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Question		Answer
reminisce start learning		recall the past
recount start learning		to describe how something happened, or to tell a story He recounted his adventures since he had left home.
significant start learning		important or noticeable There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.
burden start learning		something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about (obciążenie) My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me.
role model start learning		a person who someone admires and whose behaviour they try to copy Sports stars are role models for thousands of youngsters.
yearn start learning		to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have or something that is very difficult to have (tęsknić bardzo za czymś) Sometimes I just yearn to be alone
strive for start learning		to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms
hankering start learning		a strong wish (tęsknota) Don't you ever have a hankering for a different lifestyle
acknowledge start learning		to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something (przyznać, uznać) She acknowledged having been at fault
moan start learning		to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion He moaned with pain before losing consciousness
groan start learning		a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness We could hear the groans of the wounded soldiers
embrace start learning		to accept something enthusiastically This was an opportunity that he would embrace
longevity start learning		living for a long time To what do you attribute your longevity
apparently start learning		used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true Apparently he's had enough of England and is going back to Australia
average start learning		the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts Prices have risen by an average of four percent over the past year
entire start learning		whole or complete, with nothing missing Between them they ate an entire cake.
perceived start learning		to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something Women's magazines are often perceived to be superficial
credible start learning		able to be believed or trusted The story of what had happened to her was barely (= almost not) credible
depressed start learning		unhappy and without hope
to consider start learning		to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else You've got to consider the time element when planning the whole project; Did you consider your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?; She never considers anyone but herself - she's totally selfish!
universal start learning		existing everywhere or involving everyone Food, like sex, is a subject of almost universal interest.
an approach start learning		to come near or nearer to something; r someone in space, time, quality, or amount; o speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement We could just see the train approaching in the distance; I'm not sure how to approach the problem;
a chapter start learning		a period that is part of a larger amount of time during which something happens The period before the revolution is an interesting chapter in British history
a memory start learning		the ability to remember information, experiences, and people After the accident he suffered from loss of memory/memory loss
to divide start learning		to share I think we should divide (up) the costs equally among/between us
a researcher start learning		someone whose job is to study a subject carefully, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better
to look up to start learning		to admire and respect someone He'd always looked up to his uncle
wrinkles start learning		a small line in the skin caused by old age fine wrinkles around the eyes
to claim start learning		to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it; to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month
a survey start learning		an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questions
to strive for start learning		to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms
a response start learning		an answer or reaction
a meaning start learning		The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents The meaning of his gesture was clear
highly important start learning		It is highly important that the directly elected European Parliament is closely involved and follows the concerns and issues of citizens.
bring up children start learning		You certainly know how to bring up children.
have a prominent career start learning		mieć wybitną karierę
worth remembering start learning		So I didn't think that it was worth remembering.
thought - provoking start learning		It's very thought provoking.
achieve a work–life balance start learning		Thirdly, more priority must be given to improving childcare so that mothers can achieve a work-life balance.
gain experience in start learning		I have never left the Palace... and would like to gain experience in the outside world.
reach a turning point in life start learning		a time when things may change
grow up in a small village start learning		We lived in a small village in the north.
elderly start learning		polite word for old An elderly couple live next door
reminisce start learning		to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy
reply start learning		to give a spoken or written answer She asked him how old he was but he didn’t reply.
quote start learning		to repeat the words that someone else has said or written He's always quoting from the Bible
release start learning		to give freedom or free movement to someone or something; to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
hostile start learning		unfriendly and not liking something; The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning
likely start learning		very probably Most likely he'll turn up late
achieve start learning		to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.
adolescence start learning		the period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult She had a troubled adolescence.
tranquillizer start learning		a drug used to make a person or animal calmer
admire start learning		to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour I admired him for his determination.
goal start learning		an aim or purpose They have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month
identity start learning		who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others: I cannot reveal the identity of my source.
military start learning		the armed forces The military has opposed any cuts in defence spending
participant start learning		a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity
to tend to do sth start learning		to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic Things tend to get lost when you move house.
none start learning		not one (of a group of people or things), or not any None of my children has/have blonde hair
turn out start learning		to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected
pleasure start learning		enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this Coffee is one of my few pleasures
engage in start learning		to take part in something
perhaps start learning		used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something
add start learning		join (something) to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.
perceive start learning		to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something: Women's magazines are often perceived to be superficial.
a peak start learning		the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill: We saw a victory by an athlete at the very peak of her fitness and career.
a study start learning		the activity of examining a subject in detail in order to discover new information a five-year study of the relationship between wildlife and farming
to occur start learning		(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane
aging start learning		relating to getting older
sort out start learning		an occasion when you put things in order or in their correct place I've had a sort-out in the bedroom - it's looking rather better.
a poll start learning		a study in which people are asked for their opinions about a subject or person; the places where people vote in a political election We're carrying out/conducting a poll to find out what people think about abortion.
to conclude start learning		to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing
ponder about start learning		to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game
decade start learning		a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019
vitality start learning		energy and strength According to the packet, these vitamin pills will restore lost vitality
a workout start learning		a period of physical exercise After my workout, I have a sauna.
youth start learning		the period of your life when you are young, or the state of being young
retire start learning		to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health
fulfil start learning		to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen A school fails if it does not fulfil the needs/requirements of its pupils.
take care start learning		to deal with something No, you paid for dinner last time, let me take care of (= pay for) it; All the travel arrangements have been taken care of.
responsiblitities start learning		something that it is your job or duty to deal with: [+ to infinitive ] It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time something that it is your job or duty to deal with
flee start learning		to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear
following start learning		after
hanker after start learning		to have a strong wish for something, especially if you cannot or should not have it

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