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any very serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills large numbers of people. a serious and growing problem The report states that vandalism is a pestilence that must be stamped out.
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offensive for the vagina. a stupid person
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stupid and slow to understand He looks really gormless.
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mięczak (osoba przewrażliwiona, pocziciwina, głupiec start learning
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a kind, gentle person who is not forceful, looks for the pleasant things in life, and can be easily persuaded to do what you want them to
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a stupid person: He's such a twit! You stupid twit!
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the fact of activities or behaviour not attracting much attention or interest from the public, newspapers, television, etc. Despite a relatively low profile, the business has great potential for growth. The senator was keeping a low profile yesterday.
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something that is said or done in order to be funny: intended as a joke and not said seriously His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere. I only said it in jest - you're obviously not fat.
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a small, brown bird that is shot for sport or food, or the meat of this bird: Quails' eggs are considered to be a delicacy.
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very stupid He made some disgusting, cretinous comments. What sort of cretinous moron are you!
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sroga kara (za poważne przewinienie) start learning
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deserved and severe punishment They fled because they feared retribution for the genocide. She was asked whether a civilian government should seek retribution against military officers involved in human rights abuses. Many saw her dead as divine retribution for her sins.
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liberalny, pobłażliwy, dozwolony, puszczalski start learning
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A person or society that is permissive allows behaviour that other people might disapprove of: lenient, Our laws should be more permissive. I will not be friends with such a permissive guy. It's a very permissive school where the children are allowed to do whatever they want. On the opposite to the illiberal one.
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allowed Is it permissible to park my car here? a permissible level for vehicle exhaust emissions
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lekkomyślny, frywolny, niepoważny, błahy start learning
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behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously: I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman. I'm sorry to be so frivolous. Don't think this is a frivolous problem.
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someone who gives money to help an organization, society, or person. well-doer They hope to find a benefactor, and turn the factory into a museum.
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skłonność, tendencja do czegoś, predyspozycje (negatywny wydźwięk) start learning
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the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered morally wrong: the sexual proclivities of celebrities his proclivity for shapely blondes
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zdeprawować, zdemoralizować perverted start learning
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morally bad or evil: a depraved character/mind Someone who can kill a child like that must be totally depraved.
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następstwo, wynik (wojny) start learning
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the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes Many more people died in the aftermath of the explosion.
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If you have yet to do something, you have not done it It has much yet to come to pass. They have yet to make a decision.
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Vociferous people express their opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly in speech, and vociferous demands, etc. are made repeatedly and loudly: Local activist groups have become increasingly vociferous as the volume of traffic passing through the village has increased. A vociferous opponent of gay rights, he is well-known for his right-wing views. boisterous, CLAMOROUS, BLATANT,
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wątły, słaby (np. związek) nieprzekonujący (np. argument) wątpliwy (np. plan) start learning
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A tenuous connection, idea, or situation is weak and possibly does not exist: thin, weak, and easily broken The police have only found a tenuous connection between the two robberies that might have already served as week evidence at the utmost. tenuousness
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szkalować, zniesławić. PRZEDSTAWIĆ JAKO ZŁOCZYŃCĘ start learning
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to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them: He was vilified by the press as a monster.
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tablica, płyta (pamiątkowa) start learning
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a flat piece of metal, stone, wood, or plastic with writing on it that is attached to a wall, door, or other object: This plaque commemorates the sacrifice of our soldiers. I am thinking about an anniversary plaque for our company. There was a brass plaque outside the door listing the various dentists' names.
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ograbienie, złupienie, wyrzucenie z pracy start learning
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an attack on a building or town in which a lot of destruction is caused and many valuable things are stolen: Robbers sacked his house while he was at work. The sacking of Kear Morhen. the sacking of Rome. Mr Ali said the sackings would save the company about $40 million a year.
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niezdarny, niezgrabny, lichy start learning
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heavy and solid in an ugly way The clunky handsets looked old-fashioned as soon as they were launched. He wore a clunky gold ring.
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a young man who behaves in a very rude, offensive, and sometimes violent. a big clumsy often slow-witted person way: Teenage louts roam the streets at night. recalcitrant lout. oaf, jerk
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przywdziewać (ubiór, wyraz twarzy) start learning
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to put on a piece of clothing don>doff He donned his finest coat and hat. She donned a face as if she was disgusted.
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a dangerous and uncontrolled situation in which violence is likely to happen The racial tension in the area makes it a tinderbox ready to ignite.
