3001-3500 Flashcards
1
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provided with a particular type of equipment or technology, or having the necessary or correct system, device, or arrangement to use it:
Włączony / umożliwiony
A
Enabled
Their aim is to make sure that every home and business becomes internet-enabled in the next ten years.
voice-enabled software
2
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Poważnie
in a serious and determined way, often without humour:
A
Earnestly
He hopes school officials will continue to work earnestly to ensure the rights of their minority students.
She spoke earnestly about her aspirations and goals for the future.
3
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Prawdziwy / autentyczny
If something is ___, it is real and exactly what it appears to be:
A
Genuine
His smile was genuine, reflecting his true happiness
genuine leather
Machiko looked at me with genuine surprise - “Are you really going?” she said.
4
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Nieszkodliwy
A
Harmless
The small spider in the corner of the room is harmless
Peter might look a bit fierce, but actually he’s fairly harmless.
5
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to mix or combine, or be mixed or combined:
A
Mingled
The excitement of starting a new job is always mingled with a certain apprehension.
6
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Posłuszeństwo
A
Obedience
He demands unquestioning obedience from his soldiers.
7
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happy that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended:
A
Relieved
He was relieved to see Jeannie reach the other side of the river safely.
8
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a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other:
A
Succession
A succession of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year.
Life was just an endless succession of parties and dinners.
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Zapytanie
A
Inquiry
The customer sent an inquiry about the availability of the product
10
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Toczyć się / wałkować
A
Roll
She decided to roll the dough into a thin sheet to make pizza
I rolled the wheel along the side of the road back to the car.
11
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Usychać
A
Wilt
The flowers started to wilt due to the lack of water
12
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to or in any or every place:
A
Wherever
We can go wherever you like.
Wherever I go I always seem to bump into him.
13
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być dłużnym
A
Owe
I owe my success to the support and guidance of my mentors
14
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radzić sobie
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Handle
He knows how to handle difficult situations with ease.
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schronienie
A
Refuge
Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge in the US embassy.
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nieszczęście
A
Misfortune
Despite the misfortune they faced, they remained strong and optimistic.”
17
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opatrzność
an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people’s lives:
A
Providence
He trusts in divine providence.
18
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Mieszać
to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern:
A
Stir
She gently stirred the soup to mix the ingredients
19
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a girl or young woman:
A
Maiden
In the story, the prince woos and wins the fair maiden.
20
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Zamawiać / prowizje
A
Commission
She’s commissioned an artist to paint her portrait.
She earns a percentage of the sales as commissions for her work.
21
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a person whose job is to buy and sell products in large amounts, especially by trading with other countries:
A
Merchant
a wine/grain merchant
a gossip merchant (= someone who enjoys talking about people’s private lives)
22
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compared with the fact that; but:
A
Whereas
He must be about 60, whereas his wife looks about 30.
You eat a huge plate of food for lunch, whereas I have just a sandwich.
23
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Przejście
A
Crossing
The pedestrian used the designated crossing to safely cross the street.
24
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a light and pleasant wind:
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Breeze
a warm/cool breeze
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Cnota
Virtue
Honesty and kindness are considered virtues in many cultures
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to imagine something:
Conceive
I think my uncle still conceives of me as a four-year-old.
He couldn't conceive of a time when he would have no job.
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I can't conceive (= it is too shocking to imagine) how anyone could behave so cruelly.
[ + that ] I find it hard to conceive (= it is too shocking to imagine) that people are still treated so badly.
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Samotny / odosobniony
Solitary
He enjoyed the solitary walk in the forest, away from the hustle and bustle of the city
On the hill, a solitary figure was busy chopping down trees.
In the distance was a solitary building.
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as a result of this action
Thereby
Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
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the fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements:
Vanity
He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition.
30
A …….. person is someone who is going to be killed, especially as a punishment for having committed a very serious crime, such as murder
condemned
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kwota brutto // in total
Gross
A person's gross income is the money they earn before tax is deducted from it.
Once wrapped, the gross weight of the package is 2.1 kg.
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Korzeń // the cause or origin of something bad:
Root
We must get to the root of (= discover the cause of) this problem.
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Błoto
Mud
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Szanowany / godny szacunku
Respectable
He has had a long and respectable career in the legal profession
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spoken or written statements that something is true, especially those given in a law court:
Zeznanie / świadectwo
Testimony
Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony.
