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The floor was perfectly flat. / The cake came out completely flat. / The countryside where I grew up was very flat. / The loan will be paid off in flat installments.
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kwadratowy/prosty (o kącie)/mocny, kwadratowy (szczęka)/staroświecki, nienowoczesny/kwadratowy (pierwiatek) start learning
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square - kwadrat We sat at the square table drinking tea and talking. / A square angle has 90 degrees. / Hq has square jaw. / He had square shoulders and big muscles. / The house was decorated in a square fashion. / The square root of 64 is 8.
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rectangle - prostokąt It has a rectangular shape.
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triangle - trójkąt You have a triangular head. / I have a strange, triangular scar.
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oval - owal - Her face was a regular oval with big eyes. / The mirror was shaped in oval. You have a beautiful, oval face. / I have a braclet with an oval emerald.
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My clock is round. / Can you give me this round apple?
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głośny/hałaśliwy/krzykliwy start learning
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loudly - głośno / The dog was chewing a bone very loudly. The music is too loud. / It was a loud party. / She likes to wear loud clothes.
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mdły, nijaki (smak)/bezbarwny (głos, charakter) start learning
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She ate bland food for about a week. / He has a bland voice.
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łysy/starta, łysa (opona)/niepokryty sierścią, bez sierści start learning
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He was nearly bald. / This tire is completely bald. / Many mammals are born bald.
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odważny, śmiały (decyzja, strój, kolor)/wyraźne (pismo)/pogrubiony (czcionka) start learning
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He made a bold decision. / She is wearing a bold dress. / His handwriting is very bold. / The title was written in a bold print.
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ciasny, obcisły (o ubraniu)/naciągnięty, naprężony (lina, drut)/mocno dokręcony (śruba, węzeł)/ograniczony (budżet)/napięty kalendarz start learning
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tightly - ciasno, mocno, szczelnie, kurczowo - She took his hands and held them tightly. / Hold the rope tightly. These pants are too tight, I need something larger. / Is the wire tight enough? / These bolts are very tight. / Our budget is tight, we can't afford a trip to Spain. / I have a tight schedule, I can't meet with you this week.
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obrzydliwy, potworny/okropny, niemiły/koszmarny start learning
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I have a horrible feeling that I will fail. / Why are you being so horrible to me. / It was a horrible experience.
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straszny, okropny/paskudny/straszliwy, przerażający start learning
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I've made a terrible mistake sending this text message to her. / What's that terrible smell? / What a terrible story!
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niezadowalający, rozczarowujący start learning
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to disappoint - rozczarować, zawieść (kogoś) - I don't want to disappoint you, but he didn't come. to disappoint - rozczarować, zawieść / The movie was disappointing. / I don't want to disappoint you
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niezbędny, konieczny, potrzebny start learning
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He made some necessary changes in his project. / Don't call me unless it is absolutely necessary
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znaczący, znaczny (zauważalny)/ważny, istotny/znaczący (o spojrzeniu), znamienny (gest) start learning
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significantly - znacząco, znacznie - The number of students increases significantly from year to year. / This movie is significantly different from the previous one. The most significant change wa her new haircut. / The significant discovery. / A significant amount of money. / The scientists made a significant breakthrough. / John gave Tina a significant look and they left the party together.
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istotny, znaczący/odpowiedni, związany z, dotyczący, właściwy start learning
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irrelevant - niezwiązany z tematem, nieistotny/nieważny - You're focusing too much on irrelevant details. / It's irrelevant whether you like it or not. Your point was relevant and it helped me make a decision. / The documents are highly relevant to our case. / Please only include relevant information. / If it's relevant to my work, I want to talk about it. / Is your question relevant to our decision?
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He's a loving husband and dedicated father. / Concentrated product formula dedicated to people who suffer from dry and cracked skin.
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zaangażowany, zainteresowany, zamieszany, wplątany/będący częścią (brać w czymś udział) start learning
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There is a large group of students involved in this project. / Maria was so involved in her work that she didn't hear me. / He was involved in the theft and was arrested. / Many people were involved in the event.
