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[noun] - the act of taking a person away, especially using force The police are treating the girl's disappearance as a potential abduction. start learning
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Patryk Swayze zmarł na raka trzustki.
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She is completely besotted with her new boyfriend. start learning
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zakochał się, zadurzony w kimś
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[adjective] - most recent Have you all heard the latest news? start learning
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His face gave no indication of what he was really thinking. start learning
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[adjective] - that makes you lose hope or confidence It's disheartening to see the lack of interest by his parents. start learning
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zniechęcający, przygnębiający
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The man has been jailed for theft and fraud offences. start learning
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[verb] - to become wider or make something wider The road was widened to two lanes. start learning
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Everyone in town feels disgust for these criminals. start learning
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[verb] - to send somebody, especially a soldier, to work in a place for a period of time Her husband was stationed overseas at the time. start learning
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He has always been thirsty for power. start learning
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[noun] - a new trial for a crime that has already been judged in court The judge ordered a retrial. start learning
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ponowny proces, rewizja procesu
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The use of mobile phones at school should be forbidden. start learning
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użytkowanie, wykorzystanie, użycie
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Many elements react with oxygen on heating. start learning
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[verb] - to learn new skills or to teach workers new skills The company has invested in upskilling its staff. start learning
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podnieść umiejętności, szkolić
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My grandfather sacrificed his life for his country. start learning
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[verb] - to make an agreement official The treaty was ratified two years later. start learning
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[noun] - a medical examination of the body of a dead person in order to find out how they died The post-mortem on the man revealed that he had been poisoned. start learning
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NATO's military intervention in Kosovo is a highly controversial issue. start learning
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[adjective] - (of an illness or injury) that can be cured with drugs, exercises, etc. Some forms of cancer are treatable with drugs. start learning
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You are completely mistaken about Jack. start learning
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[noun] - an idea or a person that has no chance of success The whole idea was a non-starter anyway. start learning
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fiasko, przedsięwzięcie skazane na niepowodzenie, pomysł/osoba bez szans
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Swimming in the pool brought a brief respite from the heat. start learning
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[noun] - the act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area The land is eroded as a result of widespread deforestation. start learning
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There is a wide diversity of views on this issue. start learning
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[noun] - a strange and difficult question that has a clever and often surprising answer I'm sure you won't solve this riddle. start learning
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She's given some tips for improving a child's concentration on tasks. start learning
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[adjective] - that shows only one side of the situation; not balanced They were accused of presenting a one-sided picture of the issue. start learning
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He spent all his life in the pursuit of happiness. start learning
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dążenie do czegoś, pościg za czymś
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[noun] - the desire to do or have something that you know is bad or wrong I couldn't resist the temptation to have another piece of chocolate cake. start learning
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Thank you for your kind offer of help. start learning
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[noun] - the quality of being unwilling to work or be active You must overcome your laziness and get motivated! start learning
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Thousands of fans jeered at the referee. start learning
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[verb] - INFORMAL - to attack a place with nuclear weapons The country has threatened to nuke their neighbour. start learning
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Our health improves with the avoidance of stressful situations. start learning
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[noun] - FORMAL - the way that somebody looks or behaves My manager is of a rather unfriendly demeanour. start learning
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postawa, sposób bycia, zachwoanie
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The large shopping mall has affected the value of these houses. start learning
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[noun] - a strong and unreasonable desire to do something He also felt a compulsion to talk to Kate. start learning
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Speculation about his future remains pointless. start learning
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[verb] - to understand something or somebody wrongly Her words were misinterpreted as a criticism of the project. start learning
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źle zinterpretować, błędnie zinterpretować
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She's been an active campaigner for animal rights. start learning
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działacz, bojownik, prowadzący kampanię
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[noun] - a level of a building; a floor The restaurant is on the fourth storey. start learning
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I don't like the party's policy on immigration. start learning
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[adjective] - not fair or acceptable His demands became more and more unreasonable. start learning
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nierozsądny, nieuzasadniony
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She developed a very strong attachment to her mother. start learning
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[noun] - damage or destruction that affects a large area or a lot of people The hurricane caused widespread devastation in the country. start learning
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The ruins of the old city were clearly visible. start learning
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[verb] - to talk quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand what you are saying I had no idea what she was jabbering about. start learning
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[verb] - to send or bring somebody back to their own country The government has repatriated over fifty illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. start learning
