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reflect something
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the calm waters of the lake reflect the sorrunding mountains
stunning
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the ballerinas performance was stunning leaving the audience in awe of her grace and skill
conscientious
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she is a conscientious worker who always pays attention to details and takes pride in doing her job well
the gist of
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although I didnt understand every detail, I got the gist of the story from the main points that the speaker made
positive outlook on life
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despite facing many challenges, Sarah maintained a positive outlook on life and always looked for the good in every situation
anticipate problems
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By anticipating problems before they arise, the project manager was able to implement solutions that kept the project on track and within budget
an enquiring mind
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Jane’s enquiring mind and natural curiosity led her to explore many different fields of study throughout her academic career
unlikely
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given the challenging circumstances, it seems highly unlikely that the team will be able to complete the project on time
upbringing, nurturing(przyjazny)
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John’s upbringing in a nurturing and supportive enviroment played a significant role in shaping his values and character
abuse
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It is important to raise awareness about domestic abuse and provide support for its survivors
neglect
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The child’s physical and emotional well-being suffered due to the neglectful behaviour of their caretakers
blissful (błogi/rajski)
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After a long day of hiking Sarah enjoyed a blissful tranquility (spokój) of the surroundings
profound
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her innovative classroom practices and ideas have had a profound influence on the education
holistic (holistyczny, całościowy)
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The Montessori approach is holistic that is it aims to develop the whole child
innate (wrodzony)
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her innate musical talent was evident from a young age
latter (ostatni)
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the company offered two options for the project, but ultimately, they chose the latter
to wary (uważać, wystrzegać się)
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after several disappointing experinces she became wary of trusting new people she met and approached friendships with cautions
acquire (zdobywać, osiagać)
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during the week you will aquire many of the IT skills needed in the modern workplace
enquiry (zapytanie)
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we always get a lot of enquiries from customers who have misplaced their bills)
dictate
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employment laws dictate the warnings we have to give an employee before we sack them
compensation (odszkodowanie)
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after the accident the insurance company provided generous compensation to cover the medical expenses and vehicle repairs
freelance (niezależny, pracujacy na własny rachunek)
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As a feelance writer I have the freedom to choose my own projects and work on a flexible schedule
churn out (produkować masowo)
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Ireland was continuing to churn out more and more highly motivated graduates
prospects (szansa, możliwość)
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despite the current challenges there are promising prospects for economic recovery and growth in the coming years
spring up (odbić się w gore, nagle sie pojawic)
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As the snow melted and tempreratures rose, colorful flowers and lush greenery began to spring up all around
thriving (prosperujacy, kwitnacy)
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the business once struggling is now thriving due to efective leadership and inovative strategies
contribute
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voluntiers contribute their time and skills to help those in need, making a positive impact on their comunity and fostering a sense of unity and compassion
vital
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proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health as it provides the essential nutrients
assertion (twierdzenie)
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the scientist presented compelling (zniewalający/nieodparty) evidence to suplort her assertion that the new drug could effectively treat the disease
foster (pielęgnować, rozwijać)
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As a teacher it is important to foster a supportive classroom enviroment where students feel valued and motivated to learn
to become apparent
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It soon became apparent that Dr Montessori had developed a highly effective teaching method
pioneer
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Maria Curie was a pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking diacoveries in the field of radioactivity
itinerary (plan podróży)
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make sure to catch up with tour travel itinerary and double-check everything before tour trip
pace (tempo)
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the marathon runner set a blistering (piorunujący) pace from the start
vague (niejasny)
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the directions she provided were incredibly vague, leaving us confused and unsure of what to do
unarticulated (nie wyrażony wprost)
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his ideas remained unarticulated, floating silently on the depths of his mind, never finding expression in words
Amid (wśród, pośród)
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Amid the chaos of the city streets, she found a peaceful park where she could escape the noise and unwind (zrelaksować sie)
swarming (rój, tłoczenie sie)
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the picnic area was swarming with ants making it impossible to enjoy a peaceful outdoor lunch
clattering (stukotanie, brzek)
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As the pots and pans fell from the kitchen shelves, there was a loud clattering noise the echoed throughout the house
shrug (wzruszenie ramionami)
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When asked about his plans for the weekend, he simply shrugged, indicating his indifferance or lack of a difinite answer
tilt (przechylenie, przekrzywienie)
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the picture on the wall was slightly tilted giving the room a slightly off-balance apperance
midst of (środek)
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In the midst of the heated argument his calm demeanor (postawa) seemed out of place, creating an unexpected contrast to the escalating tension
battered (zniszczony, znoszony)
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the old, battered suitcase sat in the corner its worn edges and scuffed (porysowany) surface
wide berth (trzymać sie z daleka)
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As the agressive dog approached, the pedestrians wisely gave it a wide berth, ensuring their safety by keeping a significant distance
indulgence (wyrozumiałość, pobłażliwość)
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After a long and stressful week, she decided to treat herself to a luxurious spa day as a form of indulgence and self-care
bemuse (zdezorientowany)
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the magician’s tricks and illusions left the audience bemused, trying to decipher (rozszyfrować) the secrets behind his captivating performance
wearily (ze znużeniem)
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after a long day at work she wearily collapsed onto the couch longing for some rest and relaxation
yank (szarpać)
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he yanked the stuck door with all his strength, finally managing to open it
strode off
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after delivering his final remarks, he confidently strode off the stage, leaving the audience in awe of his commanding presence
pondering (rozwazac, rozmyslac)
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she sat by the window, deep in thought, pondering the meaning of life
pursed lips
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she looked at him with pursed lips, silently expressing her disapproval