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powiązany, mający związek, pokrewny, związany/spokrewniony(powiązania rodzinne, gatunki zwierząt i roślin) start learning
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The two problems are related. / I didn't know they were related. / are you two related? / Dogs are related to wolves.
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loneliness - samotność - I hate this feeling of loneliness whan you leave. He never liked people, so now he is a lonely old man. / He wants to build a house in some lonely place.
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niepewny (gdy ktoś lub coś jest niepewny) start learning
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uncertainty - niepewność, niejasność (losz przyszłość), wątpliwość/kruchość (życia) - The doctor wondered about the uncertainty of life. / There is a lot of uncertainty about the future. She was uncertain what to tell him. / The future of the company is uncertain. / The weather is uncertain.
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straszny (najlżejsze lub nawet w rozrywkowym kontekście) start learning
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scared - wystraszony, przestraszony - I was scared at the beginning. / I just love the look on your face when you are scared. This dark forest is a scary place
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Przerażający, straszny (najsilniejszy, ekstremalny strach, panika, przerażenie) start learning
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terrified - przerażony - I was terrified when I heard that noise. / She looked at him with terrified eyes. It was a terrifying experience.
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przerażający, straszny (silniejszy od scary, ale słabszy od terrifying, często odnosi się do nagłego, intensywnego przestraszenia) start learning
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frightened - przerażony, przestraszony - I saw a frightened girl in the woods. It was one of the most frightening films I had ever seen.
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zwrócony ku górze, skierowany w góre/zwyżkowy, wzrostowy start learning
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upward - w górę, pod górę The smoke drifted upward in the calm air. / The company is experiencing an upward trend in its sales.
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zwrócony w dół, skierowany do dołu/spadek, zniżkowy start learning
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downward - w dół The company has seen a downward trend in sales over the last quarter. / The climber looked downward into the deep ravine.
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niedorzeczne, absurdalne, niepoważne, śmieszne start learning
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I have never heard such a ridiculous idea before. / Stop making up such ridiculous excuses.
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fantastyczny, rewelacyjny, kapitalny/robiący wrażenie start learning
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Your new car is really awesome! / His shoes are awesome, I want them! / This waterfall is awesome! It's huge!
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nieprawdopodobny, niesamowity, niewiarygodny start learning
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The party was incredible, thanks for coming! / That's an incredible story, I can't believe it's real!
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całkiem, dość, dosyć/zupełnie, kompletnie start learning
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The film was quite good. / Quite well, thanks. / Is she your girlfriend? Not quite, it's complicated.
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całkiem, dosyć, raczej/ładny start learning
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I was pretty sure he wouldn't like it. / Take your coat, it's pretty cold today. / I know him pretty well.
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niezwykły, warty odnotowania, godny uwagi, zdumiewający start learning
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Could you recommend a remarkable book? / It's a remarkable monument. / He was remarkable man who stood for peace in the world.
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We need to find an innovative solution to reduce our energy consumption by 20%.
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coraz częściej, coraz bardziej start learning
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The situation was increasingly difficult. / Obesity in America is increasingly affecting children.
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The university was established in 1874.
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nieznośny, przekraczający wszelkie granice start learning
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The main character of the novel wa an insufferable bore whose only topic was his own wealth. / The heat and humidity in the crowded subway car were insufferable.
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uległy, posłuszny, pokorny start learning
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In the older generation, women were often expected to be quiet and submissive to their husbands.
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celowy, zamierzony/przemyślany (o decyzji), świadomy (wybór), z premedytacją (o morderstwie) start learning
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deliberately - umyślnie, celowo, rozmyślnie, specjalnie / She deliberately ignored my notes! / The jury was not sure whether he killed his mother-in-law deliberately or by accident. It was a deliberate act. / The police claim that it was a deliberate murder. / This school was my deliberate choice. / Is your decision deliberate? You can still change your mind.
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dotknięty (chorobą, klęską) start learning
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The areas affected by the flood need immediate help.
