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The family acknowledge the need for change. start learning
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to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists jedno słowo na a
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Extremists were openly advocating violence. start learning
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to publicly support a particular way of doing something na a
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a new medicine to alleviate the symptoms of flu start learning
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to make something less painful or difficult to deal with
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the availability of affordable housing start learning
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something that is (...) is able to be used or can easily be bought or found rzeczownik od wyciętego słowa
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We live near a river and our house is prone to flooding. start learning
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likely to do something or suffer from something, especially something bad or harmful z przymiotnikiem na p
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a drug that has a beneficial effect on the immune system start learning
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korzystny
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relating to technology that can be used to measure things such as people’s eyes or fingerprints. These measurements can be kept on computer and then used to check someone’s identity, for example when they show a passport at an airport przymiotnik
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He complained bitterly about his exam grades. start learning
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in a way that produces or shows feelings of great sadness or anger gorzko
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The last time I went through security at an airport, I had to have a body scan. start learning
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a scan with a special machine that produces a picture of something outside your body, for security purposes
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You're bound to feel a bit lonely when your sister goes to university. start learning
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to be very likely to do or feel a particular thing na b
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Spaniels are my favourite breed of dog. start learning
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a type of animal that is kept as a pet or on a farm rasa
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a heavy build-up of traffic on the motorway start learning
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an increase over a period of time
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I don't mind CCTVs cameras -- the only people who should worry about them are criminals. start learning
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security cameras that help police find criminals
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He had even contemplated suicide. start learning
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to think about something that you might do in the future na c
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The war and the corresponding fall in trade have had a devastating effect on the country. start learning
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caused by or connected with something you have already mentioned
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This aid money is crucial to the government’s economic policies. start learning
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something that is (...) is extremely important, because everything else depends on it
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Norway’s economy is heavily dependent on natural resources. start learning
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needing someone or something in order to exist, be successful, be healthy etc przymiotnik
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Heroin is a derivative of morphine. start learning
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something that has developed or been produced from something else
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Smoking is detrimental to your health. start learning
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przymiotnik na d
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warnings of dire consequences that often don’t come true start learning
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extremely serious or terrible no. konsekwencje
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When he emerged into the street, he was completely disoriented. start learning
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confused and not understanding what is happening around you na d
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I dispose of all my glass at a recycling bank. start learning
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to get rid of something, especially something that is difficult to get rid of
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The main facts of the book have never been disputed. start learning
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to say that something such as a fact or idea is not correct or true
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The curriculum will take account of the ethnic diversity of the population. start learning
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the fact of including many different types of people or things różnorodność
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The bridge has a dual role, carrying both road and rail. start learning
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having two of something or two parts przymiotnik na d
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The street lights go on at dusk. start learning
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the time before it gets dark when the sky is becoming less bright
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Most people equate wealth with success. start learning
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to consider that two things are similar or connected
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The word has no equivalent in English. start learning
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something that has the same value, purpose, job etc as something else na e
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Cut any excess fat from the meat. start learning
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additional and not needed because there is already enough of something
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The criminal tricked me out of my money -- I can't believe I fell for it! start learning
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to be tricked into believing something that is not true phrasal na f
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the great potato famine in Ireland start learning
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a situation in which a large number of people have little or no food for a long time and many people die
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She moves with feline grace. start learning
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relating to cats or other members of the cat family, such as lions
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The lord put fencing all around his land to keep trespassers out. start learning
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fences or the pieces of wood, metal etc used to make them
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I can't find the invitation; could you ferret through that pile of paper while I look upstairs? start learning
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to search for something that is lost or hidden among a lot of things or inside a drawer, box etc
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I was so angry I fired off an email to my boss. The next day I regretted it. start learning
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send quickly and without much thought
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If you want something unusual, you should look further afield rather than in just the local shops. start learning
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Consumers are turning their backs on genetically-modified ingredients, and demanding organic products. start learning
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(...) foods and plants have had their GENETIC (=the materials that control the development of particular qualities) structure changed so that they are not affected by certain diseases or harmful insects
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The flooding gave rise to a lot of damage in homes. start learning
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to be the reason why something happens, especially something bad or unpleasant zwrot, czynność
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A hacker had managed to get into the system. start learning
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someone who secretly uses or changes the information in other people’s computer systems
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Dan is a hardened smoker -- I think he'll find it very difficult to give up now. start learning
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a criminal, police officer etc who has had a lot of experience of things that are shocking and is therefore less affected by them przymiotnik
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How much longer are you going to hog the bathroom? start learning
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to keep, use, or have all of something that should be shared
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The workers were kidnapped and held hostage in a secret location for 10 days. start learning
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keep someone as a prisoner so that the other side will do what the enemy demands
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The whole affair was hushed up by the government. start learning
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to prevent people from knowing about something dishonest or immoral
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He was in imminent danger of dying. start learning
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an event that is (...), especially an unpleasant one, will happen very soon
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My immune system is not as strong as it ought to be. start learning
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the system by which your body protects itself against disease
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We need to assess the impact on climate change. start learning
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the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something
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What are the implications of these proposals? start learning
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a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc na i
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You might not have got an A grade, but you need to get things into perspective -- you can still go to university. start learning
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judge the importance of something correctly
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A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable. start learning
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certain to happen and impossible to avoid
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People with the virus may feel perfectly well, but they can still infect others. start learning
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to give someone a disease
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modern methods of instantaneous communication start learning
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A manager’s job is to instil determination into his players. start learning
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to teach someone to think, behave, or feel in a particular way over a period of time
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Some people find interview situations very intimidating. start learning
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making you feel worried and not confident
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We have had no rain for six months and the knock-on effect is that many plants have died. start learning
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to start a process in which everything that happens causes something else to happen
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There is no room left in my town for landfill. start learning
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the practice of burying waste under the ground, or the waste buried in this way
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Humans are mammals, just like chimpanzees and dogs. start learning
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a type of animal that drinks milk from its mother’s body when it is young. Humans, dogs, and whales are (...).
