Słówka CAE (2011-07)

middling

average; medium

middlebrow

not refined or sophisticated; a person of not refined taste

deplore

to condemn or express grief

deplorable

really bad, appalling

deplorably

in a really bad way

impassable

blocked, impossible to travel on

impassive

indifferent, void of emotions

impassioned

emotionally involved, full of passion

benign

pleasant, kind, mild

gusto

enthusiasm, enjoyment

chirpily

in an energetic and happy way

bluster

to talk a lot in a loud voice, usually boasting or trying to threaten someone; when someone boasts or talks loudly with little effect

blustery

windy

butterfingered

clumsy, all thumbs

contrivance

a cunning plan; idea, trick; a device, invention

cantankerous

starting arguments easily; complaining

quip

a funny remark; to make funny remarks

ensue

to follow; to happen as a result of

reverently

with utmost respect and admiration

bolt

to run away, as if frightened

pawn

to leave an item at a special shop and receive money for it; the item may be taken back if you giveback the money or sold to another person after a certain period of time

stalk

to follow someone (person or animal) secretely, usually in order to catch or hunt them

versatile

able to perform different activities and to switch from one to another easily; flexible and witty; designed to be used for different purposes

surplus

something more than needed

go-between

a person who delivers messages between two parties

dereliction

neglect of one's task

graciously

behaving in a polite way; behaving in a pleasant way

impede

to slow down, to hinder