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dokładny, precyzyjny/poprawny, wierny (kopia)/celny, trafny (spostrzeżenie) start learning
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It's not an accurate description. / She is very accurate in her calculations. / The data he privided is accurate. / She always makes accurate observations. / His accurate observation has made me change my mind.
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imponujący, robiący wrażenie start learning
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She made an impressive speech. / This museum has an impressive collection of modern art.
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spiczasty, ostry/celny, wyraźny, wymierzony start learning
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After the mistake, the manager gave the employee a pointed look that required no words. The witch wore a tall, black pointed hat. / The architect specialized in buildings with pointed Gothic arches. / She couldn't ignore his pointed remarks about her late arrival.
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surowy, wymagający, rygorystyczny/ścisły, dokładny/nieelastyczny/ścisły (dieta) start learning
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strictly - surowo/wyłącznie/ściśle/całkowicie, do końca - Smoking is strictly forbidden here. / It's a strictly vege restaurant. / Strictly speaking, she's only half Polish. / It isn't strictly true, that coffee is unhealthy Her parents are very strict. / My English teacher is strict. / She gave us strict instructions. / His working hours are strict. / I'm on a strict diet. / If you want to lose weight, you have to be on a strict diet.
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łatwy do powiązania, można się utożsamiać start learning
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The data from this research is relatable to the current trends in the industry, making it highly relevant.
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He is a man of undeniable intelligence. / She gave the police undeniable proof.
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winny, pełen skruchy, skruszony/winny, winien (popełnienia zbrodni) start learning
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guilt - wina, poczucie winy/wina, przewinienie (złamanie prawa) - She let you live with the guilt for 20 years. / She denied her guilt. Are you feeling guilty? / She wasn't able to hide the guilty look on her face. / He's guilty of killing a man. / My wife is not guilty.
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szkodliwy, krzywdzący, niebezpieczny start learning
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The product was recalled because it contained harmful chemicals. / Gossip and rumors can have a severely harmful effect on a person's reputation. / The factory was fined for releasing harmful gases into the atmosphere.
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urgently - pilnie There is an urgent message waiting for you. / He said it was urgent. / Urgent matters should be resolved first.
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rozsądny, osiągalny, realistyczny/rozsądny (o osobie)/niewygórowany, odpowiedni, niezbyt duży (o cenie) start learning
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The pay was reasonable, so I decided to take the job. / I think my offer is reasonable. / I bought this house for a reasonable price. / The price is reasonable, you should buy this TV.
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puszysty (o zwierzętach, jedzeniu)/mechaty, puchaty (o materiale) (tekstura - coś lekkiego, miękkiego) start learning
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A fluffy white cloud. / Fluffy pancakes. / A cat with fluffy fur.
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nieco, do pewnego stopnia start learning
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He looks somewhat like James Bond. / The show was somewhat interesting.
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Obesity - otyłość - Obesity is defined as 14 kilograms or more over healthy weight. He was large and obese. / Most obese people have trouble with their knees.
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She hardly knows you. / I have not had dinner yet because I hardly came back home. / Do you like him? Hardly. / Don't be afraid, it's hardly your fault.
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Have you seen any good comedy lately? / He has been working very hard lately.
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słusznie, należycie/prawidłowo, poprawnie/dobrze start learning
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The company was rightly criticized for its lack of transparency. / Rightly or wrongly, he decided to leave the country. / She rightly predicted that the market would change next quarter.
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błędnie, niepoprawnie/niesłusznie, nieaprawiedliwie start learning
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The package was wrongly addressed and never reached its destination. / The data was wrongly entered into the system, causing major issues. / She was wrongly accused of theft and later cleared of all charges.
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Przybliżony, orientacyjny start learning
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Can you give me the approximate cost of the repair? / The distance on the map is approximate, not exact. / The tran's approximate time of arrival is 10:30 am.
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poufne, tajne/dyskretny, osobisty start learning
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Your medical records are strictly confidential. / Employees must sign an agreement to protect the company's confidential trade secrets. / She leaned and spoke to me in a low, confidential tone.
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Rotten eggs smell terrible. / I hate the stink of rotten fish.
