your help, thank you.
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Jestem bardzo wdzięczny
infinite
The universe seems infinite.
inizia ad imparare
nieskończony, bezgraniczny
pin sth down
It’s hard to pin down the exact cause of the issue.
inizia ad imparare
sprecyzować coś, określać coś
immersion
Total immersion in the language helped him become fluent in just six months.
inizia ad imparare
zanurzenie, poświęcenie się czemuś
perpetuate
These myths perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
inizia ad imparare
uwieczniać, utrwalać, zachowywać
longevity
The longevity of turtles often exceeds a hundred years.
inizia ad imparare
długowieczność, długotrwałość
hatch
The chicks will hatch in about three weeks.
inizia ad imparare
wykluć się
misspend
He misspent his inheritance on gambling and parties.
inizia ad imparare
roztrwaniać
purely
I invited you purely out of politeness.
inizia ad imparare
tylko, wyłącznie, czysto
outpace
The electric car can easily outpace its gas-powered rivals.
inizia ad imparare
pozostawić w tyle
subsume
All these minor categories can be subsumed under the main heading.
inizia ad imparare
włączyć, ująć (np. do czegoś)
respectively
John and Lisa scored 85 and 92 respectively on the test.
inizia ad imparare
odpowiednio (w wymienionej kolejności)
aviation
He’s studying aviation because he wants to become a pilot.
inizia ad imparare
lotnictwo
exacerbate
His rude comments only served to exacerbate the situation.
inizia ad imparare
pogarszać, zaostrzać
quota
Each worker must meet a daily production quota.
inizia ad imparare
limit, norma
beholder
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
inizia ad imparare
obserwator
behold
He stood in awe to behold the sunrise over the mountains.
inizia ad imparare
ujrzeć, spostrzegać
seemingly
She was seemingly calm, but her hands were shaking.
inizia ad imparare
pozornie, na pierwszy rzut oka
come and go
The headaches come and go, but they’re not severe.
inizia ad imparare
zmieniać się, regularnie, przychodzić i odchodzić (występować przez krótki czas)
mortal
All humans are mortal.
inizia ad imparare
śmiertelny
portrayal
Her portrayal of the queen in the film was powerful and emotional.
inizia ad imparare
obraz, przedstawienie, ukazanie
immortal
In myths, the gods are often portrayed as immortal beings.
inizia ad imparare
nieśmiertelny
immortalise
The statue was built to immortalise the hero's bravery.
inizia ad imparare
unieśmiertelniać, uwieczniać
debatable
Whether the law is fair is highly debatable.
inizia ad imparare
dyskusyjny, wątpliwy
disputable
His version of the story is clearly disputable.
inizia ad imparare
sporny, dyskusyjny
indisputable
The evidence against him was indisputable.
inizia ad imparare
bezdyskusyjny, niekwestionowany
conclusive
The DNA test provided conclusive proof of his innocence.
inizia ad imparare
ostateczny, rozstrzygający
descendants
The king’s descendants still live in the region.
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potomstwo
descendant of sth
She is a direct descendant of the original settlers.
inizia ad imparare
następca
go off
The milk went off because it was left out all night.
inizia ad imparare
zepsuć się (jedzenie)
thicken
Use cornstarch to thicken the soup.
inizia ad imparare
zagęszczać
foregoing
In the foregoing examples, we saw how the method works in practice.
inizia ad imparare
przytoczony, poprzedni (np. przykład)
detain
The police detained him for further questioning.
inizia ad imparare
trzymać, zatrzymywać, opóźniać
ever since
She’s been afraid of dogs ever since she was bitten.
inizia ad imparare
od tamtej pory
be broke
I can't go out tonight—I'm completely broke.
inizia ad imparare
być spłukanym, bez pieniędzy
make no bones about sth
She made no bones about her dislike for the new manager.
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mówić o czymś otwarcie, bez ogródek, nie ukrywać
no-brainer
Accepting the job offer was a no-brainer—it paid more and was closer to home.
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banalny, prosty, niewymagający myślenia (rzeczownik i przymiotnik)
much of a muchness
The two proposals are much of a muchness—there’s little difference between them.
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bardzo podobny, niemal taki sam
twist sb's arm
I didn’t want to go, but she twisted my arm.
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wywierać na kimś nacisk, nalegać na kogoś
stick to one's guns
Even under pressure, he stuck to his guns.
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obstawać przy swoim
take sth as gospel
You can’t take everything he says as gospel.
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święcie w coś wierzyć
reservation
I have some reservations about the accuracy of this data.
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zastrzeżenie
take sth with a pinch of salt
Take what he says with a pinch of salt—he tends to exaggerate.
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traktować coś z przymrużeniem oka
a different kettle of fish
Living abroad is a completely different kettle of fish from just traveling.
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inna para kaloszy
thread
She lost the thread of the conversation after the interruption.
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nitka, wątek
impairment
Visual impairment can make reading small print difficult.
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upośledzenie
steer
You need to steer the boat carefully through the narrow canal.
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sterować, prowadzić
attend to sth
Could you attend to the customers while I’m on a call?
