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opt for sth, opt to do sth Mike opted for early retirement. Most people opt to have the operation (decide). start learning
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to choose to do sth or to decide to do something = decydować się na coś, optować za czymś;
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He's decided to opt out of the company's pension scheme (withdrawn). start learning
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abandon sth, withdraw from sth, refuse to do sth, = rezygnować, wycofac sie; to choose not to be part of an activity or to stop being involved in it
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The pungent smell of vinegar permeated the air (pervade). Drug dealers have permeated every level of society (infiltrate). start learning
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spread through/into, pervade sth; to move gradually into every part of something = przenikać /ˈpɜːmieɪt/
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He chose to abscond to France (run away, escape) start learning
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run away, escape = zbiec; to leave somewhere suddenly without permission because you want to escape, or because you have stolen something / əbˈskɒnd /
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The judge adjourned the case until March 31 (postpone) start learning
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suspend, defer, delay, postpone, put off = odraczać =; to stop a meeting, especially a legal process, for a period of time or until a later date / əˈdʒɜːn /
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Allay sb's concerns/fears/suspicions (dispel). I tried to allay his fears about the interview. start learning
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dispel sth, assuage sth, calm, alleviate, relieve = uspokajać czyjeś obawy (concerns), rozpraszać, czyjeś podejrzenia (suspicions)= to make someone feel less worried or frightened, etc / əˈleɪ /
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Avert a crisis/disaster/war (Prevent). Avert your eyes/face/gaze (Turn away). start learning
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1. Prevent, stop, ward off, avoid = uniknąć, zapobiegać (kryzysowi/katastrofie/wojnie) 2. Turn away = odwracać (wzrok/twarz) / əˈvɜːt/
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How many are we catering for at the wedding reception? start learning
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to provide and often serve food and drinks for a particular event = obsługiwać / ˈkeɪtə r /
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The club caters for children between the ages of 4 and 12. start learning
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to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular group of people = zaspokajać potrzeby kogoś/czegoś
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This legislation simply caters to unacceptable racist opinions. start learning
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to give people exactly what they want, usually something that people think is wrong = wychodzić naprzeciw czyimś oczekiwaniom
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Investigators combed through the wreckage. start learning
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1 HAIR to tidy your hair using a comb = czesać 2 SEARCH to search a place very carefully = przeczesywać / kəʊm /
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a ceremony to commemorate the battle start learning
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honor, remember, memorialize; to do something to show you remember an important person or event in the past with respect = upamiętniać (commemoration (n)"a march in commemoration of the war of independence") / kəˈmeməreɪt /
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We are able to commiserate with their hurts, and celebrate with their successes. start learning
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sympathize with sb, pity for/on sb, show compassion, offer condolences, console; to express sympathy to someone who is sad or has had bad luck = współczuć / kəˈmɪz ə reɪt /
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The course culminates in a series of written exams. His career culminated with the post of ambassador to NATO. The discovery of a body culminated two days of desperate searching. start learning
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end, conclude, finish, terminate; to finish with a particular event, or reach a final result after gradual development and often a lot of effort = kończyć się czymś, zostać uwieńczonym czymś
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The pilot complied with instructions to descend. start learning
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to obey an order, rule, or request = zastosować się / kəmˈplaɪ /
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A recent hurricane devastated the city. start learning
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to destroy or damage something very badly = niszczyć, pustoszyć, dewastować / ˈdevəsteɪt /
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You have to ask the right questions to elicit the information you want. start learning
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to get information or a reaction from someone = zdobyć, uzyskać / ɪˈlɪsɪt /
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The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button. start learning
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to send out gas, heat, light, etc into the air = emitować, wydawać / ɪˈmɪt /
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What exactly does the job entail? start learning
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to involve, require, demand = wiązać się z, pociągać za sobą / ɪnˈteɪl /
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Sunny weather exacerbates the effects of pollution start learning
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to make something worse = zaostrzać, pogarszać / ɪgˈzæsəbeɪt /
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After hours of waiting, tempers were beginning to fray. start learning
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If your temper (= mood) frays or your nerves fray, you gradually become annoyed or upset = zawodzić, puszczać; / freɪ /
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ingratiate yourself with sb Ingratiating behaviour is done to try to make people like you. An ingratiating smile/manner start learning
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suck up to sb, crawl to sb, grovel to sb, cozy up = przypochlebiać się ( komuś ); to try to please sb, try to make people like you / ɪnˈgreɪʃieɪt /
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Bad weather could jeopardize all our plans. start learning
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put at risk, risk, put in danger = narażać (na szwank); to put something in a situation where there is a risk of failing or being harmed / ˈdʒepədaɪz /
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speak unfavorably about, having or exerting a malignant influence, evil or harmful in nature or influence start learning
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slander, defame, smear, libel; denigrate, disparage, criticize = oczerniać, zniesławiać, rzucać cień (na kogoś);[mə`laɪn]
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Marks was incarcerated for robbery. start learning
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to put and keep someone in prison = uwięzić; / ɪnˈkɑːs ə reɪt /
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I must reiterate that we have no intention of signing this contract. start learning
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repeat, go over; to say something again = powtarzać; / riˈɪt ə reɪt /
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The evidence was carefully scrutinized. start learning
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to examine something very carefully = analizować, przyglądać się uważnie / ˈskruːtɪnaɪz /
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His claims have never been substantiated. start learning
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validate, verify, corroborate, prove = potwierdzać / səbˈstænʃieɪt /
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A series of scandals have undermined people's confidence in the government. start learning
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to make someone less confident or make something weaker = podkopywać / ˌʌndəˈmaɪn /
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The government tried to assuage the public's fears. start learning
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allay; to make unpleasant feelings less strong = uspokajać / əsweɪdʒ /
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You can adjust the heat using this switch here. She adjusted her hat in the mirror. The figures need to be adjusted for inflation. They found it hard adjusting to life in a new country. start learning
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1 CHANGE; to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable = regulować, poprawiać, korygować, uwzględniać lub wprowadzać poprawki 2 BEHAVE to change the way you behave or think in order to suit a new situation = przystosowywać się, przyzwyczajać się
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Share prices on the Stock Exchange fluctuated dramatically in recent weeks start learning
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vary, alter, rise and fall; to keep changing, especially in level or amount; wahać się, fluktuować
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The new report concurs with previous findings. start learning
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to agree; pokrywać się, być zbieżnym
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A witness corroborated his account of the accident. start learning
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to say something or provide information that supports what someone says; potwierdzać
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a new movie featuring Bruce Willis. The CD will feature music from all over the world. start learning
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to include someone or something as an important part; mieć w obsadzie, prezentować, zawierać
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deduct. To take away from a total The company will deduct tax from your earnings. Marks are deducted for spelling mistakes. start learning
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potrącać, odliczać, odejmować Firma odliczy podatek od twoich zarobków. Za błędy ortograficzne będą odejmowane punkty.
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People had little incentive to save. The government should provide incentives for young people to stay in school. start learning
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