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accommodating
an accommodating child
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helpful and willing to do what someone else wants
awkward
I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions.
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making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say
na a
be blown away by
I wasn't completely blown away by their performance, to be honest with you.
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to feel very surprised and excited by something
zwrot z phrasalem
belt out
Do you think it gives her a sore throat, belting out those songs every night?
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to sing a song or play an instrument loudly
brief
The architect’s brief is to design an extension that is modern but blends with the rest of the building.
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official instructions that explain what someone’s job is, what their duties are etc
caption
a photograph of the couple captioned ‘rebuilding their romance’
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words printed above or below a picture in a book or newspaper or on a television screen to explain what the picture is showing
chill out
Chill out -- there's no point getting so stressed.
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to relax completely instead of feeling angry, tired, or nervous
nie z wind, na c, phrasal
chunk
I break my revision down into small chunks, it helps me remember things.
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a large thick piece of something that does not have an even shape
clumsy
A clumsy waiter spilled wine all over her new skirt.
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moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc
na c
clutter
the clutter of soaps, shampoos, and towels in the bathroom
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a large number of things that are scattered somewhere in an untidy way
rzeczownik
come up with
My dad came up with a great idea for a holiday.
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to think of an idea, answer etc
phrasal nie z out
continuity
We should ensure continuity of care between hospital and home.
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the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes
convey
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
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to communicate or express something, with or without using words
czasownik, przekazać
cost a fortune
I'm not going to buy those shoes because they cost a fortune.
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cost a very large amount of money
nie z kończynami
cover up
The doctor tried to cover up his mistake, but he was found out eventually.
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an attempt to prevent the public from discovering the truth about something
nie z hush
craze
She started a craze for this type of jewellery.
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a fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short time
crucial factor
When making a film, the crucial factor is the storyline.
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the extremely important part that everything else depends on
kluczowy czynnik
crunch
Their boots crunched loudly on the frozen snow.
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to make a sound like something being crushed
cuddle up
The children cuddled up to each other for warmth.
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to lie or sit very close to someone or something
culminate
A series of events for teachers and students will culminate in a Shakespeare festival next year.
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if a process (...) in or with a particular event, it ends with that event
cultivate
If you cultivate good relationships at work, it can help you in the future.
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to make an effort to develop a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone who can help you
curl up
I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
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to move so that you are lying or sitting with your arms and legs bent close to your body
dominate
The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.
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to control someone or something or to have more importance than other people or things
dominować
drive to distraction
I used to dance non-stop when I was a teenager, it drove my parents to distraction.
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to continue annoying or upsetting someone very much
zwrot, nie z bend
eccentric
His eccentric behaviour lost him his job.
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behaving in a way that is unusual and different from most people
ekscentryczny
exasperate
It exasperates me to hear comments like that.
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to make someone very annoyed by continuing to do something that upsets them
jedno słowo
flap
The flags were flapping in the breeze.
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if a bird (...) its wings, it moves them up and down in order to fly
front row
We're so excited because we've got tickets in the front row for the gig.
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the first line of seats in a theatre or cinema
fulfilling
Nursing is still one of the most fulfilling careers.
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making you feel happy and satisfied because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things
nie: rewarding
fussy
I prefer plain designs to something fussy.
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(...) clothes, objects, buildings etc are very detailed and decorated - used to show disapproval
get a buzz
I really got a buzz from seeing my first book in print.
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have a strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or success, or a similar feeling from drinking alcohol or taking drug
get into a flap
We're only going to be two minutes late so don't get into a flap.
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become very excited or worried about something
zwrot
get off to a good start
I didn't get off to a good start when I left my mobile phone on the bus.
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begin well
giggle
If you can’t stop giggling you’ll have to leave the room.
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to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high voice, because something is funny or because you are nervous or embarrassed
gravel
a gravel path
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small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc
guarantee
I guarantee you’ll love this film.
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to promise to do something or to promise that something will happen
zagwarantować
have someone in fits
Alice always has a funny story to tell -- she has me in fits every time I talk to her.
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make someone laugh in a way that they cannot control
hoard
families who hoarded food during the strike
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to collect and save large amounts of food, money etc, especially when it is not necessary to do so
in common
My grandma and me have so much in common, she's my favourite relative!
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have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else
in terms of
In terms of music, I like pop best.
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if you explain or describe something (...) a particular fact or event, you are explaining or describing it only in relation to that fact or event
in the same boat
All first-years at university are in the same boat -- no one knows anyone.
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to be in the same unpleasant situation as someone else
initially
Stan initially wanted to go to medical school.
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at the beginning
na i
innovative
an innovative approach to language teaching
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an (...) idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before
innowacyjna
insert
His hand shook slightly as he inserted the key into the lock.
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to put something inside or into something else
inspire
We need someone who can inspire the team.
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to encourage someone by making them feel confident and eager to do something
intimidating
Some people find interview situations very intimidating.
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making you feel worried and not confident
na i
introverted
My sister is introverted, but I love going out and meeting new people.