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zajmować się czymś, załatwiać coś
exceed
Please don’t exceed the speed limit on this road.
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przekroczyć, przewyższać
offence
He took great offence at the editor’s harsh remarks.
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wykroczenie, obraza, zniewaga
rant and rave
The coach began to rant and rave after the team lost again.
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ciskać gromy (ze złości)
make a recovery
After weeks in hospital she finally began to make a full recovery.
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wrócić do zdrowia
for heaven's sake
For heaven’s sake, turn the music down!
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na litość boską
contest
She won first place in the national singing contest.
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konkurs, zawody
receipt
On receipt of the parcel, please sign the delivery sheet.
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odbiór
diner
Each diner received a complimentary dessert.
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gość, osoba jedząca (np. w restauracji)
dawn on sb
It suddenly dawned on me that I hadn’t locked the door.
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zaświtać komuś w głowie
forerunner
The typewriter was the forerunner of the modern keyboard.
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poprzednik
stand sb in good stead
Her years of volunteering will stand her in good stead when applying for jobs.
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przydać się komuś
foretaste
The short trailer gave us a foretaste of the exciting film to come.
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przedsmak
acclaim
The novel was widely acclaimed by critics.
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oklaskiwać, darzyć uznaniem
hound
Reporters continued to hound the actor for comments.
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ścigać, prześladować
get round to doing sth
I never get round to cleaning out the garage.
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w końcu coś zrobić, zabrać się do czegoś
grunt
The guard merely grunted in response to my question.
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chrząknąć, burknąć
result from sth
The confusion resulted from a simple typing error.
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wynikać z czegoś
dwell
Ancient tribes used to dwell in these caves.
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zamieszkiwać, przebywać
coincide with
The festival will coincide with the school holidays this year.
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zachodzić na, pokrywać się z czymś
as well as
She bought bread as well as milk.
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jak również, także
pop in
Why don’t you pop in for coffee when you’re nearby?
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wpaść, zajść (z krótką wizytą)
trainee
Every trainee must complete a first‑aid course.
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praktykant, kursant
joint
Arthritis often causes pain in the knee joint.
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staw (między kośćmi)
maximise
We installed solar panels to maximise energy efficiency.
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maksymalizować
give thought to sth
You should give serious thought to moving closer to work.
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przemyśleć coś
larger than life
His larger‑than‑life personality filled every room he entered.
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nadmierny, przerysowany
carry weight
Her opinion carries a lot of weight with senior management.
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mieć wpływ
enviable
She enjoys an enviable reputation in her field.
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do pozazdroszczenia
denote
A red flag can denote danger ahead.
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oznaczać, symbolizować
stubbornness
His sheer stubbornness kept the debate going all night.
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upór
hold up
Roadworks may hold up the delivery truck.
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opóźniać, odwlekać
contingency
We have savings set aside for any contingency.
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nieprzewidziany wypadek, ewentualność, możliwość
splinter
The party began to splinter into rival factions.
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odłączać się, rozpadać się
keep out of sth
Try to keep out of office politics.
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trzymać się z daleka od czegoś
take matters into one's own hands
When nothing changed, she took matters into her own hands and called the director.
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wziąć sprawy w swoje ręce
aspiring
The workshop is aimed at aspiring photographers.
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ambitny
unresponsive
The patient was unresponsive to the new medication.
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obojętny, niereagujący
appealing
The idea of a beach holiday sounds very appealing right now.
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kuszący, pociągający
highs and lows
Every relationship has its highs and lows.
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wzloty i upadki
formidable
The team faces a formidable opponent in the final.
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budzący grozę, budzić szacunek
grandeur
Visitors were awed by the grandeur of the palace.
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majestatyczność, dostojność
towering
Towering cliffs rose above the bay.
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górujący
inescapable
Ageing is an inescapable part of life.
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nieunikniony, nieodparty
on the grounds of sth
He was rejected on the grounds of insufficient experience.
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z powodu czegoś
in preference to sth
She chose tea in preference to coffee.
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zamiast czegoś
home truth
He told her a few home truths about her attitude.
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gorzka prawda
dignity
She handled the criticism with dignity.
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godność, szacunek
keep in check
Strict budgets help keep costs in check.
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trzymać w ryzach
bluntness
His bluntness sometimes offends people.
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szczerość, otwartość, dosadność
blunt
This knife is too blunt to cut tomatoes.
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tępy, stępiony
dissimilar
The twins are surprisingly dissimilar in personality.
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odmienny, niepodobny
make one's mark
She hopes to make her mark in biomedical research.
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zostawić po sobie ślad
underlying
We need to address the underlying cause of the problem.
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zasadniczy, fundamentalny
superbly
The orchestra played superbly all evening.
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wspaniale, znakomicie
get up close and personal with sth/sb
On the safari we got up close and personal with a herd of elephants.
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zbliżyć się do czegoś/kogoś, nawiązać bliskość
intrinsic
Trust is intrinsic to any successful partnership.
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nieodłączny, wrodzony
on the recommendation of sb
I enrolled in the course on the recommendation of my tutor.
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na czyjeś polecenie
amplify
They used a microphone to amplify her voice.
