upper intermediate Flashcards

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deprive /di’praiv/

A

to rake something important or necessary away from someone or something

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leaning /’li:.nin/

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a particular set of beliefs, opinions etc.

I don’t know what his political leanings are

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liberty /libeti/

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the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want

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damp /deamp/

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slightly wet, especially in a way thatvis not pleasant or comfortable

-the grass is still damp
-This shirt still feels a bit damp

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5
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misty /misti/

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if the weather is misty, there is mist in the air that makes it difficult to see into the distance

synonims: humid, muggy, foggy

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stifing /stai.fl.in/

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extremaly hot and unpleasant.
I can’t bear this stifling humidity
synonims: hot, scorching, blisternig

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7
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pour down

A

lunać
synonims: lash down

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8
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torrential rain

A

ulewny deszcz

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9
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overcast

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the sky is a bit overcast

synonims: cloudy, sunless
Opposites: cloudless, sunny

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10
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drought /draut/

A

susza
we had a drought last summer.
This year severe draught has ruined the crops.

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11
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freckle

A

pieg
/freckel/

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12
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freckle

A

pieg
/freckel/

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13
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wrinkle /rinkel/

A

zmarszczka

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14
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wrinkle /rinkel/

A

zmarszczka

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15
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tan /tan/

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opalenizna

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