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łapówka
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a bribe - He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way
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persist - If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss.
(kojarzenie elementów, które zwykle nie są kojarzone)
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lateral thinking - After a little lateral thinking, we solved the problem by starting again.
to make a loud complaint or demand
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clamour - She clamours to go home as soon as she gets to school.
faster than usual
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accelerated - We need to start moving at an accelerated pace if we are going to hit the deadline.
to change something from one position to another, or to exchange the positions of two things
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transpose - The confusion was caused when two numbers were accidentally transposed by someone in the Social Security office
not enough
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insufficient - There was insufficient evidence, so we had to find him not guilty.
to collect a large number of things over a long period of time
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accumulate - The company said the debt was accumulated during its acquisition of nine individual businesses.
extremely good or beautiful
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to die for - That chocolate cake is to die for.
to move or cause something to move around a central point or line
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revolve - he gun turret revolved until the gun was aimed at the advancing soldiers.
gmina
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commun
obrzezanie
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circumcision - Circumcision is an important rite in a number of religions.
zakorzeniony
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rooted - The problems were rooted in the area's history.
wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare
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sought after - At the age of 17 she is already one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses.
a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people
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feast - "What a feast!" she said, surveying all the dishes on the table.
kogut
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cock - The cock started to crow.
the habit of risking money on horse races, sports events, etc.:
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betting - Betting can be as addictive as drinking or smoking.
a large vehicle with a flat surface that is decorated and used in festivals
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float - carnival floats
to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something
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accompany - The course books are accompanied by four CDs.
a main product or part of something
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staple - Romantic fiction and reference books are a staple of many public libraries.
wieprzowina
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pork - I much prefer chicken to beef or pork.
krewetka
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prawn/shrimp - Prawns are grey when they're raw, and turn pink when they're cooked.
drobnej budowy
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slight - Like most long-distance runners she is very slight.
sala posiedzeń, sala narad
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boardroom
kioskarz
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newsagent
careful and using a lot of effort:
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diligent - Leo is very diligent in/about his work.
cnota
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virtue - Patience is a great virtue.
blady
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peaky
chłop, wieśniak
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peasant - I think he's a damn peasant!
siedziba główna
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Headquarters
zatoka
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gulf
wąwóz
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gorge
przykazanie
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commandment
to direct something into a particular place or situation
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channel - A lot of money has been channelled into research in that particular field.
odsuwać od władzy
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oust - The opposition ousted the dictator from power
ze względu na, przez wzgląd na
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for the sake of - I'm trying to keep life normal for the sake of my two boys.
posuwanie się, natarcie
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to advance - We made an advance on the enemy.

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