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zwinny, zręczny, sprawny, bystry (fizycznie, mentalnie) start learning
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agility - zręczność, zwinność, sprawność - This game can test your agility. Leopards are very fast and agile hunters. / She is the most agile athlete on the team. / You need to be mentally agile to succeed in the stock market. / The company needs to become more agile to respond to market changes.
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korzystny, przychylny, sprzyjający start learning
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The bank offered them a loan on very favorable terms. / She made a very favorable impression on her future colleagues. The movie received many favorable reviews from critics. / We decided to start a project under these favorable economic conditions. / Early test results were highly favorable, suggesting a quick recovery. /
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ostatecznie, w końcu, koniec końców start learning
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It took some time, but eventually I found you. / Eventually, he managed to talk to his boss. / I think you will understand that eventually.
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śmiertelny (choroba, wypadek) start learning
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synonimy - deadly, lethal
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I rarely see her outside the house. / She rarely goes to the cinema.
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niepokojący, zatrważający start learning
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Some disturbing thoughts about the future came to his mind. / There was a disturbing noise coming from the attic. / The film about the life in China was very disturbing.
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bezpłatny, gratisowy, darmowy/pochlebny, wyrażający podziw start learning
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The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast to all guests. / We received a complimentary copy of magazine. / The reviews of her new album were highly complimentary. / She accepted the complimentary remarks with the modest smile.
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prognozowany, szacowany, przewidywany (dot. przyszłości, kosztów, zysków)/wyświetlany/wystający, rzutowany (cień, element architektoniczny) start learning
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The company's projected profits for this quarter are very optimistic. / The text of the song was projected on the large screen behind the band. / The cliff face had several large, sharp, projected ledges.
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wybitny, wyróżniający się/zaległy, nieuregulowany, niespłacony (rachunek)/bardzo ważny, wyraźny start learning
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They are struggling with an outstanding mortgage. Your work is outstanding, so you deserve a pay raise. / They have one or two outstanding players who play for the whole team. / You should pay all outstanding bills. / There is an outstanding difference between these two materials.
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przyzwoity, porządny, godziwy (wypłata, marynarka) (o osobie)/cenzuralny, przyzwoity (rozmowa) start learning
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Is five hundred dollars a month a decent salary? / She wore a decent dress to the formal party. / He's a decent young man. / She's a decent girl, you should meet her. / It was a decent conversation.
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szorstki, chropowaty (skóra, głos)/przybliżony/burzliwy, niespokojny, trudny, ciężki (okres)/ostry, brutalny, szorstki (osoba)/niebezpieczny, dziki/surowy, nieobrobiony (jedzenie), wzburzone (morze)/kiepska, marna, podła start learning
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We are sailing on the rough sea. / Don't eat this meat, it's rough! / It's a rough excuse, you should make up something else. Her skin was rough. / He answered me with a rough voice. / This is a rough calculation. / It was a rough time for me, I had some serious problems. / He can be pretty rough sometimes. / A rough dog attacked me in front of my house.
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w przybliżeniu, z grubsza, mniej więcej/prymitywnie, ordynarnie start learning
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Our wedding is roughly in 6 months. / The profit was roughly 10%. / Roughly half of the pupils were absent from school. / Peter behaved roughly, I'm ashamed of him.
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niewygodny, niezręczny (o sytuacji)/nieporęczny, niewyhodny/skrępowany, niezręczny (o człowieku)/kłopotliwy, uciążliwy, trudny start learning
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I know he's going to ask me awkward questions. / The way this chair is positioned is very awkward. / Don't be so awkward around the girls! / I had a very awkward customer today.
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miękki, kruchy (dobrze ugotowany)/czuły/wrażliwy, delikatny start learning
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Can you check if the meat is tender? I don't like it when pasta is too tender. / Her tone was tender, anxious. / Her tender touch made my knees weak. / She has a tender soul. / He is so tender and romantic.
