English 9.0 COPY Flashcards

1
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/spɪl ðə biːnz/

Spill the beans

Reveal, disclose

English 9.0

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To reveal a secret; to disclose.

Finally, Mark spilled the beans about the surprise party.

Wyzdradzić tajemnicę, Puścić farbę

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Verb -

Kill two birds with one stone

Feed two birds with one scone

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To solve two problems with one single action.

*Cleaning your room while listening to a lecture hits two birds with one

Upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu

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Verb -

Let the cat out of the bag

Babble, blab, sing, spill

English 9.0

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To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.

Mia let the cat out of the bag about the hidden candy.

Wyjawić sekret, Puścić parę z ust

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Verb -

Hit the nail on the head

Nail it, get it exactly right

English 9.0

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To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.

When she guessed my age, she hit the nail on the head.

Trafić w dziesiątkę, Uderzyć w sedno

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Spill the beansAdjective -

Neck and neck

Nip and tuck

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Very close in progress, as in a race or contest.

The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.

Łeb w łeb

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Verb -

Throw in the towel

Give up, throw in the sponge

English 9.0

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To quit; to give up.

After 10 failed attempts, he threw in the towel.

Rzucić ręcznik, Poddać się

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Adjective -

On the ropes

Close to failure, struggling

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Doing badly and likely to fail;
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse; by extension, showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.

Their business was on the ropes after losing the contract.

Być w opałach, Znaleźć się pod ścianą

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Verb -

Jump the gun

Act too soon, preempt

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To begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off; to act or begin too soon or without due caution.

He jumped the gun and sent the email without approval.

Zacząć za wcześnie, Wyprzedzić start

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Adjective -

Off the hook

Excused, free from responsibility

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Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up; performing extraordinarily well; fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.

Jake’s dance moves were off the hook at the party.

Wyrwać się z opresji, Ujść na sucho

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Verb -

Play by the rules

Play the game, follow guidelines

English 9.0

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To do what is expected.

She always plays by the rules in competitions.

Grać fair, Przestrzegać zasad

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Verb

Bite the bullet

Endure, tolerate

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To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism; To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

He bit the bullet during the painful tattoo.

Zacisnąć zęby, stawić czoła trudnościom

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Verb

Drop the ball

Fail, screw the pooch, fall on one’s face

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To fail in one’s responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

Tom dropped the ball on his wedding day.

Spać na posterunku, zaniedbać coś, spartaczyć coś

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Adjective

No holds barred

Unrestricted, limitless

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Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do; Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one’s hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.

Their debate was a no holds barred battle.

Bez ograniczeń, bez zahamowań

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Verb

Touch base

Communicate, consult

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To consult, visit, or communicate, usually with someone.
In a quick sharp way just to ask something

I’ll touch base with you tomorrow.

Skontaktować się, wziąć kontakt

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Verb

Move the goalposts

Alter terms

English 9.0

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To alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.

Changing deadlines is moving the goalposts.

Zmieniać reguły gry

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Noun/Verb

Mend

Repair, fix

English 9.0

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A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending; The act of repairing; To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.

She mended her favorite dress.

Naprawić, zszyć, reperować

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Verb/Adjective

Put off

Procrastinate, delay, distract

English 9.0

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To procrastinate; To delay (a task, event, etc.); Offended or repulsed.

I put off doing my taxes.

Odkładać, odwlekać

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Adjective/Adverb

Bodacious

Audacious, attractive, extraordinary

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Audacious and unrestrained; Impressively great in size, enormous; Sexy, attractive.

That was a bodacious stunt!

Wspaniały, imponujący, odważny

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Verb

Preclude

Prevent, exclude

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Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

Snow precluded the match.

Uniemożliwić, zapobiec

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Adjective

Feasible

Achievable, possible, doable

English 9.0

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Able to be done in practice.

Is quantum teleportation feasible?

Wykonalny, możliwy do zrealizowania

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/ˈpɛski/

Pesky

Annoying, troublesome, irritating

English 9.0

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An attribute typically associated with an animal or child that is bothersome or irksome.