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vile. very unpleasant or bad, causing strong feelings of dislike: abominable despicable behaviour He's a despicable human being! It was despicable of her to lie about her friend.
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a small amount of food on a hook (= curved piece of wire) or in a special device used to attract and catch a fish or animal: something that is said or offered to people in order to make them react in a particular way: They were digging up worms to use for bait. We put down some poisoned bait to kill the rats. I told my sister I'd lend her my new shirt if she let me borrow her jacket, but she didn't take the bait.
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His teachings were preserved on a leather scroll. This ancient scroll was one of the most valuable exhibits in our museum. He just used up our last scroll of toilet paper
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spóźnialski, maruder, włóczęga start learning
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a person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place: We watched the last of the stragglers come in, three hours after the first runner.
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a stupid, rude, or awkward person, especially a man a drunken/insensitive/stupid oaf You clumsy oaf! You broke it!
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a memory of something. the ability to remember things I have many pleasant recollections of the time we spent together. His powers of recollection are extraordinary. Can you recollect his name? As far as I can recollect, his name is Edward.
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to earn money for a family to live on:i I can't sit around all day - someone's got to bring home the bacon.
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It's not to much to ask of you to tidy your room.
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cielesny, materialny, fizyczny start learning
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physical and not spiritual. relating to the body
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poddenerwowany, niespokojny start learning
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nervous and worried, sometimes showing this through sudden movements or movements that do not appear smooth or relaxed: On camera he appears twitchy and ill at ease. The president is getting twitchy about the fall in his popularity.
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wściekły, przepełniony złością start learning
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infuriated, rabid he behead like a rabid, rageful animal.
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rozdziawiony(usta), rozchełstany (koszula), rozdzawic usta, gapić się start learning
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A gaping hole or other opening is very large: The bomb had left gaping holes in the wall. He had a gaping wound and we called for an ambulance.
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zakłady, obstawianie, SZANSE start learning
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the habit of risking money on horse races, sports events, etc.: used to say that it is believed something is very likely to happen or be true: Betting can be as addictive as drinking or smoking. The betting is, Tim Watts will be appointed to the post.
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someone who praises powerful or rich people in a way that is not sincere, usually in order to get some advantage from them The prime minister is surrounded by sycophants. There was sycophantic laughter from the audience at every one of his terrible jokes. bootlicker
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suggesting a positive and successful future: propitious They won their first match of the season 5–1 which was an auspicious start/beginning. Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument. With the economy in recession, it was not a propitious time to start a company.
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szturchnąć, dać kuksańca, popędzać, popychać (do czegoś), bodziec, szturchnięcie start learning
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pogniacz (do bydła) to push something or someone with your finger or with a pointed object: to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling: I prodded her in the back to get her attention. He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them.
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to correct something or make something right: am determined to take whatever action is necessary to rectify the situation. Every effort is made to rectify any errors/mistakes before the book is printed.
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użyteczny, na chodzie (sprzęt), trwały (o ubraniu) start learning
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suitable for use The shoes are slightly worn, but still serviceable
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a small part or amount of something larger, stronger, or more important that still exists from something that existed in the past: These old buildings are the last vestiges of a colonial past. There is now no vestige of hope that the missing children will be found alive.
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a bratty child or person behaves badly, especially because they expect to get everything that they want: She has to deal with her bratty younger brother. All that praise encourages bratty behaviour.
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to cause someone to like or love something or someone: Persephone was the Greek goddess who enamored Hades, the king of the underworld. In her childhood, giggling had been a form of self-protection, enamoring her to adults. I know this piece is not going enamor me to supporters of feminism.
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something that makes you feel better, often a drink or a tonic (= a type of medicine): It is traditional around here to drink brandy with coffee as a morning pick-me-up. Stop picking this topic up, nobody wants to talk about it!
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nadrzędny, naczelny, wszechogarniający start learning
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most important, because of including or affecting all other areas: a grand overarching strategy The overarching theme of the election campaign was tax cuts.
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a small raised spot on the skin that is temporary
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niedoskonały, ale nadający się do użytku; start learning
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wysadzany (diamentami), nabijane ćwiekami, usiany czymś start learning
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made with metal studs fixed into the surface in a pattern: If something is studded with many objects of the same type, those objects are arranged regularly across it, a studded leather jacket. a baked ham studded with cloves
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podekscytowany, zemocjonowany start learning
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tense. I was too wound up to sleep.
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