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Question		Answer
lucidly start learning		jasno, zrozumiale, klarownie, przejrzyście
syntactic Readers use their syntactic and semantic knowledge to decode the text. start learning		składniowy Readers use their syntactic and semantic knowledge to decode the text.
computational start learning		obliczeniowy, rachunkowy
branch off start learning		rozchodzić się, rozgałęziać
fugue start learning		fuga
counterpoint start learning		kontrapunkt
recital start learning		występ solisty, recytacja
warped start learning		wypaczony, skrzywiony (umysł, charakter, poczucie humoru) I shouldn't really laugh about the accident - it's my warped sense of humour! In their warped minds I was to blame for my own victimization.
unravel start learning		rozwikłać, rozwiązać (zagadkę, problem)
dimension start learning		wymiar, rozmiar; czynnik, aspekt Please specify the dimensions of the room. His personality has several dimensions. These weapons add a new dimension to modern warfare.
whilst start learning		while
premise (noun) start learning		przesłanka They had started with the premise that all men are created equal.
premise (verb) start learning		oprzeć się na czymś, założyć z góry He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions.
hinder start learning		utrudniać, powstrzymywać, przeszkadzać, ograniczać "to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something" High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze.
ulcer start learning		wrzód (np. żołądka)
tropics start learning		kraje tropikalne, tropiki
immensly start learning		niezmiernie, ogromnie, niezwykle He was immensely popular in his day. She's an immensely talented young athlete.
intake valve start learning		zawór wlotowy (paliwa, powietrza)
intake start learning		dawka czegoś, nabór na studia
quarterly start learning		kwartalnik / kwartalnie
illuminate start learning		oświetlać, rozjaśniać; wyjaśniać, rzucać na coś światło
decipher start learning		rozszyfrować, odczytać (niewyraźny tekst), odcyfrować, rozwiązać (zagadkę)
overlap start learning		pokrywać się, zachodzić na siebie
embrace start learning		to accept something enthusiastically; hug sb We are always eager to embrace the latest technology. This was in the days before she embraced religion.
igneous, pyrogenic, pyrogenous start learning		magmowy, wulkaniczny
vocational start learning		zawodowy (np. szkolenie) The Swedes regard vocational training as a part of a youngster's education.
revival start learning		odrodzenie, powrót czegoś, wznowienie (np. sztuki w teatrze)
coherently start learning		spójnie
get/come to grips with sth start learning		uporać się z czymś, poradzić sonie, zmierzyć się z czymś, uzmysłowić sobie The president has failed to come to grips with the two most important social issues of our time. I can't seem to get to grips with this problem.
divergence start learning		rozbieżność, dywergencja
hone start learning		ostrzyć; udoskonalić (umiejętności), doprowadzać do perfekcji His physique was honed to perfection. Her debating skills were honed in the students' union.
delve into sth start learning		zagłębić się coś, dociekać, badać
peasant start learning		chłop, ubogi rolnik, wieśniak
demise start learning		zgon; upadek, koniec istnienia
pertinent start learning		trafny, adekwatny, na temat a pertinent question/remark Chapter One is pertinent to the post-war period
apposite start learning		trafny, stosowny an apposite phrase/quotation/remark The film starts in a graveyard, an apposite image for the decaying society which is the theme of the film.
apt start learning		trafny, odpowiedni an apt comment/description
corrupt start learning		skorumpowany, zdemoralizowany, zepsuty
influx ≈ inflow start learning		napływ ≈ napływ The government wanted an inflow of foreign investment. Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days.
appraise start learning		oceniać, wartościować, szacować, wyceniać
dissertation start learning		praca pisemna, rozprawa
foresight start learning		dalekowzroczność, zdolność przewidywania She'd had the foresight to sell her apartment just before the housing market collapsed.
reign start learning		panować, rządzić nad kimś
memoir start learning		pamiętnik, życiorys
extol start learning		wychwalać, wysławiać, wynosić ponad wszystko, sławić His book extolling the benefits of vegetarianism sold thousands of copies. She is forever extolling the virtues of her children.
verve start learning		werwa, zapał, rozmach
criterion (plural: criteria) start learning		kryterium
utmost start learning		najwyższy, największy a matter of the utmost importance The situation needs to be handled with the utmost care.
retain start learning		zatrzymywać, zachowywać (np. ciepło, coś w pamięci, tytuł królewski)
outright start learning		wprost, jawnie, pełnoprawnie, zdecydowanie, absolutnie, niekwestionowanie I think cigarette advertising should be banned outright. The driver and all three passengers were killed outright.
denomination start learning		odłam religii; wartość nominalna
close-knit ≈ tight-knit start learning		zżyty
prowess start learning		sprawność, dzielność, waleczność, jurność
rowing start learning		wioślarstwo
convey start learning		wyrażać, oddawać emocje; przekazywać (rozkazy, wiadomość)
springboard start learning		odskocznia od czegoś; trampolina na basenie
intrinsic start learning		wewnętrzny, nieodłączny, niezbędny, nieodłączny; rzeczywisty "being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing" works of little intrinsic value/interest Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum
extrinsic start learning		zewnętrzny, peryferyjny, uboczny Extrinsic forces were responsible for the breakdown of the peace talks.
