CAE ADJECTIVES

Question 1

Akin (to sth)

Answer 1

Podobny

What he felt was more akin to pity than love.

Question 2

Alert

Answer 2

Czujny, bystry, uważny

Try to stay alert while driving at night.

Question 3

Aloof

Answer 3

Powściągliwy, zdystansowany

Distant

Some people find her aloof and unfriendly

(not before a noun)

Question 4

Agile

Answer 4

Zręczny, zwinny

Nimble

He is a strong and agile athlete.

She has an agile mind/brain.

Question 5

Critical (of sth)

Answer 5

Krytyczny (na punkcie)

Some parents are highly critical of this school.

Question 6

Critical

Answer 6

Niezbędny

Essential

The kidneys play a critical role in overall health.

Question 7

Critical (for sth)

Answer 7

Niezbędny (by coś osiągnąć)

Hard work and dedication are critical for success.

Question 8

Conscientious

Answer 8

Sumienny, obowiązkowy

I have always been a conscientious student.

Question 9

Conducive (to sth)

Answer 9

Sprzyjający (czemuś)

The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.

Question 10

Efficient

Answer 10

Sprawny, efektywny

He is a highly efficient worker.

Inefficient :(

Question 11

Efficient (at sth)

Answer 11

Sprawny (w czymś)

Our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories as we get older.

Question 12

Efficient (in sth)

Answer 12

Sprawny, efektywny (w jakimś zakresie)

Modern water boilers are highly efficient in fuel use.

Question 13

Entailed (in sth)

Answer 13

Wymagany, z czym coś się wiąże

The girls learn exactly what is entailed in caring for a newborn baby.

Question 14

Thorough

Answer 14

(Feroł)

Dogłębny, wnikliwy, szczegółowy, drobiazgowy

You have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

She’s very thorough and conscientious.

(Not before a noun)

Question 15

Inundated (with sth)

Answer 15

Zawalony (czymś)

I’m inundated with work at the moment.

Swamped with

Question 16

Labour-intensive

Answer 16

Pracochłonny

Question 17

Overarching

Answer 17

Nadrzędny

Very important because it includes or influences many things

An overarching issue/aim/concept

Question 18

Fruitful

Answer 18

Productive

Question 19

Proficient (in/at sth)

Answer 19

Sprawny, biegły

Able to do sth well because of training and practice

She’s peoficient in several languages.

Question 20

Promiscuous

Answer 20

Prowadzący bogate życie seksualne

Question 21

Paramount

Answer 21

Najważniejszy, nadrzędny

This matter is of paramount importance.

Question 22

Retrievable

Answer 22

Odzyskiwalny

Irretrievable

Question 23

Self-critical

Answer 23

Samokrytyczny

Question 24

Swamped (with sth)

Answer 24

Zawalony (czymś)

Inundated with sth

I’m swamped with work right now.

Question 25

Terrific

Answer 25

Excellent, wonderful

You’re doing a terrific job, Girl!

Question 26

Tenacious

Answer 26

Wytrwały, nieustępliwy

She’s a tenacious woman and never gives up.

Question 27

Thin

Answer 27

Słaby, kiepski

That’s a very thin excuse, boy.