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właściwy, odpowiedni, stosowny start learning
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inappropriate - nieodpowiedni, niestosowny, niewłaściwy - Your clothes are inppropriate, you can't wear them to church. / This film was inappropriate for children. Your behaviour wasn't appropriate for this situation. / That film is not appropriate for children.
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wygodny, praktyczny, poręczny/dogodny start learning
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inconvenient - niedogodny, niewygodny - I hope we have not called at an inconvenient time. / He came at a very inconvenient moment. Travel by plane is definitely the most convenient. / We had a convenient connection from Krakow to Poznan. / This system has become increasingly popular due to its convenient nature. / What time would be convenient?
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ponury, posępny/smutny, przygnębiający start learning
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For the rest of evening we were nervous and gloomy. / It was a gloomy night, foggy and cold.
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There was a vase with artificial flowers on the table. / She welcomed me with an artificial smile.
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drobny, niewielki, pomniejszony/ start learning
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She received only minor injuries in the accident. / He suggested two minor changes and approved the rest. / It was a minor accident, without any consequences.
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prawdziwy, autentyczny (skóra)/szczery, uczciwy (osoba, opinia)/prawdziwy realny/z prawdziwego zdarzenia start learning
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It's made of genuine leather. / I need your genuine opinion. / I am a genuine person. / We need a genuine plan to improve our company. / He decided to build a genuine chocolate factory.
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skażony (woda, mięso)/splamiony, zbrukany (reputacja, organizacja) start learning
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Health officials warned the public about the risk of consuming tainted seafood. / His entire political career was tainted by a major corruption scandal.
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just - sprawiedliwy/słuszny, uzasadniony - His verdict was just. / You have made a just decision. Fortunately it was just a bad dream. / It was just what I needed. / She looks just like her sister. / He has just left. / I jave just seen her. / This laptop is just too expensive.
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równy, płaski/wyrównany, równomierny/równy, niezmienny/równo podzielony/parzysty/wyrównany start learning
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even - nawet/wręcz - I don't even know where she is. / I was completely blinded by the sun, even with sunglasses on. / I' good, great even! He had amazingly white and even teeth. / The floor in this room isn't even. / I think our chances are even. / We ran with even pace. / All pieces of cake are even. / Even numbers are divided by two. / The duel was very even.
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aktualny, bieżący (zawierający najnowsze info)/nowoczesny, na czasie (najnowsze trendy lub technologie)/na bieżąco (o osobie, która ma najnowsze info) start learning
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You must ensure that your contact information is up to date. / The hospital has some of the most up-to-date medical equipment in the region. / I read several newspapers every morning to keep up to date with world events.
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głuchy, niesłyszący, głuchoniemy start learning
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Her son is deaf. / My grandfather is starting to go deaf. / He's almost completely deaf.
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nieznośny (o osobie)/nie do zniesienia, wytrzymania (ból, cierpienie) start learning
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After the accident I was in unbearable pain. / The atmosphere at work is unbearable now. / It was a beautiful country but the weather was unbearable.
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zabłąkany, zagubiony/bezpański, bezdomny/przypadkowy, oderwany start learning
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stray - przybłęda (bezpańskie zwierzę) - I noticed a stray and tokok it home. The police are looking for a stray girl. /These people catch stray dogs and sell them. / I adopted two stray cats. / Several journalists were killed by stray bullets.
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miłosierny, litościwy (o osobie, władzy, Bogu)/łaskawy (o wydarzeniu, zakończeniu start learning
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We prayed to a merciful God to forgive our sins. / The judge decided to be merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence. / His suffering was so great that death was a merciful release.
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She believed her neighbor was possessed by an evil spirit. / The crowd was possessed by a sudden, violent rage. / She was posssessed of a keen intellect and sharp sense of humour.
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skuteczny, efektywny/obowiązujący/faktyczny, rzeczywisty start learning
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It's highly effective method. / The effective law doesn't allow for that. / The effective situation is different than you think.
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interchangeably- zamiennie, wymiennie - We often use charges and fees interchangeably. The two models use interchangeable batteries, which is very convenient for users. / In casual conversation, the terms "happiness" and "joy" are often considered interchangeable.