Pesky mosquitoes ruined our picnic.

Dokuczliwy, uciążliwy

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/ˈsʌkjələnt/

Succulent

Juicy, lush, delectable

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Referring both to a type of plant with water-storing tissues; and describing something as juicy or delicious.

My dessert was as succulent as a cactus.

Soczysty

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verb,noun,adjective

Burgeoning

Blossom, bud, grow, expand

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Describes the process of rapid growth, expansion, or development; also, the act of sprouting or budding.

Her love for gardening was burgeoning.

Kiełkujący, szybko rozwijający się

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/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/

Detriment

Damage, harm, expense, hurt

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Refers to a cause of harm or damage; also, a financial charge for repairs.

Skipping study, a path to academic detriment.

Szkoda, uszczerbek

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/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/

Backdrop

Background, setting

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A physical or situational background against which events unfold.

His proposal had a sunset backdrop.

Tło, sceneria

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/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/

Formidable

Causing fear, respect, wonder

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Describes something inspiring awe or admiration through size, strength, or capability.

Face the quiz, a formidable challenge.

Poważny, wzbudzający respekt, groźny

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/dəˈɹeɪl/

Derail

Unrail, divert

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To cause to leave its track; also, to deviate or derail a conversation.

A squirrel may derail your train of thought.

Wykoleić, sprowadzić na manowce

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/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/

Deter

Dissuade, discourage

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To prevent an action through discouragement or dissuasion.

Rain can deter a beach day plan.

Odwodzić, zniechęcać

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/pɛn/

Pen

Enclosure, write, tool, swan, penalty

English 9.0

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Refers to an animal enclosure, a writing instrument, the act of writing, a female swan, or a penalty.

Lost a pen in the pen, writing a pen about a pen.

Pióro, zamknąć, uwięzić

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verb,noun

Underbelly

Underside, hidden side

English 9.0

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The underside or hidden, often sordid or corrupt aspect of something.

Exploring the city’s cultural underbelly.

Podbrzusze, słaby punkt, ciemna strona

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verb, noun

Unearthed

Bring to light, disclose, unearth

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To dig up or discover something buried; not electrically earthed.

A dog unearthed a bone, not treasure.

Odkryty, wykopany, wypatrzony

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/adjective/

Impervious

Impenetrable, impermeable

English 9.0

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Unable to be penetrated or affected; immune to damage.

Raincoats are impervious to the downpour.

Nieprzepuszczalny, niepodatny, odporny

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/noun, verb/

Whet

Sharpen, stimulate

English 9.0

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The act of sharpening or the state of being stimulated or sharpened.

An appetizer whets the appetite, not cuts it.

Ostrzyć, zaostrzać, pobudzać, zwiększać apetyt

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/noun, verb/

Dismay

Consternation, appall

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A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry; to cause such a feeling.

The quiz caused dismay, not joy.

Przerażenie, konsternacja, załamanie

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/adjective/

Unkempt

Dishevelled, messy

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Having an untidy or disordered appearance or state.

His hair was so unkempt, birds could nest.

Niezadbany, rozczochrany, niechlujny

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/adjective, noun/

Tacky

Dowdy, flashy, garish

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Sticky; of low quality or in poor taste; gaudy or flashy.

Tacky glue stuck the tacky decor together.

Kiczowaty, lepki, tandetny

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/adjective/

Reticent

Reserved, restrained

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Hesitant to speak or act; preferring silence or to keep one’s thoughts private.

The cat was reticent about its day.

Powściągliwy, małomówny, skryty

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/verb, adjective/

Flabbergasted

Amaze, confound

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Overwhelmed with astonishment or surprise.

A squirrel flabbergasted by its reflection.

Oszołomiony, zszokowany, zdumiony

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/adjective/

Paradoxical

Oxymoronic, self-contradictory

English 9.0

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Seemingly absurd yet perhaps true; self-contradictory.

Quiet noise is paradoxical fun.

Paradoksalny, sprzeczny

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/noun/

Epiphany

Enlightenment, realization

English 9.0

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A moment of sudden revelation or insight; a manifestation of a divine being.

