Dominik's English word - description Flashcards
(228 cards)
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scarce
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hard to find, lacking something
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Adamant
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adjective1. utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.2. too hard to cut, break, or pierce.noun1. any impenetrably or unyieldingly hard substance.
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Tether
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- a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.2. the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources.verb (used with object)1. to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether.
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prelusive
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adjectiveintroductory.
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Wits
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powers of intelligent observation, keen perception, ingenious contrivance, or the like; mental acuity, composure, and resourcefulness
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recondite
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requiring special knowledge to be understood; abstruse
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debunk
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to expose the sham or falseness of
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meed
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a fitting return or recompense
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Impeccable
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faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners. not liable to sin; incapable of sin.
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plenipotentiary
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a person, especially a diplomatic agent, invested with full power or authority to transact business on behalf of another.
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reciprocity
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mutual dependence, action, or influence 2 : a mutual exchange of privileges
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unobtrusive
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not attracting attention in a way that bothers you
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surveillance
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Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
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stern
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(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
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ponderous
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of very great weight
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tepid
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moderately warm
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lukewarm
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moderately warm (synonym)
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to ponder
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to think about something
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tweep
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a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and receive
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concise
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: using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information
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tout
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: to talk about (something or someone) as being very good, effective, skillful, etc.: to try to persuade people to buy your goods or services: to buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price
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stonewall
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to be uncooperative, obstructive, or evasiveto refuse to comply or cooperate with
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sward
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: a portion of ground covered with grass: the grassy surface of land
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affinity
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A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
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blunt
: having a thick edge or point : not sharp: saying or expressing something in a very direct way that may upset some people
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requisition
: the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
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congruity
a point of agreement
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menace
: a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing: someone who causes trouble or annoyance: a dangerous or threatening quality
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gravy
: something valuable or pleasing that is more than what is earned or expected
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bland
: not interesting or exciting: lacking strong flavor: showing no emotion, concern, etc.
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ripe
of fruits and vegetables : fully grown and developed and ready to be eaten: ready or suitable for somethingof food and especially cheese : brought to full flavor or the best state by being stored for a period of time
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puerile
: silly or childish especially in a way that shows a lack of seriousness or good judgment
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presumably
: by reasonable assumption
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strife
: very angry or violent disagreement between two or more people or groups
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loom
: a frame or machine for interlacing at right angles two or more sets of threads or yarns to form a cloth
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onslaught
: a violent attack
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dreary
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
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fiend
An evil spirit or demon.
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gauze
A thin translucent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton.
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gouge
A chisel with a concave blade, used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery.
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heifer
A young female cow that has not borne a calf.
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heave
Lift or haul (a heavy thing) with great effort.
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acquaintance
A person's knowledge or experience of somethinga person known to one, but usually not a close friend
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acquainted
having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed by with )brought into social contact; made familiar:
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clog up
become or cause to become obstructed
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oblivion
The fact or condition of forgetting or having forgottenthe condition or state of being forgotten or unknown the state of being destroyed
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checkered
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors
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fuss
A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.
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gloomy
Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
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buildup
A gradual accumulation or increase, typically of something negative and typically leading to a problem or crisis.
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poignant
causing a strong feeling of sadness
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aloof
: at a distance
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hail
Call out to (someone) to attract attention.
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anomalous
Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
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dash
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.
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comprehensive
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
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ferocity
The state or quality of being ferocious.
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ferocious
Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.
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belatedly
Late: later than usual or than expected;
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vow
Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.
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dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
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felony
A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
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decry
Publicly denounce.
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contradict
Deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite.
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counterpart
A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in another place.
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formidable
causing fear, apprehension, or dread
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ineffable
incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible
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immersed
plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid
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inevitable
unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary
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evident
plain or clear to the sight or understanding
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betterment
the act or result of making something better
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roughness
A texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
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solicit
Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone
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astonished
Surprise or impress (someone) greatly.
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fragrance
A pleasant, sweet smell
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signify
Be an indication of.
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timorous
Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
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scurry
(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.
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critter
A living creature; an animal.
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errand
A short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often on someone else's behalf.
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stagnant
(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
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devalue
Reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of
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regardless
Without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.
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dismay
Cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.
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rekindle
Relight (a fire, a romance).
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vigilant
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
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counsel
Advice, especially that given formally.
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lest
With the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.
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tangible
Perceptible by touch.
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expedite
Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
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woo
to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view tomarriage.
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adhere
be compatible or in accordance with
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disparate
fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
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upbeat
cheerful: pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
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hindrance
A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
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rife
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.
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coerce
Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
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reconcile
restore friendly relations between.
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mediocrity
The quality or state of being mediocre.
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cease
Bring or come to an end.
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resilience
The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
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mettle
a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way
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forfeit
lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect
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lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect
forfeit
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a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way
mettle
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exhort
strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
exhort
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contingency
a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
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a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
contingency
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vexing
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters
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make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters
vexing
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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
curtail
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curtail
reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
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stem
the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.
originate in or be caused by
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the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.
originate in or be caused by
stem
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a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.
a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change
rut
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rut
a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.
a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change
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excessive pride or self-confidence.
hubris
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hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence.
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a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
martyr
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martyr
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
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fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).
succumb
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succumb
fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).