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obrazowy, barwny (opis, wspomnienie)/bujny (wyobraźnia)/jaskrawy, żywy (kolor) start learning
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It is one of my most vivid memories. / He is a good writer because he has a very vivid imagination. / My room is painted in vivid colours. / She love to dress in vivid colors.
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jasny, wyraźny, precyzyjny (instrukcje, zasady)/dosadny, jawny, otwarty (o treściach, języku)/być szczerym, otwartym (o sposobie mówienia) start learning
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explicitly - wyraźnie, jasno, jawnie - The manager explicitly stated that the deadline can't be extended. / He explicitly said that he didn't want his name mentioned during the conference. The company's goal should be more explicit and less open to interpretation. / The film received a high age rating because it contained scenes of explicit violence. / She was very explicit about what she thought wa wrong with the whole proposal.
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zepsuty, nieświeży (jedzenie, produkt)/rozpieszczony (dziecko)/popsuty, zrujnowany (o nastroju, wydarzeniu, doświadczeniu) start learning
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Always check the expiration date to avoid buying spoiled food. / He is behaving like a spoiled child because he always gets what he wants. / The camping trip was spoiled by bad weather and persistent rain.
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The giant panda is one of the most famous endangered species in the world. / Many rare and endangered birds live in the national park.
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ułamany, wyszczerbiony, uszczerbiony, obtłuczony/odpryśnięty start learning
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I bought a chipped mug because it was cheaper. / Two days later and I already have chipped polish on my nails.
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rozbity, zmiażdżony/naćpany start learning
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Smashed glass bottles were spread around the front of the wagon.
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The initial proposal was good, but the final plan became completely overdesigned and impractical.
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płytki, niegłęboki/powierzchowny, płytki (wiedza, argument) start learning
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This lake i very shallow. / She put the meat in a shallow dish. / My knowledge of this topic is too shallow for me to speak.
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blady (odcień skóry, słabo nasycony kolor, o słabym świetle) start learning
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She has a beautiful pale complexion. / The walls are too pale for my taste. / I can't read, the light is too pale.
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twardy, wytrzymały (materiał, jedzenie)/trudna (decyzja) / twardy, silny, nieustępliwy (człowiek) start learning
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My phone is tough, it will not break. / Oak wood is very tough. / This is a tough decision. / Our manager is always tough when negotiating contracts.
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głównie, najbardziej/przeważnie start learning
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The dress is mostly red but it has some gold parts. / I like watching films, mostly comedy. / Me and my friends mostly talk about sports. / She travels mostly by buses.
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wysoce, w wysokim stopniu, bardzo/wysoko start learning
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It's a highly effective method. / This chemical is highly flammable and must be stored carefully. / She is a highly respected journalist in the country. / I highly value myself.
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bezpodstawny, nieuzasadniony start learning
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The company issued a statement denying all the baseless accusations. / His entire argument was baseless, he had no evidence to support his claims.
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We were playing dolls and eating pretend cookies.
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wąski/ograniczony, ciasny, zawężony start learning
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My bed is very uncomfortable - it's hard and narrow. / This bridge is very narrow. / He has a narrow mind. / We have a narrow number of tickets for the concert. / There is a narrow number of seats.
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nieważny, bezwartościowy/pusty (kontekst prawny, formalny) start learning
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The warranty becomes void if the product is opened. / The agreement was declared void from the start. / A life void of meaning.
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chudy (mięso)/szczupły, chudy/chudy, kiepski (rok) start learning
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Chicken meat is very lean. / My girlfriend is very lean because she eats healthy. / I lost my job and someone stole my car, it was a lean month.
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poważny (problem, sytuacja, w dużej ilości, o związku miłosnym, o osobie) start learning
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Fortunately, it wasn't a serious accident. / This is a serious conversation, don't laugh. / This car cost serious money. / They have been in a serious relationship for three years now. / He almost never laughs, he is very serious.
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betonowy/konkretny/zwarty start learning
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concrete - beton - This road is made of concrete. She fell on a concrete pavement. / Concrete wall. / I have no concrete information.
