WORD OF THE DAY PART3

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abusive DEFINITION: [adjective] - that uses rude and offensive words EXAMPLE: All inappropriate or abusive comments will be automatically deleted.
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obelżywy, obraźliwy, znieważający
do sth out EXAMPLE: I have to do my room out before my cousin comes to stay.
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uprzątnąć, wyczyścić
aimless DEFINITION: [adjective] - without any clear intentions or purpose EXAMPLE: She said that her life seemed aimless after her husband left her.
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pozbawiony celu, bezcelowy
cross sth off EXAMPLE: Please cross my name off the guest list - I can't come.
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skreślić, wykreślić coś
to sidestep DEFINITION: [verb] - to avoid talking about a subject, especially a difficult or unpleasant one EXAMPLE: Politicians are very good at sidestepping controversial issues.
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unikać
cut down on sth EXAMPLE: I've been trying to cut down on salt to keep healthy for the last two years.
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ograniczyć, zmniejszyć
mind-numbing DEFINITION: [adjective] - extremely boring EXAMPLE: She quit that job as the tasks were repetitive and mind-numbing.
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bardzo nudny, otępiający
go for sth EXAMPLE: The painting is expected to go for at least a thousand dollars.
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sprzedać się, 'pójść' za jakąś sumę
to flabbergast DEFINITION: [verb] -INFORMAL- to shock somebody, usually by telling them something they were not expecting EXAMPLE: She was flabbergasted when we told her how expensive the car was.
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wprawić w osłupienie, zaskoczyć
walk off with sth EXAMPLE: The thieves walked off with the most expensive ring in a jewellery shop.
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zwędzić, zwinąć coś
twaddle DEFINITION: [noun] - speech or writing that is silly or not true; nonsense EXAMPLE: We all thought that his speech was utter twaddle.
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głupoty, brednie
keep to sth EXAMPLE: I don't want to make any changes and I'm going to keep to my original plan.
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trzymać się czegoś
beaming DEFINITION: [adjective] - (of a smile) very wide and happy EXAMPLE: "I passed my exam!," said Kate with a beaming smile.
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radosny, promienny
beat sb up EXAMPLE: A teenager was badly beaten up outside the pub last night.
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pobić kogoś
slovenly DEFINITION: [adjective] - untidy and dirty EXAMPLE: The man's slovenly appearance, especially his dirty coat, was a surprise to me.
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niechlujny, niedbały, zapuszczony
tune in EXAMPLE: She asked me to tune in to the latest news.
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nastawiać radio/telewizor na daną stację/kanał
slack DEFINITION: [adjective] - that shows little activity; not busy EXAMPLE: The travel business is usually slack here in the winter.
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martwy (np. sezon), słaby
run sth off EXAMPLE: Could you run me off four copies of this, please?
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odbijać, kopiować
snide DEFINITION: [adjective] - that contains unpleasant criticism which is not clearly stated EXAMPLE: She made a snide remark about Kelly's relationship with the boss.
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złośliwy, uszczypliwy, pogardliwy
wear sb down EXAMPLE: All the stress and constant travelling is beginning to wear her down.
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osłabiać kogoś, wycieńczyć kogoś
to chuck DEFINITION: [verb] -INFORMAL- to throw something carelessly EXAMPLE: He chucked all the papers that he had collected for his master thesis into the bin.
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rzucić, ciskać
put sth on EXAMPLE: I hope you don't mind if I put the television on.
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włączyć coś, puścić (np. muzykę)
expansive DEFINITION: [adjective] - that covers a large area EXAMPLE: Argentina possesses some of the world's highest mountains, expansive deserts and impressive waterfalls.
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obszerny, szeroki, rozległy
die away EXAMPLE: She waited until the sound of his footsteps had died away.
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cichnąć, słabnąć, zanikać
to exhort DEFINITION: [verb] - FORMAL- to strongly encourage or try to persuade somebody to do something EXAMPLE: The police exhorted the crowd to remain calm and protest peacefully.
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nawoływać, namawiać
bring sth down EXAMPLE: The cost of the trip can be brought down considerably by choosing the right place to stay and minimizing other expenses.
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obniżać coś
ardour DEFINITION: [noun] - great enthusiasm EXAMPLE: He carries out all his tasks with real ardour.
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zapał, żarliwość
read up on sth EXAMPLE: Before you make a complaint, it’s a good idea to read up on your rights.
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poczytać na jakiś temat
fabricate DEFINITION: [verb] - to invent or produce something false in order to deceive people EXAMPLE: The scientist has been accused of fabricating data published in almost two dozen studies.
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zmyślać, sfabrykować
ferret sth out EXAMPLE: She's determined to ferret out some information about his private life.
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wyszperać coś, wyszukać
alarming DEFINITION: [adjective] - that makes you feel worried or frightened EXAMPLE: Obesity in the USA has increased at an alarming rate over the past three decades.