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vibe
a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others. (klimat)
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a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others. (klimat)
vibe
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divergence
the process or state of diverging. (rozbieżność)
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the process or state of diverging. (rozbieżność)
divergence
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peripheral
of, relating to, or situated on the edge or periphery of something. (obwodowy)
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of, relating to, or situated on the edge or periphery of something. (obwodowy)
peripheral
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countermand
an order revoking a previous one. odwołać)
revoke
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an order revoking a previous one. odwołać)
revoke
countermand
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steamroller
a heavy, slow-moving vehicle with a roller, used to flatten the surfaces of roads during construction. (walec parowy)
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a heavy, slow-moving vehicle with a roller, used to flatten the surfaces of roads during construction. (walec parowy)
steamroller
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accolade
an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit. (uznanie)
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an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit. (uznanie)
accolade
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regard or consider in a specified way. (uważać)
deem
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abysmal
extremely bad; appalling. (bezdenny)
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extremely bad; appalling. (bezdenny)
abysmal
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ancillary
providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system. (pomocniczy)
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a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination. (wymysł)
figment
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figment
a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination. (wymysł)
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cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).
ułaskawienie
temporary relieve from something
reprieve
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reprieve
cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).
ułaskawienie
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(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.
ukryty
latent
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latent
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.
ukryty
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able to be touched or felt.
namacalny
palpable
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palpable
able to be touched or felt.
namacalny
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incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
bezcelowy
futile
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ebb
the movement of the tide out to sea.
odpływ
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the movement of the tide out to sea.
odpływ
ebb
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a small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask.
zatyczka
spigot
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spigot
a small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask.
zatyczka
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existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant.
obfity
plentiful
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lacking any obvious principle of organization.
bezcelowy
haphazard
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haphazard
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
bezplanowo
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(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.
korzystny
środek
expedient
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expedient
(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.
korzystny
środek
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very complicated or detailed.
zawiły
intricate
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intricate
very complicated or detailed.
zawiły
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a straight line between two places.
linia powietrzna
beeline
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beeline
a straight line between two places.
linia powietrzna
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rampant
flourishing or spreading unchecked.
szerzący się
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flourishing or spreading unchecked.
szerzący się
rampant
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a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.
bijatyka
brawl
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brawl
a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.
bijatyka
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a person who anticipates receiving something, especially high office.
oczekujący
expectant
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expectant
a person who anticipates receiving something, especially high office.
oczekujący
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specter
a ghost
widmo
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a ghost
widmo
specter
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mire
a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.
błoto/bagno
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a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.
błoto/bagno
mire
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a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
szturchać
prod
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prod
a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
szturchać
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a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.
zastój
stasis
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stasis
a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.
zastój
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a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
krzyk
clamor
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clamor
a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
krzyk
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assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.
zakładać, że
posit
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posit
assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.
zakładać, że
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(of a plant) become dry and shriveled.
wyschnąć
wither
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wither
(of a plant) become dry and shriveled.
wyschnąć
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forge
produce a copy or imitation of (a document, signature, banknote, or work or art) for the purpose of deception.
fałszować
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produce a copy or imitation of (a document, signature, banknote, or work or art) for the purpose of deception.
fałszować
forge
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occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
przerywany
intermittent
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intermittent
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
przerywany
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(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction.
zrodzić
beget
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beget
(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction.
zrodzić
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a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.
angst
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angst
a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.
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a shoot of a plant.
kiełkować
sprout
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sprout
a shoot of a plant.
kiełkować
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restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
wstrzymać się
abstain
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abstain
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
wstrzymać się
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a small, thin, narrow piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.
drzazga
sliver
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sliver
a small, thin, narrow piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.
drzazga
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the action or fact of forming a united whole.
spójność
cohesion
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cohesion
the action or fact of forming a united whole.
spójność
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keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time).
ograniczać
confine
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confine
keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time).
ograniczać
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wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
nienasycony
voracious
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voracious
wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
nienasycony
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completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
dopchać
cram
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cram
completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
dopchać
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fester
gnić, ropieć
(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.
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gnić, ropieć
(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.
fester
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concscience
sumienie
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.
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sumienie
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.
conscience
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demise
a person's death.
conveyance or transfer of property or a title by demising.
zgon, zapis
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a person's death.
conveyance or transfer of property or a title by demising.
zgon, zapis
demise
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gall
tupet,
bold, impudent behavior.
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tupet,
bold, impudent behavior.
gall
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a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
tygiel
crucible
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crucible
a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
tygiel
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dormant
(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
drzemiący
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(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
drzemiący
dormant
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bowel
the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.
jelito
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the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.
jelito
bowel
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gofer
suseł
a tortoise of dry sandy regions that excavates tunnels as shelter from the sun, native to the southern US.
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suseł
a tortoise of dry sandy regions that excavates tunnels as shelter from the sun, native to the southern US.
gofer
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fulcrum
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
punkt podparcia
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the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
punkt podparcia
fulcrum
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discernable
able to be discerned; perceptible.
dostrzegalny
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able to be discerned; perceptible.
dostrzegalny
discernable
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the small, precise, or trivial details of something.
drobne szczegóły
minutia
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the small, precise, or trivial details of something.
drobne szczegóły
minutia
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pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
zaspokoić
appease
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appease
pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
zaspokoić
