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Deck 10J Flashcards

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1
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a commandment

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przykazanie

= an order, especially one of the Ten Commandments

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to sidle

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przemknąć
= to walk towards or away from someone, trying not to be noticed

  • She sidled past him, pretending that she had not seen him.
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a cacophony (Singular)

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harmider

= an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds

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asunder

to tear asunder

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od siebie
= into forcefully separated pieces

  • to tear asunder = rozedrzeć
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a hick

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wieśniak, kmiot

= a person from the countryside who is considered to be stupid and without experience

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to repose

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spocząć
= to rest or lie:

  • She reposed on the sofa.
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ghastly

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okropny

= unpleasant and shocking

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armament (U)

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uzbrojenie

= weapons or military equipment

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a feat

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osiągniecie, wyczyn

= something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it

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anon

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niebawem

= soon or in the near future

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to toll

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dzwonić, wybijać
= to (cause a large bell to) ring slowly and repeatedly

  • In the distance, a church bell tolled the hour (= showed the time by ringing
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equidistant

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równo oddalony

= equally far or close

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flimsy

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marny, nietrwały, lichy, cienki

= very thin, or easily broken or destroyed

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alopecia (U)

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łysienie

= loss of hair, especially from the head, that either happens naturally or is caused by disease

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unfathomable

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przepastny, niezgłębiony

= impossible to understand

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to yank

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szarpać, zaciągnąć

= to pull something forcefully with a quick movement

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17
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an entourage (C casually S)

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świta, trupa

= the group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person

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hindsight

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the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened

  • with (the benefit/wisdom of) hindsight = z perspektywy czasu, po fakcie
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apologetically

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przepraszająco, przepraszającym tonem

= showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness

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ingrained

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zakorzeniony

= (of beliefs) so firmly held that they are not likely to change

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a shape-shifter

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postać zmiennokształtna

= an imaginary person or creature that can change into a different shape or form

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mush (U)

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miazga, papka, breja

= any unpleasant thick soft substance, such as food that has been cooked for too long

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gregarious

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towarzyski, stadny

= (of people) liking to be with other people; (of animals) living in groups

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small talk

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rozmowa o niczym

= conversation about things that are not important, often between people who do not know each other well

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upheaval

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przewrót, zamieszanie

= a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble

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to go bananas

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wściekać się, dostać bzika, zwariować

= to become extremely angry or excited

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to excavate

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wykopać, wyryć

= to dig a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine

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a carcass

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martwe zwierzę, tusza

= the body of a dead animal, especially a large one that is soon to be cut up as meat or eaten by wild animals

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29
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regal

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królewski

= very special and suitable for a king or queen

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30
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to scald

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sparzyć, oparzyć

= to burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam

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31
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dungarees

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kombinezon, ogrodniczki
= a pair of trousers with an extra piece of cloth that covers the chest and is held in place by a strap over each shoulder

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32
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an anorak (C)

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skafander

= a short coat that protects the wearer against wind, rain, and cold weather, usually with a part for covering the head

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sealant (C or U)

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a substance such as paint or polish that is painted onto a surface to protect it from other liquids going into it

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to shun

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unikać, stronić od

= to avoid something

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to reminisce

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wspominać

= to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure

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an act

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a performing group

  • “an act called the Apple Blossom Sisters”
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to derelict

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opuszczony, porzucony

= Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition

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38
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on the dot

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punktualnie

= exactly at the stated or expected time

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39
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a plethora (S)

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mnóstwo, multum

= a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with

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carrion (U)

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padlina

= dead or decaying flesh

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41
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emotionless

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obojętny

= not showing emotion

42
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unkempt

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zaniedbany, rozczochrany (o włosach)
= ​untidy; not cared for

-an unkempt lawn

43
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disarray

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nieład

= the state of being confused and having no organization or of being untidy

44
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dishevelled

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zmierzwiony, rozmemłany

= (of people or their appearance) very untidy

45
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podgy

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pulchny, tłusty

= slightly fat

46
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static (U)

A

zakłócenia

= noise on a radio or television caused by electricity in the air

47
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to pay homage (to)

A

oddać hołd

[homage=] deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god

48
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jerky (U)

A

suszone mięso
= meat that has been cut into long, thin strips and dried

  • beef jerky
49
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a treasure trove

A

znalezisko, skarb

= a place that is full of something good

50
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a vantage point

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punkt obserwacyjny, -widokowy, -widzenia

= a viewpoint

51
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to be like a deer caught in the headlights

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to be so frightened or surprised that you cannot move or think

52
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to plummet

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runąć w dół, gwałtownie spaść, obniżyć się
= to fall very quickly and suddenly

  • Several large rocks were sent plummeting down the mountain.
  • She plummeted to the ground.
53
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to brim (over) with

