Fiszki angielskie

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generosity
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the quality of being kind and generous
I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours
hospitality
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the friendly and generous reception and entertainment
Scotland is renowned for its hospitality
leisure time
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time when one is not working or occupied; free time.
“how do you spend your leisure time?”
contribute
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give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something.
The volunteers contributed their time towards cleaning up the city.
effort
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a vigorous or determined attempt.
“in an effort to save money, I have committed to only buying items that I truly need”
profound
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extending to a great depth; very deep.
“a profound philosopher”. “he opened the door with a profound bow”
to assure
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tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have.
“Tony assured me that there was a supermarket in the village”
justify
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show or prove to be right or reasonable.
the situation was grave enough to justify further investigation
to contain
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have or hold (someone or something) within.
“coffee cans that once contained a full pound of coffee”
eventually
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in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
“eventually, after midnight, I arrived at the hotel”
to consider
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think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.
He seriously considered changing careers.
to demand
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ask authoritatively or brusquely.
““Where is she?” he demanded”
to admit
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confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.
“the office finally admitted that several prisoners had been injured”
approach
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come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time. start to deal with (something) in a certain way.
start to deal with (something) in a certain way. I'm not sure how to approach the problem. She's been approached by a modelling agency.
“the train approached the main line”
break out of
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If something dangerous or unpleasant. it suddenly starts
Fighting has broken out all over the city.
suitable
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right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
“these toys are not suitable for children under five”
profound
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((of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.
“profound feelings of disquiet”. “a profound philosopher”
praise
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the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.
“the audience was full of praise for the whole production”
exaggerate
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represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
he was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains
remarkable
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worthy of attention; striking.
“a remarkable coincidence”
dispute
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a disagreement, argument, or debate. argue about (something); discuss heatedly.
“a territorial dispute between the two countries”. “he taught and disputed with local poets”
in fact
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used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected or what has been asserted.
He was in fact near death by the time they reached him.
condemn
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express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure. sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death.
“fair-minded people declined to condemn her on mere suspicion”. “the rebels had been condemned to death”
tempting
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If something is tempting, you want to do or have it
That pie looks very tempting
appealing
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something attractive or interesting
“the rural life is somehow more appealing”
tripped (over)
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catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.
“he tripped over his cat”

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