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someone who is (...) is quiet and shy and does not enjoy being with other people
inventory
We made an inventory of everything in the apartment.
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a list of all the things in a place
issue
Abortion is a highly controversial issue.
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a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter that affects the interests of a lot of people
loft
Our neighbours have just done a loft conversion (=changed the loft into bedrooms).
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a room or space under the roof of a building, usually used for storing things in
marble
The columns were of white marble.
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a type of hard rock that becomes smooth when it is polished, and is used for making buildings, statues etc
merchandise
A range of official Disney merchandise was on sale.
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goods that are being sold
move on
The mobile phone has moved on enormously since the 1990s.
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to change, progress, improve, or become more modern as time passes
phrasal
moving
Bayman’s book about his illness is deeply moving.
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making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy
on stage
Being on stage for three hours every night must be exhausting.
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performing on the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on
na scenie
pack / put a lot into
They really packed a lot into the show; it was full of tricks and special effects.
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do a lot in a limited period of time, or fit a lot of information, ideas etc into a limited space
prevalent
Solvent abuse is especially prevalent among younger teenagers.
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common at a particular time, in a particular place, or among a particular group of people
na p
protagonist
The protagonist of the story is an escaped prisoner.
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the most important character in a play, film, or story
put off from
My friend had a bad skiing accident, which put me off from doing the sport.
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to make you dislike something or not want to do something
phrasal
put on a show
The college is planning to put on a show at the end of the year.
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to arrange for a concert, play etc to take place, or to perform in it
ram opinions down one's throat
I'll never agree with you so there's no point ramming your opinions down my throat.
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to try to make someone accept an idea or opinion by repeating it many times, especially when they are not interested
rectify
I did my best to rectify the situation, but the damage was already done.
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to correct something that is wrong
resemble
It’s amazing how closely Brian and Steve resemble each other.
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to look like or be similar to someone or something
nie phrasal
root around in
You have a look in the cupboard while I root around in this drawer.
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to search for something by moving things around
na r
rooted to the spot
The first time I saw Janet I was rooted to the spot
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so shocked, surprised, or frightened that you cannot move
I knew I was going to marry her.
rustle up
If you're hungry, I can quickly rustle up a sandwich.
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to make a meal quickly
rustle
She moved nearer, her long silk skirt rustling around her.
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if leaves, papers, clothes etc (...) or if you (...) them, they make a noise as they rub against each other
scrape through
Even though she had missed lots of classes, Helena managed to scrape through the exam and got an 'E'.
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to only just succeed in passing an examination or dealing with a difficult situation
scrape
Scrape the carrots and slice them thinly.
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to remove something from a surface using the edge of a knife, a stick etc
see someone live
I really want to see Lady Gaga live.
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see a performance in which the entertainer performs for people who are watching, rather than a film, record etc
zobaczyć kogoś ma żywo
set up
The play was set up as a love story right from the very first scene.
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establish
slam
We heard a car door slam.
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if a door, gate etc. (...), or if someone (...) it, it shuts with a loud noise
slap
Sarah slapped Aaron across the face.
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to hit someone with the flat part of your hand
soak up
If you ever go to Pompeii, take some time to just soak up the atmosphere.
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to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it
phrasal
squeaky
The brakes on your bike are very squeaky -- can't you oil them?
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making very high noises that are not loud
przymiotnik na s
string of passions
When I was a teenager my string of passions included pop music, bright make-up, tight jeans and horse-riding.
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a very strong liking for one thing after another
subliminal
When I listen to my favourite band, I sometimes think they are sending me subliminal messages through their music.
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affecting your mind in a way that you are not conscious of
nie: subconscious
surface
Dead leaves floated on the surface of the water.
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the top layer of an area of water or land
swagger
He swaggered over towards me.
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to walk proudly, swinging your shoulders in a way that shows you are very confident - used to show disapproval
swishing
She looked really beautiful as she came swishing down the stairs in her ballgown.
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to move or make something move quickly through the air with a quiet sound
take off
Interest in dance classes has really taken off at our school.
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to suddenly start being successful
take out of yourself
Whenever I hear this song, it takes me out of myself and I forget all my worries.
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to make someone forget their problems and feel more confident
take part in
Do you want to take part in the show at the end of the year?
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to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other people
nie z join, brać udział w
tarmac
Journalists waited on the tarmac to question him.
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a mixture of tar and very small stones, used for making the surface of roads
tinny
tinny music
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a (...) sound is high, weak, and unpleasant, and sounds like it is coming out of something made of metal
tiptoe
His mother tiptoed into the room.
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to walk quietly and carefully on your toes, so that nobody hears you
underestimate
We underestimated how long it would take to get there.
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to think or guess that something is smaller, cheaper, easier etc than it really is
nie doceniać, nie doszacować
weird
A really weird thing happened last night.
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very strange and unusual, and difficult to understand or explain
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when it comes to the crunch
When it came to the crunch, Francis admitted he had never loved Sarah.
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when you reach an important time, especially one when a difficult decision has to be made

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