trite start learning		banalne, oklepane, szablonowe His lyrics about love and peace are too trite for me to take them seriously. I know it will sound trite, but I've loved being part of this club.
cliche start learning		frazes, truizm, banał,
syllabus start learning		konspekt, plan studiów
refine start learning		ulepszyć, doskonalić, uszlachetniać, oczyszczać (benzynę)
tenacity start learning		upór, wytrwałość, zawziętość
hinge on something start learning		zależeć od czegoś
perplexing start learning		kłopotliwy, wprawiający w zakłopotanie
tangible start learning		materialny, realny, rzeczywisty, namacalny, zauważalny We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action. Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.
gush start learning		tryskać (krwią, ropą); zareagować zbyt entuzjastycznie, odnieść się z przesadnym entuzjazmem
augment start learning		zwiększać, powiększać He would have to find work to augment his income.
subtlety start learning		subtelność, delikatność, wyrafinowanie; niuans (językowy)
diligent start learning		pilny, staranny, sumienny, gorliwy a diligent student Leo is very diligent in/about his work. Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case.
vague start learning		niejasny, niewyraźny, nieokreślony, mętny
aptitude start learning		uzdolnienie, zdolność
presriptive start learning		nakazowy, normatywny Most teachers think the government's guidelines on homework are too prescriptive.
inclination start learning		tendencja, upodobanie, chęć, ciągoty; nachylenie My own inclination would be to look for another job. We should be basing our decisions on solid facts, not inclinations and hunches.
concise start learning		zwięzły, krótki, podręczny similar to brief
wary (of/about) start learning		ostrożny, przezorny, nieufny I'm a little wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well.
realm start learning		dziedzina, sfera, obszar, domena; królestwo Her interests are in the realm of practical politics. The matter was hotly debated in all the towns of the realm.
generic start learning		ogólny, pospolity; powszechny dla jakiegoś rodzaju The new range of engines all had a generic problem with their fan blades.
subversive start learning		wywrotowy, dywersyjny subversive elements/groups in society subversive ideas/influences
genuine start learning		prawdziwy, autentyczny; szczery genuine leather If it is a genuine Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions. He's a very genuine person. Machiko looked at me with genuine surprise - "Are you really going?" she said.
lateral start learning		boczny, z boku Lateral movement. Trim (cut) the lateral shoots of the flower
plough start learning		pług
plough into start learning		zderzyć się z czymś, wpaść na coś Many people were injured when the train came off the rails and ploughed into the bank.
daunting start learning		zniechęcający, trudny, odpychający (zajęcie, zadanie) The country was faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division.
plough on start learning		kontynuować coś robić mimo trudności, przepychać się z czymś He could see that she didn't like what he was saying, but he ploughed on regardless. It would be a mistake to plough on with this plan - it will never work.
fathom start learning		pojąć coś, zrozumieć For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mysteries of the whale's song. For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mysteries of the whale's song.
interrogation start learning		przesłuchanie (np. w sprawie przestępstwa) One by one they were taken for interrogation. She was subjected to torture and lengthy interrogations.
lengthy start learning		przedłużający się, przydługi a lengthy discussion/process Many airline passengers face lengthy delays because of the strike.
intimidating start learning		making you feel frightened or nervous, zastraszający, niepokojący an intimidating array of weapons an intimidating manner She can be very intimidating when she's angry.
validity start learning		ważność, zasadność, słuszność; prawomocność, moc prawna This research seems to give/lend some validity to the theory that the drug might cause cancer. Not for one moment did he doubt the validity of those ideas. validity of the vote. State officials questioned the validity of the report.
warranty start learning		gwarancja
exceeding start learning		niezmierzony, nadzwyczajny, przekraczający coś an exceedingly wealthy person
conceive start learning		wyobrażać sobie coś; wymyślić, tworzyć (pomysł); począć dziecko I think my uncle still conceives of me as a four-year-old. He couldn't conceive of a time when he would have no job. He conceived the plot for this film while he was still a student. The baby was conceived in March, so will be born in December.
pervasive also all-pervsive start learning		wszechobecny, wszechogarniający present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place: The influence of Freud is pervasive in her books. a pervasive smell of diesel Reforms are being undermined by the all-pervasive corruption in the country.
ubiquitous start learning		wszechobecny, "seeming to be everywhere" Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is the ubiquitous denim. an ubiquitous spread of English. The mobile phone, that most ubiquitous of consumer-electronic appliances, is about to enter a new age.
foster start learning		brać na wychowanie; "to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings" pielęgnować, wspierać, rozwijać I'm trying to foster an interest in classical music in my children. They were discussing the best way to foster democracy and prosperity in the former communist countries.
hitherto start learning		dotychczas, do tej pory Mira revealed hitherto unsuspected talents on the dance floor.
faff start learning		coś bezsensownego, bzdura

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