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niepokojący, zastraszający, zatrważający
cut sb off EXAMPLE: She cut her husband off in the middle of their conversation.
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rozłączać kogoś, przerywać komuś
newfound DEFINITION: [adjective] - only recently happening, discovered or achieved EXAMPLE: The newfound planet's average surface temperature is believed to be 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
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nowo odkryty
sit about EXAMPLE: He's so lazy. He just sits around all day watching silly comedies.
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siedzieć bezczynnie, przesiadywać (np. przed telewizorem)
to whinge DEFINITION: [verb] - to complain in an annoying way EXAMPLE: She's always whingeing about how difficult her life is.
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marudzić, biadolić
throw sb out EXAMPLE: He was thrown out of college after he got caught cheating on an exam.
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wyrzucić kogoś
quick-witted DEFINITION: [adjective] - able to reply quickly in a clever or funny way EXAMPLE: I love talking to Dave as he is a funny and quick-witted guy.
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błyskotliwy, bystry
start out EXAMPLE: She started out as a model before turning to acting and becoming a film star.
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rozpoczynać (np. karierę)
slice DEFINITION: [noun] - a flat piece of food that is cut from a larger piece EXAMPLE: Place a slice of ham on each piece of toast and cover with grated cheese.
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plaster, kromka
do sb in EXAMPLE: Jogging in the park in such hot weather really did me in.
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wykończyć kogoś
fearful DEFINITION: [adjective] - FORMAL- frightened or worried EXAMPLE: We were fearful that we would miss our train to London.
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przestraszony, strachliwy
come down with EXAMPLE: She wasn't feeling well yesterday and I think she came down with the flu.
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zachorować na coś
to rework DEFINITION: [verb] - to change a piece of music or writing, often in order to improve it EXAMPLE: Once again the classic song has been reworked by a modern band.
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przerobić (np. piosenkę)
speak out EXAMPLE: He spoke out for Muslim rights not only in the United Kingdom but also on a worldwide scale.
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wypowiadać się (publicznie), mówić otwarcie
short-staffed DEFINITION: [adjective] - that does not have the usual or necessary number of workers EXAMPLE: The hospital is so short-staffed that nurses and doctors have to work twenty-hour shifts.
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cierpiący na braki personelu, mający zbyt mało personelu
tear sth up EXAMPLE: She tore the photograph up and threw it away.
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podrzeć coś na kawałki
frivolous DEFINITION: [adjective] - behaving in a silly and thoughtless way when you should be serious or sensible EXAMPLE: The politician's frivolous behaviour was criticised and his popularity decreased.
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lekkomyślny, niepoważny
touch on/upon sth EXAMPLE: Since we were running out of time, the topic was only briefly touched upon.
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wspominać o czymś, poruszać (temat)
to hesitate DEFINITION: [verb] - to pause before you do or say something, usually because you are nervous, embarrased or uncertain about it EXAMPLE: She hesitated before answering the police officer's question
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wahać się
ring sb back EXAMPLE: I'm busy at the moment - can I ring you back later?
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oddzwonić do kogoś
to entail DEFINITION: [verb] -FORMAL- to make something necessary or to involve something EXAMPLE: I'm afraid that all investments entail some sort of risk.
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pociągać za sobą
hold sb/sth down EXAMPLE: It took three police officers to hold the arrested man down.
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przytrzymywać kogoś/coś
clack DEFINITION: [noun] - a short sharp noise made by two hard objects being hit together EXAMPLE: I could hear the clack of high heels walking up the stairs
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stukanie, stukot
go on EXAMPLE: He thinks that the public should get more information about what goes on in the Parliament.
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dziać się
easy-going DEFINITION: [adjective] - relaxed and not easily worried or upset EXAMPLE: Jack's parents are very easy-going and they let him do what he wants.
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spokojny, 'wyluzowany', beztroski
push in EXAMPLE: We were waiting in the bus queue when a man pushed in in front of us.
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wpychać się bez kolejki
onset DEFINITION: [noun] - the moment at which something, especially unpleasant, begins EXAMPLE: Bacterial pneumonia has a rapid onset, with sudden fever and painful breathing noted during the first hours.
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początek, nadejście
talk sb down EXAMPLE: He tried to explain but she just talked him down
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zakrzykiwać kogoś
curable DEFINITION: [adjective] - that can be cured EXAMPLE: Malaria is a curable disease if diagnosed promptly and adequately treated.
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uleczalny
bring sth back EXAMPLE: None of these politicians are in favour of bringing back the death penalty.
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przywracać
hoard DEFINITION: [noun] - a large amount of something that somebody has saved and hidden somewhere EXAMPLE: There was a huge hoard of tinned food in the basement.
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zapas, zbiór
take sth off EXAMPLE: Please come in and take your coat off.
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zdejmować

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