consolation (pocieszenie)
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after losing the championship game, the team found consolation in the fact that they had come so far and played their best
a bit rusty
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after not playing the piano for several years, Sarah found her skills a bit rusty when she tried to play her favourite piece
substantial
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the company experienced a substantial increase in sales after launching ther new product
loanwords (zapozyczenia)
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Personally, I don’t know if that’s a bad thing - I mean if people find it easier to experess themselves using loanwords, then perhaps they should
thereabouts (mniej wiecej)
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the temperature is expected to reach 25 degrees Celsius or thereabouts, during the afternoon
reckon (myslec, sadzic)
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I reckon it will take about an hour
fairly (dosc, calkiem)
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she performed fairly well in the competiotion, earning a respectable score
uninhibited (nieskrepowany, swobodny)
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On the dance floor she moved with uninhibited joy, letting the music guide her every step
up to scratch (spełniajacy wymogi)
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the team worked hard to improve their skills and ensure that their performance was up to scratch for the upcoming championships
to be thrown (być zakoczonym)
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when she heard the unexpected news, she was thrown, unable to comprehend what had just happened
equite (utożsamiać)
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you can’t equate wealth with happiness, as true fulfillment comes from meaningful relationships and personal growth
scope (zakres, możliwości)
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the scope of the project expanded significantly as the new requirements were identified
recipients (odbiorcy)
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the organization awarded schlarships to desering students, with the recipients being chosen based on their academic achievements and comunity involvement
credentials (kwalifikacje)
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she presented her impressive credentials, including her extensive (obszerny) experience and relevant certifications, to demonstrate her qualifications for the job
former (dawny)
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John, a former professional athlete, now works as a sports comentator
befriend (zaprzyjaźnic sie)
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after moving to a new city sarah made an effort to befriend her neighbours and quickly established a supportive social circle
tedious (monotonny, żmudny)
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the process of manually inputting data into the spreadsheet was tedious and time-consuming
heartrending (rozdzierajacy serce)
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the documentary depicted (obrazować) the heartrenting stories of families affected by the natural disaster, leaving the audience deeply moved
heartfelt (szczery, płynacy z glebi serca)
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she delivered a heartfelt speech, expressing gratitude to everyone who had supported her throughout her journey
soppy (łzawy, ckliwy)
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watching romantic movies always makes me feel a bit soppy, as I can’t help but get emotional during the heartfelt moments
unsurp (przejać, wygryźć)
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the ambitious general plotted to unsurp the throne and take control of the kingdom for himself
proliferation (szybki wzrost liczby)
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the rapid proliferation of social media platforms has transformed the way people communicate and share information
obsolete (przestarzały)
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with advancements in technology, many traditional paper-based processes have became obsolete and replaced by digital alternatives
convey (przekazywac, komunikowac, wyrażać)
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the artist used vibrant colours and bold brushstrokes to convey a sense of energy and movement in the painting
admission fee (oplata za wstep)
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the museum requires an admission fee of 10$ for adults and 5$ for children
ingenuity (pomysłowość)
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the ingineer’s ingenuity was evident in the design of the compact, yet efficient, solar-powered device
reflect something
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the calm waters of the lake reflect the surrounding mountains
stunning
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The ballerina’s performance was stunning Leaving, the audience, and awe of her grace and skill
competent
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after completing his training, John felt confident enough that he was competent to handle any task that came his way
conscientious
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Samantha is a conscientious worker who always pays attention to details and takes pride in doing her job well
genuine
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I would tell that Sarah’s complement was genuine, because she looked me in the eye, and spoke from her heart
Idealistic
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Although, his idealistic views, were often seen as naïve by others. John never gave up on his vision for a better world.
imaginative
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as a child, Susan had a vivid and imaginative imagination which fueled her passion for storytelling
insecure
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Due to his past experiences with rejection, Jack often felt insecure about his worthiness of love and acceptance
insensitive
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By making a joke about a sensitive topic, John showed that he was insensitive to the feelings of those around him
modest
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despite her many accomplishments, Jane remains modest, and never sought attention, or recognition for her work
naïve
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When he first started his business, John was naïve, and didn’t realize how difficult it would be to succeed in such a competitive market
Open-minded
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Kaitlyn is open minded and always willing to consider different perspectives and ideas even if they differ from her own
outgoing
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as an outgoing and sociable person Tom enjoys meeting new people and making friends wherever he goes
protective
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as a mother, Maria was fiercely protective of her children, and would do anything to ensure their safety and well-being
self-centered
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Cyrus self centered behavior made it difficult for her to maintain healthy relationships with others, as she was always focused on her own needs and desires
unconventional
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Bulbs, unconventional approach to problem-solving often led to creative and effective solutions that others had not considered
the gist of
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Although I didn’t understand every detail I got the gist of the story from the main points does the speaker made
positive outlook on life
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Despite facing many challenges, Sara maintained a positive outlook on life and always looked for the good in every situation
anticipate problems
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By anticipating problems before they arise, the project manager was able to implement solutions that kept the project on track and within budget
an enquiring mind
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Jane’s enquiring mind and natural curiosity led her to explore many different fields of study throughout her academic career
originality and inventiveness
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The success of the company can be attributed to the CEOs, originality and inventiveness in developing new products that met the needs of the market
complete dedication to her craft
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Despite facing many obstacles, and setbacks the artist remained committed to her vision and showed complete dedication to her craft, producing a body of work that was both original and impactful
suffer from stage fright
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although she had a beautiful voice Maria suffered from stage fright, and found it difficult to perform in front of an audience

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