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nadmierny/wygórowany/ponadnormatywny start learning
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The police used excessive violence. / The price was too excessive.
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pospolity, powszechny, zwykły/wspólny/prostacki start learning
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commonly - powszechnie, popularnie/nagminnie - All of these species are commonly used in animal testing. / Death is commonly caused by road accidents. It's common belief. / These are common plants. / He wears common, grey suits. / This is a common room where we all sleep. / I have to find a common language with her. / I can't stand him, he's so common.
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wzajemny (szacunek, sympatia)/wspólny (przyjaciel) start learning
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Mutual respect is very important in marriage. / Our mutual trust was everything to me. / Tom is our mutual friend.
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prosty (biegnący prosto, nieskrzywiony)/wyprostowany/szczery, uczciwy/czysty, wysprzątany/czysty, nierozcieńczany start learning
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straight - prosto/bezpośrednio/uczciwie, szczerze - Promise me you will go straight home. / Go straight and then turn left. / I read a book and straight after I went to sleep. / Tell me straight, where were you yesterday? It's a long, straight road. / Sit straight! Don't bend your back / I don't like my straight hair. / He always sits straight. / He's a straight man, he always tells the truth. /Her apartment is always straight. / She only drinks straight tequila.
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płatny/należny, przysługujący komuś/należyty, stosowny, odpowiedni/właściwy/planowany start learning
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due - to, co sie komuś należy - You have to pay your dues -długi / Dues - składka, opłata - She never paid me back for her club dues. The fee is due in the office. / Did you pay him his due money? / We will get there in due time. / I want to write this application in a due form. / The due date of our departure is a secret.
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początkowy, wstępny/pierwsza (o literze na początku wyrazu) start learning
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initial - inicjał/parafa - We have the same initials. / Do I have to sign every page of the contract? No, just initials on each page. Their curiosity was stronger than their initial panic. / He resisted the initial impulse to open the envelope. / The cost of the project is expected to exceed the initial budget.
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pulchny, puszysty/zaokrąglony, tłuściutki (ludzie, owoce, części ciała, poduszki) (kształt, objętość) start learning
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A baby with plump cheeks. / Plump red cherries. / Her mum was short and plump.
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szacowany, przybliżony, przewidywany start learning
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The estimated number of victims is 100. / There are an estimated 50 00 members in this organization worlwide.
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stink - smród - I hate the stink of rotten fish. /
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dokładny/całkowicie poprawny/precyzyjny start learning
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Tell me the exact date. / At the exact moment, I sneezed unexpectedly. / I gave the exact answer. / Can you tell me the exact time? / I need the exact measurements of the room. / He gave me exact instructions.
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We have replaced tha faulty part in your headphones.
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Many mushrooms are inedible and poisonous.
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The building was severely damaged. / I was severely ill and had to go to hospital. / The will be severely punished.
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zawstydzony, zakłopotany, zażenowany start learning
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I was a little ashamed when I kissed her the first time. / We all do stupid things - there is nothing to be ashamed of.
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ważny, poważny, znaczny, podstawowy/główny start learning
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His promotion was a major accomplishment. / Major issues were brought up during the meeting. / Unemployment is the major problem in my country.
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zaniepokojony, zatroskany/pragnący (czegoś), żądny (czegoś) start learning
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My mother is always anxious about me. / There was a stranger in the garden and I felt anxious. / My father is very anxious for me to study medicine. / He's anxious of publicity.
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dziwny/nieparzysty/nie do pary/ start learning
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This soup tastes odd. / He has an odd sense of humour. / I have an odd number of shoes and I don't know why. / 5 is an odd number. / I found two odd gloves in the closet.
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trwały, utrzymujący się, ciągły/wytrwały, uparty, nieustępliwy/stały, nieprzerwany (strach)/uporczywy (kaszel)/przewlekły (choroba) start learning
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I am fed up with this persistent rain. / Her persistent character always impressed me. / She can't fight this persistent fear of flying. / How long have you been trying to get rid of a persistent cough? / My grandma suffers from persistent headaches.
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