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acceptable or right for someone or something:
Odpowiedni // właściwy
Suitable
The film is not suitable for children.
My mother doesn't like me to wear short skirts to church - she doesn't think they're suitable.
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to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:
Chwycić
Grasp
Rosie suddenly grasped my hand.
We must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with other countries.
I think I managed to grasp the main points of the lecture.
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the fact that something is easy to understand or do:
Simplicity
The advantage of the plan is its simplicity.
The test was simplicity itself (= very easy).
The old people led a life of great simplicity (= with few possessions and little money).
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Welon / zasłona
Veil
The bride wore a beautiful white veil on her wedding day
The mystery was hidden behind a veil of secrecy.
40
Mrok
feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope:
Gloom
Bergman's films are often full of gloom and despair.
There is widespread gloom and doom about the company's future.
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Wątpliwy / niepewny
Doubtful
The teacher is doubtful about having parents working as classroom assistants.
It was doubtful that the money would ever be found again.
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weak and without energy, strength, or power:
Feeble
He was a feeble, helpless old man.
The little lamp gave only a feeble light.
a feeble joke
43
Prorok
Prophet
Moses is considered a prophet in the Abrahamic religions, as he received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai
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Podstawa / fundament
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed:
Basis
This document will form the basis for our discussion.
Decisions were often made on the basis of (= using) incorrect information.
Most of our staff work for us on a voluntary basis (= they work without being paid).
There is no basis for their statements.
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an enemy:
Foe
The two countries have united against their common foe.
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to be made of or formed from something:
Zawierać
Consist
The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.
It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables
The crowd consisted mostly of college kids and office workers.
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Szczupły / smukły
thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive:
Slender
He put his hands around her slender waist.
a man of slender means (= without much money)
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the ordinary people who form the largest group in a society:
Masses
The candidate won the support of the masses.
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Obojętny
not thinking about or interested in someone or something:
Indifferent
Why don't you vote - how can you be so indifferent (to what is going on)?
We didn't like the restaurant much - the food was indifferent (not good,but not very bad) and the service rather slow.
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to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember:
Recall
As I recall," he said with some irritation, "you still owe me €150."
My brother has total recall (= he can remember every detail of past events).
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Rozmowa
Discourse
These ideas have been part of the public discourse for years.
The essay was a discourse on the country's future energy needs.
52
a period between two events or times:
the space between two points:
Interval
We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month.
The plants should be spaced at six-inch intervals.
There will be two 20-minute intervals during the opera
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the ability to understand and to think in an intelligent way:
Intellect
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to or towards this place: // lekko przestarzałe i literackie - tutaj
Hither
Come hither, young sir!
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Opowieść / narracja
Narrative
The novel has a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged."
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not good, or not as good as someone or something else:
Inferior
These products are inferior to those we bought last year
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the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh:
Amusement
She looked at him with amusement.
For the children’s amusement, Elizabeth helped them put on a play.
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Błysk
Flash
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quickly or immediately:
Swiftly
Walking swiftly, he was at the office within minutes.
60
to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people:
Wezwać // sprowadzić
Summon
The manager decided to summon the employees for an emergency meeting.
On 20 July, the town council was summoned to hear an emergency report on its finances.
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to persuade someone to do something: [formal]
Wywołać // spowodować
Induce
They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom
The medicine is designed to induce sleep.
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to use a word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry:
Curse
We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.
She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.
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great enthusiasm or eagerness:
Zapał / gorliwość
Zeal
reforming/missionary/religious zeal
a zeal for money-making
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Przyciągać
Attract
These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.
He tends to be attracted to strong women.
He was attracted to her sense of humor
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Zemsta / odwet
Vengeance
He sought vengeance against those who had wronged him
As he cradled his daughter's lifeless body in his arms, he swore (to take) vengeance on her killers.
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(especially of older people) fat and solid-looking, especially around the waist:
Stout
Mrs Blower was the stout lady with the glasses.
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behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way:
Łaskawy / uprzejmy
Gracious
a gracious smile
He was gracious enough to thank me.
The losing team was gracious in defeat.
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extreme physical or mental pain or suffering:
Agony
She lay there screaming in agony.
I was in an agony of suspense.
We've both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened.
It must be agony for them to say goodbye.
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to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant, or to risk saying something that might be criticized:
Venture
She rarely ventured outside, except when she went to stock up on groceries.
As we set off into the forest, we felt as though we were venturing (forth) into the unknown.