His epiphany came in the shower.

Przełom, olśnienie, epifania

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/dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/

Deranged

Disturbed, insane, upset

English 9.0

A

To make someone insane or disrupt their state of mind; to cause disorder or inconvenience.

The cat deranged the puzzle by scattering it everywhere.

Oszalały, obłąkany, szalony

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/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/

Mainstay

Support, anchor, backbone

English 9.0

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A principal support or a reliable source of regular contribution; a rope stabilising the mainmast and foremast on a ship.

Pasta is the mainstay of my culinary repertoire.

Podpora, główny filar, fundament

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Phrasal verb

Knock it out of the park

Hit a home run, excel, succeed brilliantly

English 9.0

A

To achieve great success in a particular endeavor or activity, often exceeding expectations.

*With his innovative idea, he knocked it out of the park during the meet

wykonać coś z ogromnym sukcesem, zrobić coś znakomicie, uderzyć piłkę poza park

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Idiom

Level playing field

Equal opportunity, fair competition

English 9.0

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A situation in which everyone has the same opportunities and fair conditions for competition.

*The new regulations will ensure a level playing field for all companies

wyrównane szanse, równy start, równa szansa dla wszystkich

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Idiom

Play hardball

Be tough, negotiate aggressively

English 9.0

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To act or negotiate in a very determined, tough manner, often without considering the effects on one’s opponents.

She decided to play hardball during the salary negotiation.

postawić na swoim, grać bez pardonu, być nieugiętym

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Idiom

Win hands down

Victory with ease, win easily

English 9.0

A

To win very easily or with a clear advantage.

He won the chess match hands down, not losing a single piece.

wygrać z łatwością, zwyciężyć bez trudu, pokonać bez wysiłku

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/spɪl ðə biːnz/

Spill the beans

Reveal, disclose

English 9.0

A

To reveal a secret; to disclose.

Finally, Mark spilled the beans about the surprise party.

Wyzdradzić tajemnicę, Puścić farbę

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Verb -

Kill two birds with one stone

Feed two birds with one scone

English 9.0

A

To solve two problems with one single action.

*Cleaning your room while listening to a lecture hits two birds with one

Upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu

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Verb -

Let the cat out of the bag

Babble, blab, sing, spill

English 9.0

A

To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.

Mia let the cat out of the bag about the hidden candy.

Wyjawić sekret, Puścić parę z ust

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Verb -

Hit the nail on the head

Nail it, get it exactly right

English 9.0

A

To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.

When she guessed my age, she hit the nail on the head.

Trafić w dziesiątkę, Uderzyć w sedno

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Adjective -

Neck and neck

Nip and tuck

English 9.0

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Very close in progress, as in a race or contest.

The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.

Łeb w łeb

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Verb -

Throw in the towel

Give up, throw in the sponge

English 9.0

A

To quit; to give up.

After 10 failed attempts, he threw in the towel.

Rzucić ręcznik, Poddać się

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Adjective -

On the ropes

Close to failure, struggling

English 9.0

A

Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse; by extension, showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.

Their business was on the ropes after losing the contract.

Być w opałach, Znaleźć się pod ścianą

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Verb -

Jump the gun

Act too soon, preempt

English 9.0

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To begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off; to act or begin too soon or without due caution.

He jumped the gun and sent the email without approval.

Zacząć za wcześnie, Wyprzedzić start

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Adjective -

Off the hook

Excused, free from responsibility

English 9.0

A

Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up; performing extraordinarily well; fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.

Jake’s dance moves were off the hook at the party.

Wyrwać się z opresji, Ujść na sucho

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Verb -

Play by the rules

Play the game, follow guidelines

English 9.0

A

To do what is expected.

She always plays by the rules in competitions.

Grać fair, Przestrzegać zasad

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Verb

Bite the bullet

Endure, tolerate

English 9.0

A

To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism; To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

He bit the bullet during the painful tattoo.

Zacisnąć zęby, stawić czoła trudnościom

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Verb

Drop the ball

Fail, screw the pooch, fall on one’s face

English 9.0

A

To fail in one’s responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

Tom dropped the ball on his wedding day.

