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situation where no side wins or moves
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standoff
pat / impas
The talks ended in a standoff. There was a standoff between them.
a serious disaster causing damage
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calamity
katastrofa
The flood was a calamity. War brings calamity.
space under the roof of a house
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attic
strych
Old boxes are in the attic. The attic is dusty.
how likely something is to happen
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likelihood of something
prawdopodobieństwo
The likelihood of rain is high. There is little likelihood of success.
natural ability to learn or do something
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aptitude for something
zdolność / talent
She has aptitude for languages. He shows aptitude in math.
to burn slightly or damage with heat
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scorch something
przypalać / parzyć
The sun scorched the землю. I scorched my hand.
to enjoy something fully, especially slowly
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savour something
delektować się
She savoured the moment. He savoured every bite.
to investigate or explore deeply
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delve into something
zagłębiać się
She delved into the mystery. He delved into history books.
to say the opposite of something; to disagree
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contradict someone contradict a statement
zaprzeczać / przeczyć
He contradicted the teacher. This evidence contradicts your theory.
something simple, clear, or without decoration
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plain + noun it is plain that...
prosty / zwykły / oczywisty
This is a plain shirt. (prosty) It is plain that he is lying. (oczywiste)
alliance of groups for a purpose
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coalition of...
Koalicja = „współpraca kilku stron dla jednego celu”
A coalition of parties formed. They built a coalition.

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