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Ukryty / zasugerowany
if something is …, it is understood to be true or to exist, although it is not stated directly or in a legal agreement:
Implied
Although he didn't say it directly, his words implied that he was unhappy with the decision."
Some judges are of the opinion that there must be an express or implied agreement between the parties before the defence can operate.
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Ziarno
Grain
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lack of interest in someone or something:
Indifference
Many native speakers of a language show indifference to/towards grammatical points.
Her indifference to sports bothered him.
73
Przypuszczać
Assume
I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.
Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.
74
Stromy
Steep
It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.
There has been a steep increase/rise in prices.
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Drut // Przewód
Wire
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moving in a smooth, relaxed, attractive way, or having a smooth, attractive shape:
Pełen wdzięku / elegancki
Graceful
graceful movements
The gazelle is one of the swiftest and most graceful of animals.
a graceful neck
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to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed:
Skradać się / pełzać
Creep / crept / crept
She turned off the light and crept through the door.
Someone was creeping around outside my window.
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Siodło (np na rowerze)
Saddle
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the act of crying tears:
Płacz
Weeping
Weep - wept -wept
Inside, she could hear the sound of weeping.
Eventually, when her weeping stopped, she told me everything.
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Food and other ordinary goods needed by people every day:
Supplies
81
Wzajemne
Mutual
Theirs was a partnership based on mutual respect, trust and understandin
82
Pogarda
a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value:
Scorn
She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.
She scorned all my offers of help. =>to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud:)
Why do you always pour/heap scorn on (= criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions?
83
of, on, for, or coming from the outside:
Zewnętrzny
External
the external walls of the house
This cream is for external use only (= it must not be put inside the body).
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painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use
Ból
Sore
I've got a sore back.
He accused me of being a sore loser (= someone who does not accept defeat well).
My feet were sore with all the walking.
85
Dzicz
Wilderness
They went on an adventure into the wilderness and camped under the stars
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expected or thought likely to succeed:
Fancied
/ˈfæn.sid/
She is the most fancied candidate for the next election.
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representing:
W czymś imieniu
Behalf
bɪˈhɑːf
On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.
Please don't leave on my behalf
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to think or believe:
Liczyć // uważać
Reckon
ˈrek.ən
I reckon it's going to rain.
[ + (that) ] How much do you reckon (that) it's going to cost?
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not receiving enough care or attention:
Zaniedbany
Neglected
nɪˈɡlek.tɪd
The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored.
The cats were neglected and starving.
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very beautiful and delicate:
Exquisite
ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt
Look at this exquisite painting.
an exquisite piece of china
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Zaangażowanie
Engagement
His engagement in the project was evident from his dedication and hard work
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behaviour, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:
Psota// figiel
Mischief
ˈmɪs.tʃɪf
She's a lively little girl, full of mischief.
He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief.
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to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received:
Narzucić // nakladać
Impose
ɪmˈpəʊz
Very high taxes have recently been imposed on cigarettes.
I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Are you sure it's all right for me to come tonight? I don't want to impose.
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brave and taking risks:
Śmiały // odważny
Daring
ˈdeə.rɪŋ
a daring escape
This is a daring new film (= one willing to risk criticism) by one of our most original modern directors.
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to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people: [formal]
Przekazać
Convey
kənˈveɪ
His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.
Please convey our condolences to the family.
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(of a person, feelings, or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest:
Szczery / uczciwy
Sincere
sɪnˈsɪər
a sincere apology
He seems so sincere.
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seriously:
Gravely
ˈɡreɪv.li/
gravely ill
Hassan glanced at his watch, pursed his lips, and nodded gravely.
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(of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public: [formal]
Gallant
ɡæl.ənt
That wasn't very gallant of you, Paul, pushing a young lady out of the way like that!
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Składać // przesyłać
Submit
Please submit your application by the deadline.
100
a pub where you can stay for the night, usually in the countryside
a small hotel, usually in the countryside
inn
ɪn
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to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something:
Towarzyszyć
Accompany
əˈkʌm.pə.ni
Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia.
May I accompany you to the ball?" he asked her.
102
relating to owning something, or relating to or like an owner:
Prywatny / własnościowy
Proprietary
prəˈpraɪə.tər.i/
I just assumed he owned the place - he had a proprietary air about him.
103
Odprawa celna / cło
the place at a port, airport, or border where travellers' bags are looked at to find out if any goods are being carried illegally:
Customs
They were madehad to wait twenty minutes before getting through customs.