Spać na posterunku, zaniedbać coś, spartaczyć coś

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Adjective

No holds barred

Unrestricted, limitless

English 9.0

A

Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do; Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one’s hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.

Their debate was a no holds barred battle.

Bez ograniczeń, bez zahamowań

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Verb

Touch base

Communicate, consult

English 9.0

A

To consult, visit, or communicate, usually with someone.

I’ll touch base with you tomorrow.

Skontaktować się, wziąć kontakt

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Verb

Move the goalposts

Alter terms

English 9.0

A

To alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.

Changing deadlines is moving the goalposts.

Zmieniać reguły gry

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Noun/Verb

Mend

Repair, fix

English 9.0

A

A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending; The act of repairing; To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.

She mended her favorite dress.

Naprawić, zszyć, reperować

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Verb/Adjective

Put off

Procrastinate, delay, distract

English 9.0

A

To procrastinate; To delay (a task, event, etc.); Offended or repulsed.

I put off doing my taxes.

Odkładać, odwlekać

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Adjective/Adverb

Bodacious

Audacious, attractive, extraordinary

English 9.0

A

Audacious and unrestrained; Impressively great in size, enormous; Sexy, attractive.

That was a bodacious stunt!

Wspaniały, imponujący, odważny

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Verb

Preclude

Prevent, exclude

English 9.0

A

Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

Snow precluded the match.

Uniemożliwić, zapobiec

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Adjective

Feasible

Achievable, possible, doable

English 9.0

A

Able to be done in practice.

Is quantum teleportation feasible?

Wykonalny, możliwy do zrealizowania

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/ˈpɛski/

Pesky

Annoying, troublesome, irritating

English 9.0

A

An attribute typically associated with an animal or child that is bothersome or irksome.

Pesky mosquitoes ruined our picnic.

Dokuczliwy, uciążliwy

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/ˈsʌkjələnt/

Succulent

Juicy, lush, delectable

English 9.0

A

Referring both to a type of plant with water-storing tissues; and describing something as juicy or delicious.

My dessert was as succulent as a cactus.

Soczysty

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verb,noun,adjective

Burgeoning

Blossom, bud, grow, expand

English 9.0

A

Describes the process of rapid growth, expansion, or development; also, the act of sprouting or budding.

Her love for gardening was burgeoning.

Kiełkujący, szybko rozwijający się

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/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/

Detriment

Damage, harm, expense, hurt

English 9.0

A

Refers to a cause of harm or damage; also, a financial charge for repairs.

Skipping study, a path to academic detriment.

Szkoda, uszczerbek

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/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/

Backdrop

Background, setting

English 9.0

A

A physical or situational background against which events unfold.

His proposal had a sunset backdrop.

Tło, sceneria

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/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/

Formidable

Causing fear, respect, wonder

English 9.0

A

Describes something inspiring awe or admiration through size, strength, or capability.

Face the quiz, a formidable challenge.

Poważny, wzbudzający respekt, groźny

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/dəˈɹeɪl/

Derail

Unrail, divert

English 9.0

A

To cause to leave its track; also, to deviate or derail a conversation.

A squirrel may derail your train of thought.

Wykoleić, sprowadzić na manowce

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/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/

Deter

Dissuade, discourage

English 9.0

A

To prevent an action through discouragement or dissuasion.

Rain can deter a beach day plan.

Odwodzić, zniechęcać

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/pɛn/

Pen

Enclosure, write, tool, swan, penalty

English 9.0

A

Refers to an animal enclosure, a writing instrument, the act of writing, a female swan, or a penalty.

Lost a pen in the pen, writing a pen about a pen.

Pióro, zamknąć, uwięzić

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verb,noun

Underbelly

Underside, hidden side

English 9.0

A

The underside or hidden, often sordid or corrupt aspect of something.

Exploring the city’s cultural underbelly.

Podbrzusze, słaby punkt, ciemna strona

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verb, noun

Unearthed

Bring to light, disclose, unearth

English 9.0

A

To dig up or discover something buried; not electrically earthed.

