Deck 10J Flashcards
a commandment
przykazanie
= an order, especially one of the Ten Commandments
to sidle
przemknąć
= to walk towards or away from someone, trying not to be noticed
- She sidled past him, pretending that she had not seen him.
a cacophony (Singular)
harmider
= an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds
asunder
to tear asunder
od siebie
= into forcefully separated pieces
- to tear asunder = rozedrzeć
a hick
wieśniak, kmiot
= a person from the countryside who is considered to be stupid and without experience
to repose
spocząć
= to rest or lie:
- She reposed on the sofa.
ghastly
okropny
= unpleasant and shocking
armament (U)
uzbrojenie
= weapons or military equipment
a feat
osiągniecie, wyczyn
= something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it
anon
niebawem
= soon or in the near future
to toll
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
equidistant
równo oddalony
= equally far or close
flimsy
marny, nietrwały, lichy, cienki
= very thin, or easily broken or destroyed
alopecia (U)
łysienie
= loss of hair, especially from the head, that either happens naturally or is caused by disease
unfathomable
przepastny, niezgłębiony
= impossible to understand
to yank
szarpać, zaciągnąć
= to pull something forcefully with a quick movement
an entourage (C casually S)
świta, trupa
= the group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person
hindsight
the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened
- with (the benefit/wisdom of) hindsight = z perspektywy czasu, po fakcie
apologetically
przepraszająco, przepraszającym tonem
= showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness
ingrained
zakorzeniony
= (of beliefs) so firmly held that they are not likely to change
a shape-shifter
postać zmiennokształtna
= an imaginary person or creature that can change into a different shape or form
mush (U)
miazga, papka, breja
= any unpleasant thick soft substance, such as food that has been cooked for too long
gregarious
towarzyski, stadny
= (of people) liking to be with other people; (of animals) living in groups
small talk
rozmowa o niczym
= conversation about things that are not important, often between people who do not know each other well
upheaval
przewrót, zamieszanie
= a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble
to go bananas
wściekać się, dostać bzika, zwariować
= to become extremely angry or excited
to excavate
wykopać, wyryć
= to dig a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine
a carcass
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
regal
królewski
= very special and suitable for a king or queen
to scald
sparzyć, oparzyć
= to burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam
dungarees
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
an anorak (C)
skafander
= a short coat that protects the wearer against wind, rain, and cold weather, usually with a part for covering the head
sealant (C or U)
a substance such as paint or polish that is painted onto a surface to protect it from other liquids going into it
to shun
unikać, stronić od
= to avoid something
to reminisce
wspominać
= to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure
an act
a performing group
- “an act called the Apple Blossom Sisters”
to derelict
opuszczony, porzucony
= Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition
on the dot
punktualnie
= exactly at the stated or expected time
a plethora (S)
mnóstwo, multum
= a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with
carrion (U)
padlina
= dead or decaying flesh
emotionless
obojętny
= not showing emotion
unkempt
zaniedbany, rozczochrany (o włosach)
= untidy; not cared for
-an unkempt lawn
disarray
nieład
= the state of being confused and having no organization or of being untidy
dishevelled
zmierzwiony, rozmemłany
= (of people or their appearance) very untidy
podgy
pulchny, tłusty
= slightly fat
static (U)
zakłócenia
= noise on a radio or television caused by electricity in the air
to pay homage (to)
oddać hołd
[homage=] deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god
jerky (U)
suszone mięso
= meat that has been cut into long, thin strips and dried
- beef jerky
a treasure trove
znalezisko, skarb
= a place that is full of something good
a vantage point
punkt obserwacyjny, -widokowy, -widzenia
= a viewpoint
to be like a deer caught in the headlights
to be so frightened or surprised that you cannot move or think
to plummet
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.
to brim (over) with
być przepełnionym
= to become full of something, especially a liquid
- Her eyes brimmed with tears when she heard that he was alive.
a liege
pan lenny, senior
= a lord or king
a lodge
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.”
reassuring
uspokajający, dodający otuchy
= making you feel less worried
a boulder
głaz
= a very large rock
OPPOSITE: a pebble
to be good for
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.
top of a morning!
good morning; a friendly morning greeting
to play possum
udawać greka,
= to pretend to be dead or sleeping so that someone will not annoy or attack you
a possum - opos
hectic
napięty, gorączkowy
= full of activity, or very busy and fast
to mutilate
okaleczyć, uszkodzić
= to damage something severely, especially by violently removing a part
a dossier
akta sprawy
= a set of papers containing information about a person, often a criminal, or on any subject
makeshift
chwilowy, prowizoryczny, zastępczy
= temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need
to brew
If an unpleasant situation or a storm is brewing, you feel that it is about to happen.
pliers
szczypce, obcęgi, kleszcze
= a small tool with two handles for holding or pulling small things like nails, or for cutting wire
to prod
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.
out of whack
out of order, not working
- all their calculations were out of whack
to jump the gun
to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it
a crevasse
rozpadlina, szczelina
= a very deep crack in the thick ice of a glacier
a plant
fabryka, elektrownia
= a factory in which a particular product is made or power is produced
likewise
też, także
= in the same way
-Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
dentures
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
feverish
gorączkowy, rozpalony
= suffering from fever
to wobble
kiwać się, chwiać się
to shake or move from side to side in a way that shows poor balance
wobbly
chybotliwy
a thug
zbir
= a man who acts violently, especially to commit a crime
stringent
surowy, rygorystyczny
= having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting
resilient
wytrzymały, odporny
= able to quickly return to a previous good condition
a swansong (S)
a person’s last piece of work, achievement, or performance
wrought
made or done in a careful or decorative way
archaic past form of work
pompous
too serious and full of importance
hospitable
przyjazny, gościnny
= friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors
blasphemy
bluźnierstwo
= something that you say or do that shows you do not respect God or a religion
to quell
zdławić, stłumić, poskromić
= to stop something, especially by using force
‘You quelled my fears’
in the throes
w bólach, spazmach, męczarniach
= experiencing or doing something that is difficult, unpleasant, or painful
to churn
If your stomach is churning, you feel ill, usually because you are nervous
‘My stomach drops and my guts churn.’
litigation
spór sądowy
= the process of taking a case to a court of law so that a judgment can be made
to shun
odrzucić, unikać, stronić od
= to avoid something
to solicit
zabiegać o, zwracać się z prośbą
= to ask someone for money, information, or help
a solicitor
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
an ashtray
a small dish or container in which people can leave cigarette ash and cigarette butts
to break the mould
to be new and different
‘Their approach to sports teaching broke the mould.’
arms akimbo
wziąwszy się pod boki
= If a person’s arms are akimbo, they are bent at the elbows with the hands on the hips
to asphyxiate
udusić
= to cause someone to be unable to breathe, usually resulting in that person’s death (ASPHYXIATION)
a simile [sim-uh-lee]
porównanie
= an expression comparing one thing with another
to a fault
do bólu
= more than is necessary; to an excessive degree
‘Keri is generous to a fault.’
-esque
(forming adjectives) in the style of; resembling
‘Leonardo-esque.’
to relinquish
zrzec się
= to give up something such as a responsibility or claim
a barrister
adwokat, obrońca
= a type of lawyer who can give specialized legal advice and can argue a case in court