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repatriować, przesiedlać, deportować
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Try not to be too impatient with him. start learning
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He was having such a good time that he was reluctant to leave. start learning
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[adjective] - able to be recycled Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly. start learning
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nadający się do przetworzenia, odzyskiwalny
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The wreck was found on the bottom of the ocean. start learning
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[verb] - to correct something or change it so that it is acceptable Such mistakes can easily be rectified. start learning
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naprawiać, prostować, korygować
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We were all appalled at his behaviour. start learning
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zbulwersowany, oburzony czymś
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A spate of robberies in the area leaves residents in fear. start learning
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fala czegoś, lawina, seria
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[adjective] - that makes somebody enthusiastic about something Attractive salary is one of the most important motivational factors for employees. start learning
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The doctor must be held accountable for his mistakes. start learning
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The children were trying to solve the puzzle of how the sun works. start learning
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[noun] - who or what someone/something is The man probably used a false identity. start learning
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[noun] - a movement in which somebody turns over completely, with their body above their head, on the ground or in the air He attempted a backwards somersault on the floor. start learning
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She gave the remains of the lunch to the dog. start learning
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resztki, pozostałości czegoś
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[noun] - the quality of being not easily defeated or made weaker Her husband has a reputation for both physical and mental toughness. start learning
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twardość, wytrzymałość, odporność
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There has been a big shift in public opinion in favour of immigration. start learning
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[adjective] - connected with the sea or ships The collection of The National Maritime Museum is one of the largest in the world with approximately 400000 objects. start learning
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Swimming is the best form of exercise for me. start learning
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[adverb] - in a worrying or disturbing way The cost of living has risen alarmingly in the past few years. start learning
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The EU has put strict limits on levels of pollution. start learning
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[noun] - a person who claims that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something She refused to face her accusers. start learning
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My sister always takes a large supply of baby food with her. start learning
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dostawa, zapas, zaopatrzenie
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[adverb] - in a way that is difficult to stop or control She eats compulsively when she feels stressed. start learning
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kompulsywnie, nałogowo, obsesyjnie
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Find out who the administrator of the domain is. start learning
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[verb] - to change the meaning of something or make people consider something in a new way We need to redefine what we mean by freedom. start learning
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What is the meaning of this German word? start learning
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[adverb] - in a way that must be obeyed The use of cameras in the theatre is strictly forbidden. start learning
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rygorystycznie, ściśle, surowo
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[verb] - to influence the way that something develops He was responsible for shaping her career. start learning
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We were stuck with him for the whole journey. start learning
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utknąć z kimś, być na kogoś skazanym
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[adjective] - never changing and therefore boring I found my job monotonous after a while. start learning
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[noun] - words that you say to a god giving thanks or asking for help He said a brief prayer over the meal. start learning
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His parents still have a lot of power over him. start learning
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[adjective] - that contains very few calories If you're trying to lose weight, you can enjoy these yummy low-calorie snacks. start learning
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Accessibility to computers at school is now vital. start learning
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[noun] - a secret plan by a group of people to do something bad or illegal It is not known yet who organized the conspiracy against the president. start learning
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He tried to explain the theory of relativity in a simple way. start learning
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[adjective] - that always wants more of something She has an insatiable appetite for celebrity news. start learning
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[verb] - to (cause something to) gradually grow or become larger, more advanced, stronger OK, you have an idea so now is the time to develop it. start learning
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W porządku, masz pomysł, teraz jest czas żeby go rozwinąć.
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Some people have a natural flair for languages. start learning
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[adjective] - that has holes or cracks that allow liquid or gas to escape There's a leaky radiator in my bedroom. start learning
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He started an agitation for political reforms in his country. start learning
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[adjective] - intended to cause strong feelings of anger or hate The politician's remarks were unfair and inflammatory. start learning
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podburzający, podżegający
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An inquest into her death was held. start learning
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dochodzenie (przyczyny zgonu)
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[verb] - to start to include more different types or things The company should diversify its product range. start learning
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dywersyfikować, urozmaicać
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Attendance at these lectures is compulsory. start learning
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The course was compulsory, so John had to take it. start learning
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Kurs był obowiązkowy, więc John musiał się na niego zapisać.