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wzmocnić, zwiększać
sway
The tall grasses swayed in the breeze.
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kołysać się, chwiać się
wobble
The ladder began to wobble under his weight.
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kiwać się, chwiać się
disperse
The crowd started to disperse after the concert ended.
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rozpraszać się, rozchodzić się
frown on sb
Managers tend to frown on employees who arrive late.
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krzywo patrzeć na kogoś
keep on track
Regular meetings help the team keep on track.
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trzymać się wytycznych
resistant
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
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odporny, wytrzymały
lessen
Proper rest can lessen the effects of jet lag.
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maleć, zmniejszać
indignant
She was indignant at being left off the guest list.
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oburzony
embellish
He likes to embellish stories with dramatic details.
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ozdabiać, upiększać
hump
A camel’s hump stores fat for long journeys.
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garb, wybrzuszenie
farewell
They threw a farewell party for their retiring teacher.
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pożegnanie
on receipt of
Payment is due on receipt of the invoice.
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po otrzymaniu
shed
Deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn.
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zrzucać (np. liście)
inheritance
He invested the inheritance he received from his grandmother.
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spadek
ingrain
Good manners were ingrained in her from childhood.
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wpajać, zakorzeniać
gimmick
The flashing banner was just a marketing gimmick.
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sztuczka, chwyt (np. marketingowy)
light-hearted
The film is a light‑hearted comedy perfect for families.
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żartobliwy
little or no
The recipe requires little or no sugar.
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nieznaczna ilość czegoś
notoriety
The hacker gained notoriety for breaching government servers.
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zła sława
life and limb
Firefighters risk life and limb every day.
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życie i zdrowie
a host of
The city offers a host of cultural events year‑round.
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całe mnóstwo
spring up
New cafés spring up in this neighborhood every month.
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pojawiać się jak grzyby po deszczu
upright
Please store the painting upright to avoid damage.
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pionowo
loathe
She absolutely loathes waking up early.
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czuć wstręt, nienawidzić
lose sight of sth
Don’t lose sight of your long‑term goals.
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stracić coś z oczu
make reference to sth
The report makes reference to last year’s findings.
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odnosić się do czegoś
punishable
Littering in this park is punishable by a fine.
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karalny
all things considered
All things considered, it was a successful trip.
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ogólnie rzecz biorąc, podsumowując
get to the bottom of sth
Investigators are determined to get to the bottom of the fraud.
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dotrzeć do prawdy o czymś
appreciative
The audience was appreciative of the performer’s effort.
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wdzięczny, doceniający
bring sth up to date
We need to bring our database up to date.
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uaktualniać coś
resurgence
There has been a resurgence of interest in vinyl records.
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odrodzenie się, nawrót
cross one's mind
It never crossed my mind that she might be lying.
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przychodzić komuś do głowy
to a large degree
Success depends, to a large degree, on preparation.
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w dużym stopniu
provision
They set up emergency provision for the stranded travellers.
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dostarczanie, zapasy
hunch
I had a hunch that the meeting would be postponed.
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przeczucie
myriad
The night sky glittered with a myriad of stars.
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niezliczona ilość
make a point of sth
He makes a point of arriving early to every appointment.
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podkreślić, zaakcentować
keep track of sth
Use this app to keep track of your expenses.
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być z czymś na bieżąco, kontrolować coś na bieżąco
courtesy
As a matter of courtesy, she held the door open for the elderly man.
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uprzejmość, grzeczność
detract
Loud background music can detract from the dining experience.
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umniejszać
wax
Bees produce wax that can be used to make candles.
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wosk
booth
We rented a small booth at the trade fair to display our products.
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budka
keen
He is keen to learn more about artificial intelligence.
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chętny, skory
stone
Make sure to remove the peach stone before blending the fruit.
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pestka
on commission
The illustrator works on commission for several magazines.
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na zlecenie
daydream
She began to daydream about her next vacation while sitting in the office.
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marzenie
patchy
Internet coverage in the mountains is patchy at best.
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niejednolity
uneventful
The flight was smooth and uneventful.
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bez przygód, spokojny
appraisal
The bank requested an independent appraisal of the property.
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wycena, oszacowanie
appraise
A jeweller can appraise the value of your antique rings.
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wyceniać, szacować
confidential
All employee records are kept in a confidential file.
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poufny, tajny
respite
The rain brought a brief respite from the summer heat.
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ulga, wytchnienie
accompany
Could you accompany me to the doctor’s appointment?
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towarzyszyć
privilege
It was a privilege to meet the Nobel laureate in person.
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zaszczyt
get a buzz of sth
I really get a buzz of live concerts.
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emocjonować się czymś
convene
The board will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow.
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zwołać (np. zebranie)
ballot
Members cast their votes by secret ballot.
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głosowanie
praise
The teacher was quick to praise the students for their hard work.
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chwalić, pochwała
substance
There is no substance to the rumours about the company’s bankruptcy.
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prawda, meritum
patronise sb
Stop trying to patronise me—I know what I’m doing.
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traktować kogoś jak dziecko
chancy
Investing in start-ups can be a chancy business.
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niepewny, ryzykowny

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