A dog unearthed a bone, not treasure.

Odkryty, wykopany, wypatrzony

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/adjective/

Impervious

Impenetrable, impermeable

English 9.0

A

Unable to be penetrated or affected; immune to damage.

Raincoats are impervious to the downpour.

Nieprzepuszczalny, niepodatny, odporny

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/noun, verb/

Whet

Sharpen, stimulate

English 9.0

A

The act of sharpening or the state of being stimulated or sharpened.

An appetizer whets the appetite, not cuts it.

Ostrzyć, zaostrzać, pobudzać, zwiększać apetyt

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/noun, verb/

Dismay

Consternation, appall

English 9.0

A

A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry; to cause such a feeling.

The quiz caused dismay, not joy.

Przerażenie, konsternacja, załamanie

81
Q

/adjective/

Unkempt

Dishevelled, messy

English 9.0

A

Having an untidy or disordered appearance or state.

His hair was so unkempt, birds could nest.

Niezadbany, rozczochrany, niechlujny

82
Q

/adjective, noun/

Tacky

Dowdy, flashy, garish

English 9.0

A

Sticky; of low quality or in poor taste; gaudy or flashy.

Tacky glue stuck the tacky decor together.

Kiczowaty, lepki, tandetny

83
Q

/adjective/

Reticent

Reserved, restrained

English 9.0

A

Hesitant to speak or act; preferring silence or to keep one’s thoughts private.

The cat was reticent about its day.

Powściągliwy, małomówny, skryty

84
Q

/verb, adjective/

Flabbergasted

Amaze, confound

English 9.0

A

Overwhelmed with astonishment or surprise.

A squirrel flabbergasted by its reflection.

Oszołomiony, zszokowany, zdumiony

85
Q

/adjective/

Paradoxical

Oxymoronic, self-contradictory

English 9.0

A

Seemingly absurd yet perhaps true; self-contradictory.

Quiet noise is paradoxical fun.

Paradoksalny, sprzeczny

86
Q

/noun/

Epiphany

Enlightenment, realization

English 9.0

A

A moment of sudden revelation or insight; a manifestation of a divine being.

His epiphany came in the shower.

Przełom, olśnienie, epifania

87
Q

/dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/

Deranged

Disturbed, insane, upset

English 9.0

A

To make someone insane or disrupt their state of mind; to cause disorder or inconvenience.

The cat deranged the puzzle by scattering it everywhere.

Oszalały, obłąkany, szalony

88
Q

/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/

Mainstay

Support, anchor, backbone

English 9.0

A

*A principal support or a reliable source of regular contribution; a rope stabilising the mainmast and foremast on a ship.?

Pasta is the mainstay of my culinary repertoire.

Podpora, główny filar, fundament

89
Q

Phrasal verb

Knock it out of the park

Hit a home run, excel, succeed brilliantly

English 9.0

A

To achieve great success in a particular endeavor or activity, often exceeding expectations.

*With his innovative idea, he knocked it out of the park during the meet

wykonać coś z ogromnym sukcesem, zrobić coś znakomicie, uderzyć piłkę poza park

90
Q

Idiom

Level playing field

Equal opportunity, fair competition

English 9.0

A

A situation in which everyone has the same opportunities and fair conditions for competition.

*The new regulations will ensure a level playing field for all companies

wyrównane szanse, równy start, równa szansa dla wszystkich

91
Q

Idiom

Play hardball

Be tough, negotiate aggressively

English 9.0

A

To act or negotiate in a very determined, tough manner, often without considering the effects on one’s opponents.

Win hands down*She decided to play hardball during the salary negotiatio

postawić na swoim, grać bez pardonu, być nieugiętym

92
Q

Idiom

Win hands down

Victory with ease, win easily

English 9.0

A

To win very easily or with a clear advantage.

He won the chess match hands down, not losing a single piece.

wygrać z łatwością, zwyciężyć bez trudu, pokonać bez wysiłku

93
Q

Melon

**

A

Hi

94
Q
A