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[verb] - to raise a child as their parent She has parented twenty foster children. start learning
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być rodzicem, wychowywać dziecko
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sprzyjać, popierać, wynianczyć, wychować
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He lobbied against nuclear weapons. start learning
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We must be mindful of the impact and consequences of climate change. start learning
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świadomy, uważający, pamiętający
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[noun] - a small hollow place in the skin, especially in the cheek or chin Julia has the cutest dimples I've ever seen. start learning
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Julia ma najbardziej urocze dołeczki, jakie kiedykolwiek widziałem.
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[adjective] - (about two people or things) useful or attractive together These two have complementary skills - she is organized while he is creative. start learning
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uzupełniający się, dopełniający się
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My mother's always worrying about something. start learning
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The seal became entangled in the fishing net. start learning
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uwikłany w, zaplątany w coś
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[adjective] - different from most people think is normal and acceptable Deviant behaviour at school has become a daunting problem lately. start learning
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dewiacyjny, odbiegający od normy
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[verb] - to see or notice somebody or something The boy spotted a squirrel high on the tree. start learning
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[adjective] - very determined to do what you want even if other people warn you not to do it David was headstrong and often thoughtless of other people's feelings. start learning
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zawzięty, nieustępliwy, uparty
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[adjective] - expensive or noticeable in a way that is intended to make other people admire you Her ostentatious lifestyle has been criticized. start learning
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[adjective] - causing somebody to realize that they are not as important or special as they thought Going back to prison a second time was humbling. start learning
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They had a tearful reunion with their son at the airport. start learning
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Falling down a tree is painful. start learning
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Upadek z drzewa jest bolesny.
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The well-known politician suffered the indignity of being arrested. start learning
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[adjective] - very fixed and strong; difficult to change He took a break to handle his deep-rooted problems. start learning
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The main arguments were compressed into two chapters. start learning
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[verb] - to do more than is expected or be more successful than others Their daughter is very talented and she always overachieves. start learning
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osiągać lepsze wyniki od oczekiwanych
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Her disability prevents her from working. start learning
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zapobiegać, uniemożliwiać
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Two police officers have been implicated in the scandal. start learning
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wciągnąć, zamieszać kogoś w coś, uwikłać
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[adverb] - too; very start learning
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nadmiernie, przesadnie, zbytnio, nazbyt
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Several buildings remained untouched by the explosion. start learning
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There were issues about the way the conference was organized. start learning
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[adjective] - for all of your life Measles can cause lifelong disability. start learning
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przez całe życie, na całe życie, życiowy
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She's being treated for cancer at a hospital in Dublin. start learning
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[adjective] - that thinks too much about one particular person or thing, in a way that is not normal She's becoming more and more obsessive about her job. start learning
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He flogged his old computer to another student. start learning
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opchnąć coś komuś, opylić
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[adjective] - expecting to be obeyed immediately and without any question or refusal The e-mail was peremptory in tone. start learning
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stanowczy, kategoryczny, nakazujący, apodyktyczny
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She was shocked by the realization of what she had done. start learning
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uświadomienie, zdanie sobie sprawy
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He has already expressed deep regret for what happened. start learning
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[adjective] - extremely unpleasant and frightening and often connected with violence and death The city was shaken by a series of grisly crimes. start learning
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przerażający, makabryczny
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I learned a lot from my first teacher. start learning
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She gave her some tips on how to be irresistible to men. start learning
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I think she still nurses a grievance against her boss for not promoting her. start learning
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[adjective] - that somebody can pass on to other people or communicate to someone else The most effective methods for preventing the spread of communicable disease are frequent handwashing and getting vaccinated. start learning
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A gust of wind blew his cap off. start learning
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[adverb] - in a way that obeys what you are told to do She obediently listened to her father. start learning
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The children discovered the joy of skiing. start learning
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przyjemność z czegoś, radość
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[verb] - to have none or not enough of something Mark has the determination that his older brother lacks. start learning
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[noun] - the process of making something dirty, polluted or poisonous by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease They are concerned about levels of contamination in our sea. start learning
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[noun] - a curved piece of plastic, wood or wire, with a hook at the top, that you use to hang clothes up on I bought two pairs of new shoes yesterday. start learning
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[noun] - an arrangement to rent something or the amount of money that you pay to rent something He owns a car rental company. start learning
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[noun] - (in the UK) a short holiday in the middle of each term Many schools in the UK are currently on their half-term breaks. start learning
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[noun] - care or treatment given to somebody after they leave hospital, prison He specializes in aftercare services. start learning
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opieka po wyjściu ze szpitala lub więzienia
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[noun] - a sweatshirt that has a hood to cover the head He usually wears jeans and a hoodie. start learning
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Załóż koszulkę i bluzę z kapturem na górę.
