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extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
also bezmierny
tremendous/enormous
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Immense
the cost of restoration has been immense
(of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
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resilient
a shoe with resilient cushioning
babies are generaly far more resilient than their parents realize
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
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asset
quicks reflexes were his chief asset
expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful.
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repentant
he is truly repentant for his naivety and stupidity
a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.
the state or feeling of friendship and mutual support within a group.
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fraternity
members of the hunting fraternity
get ochrzczony(as a child)
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christened
I was christened Jan
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rosary
(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions.
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foraging
gulls are equipped by nature to forage for food
a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.
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ransom
The kidnappers demanded a ramson
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
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exhilarating
an exhilarating two-hour rafting experience
(of a work, event, moment, or figure) strongly influencing later developments.
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seminal
his seminal work on chaos theory
make or become hard or solid.
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solidify
the magma slowly solidifies and forms crystal
full of incessant or frantic activity.
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hectic
a hectic business schedule
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fairy
expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
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debunk
the magazine that debunks claims of the paranormal
łysieć
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balding
he had a receding hairline
destroy utterly; wipe out.
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obliterate
the memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind
curvaceous and sexually attractive (typically used of a woman).
relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure.
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voluptuous
voluptuous nudes
long curtains in voluptuous crimson velvet
a cause of great distress or annoyance.
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bane- zmora
The bane of the decorstor is the long narrow hall
a state of happiness and satisfaction.
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contentment
he found contentment in living a simple life in the country
I felt warm and contented
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant
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facetious
a facetious remark
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
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scoff/ mock
she mocked at his dedication
,"You, a scientist?" he scoffed"
(with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.
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dissipate
the concern she'd felt for him had wholly dissipated
having a hole or empty space inside.
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hollow
each fiber has a hollow core
sparkling or shining brightly.
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scintillating
a scintillating conversation
the scintillating sun
having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
(of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.
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bitter
i don't feel jelaous or bitter
the raw berries have an intensely bitter taste
greatly surprised or astonished.
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flabbergasted
the news had me totally flabbergasted
make a continuous deep, resonant sound
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rumble
the steady rumble of traffic
thunder rumbled, lightning flickered
splash with a sticky or viscous liquid.
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splatter
a passing cart rolled by, splattering him with mud
a poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries).
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peasant
peasants left the country to work in industry
a contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs and other mammals that causes madness and convulsions, transmissible through the saliva to humans.
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rabies
this dog might have rabies
too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).
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innumerable
innumerable flags of all colours
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
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skeptical
the public were deeply skeptical about some of the proposals
.
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tentacle
a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other.
make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound.
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clatter
her coffee cups clattered in the saucer
rising and falling irregularly in number or amount.
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fluctuating
a fluctuating level of demand
serving or seeking to describe.
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descriptive
the text contains some good descriptive passages
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
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feud
one of the most violative feuds that currently rock the scientific community
a loss of power, prosperity, or status.
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downfall
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
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feckless
a feckless mama's boy
dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
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haggle
the two sides are haggling over television rights
(of a motor vehicle or boat) pull (another vehicle or boat) along with a rope, chain, or tow bar.
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tow
a pickup van towing a trailer
generally known and talked of. Famous
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notorious
iron is a notorious conductor of heat
form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
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weave
textiles woven from linen and wool
hit (someone) hard.
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clobber
if he does that I'll clobber him
get or bring (something) back; regain possession of.
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retrieve
I was sent to retrieve balls from his garden
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
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docile
a cheap and docile workforce
(of the air or weather) hot and humid.
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sultry
the sultry wet summer weather had brought swarms of insects
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. (historical therm)
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debauchery
shore up
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podeprzeć się
a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.
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spouse
place with a lot of snakes
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den of snakes
this office is a huge den of snakes
irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely
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exasperate
this futile process exasperates prison officials
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
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futile
a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage
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jackal
the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
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commitment
the company's commitment to quality
a roughly built hut or cabin.
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shack
able to be perceived easily. in a style that is not elaborate or luxurious; simply
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plainly
a light was plainly visible
danger of loss, harm, or failure.
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jeopardy
Michael's job was not in jeopardy
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
mdły
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vapid.
tuneful but vapid musical consequences
(of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well.
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ambidextrous
few of us are actually ambidextrous
a person employed by a nightclub or similar establishment to prevent troublemakers from entering or to eject them from the premises.
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bouncer
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tray
a person regarded as stupid or incompetent.(older)
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mutt
do not give me orders, mutt
a female deity.
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goddess
a temple to Athena Nike, goddess of victory
be a typical example of.
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exemplifying
rock bands that best exemplify the spirit of the age
in an open and unashamed manner.
rażąco
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blatantly
yet another space show that blatantly disregarded scientific fact
make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s.
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hiss
the spit and hiss of a concerned cat
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.
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snarl
the dog snarled at the boy
drunkenness; intoxication
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inebriation
they were in an advanced state of inebriation
go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
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embark
he embarked for India in 1897
a connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate.
smakosz
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gourmet
make known (private or sensitive information).
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divulge
I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
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staid
staid law firms
a charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road.
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toll
turnpike tolls

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