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A mugger took my mum's phone from her when she was walking home last night. start learning
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someone who attacks people in a public place and robs them
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to remove part of the sex organs of an animal so that it cannot produce babies
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He seemed oblivious to the fact that he had hurt her. start learning
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not knowing about or not noticing something that is happening around you jedno słowo, przymiotnik
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a young mother trying to control her offspring start learning
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someone’s child or children – often used humorously
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These men are dangerous so you’ll need to be on your guard. start learning
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to be paying attention to what is happening in order to avoid danger, being tricked etc
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You've already made cakes for the party? You're always one step ahead! start learning
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already doing what needs to be done
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A crowd of onlookers had gathered at the scene of the accident. start learning
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someone who watches something happening without being involved in it rzeczownik określający osobę
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opportunistic thefts from cars start learning
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someone who uses every opportunity to gain power, money, or unfair advantages – used to show disapproval
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The older kids outsmart the young ones when trading cards. start learning
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to gain an advantage over someone using tricks or your intelligence
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the hole in the ozone layer start learning
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a layer of gases in the sky that prevents harmful radiation from the sun from reaching the Earth
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a chemical used in pest control start learning
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a small animal or insect that destroys crops or food supplies szkodnik
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Pesticides are useful for farmers because they increase the size of the harvest. start learning
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a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops
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the growing phenomenon of telecommuting start learning
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something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand
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Governments sometimes put a phone tap on people who they believe are criminals. start learning
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an act of secretly listening to someone's telephone, using electronic equipment
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I find it very difficult to pick up languages, it takes me lots of practice. start learning
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to learn something by watching or listening to other people phrasal
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flowers pollinated by bees start learning
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to give a flower or plant pollen so that it can produce seeds
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The shark is the most powerful predator in the sea. start learning
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an animal that kills and eats other animals
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I only buy premium cheese, I don't like the taste of the cheap products. start learning
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jedno słowo
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With seven people squashed in one house, you don’t get much privacy. start learning
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the state of being able to be alone, and not seen or heard by other people prywatność
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repetitive tasks like washing and ironing start learning
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done many times in the same way, and boring powtarzalny
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Imagine a scenario where only 20% of people have a job. start learning
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a situation that could possibly happen na s
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I've never been sharp-witted, so busy cities with lots of people frighten me a bit. start learning
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able to think and react very quickly przymiotnik z hyphenem
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The sheer size of the country makes communications difficult. start learning
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used to emphasize that something is very heavy, large etc
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When I asked for a plastic bag she looked as me as though I were a sinner. start learning
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someone who has sinned by not obeying God’s laws
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They get their money from various sources. start learning
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a thing, place, activity etc that you get something from
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The hot weather sparked off some dramatic thunderstorms. start learning
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to be the cause of something, especially trouble or violence phrasal
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a spirited and energetic girl start learning
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having energy and determination – used to show approval na s
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She sprayed herself with perfume. start learning
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to force liquid out of a container so that it comes out in a stream of very small drops and covers an area
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a tiger stalking its prey start learning
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to follow a person or animal quietly in order to catch and attack or kill them
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This paper is surplus to requirements so I'm going to recycle it. start learning
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an amount of something that is more than what is needed nie z excessive
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This swipe card gives me access to my office. start learning
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a special plastic card that you slide through a machine in order to get into a building or open a door
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Supporters of the politician are thin on the ground -- no more than a handful. start learning
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if a particular type of person or thing is (...), there are very few available zwrot z ziemią
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The team we're playing this weekend is a bit of a threat, but I'm sure we can beat them. start learning
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someone or something that is regarded as a possible danger zagrożenie, jak w security
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plants that thrive in tropical rain forests start learning
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to become very successful or very strong and healthy
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I really find it unforgiveable that my best friend stole my boyfriend. start learning
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an (...) action is so bad or cruel that you cannot forgive the person who did it
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The sudden changes unsettled Judy. start learning
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to make someone feel slightly nervous, worried, or upset
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This stretch of coastline is really natural and unspoilt. start learning
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an (...) place is beautiful because it has not changed for a long time and does not have a lot of new buildings
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Virtually all the children come to school by bus. start learning
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Whole villages were wiped out by the floods. start learning
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to destroy, remove, or get rid of something completely
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Whole villages were wiped out by the floods. start learning
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to destroy, remove, or get rid of something completely
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