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[verb] - to cause a country or area to have fewer people living in it The whole region was depopulated by disease. start learning
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Over the last year her career was overshadowed by events in her family life. start learning
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w cieniu, przyćmione przez coś
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[verb] - to accept or allow behaviour that is morally wrong We cannot condone the use of violence at school. start learning
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[noun] - a feeling that you have to be careful because there may be a danger or problem or because you do not trust somebody or something There was a certain wariness in her eyes. start learning
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She snapped back angrily at him. start learning
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naskakiwać na kogoś, warknąć na kogoś
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She bargained over the price for fifteen minutes. start learning
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You never liked my flower garden and I think you deliberately ran over it with the lawnmower! start learning
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Nigdy nie lubiłeś mojego kwietnika i sądzę, że celowo przejechałeś po nim kosiarką!
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The carpet blends well with the colour of the sofa. start learning
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połączenie z, zmieszać, komponować się, harmonizować, pasować
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[noun] - a piece of work that examines a particular subject in detail to find new information Eighty percent of Internet users searched for a health-related topic online, according to a study. start learning
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The latest figures are testimony to the failure of government policies. start learning
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[verb] - to add dirty or harmful substances to water, soil, air etc. so that it is no longer pleasant or safe to use Factories pollute the air and water. start learning
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The police found a small quantity of drugs in his car. start learning
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[adjective] - that relates to the period in Europe between about 500 AD and 1500 AD Several buildings from the medieval period are still standing and are open to visitors. start learning
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France was crippled by the biggest strike in years. start learning
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[adverb] - in a way that is very bad or unsuccessful The whole school trip went disastrously wrong. start learning
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I saw a trailer for a new James Bond film. start learning
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[adjective] - very hard to deal with and making you lose hope and confidence The army had suffered a crushing defeat. start learning
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dotkliwy, miażdżący, druzgocący
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Victims' relatives have been scrambling for information. start learning
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walka o, usilnie zabiegać o coś
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[adjective] - warm and very damp The day was hot and humid. start learning
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[verb] - to reach the highest point, value or level Gasoline prices peaked in March. start learning
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The great advantageof having a smaller car is that you can park it easily. start learning
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Naszą główną przewagą jest jakość naszych produktów.
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[verb] - to pay back the money that you have borrowed from someone He still has to repay the bank loan. start learning
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Red and green are very fashionable this season. start learning
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W tym sezonie modne są czerwień i zieleń.
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She's always been surrounded by people who adore her. start learning
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[adjective] - lazy and untidy He looked quite slobbish in his dirty coat. start learning
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[adverb] - in an open and obvious way without caring if people are shocked It was blatantly obvious that she wasn't telling the truth. start learning
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This week I'm cramming for a maths exam. start learning
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W tym tygodniu zakuwam do egzaminu z matmy.
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[noun] - an act of unkindly refusing a friendly offer or suggestion She received a humiliating rebuff from her supervisor. start learning
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Mark is very adept in dealing with the media. start learning
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Firefighters volunteered to donate blood to help their injured colleagues. start learning
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Strażacy zgłosili się na ochotnika oddać krew, by pomóc swoim rannym kolegom.
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Everyone should be treated equally, irrespective of race. start learning
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niezależnie od, bez względu na
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No one could reconcile the conflicting parties. start learning
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Nikt nie mógł pogodzić dwóch skłóconych stron.
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I wouldn't dare cross the river because of the crocodiles. start learning
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Nie ośmieliłabym się przejść przez tę rzekę ze względu na krokodyle.
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[adjective] - that causes trouble or pain over a long period of time Her knee has been troublesome for quite a while. start learning
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kłopotliwy, dokuczliwy, nieznośny
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start learning
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Shares yield 8% interest a year. start learning
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wydajność, dawać, przynosić (np. zysk) Udziały przynoszą ośmioprocentowy zysk rocznie.
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