The idea is to help frequent fliers pass more quickly through customs.
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Na zewnątrz
relating to how people, situations, or things seem to be, rather than how they are inside:
Outward
ˈaʊt.wəd
The outward appearance of the building has not changed at all in 200 years.
If he is suffering, he certainly shows no outward sign of it.
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Pod wrażeniem
Impressed
I was really impressed by her presentation at the conference."
106
not decorated in any way; with nothing added:
obvious and clear to understand:
Równina // prosty, nieozdobiony
Plain
pleɪn
She wore a plain black dress.
It's quite plain that they don't want to speak to us.
107
a feeling of wanting something or someone very much:
Tęsknota / pragnienie
Longing
ˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ
He gazed at her, his eyes full of longing.
108
embarrassment and the loss of other people's respect, or behaviour that causes this:
Hańba / wstyd
Disgrace
dɪsˈɡreɪs
He brought disgrace on the whole team by falsifying the results.
Three families living in one room - it's a disgrace!
Fans like these are a disgrace to our country.
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certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented:
Inevitable
ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bəl
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
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covering a large area; having a great range:
Rozległy / obszerny
Extensive
ɪkˈsten.sɪv
Her knowledge of music is extensive (= she knows a lot about music).
The wedding received extensive coverage in the newspapers (= it was written about a lot).
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the time when you are not working or doing other duties:
Leisure
ˈleʒ.ər
leisure activities
Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time.
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Podbródek
Chin
113
Świecić się / promienieć
To look attractive because you are happy or healthy, especially with eyes that are shining:
Glow
ɡləʊ
This substance is so radioactive that it glows in the dark.
The children's faces were glowing with excitement.
114
unfriendly and not liking something:
Wrogi / nieprzyjazny
Hostile
ˈhɒs.taɪl
The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning.
hostile weather conditions
115
to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:
Wędrować
Wander
We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.
She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.
116
to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies:
Betray
bɪˈtreɪ
He was accused of betraying his country during the war.
She felt betrayed by her mother's lack of support.
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to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage:
Oszukać / zwodzić
Deceive
dɪˈsiːv
The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.
We should not deceive ourselves into thinking this will be the end of it.
118
a small, simple building, usually consisting of one room:
Chata
Hut
hʌt
a mountain hut
a row of beach huts
119
to reach or succeed in getting something: [formal]
Osiągać
Attain
əˈteɪn
He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.
We need to identify the best ways of attaining our objectives/goals.
120
enthusiastically, energetically, and often loudly:
Heartilty
ˈhɑː.təl.i
She laughed heartily at the joke.
He heartily approved of the changes in policy.
121
something that is said or done in order to be funny: [formal]
Żart
Jest
dʒest
His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere.
Would I jest about something so important?
122
in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way:
Nagle
Abruptly
əˈbrʌpt.li/
He stood up abruptly and went outside.
The talks ended abruptly when one of the delegations walked out in protest.
123
a group of people, especially one that meets regularly for a particular purpose, such as government, or, more generally, the process of coming together, or the state of being together:
Zgromadzenie
Assembly
əˈsem.bli
the United Nations General Assembly
She has been tipped as a future member of the Welsh Assembly.
124
something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence: [formal]
Podmiot / jednostka
Entity
ˈen.tɪ.ti
The museums work closely together, but are separate legal entities.
He regarded the north of the country as a separate cultural entity.
125
a house or place to live in: [formal]
Mieszkanie
Dwelling
ˈdwel.ɪŋ
There is an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country.
126
in a way that shows strong negative emotion such as anger or disappointment:
Gorzko
Bitterly
ˈbɪt.ə.li
She wept bitterly at the news.
He was bitterly disappointed not to get the job.
127
a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something:
Zmiana / modyfikacja
Alteration
ˌɒl.təˈreɪ.ʃən
Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents.
The house needed extensive alterations when we moved in.
Some alterations to our original plans might be necessary.
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a formal statement saying that you are not legally responsible for something, such as the information given in a book or on the internet, or that you have no direct involvement in it. [formal]
Zastrzeżenie
Disclaimer
The website's disclaimer states that shipments are only guaranteed when sent to residents in the UK.
The disclaimer reminded viewers that the movie is a drama, not a documentary.
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to put furniture in something:
Umeblować
Furnish
ˈfɜː.nɪʃ
They've furnished the room very simply.