A

być przepełnionym
= to become full of something, especially a liquid

  • Her eyes brimmed with tears when she heard that he was alive.
54
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a liege

A

pan lenny, senior

= a lord or king

55
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a lodge

A

hotel, domek letniskowy; żeremie
= ​1. a small house in the country, used especially by people on holiday
2. the place where a beaver (bóbr) lives

  • “Brambleback, thanks for helping the beavers move their lodge.”
56
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reassuring

A

uspokajający, dodający otuchy

= making you feel less worried

57
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a boulder

A

głaz
= a very large rock
OPPOSITE: a pebble

58
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to be good for

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to be able and willing to provide something

  • Bette is always good for a laugh.
  • Dad will probably be good for a few pounds, if we ask him.
59
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top of a morning!

A

good morning; a friendly morning greeting

60
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to play possum

A

udawać greka,
= to pretend to be dead or sleeping so that someone will not annoy or attack you

a possum - opos

61
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hectic

A

napięty, gorączkowy

= full of activity, or very busy and fast

62
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to mutilate

A

okaleczyć, uszkodzić

= to damage something severely, especially by violently removing a part

63
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a dossier

A

akta sprawy

= a set of papers containing information about a person, often a criminal, or on any subject

64
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makeshift

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chwilowy, prowizoryczny, zastępczy

= temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need

65
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to brew

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If an unpleasant situation or a storm is brewing, you feel that it is about to happen.

66
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pliers

A

szczypce, obcęgi, kleszcze

= a small tool with two handles for holding or pulling small things like nails, or for cutting wire

67
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to prod

A

zmobilizować, dopingować
= to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling

  • He gets things done, but only after I’ve prodded him into doing them.
68
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out of whack

A

out of order, not working

- all their calculations were out of whack

69
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to jump the gun

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to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it

70
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a crevasse

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rozpadlina, szczelina

= a very deep crack in the thick ice of a glacier

71
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a plant

A

fabryka, elektrownia

= a factory in which a particular product is made or power is produced

72
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likewise

A

też, także
= in the same way

-Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.

73
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dentures

A

proteza dentystyczna
= a small piece of plastic or similar material, with false teeth attached, that fits inside the mouth of someone who does not have their own teeth

74
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feverish

A

gorączkowy, rozpalony

= suffering from fever

75
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to wobble

A

kiwać się, chwiać się

to shake or move from side to side in a way that shows poor balance

76
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wobbly

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chybotliwy

77
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a thug

A

zbir

= a man who acts violently, especially to commit a crime

78
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stringent

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surowy, rygorystyczny

= having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting

79
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resilient

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wytrzymały, odporny

= able to quickly return to a previous good condition

80
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a swansong (S)

A

a person’s last piece of work, achievement, or performance

81
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wrought

A

made or done in a careful or decorative way

archaic past form of work

82
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pompous

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too serious and full of importance

83
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hospitable

A

przyjazny, gościnny

= friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors

84
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blasphemy

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bluźnierstwo

= something that you say or do that shows you do not respect God or a religion

85
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to quell

A

zdławić, stłumić, poskromić
= to stop something, especially by using force

‘You quelled my fears’

86
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in the throes

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w bólach, spazmach, męczarniach

= experiencing or doing something that is difficult, unpleasant, or painful

87
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to churn

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If your stomach is churning, you feel ill, usually because you are nervous

‘My stomach drops and my guts churn.’

88
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litigation

A

spór sądowy

= the process of taking a case to a court of law so that a judgment can be made

89
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to shun

A

odrzucić, unikać, stronić od

= to avoid something

90
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to solicit

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zabiegać o, zwracać się z prośbą

= to ask someone for money, information, or help

91
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a solicitor

A

radca prawny
= a type of lawyer who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts

92
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an ashtray

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a small dish or container in which people can leave cigarette ash and cigarette butts

93
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to break the mould

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to be new and different

‘Their approach to sports teaching broke the mould.’

94
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arms akimbo

A

wziąwszy się pod boki

= If a person’s arms are akimbo, they are bent at the elbows with the hands on the hips

95
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to asphyxiate

A

udusić

= to cause someone to be unable to breathe, usually resulting in that person’s death (ASPHYXIATION)

96
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a simile [sim-uh-lee]

A

porównanie

= an expression comparing one thing with another

97
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to a fault

A

do bólu
= more than is necessary; to an excessive degree

‘Keri is generous to a fault.’

98
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-esque

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(forming adjectives) in the style of; resembling

‘Leonardo-esque.’

99
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to relinquish

A

zrzec się

= to give up something such as a responsibility or claim

100
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a barrister

A

adwokat, obrońca

= a type of lawyer who can give specialized legal advice and can argue a case in court

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