16prt 2

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The act of reading or looking over something quickly to get the main ideas
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skimming
I didn’t have time to read the whole report, so I was just skimming through it.
A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance, often when something keeps happening that frustrates you.
(Ona założyła ręce w geście rozdrażnienia, gdy drukarka zacięła się znowu.)
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exasperation
She threw up her hands in exasperation when the printer jammed again.
A verb meaning to move in an unsteady way, as if about to fall
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totter
She tottered to the door after standing up too quickly
to come near or move toward someone or something physically or figuratively.
Also a way of dealing with a situation or problem; a method or strategy.
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approach
She approached the door carefully, not wanting to wake anyone. Her approach to teaching is very practical
to quiet or soften a sound
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muffled
He muffled his voice so no one could hear him clearly
darkness or sadness that feels heavy
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gloom
The room was filled with gloom after the lights went out.
a little wet, often uncomfortable or chilly.
(Trawa była wciąż wilgotna od porannej rosy.)
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damp
wilgotny
The grass was still damp from the morning dew.
to rub or clean something off
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wipe
He wiped the sweat from his forehead
a special way of doing something that makes it seem easy
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knack
She has a knack for solving difficult puzzles

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