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I can have a shower, get dressed and leave the house in five minutes flat.
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in exactly three minutes, ten seconds etc - used to emphasize that something happens or is done very quickly
a change of scenery
I went to stay with my daughter for a few days -- it was nice to have a change of scenery.
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when you go to a different place or do something different
absorb
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil.
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to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around something
acrobat
The acrobat did any incredible somersault, landing on one foot.
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someone who entertains people by doing difficult physical actions such as walking on their hands or balancing on a high rope, especially at a circus
adrenalin
There’s nothing like a good horror film to get the adrenalin going (=make you feel nervously excited).
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a chemical produced by your body when you are afraid, angry, or excited, which makes your heart beat faster
affordable
affordable housing
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to have enough money to buy or pay for something
przymiotnik od afford
apart
I don't like being apart from my parents.
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if people are (...), they are not together in the same place, or not having a relationship with each other
apparently
Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.
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used to say that you have heard that something is true, although you are not completely sure about it
appeal
The thought of parachuting doesn't appeal to me -- it's far too dangerous.
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if someone or something (...) to you, they seem attractive and interesting
at the expense of
the growth in short breaks, at the expense of longer package holidays
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if something is done (...) someone or something else, it is only achieved by doing something that could harm the other person or thing
awash in
They’ve won the lottery and now they're awash in cash.
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containing too many things or people of a particular kind
awe
He felt great awe for the landscape.
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a feeling of great respect and liking for someone or something
back row
The only seats left at the cinema were in the back row, far from the screen.
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the last line of seats in a theatre or cinema
backstage
Everyone backstage is very nervous before the show begins.
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behind the stage in a theatre, especially in the actors’ dressing rooms
basically
Basically, I’m just lazy.
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used to emphasize the most important reason or fact about something, or a simple explanation of something
na b
be a drag
Working overtime at the weekend is a real drag.
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to make it hard for someone to make progress towards what they want
be taken aback
Emma was somewhat taken aback by his directness.
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to be very surprised about something
phrasal
blow up
The plane blew up in midair.
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to destroy something, or to be destroyed, by an explosion
bond
People who work together in emergency departments in hospitals bond quickly.
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to develop a special relationship with someone
więź
break out
I was still living in London when the war broke out.
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if something unpleasant such as a fire, fight, or war (...), it starts to happen
phrasal
briefing
We have a briefing every morning so that our boss can tell us what he wants us to do.
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information or instructions that you get before you have to do something
build up
the rate at which the pension builds up
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if something (...) somewhere, or if you (...) it (...), it gradually becomes bigger or greater
phrasal
carbohydrate
Rice and bread are source of carbohydrates.
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a substance that is in foods such as sugar, bread, and potatoes, which provides your body with heat and energy and which consists of oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon
ceaseless
the ceaseless fight against crime
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happening for a long time without stopping
chill out
Spending time with friends is a good way to chill out.
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to relax completely instead of feeling angry, tired, or nervous
cockpit
When I was a little boy, I was allowed to go into the cockpit of an aeroplane when we went on holiday.
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the area in a plane, small boat, or racing car where the pilot or driver sits
come to terms with
I had a knee injury when I was 15 and had to come to terms with the fact that I would never play rugby again.
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to accept an unpleasant or sad situation and no longer feel upset or angry about it
nie z get, zwrot
come with age
Patience often comes with age, although I'm 40 and I'm still waiting!
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develop as you get older
przyjść z wiekiem
commit to
I've decided to commit to learning Italian, no matter how long it takes me.
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to say that someone will definitely do something or must do something
zobowiązać się do
concern
The recent rise in crime is a matter of considerable public concern.
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a feeling of worry about something important
na c
conductor
The conductor is in charge of an orchestra.
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someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and directs their playing or singing
dyrygent
constant
There was a constant stream of visitors to the house.
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happening regularly or all the time
przymiotnik na c
constraint
Constraints on spending have forced the company to rethink its plans.
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something that limits your freedom to do what you want
nie: drag
contortion
I could not force my body into the contortions required by classical ballet.
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a twisted position or movement that looks surprising or strange
rzeczownik
contribution
Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to Quantum Theory.
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something that you give or do in order to help something be successful
wkład
data
The research involves collecting data from two random samples.
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information or facts
dane
dehydration
Dehydration can be a big problem if you do exercise on a hot day.
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to remove the liquid from a substance such as food or a chemical
rzeczownik, nie od absorb
determined
Gwen is a very determined woman.
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having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you
zdeterminowany
dig
They dig a small hole in the sand to bury their eggs.
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to move earth, snow etc, or to make a hole in the ground, using a spade or your hands
dimension
the moral dimension of world politics
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a part of a situation or a quality involved in it
wymiar
disparate
a meeting covering many disparate subjects
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consisting of things or people that are very different and not related to each other
distracting
Your music is so distracting, can you turn it down?
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to take someone’s attention away from something by making them look at or listen to something else
efficiency saving
I think there are lots of changes we can make to create efficiency savings.
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improve the quality of doing something, without wasting time, money, or energy
ego
Richard has the biggest ego (=thinks he is very clever and important) of anyone I’ve ever met.
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the opinion that you have about yourself
end up
He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together.
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to be in a particular situation, state, or place after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it
endurance
She was pushed beyond her powers of endurance.
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the ability to continue doing something difficult or painful over a long period of time
rzeczownik
enlightening
I found his book very enlightening and it made me change my opinion about some things.
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the characteristic of explaining something to someone
equipped
Our studio is equipped with the all the art supplies you might need.
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containing all the things that are needed for a particular kind of activity or work
euphoria
There was a general atmosphere of pessimism after the euphoria of last year.
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an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement which usually only lasts for a short time
na e
evolution
the evolution of mammals
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the scientific idea that plants and animals develop and change gradually over a long period of time
exacting
She was an exacting woman to work for.
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demanding a lot of effort, careful work, or skill
wymagający, pracochłonny
exhilarated
I was exhilarated when I arrived at the bottom of the ski slope.
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feeling extremely happy, excited, and full of energy
na exh
feat
They climbed the mountain in 28 days, a remarkable feat.
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something that is an impressive achievement, because it needs a lot of skill, strength etc to do
feel part of the scenery
Nobody takes any notice of me at work, it's like I'm part of the scenery.
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feel that you are in the background and unimportant
fellow
We all have obligations to our fellow men.
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people that you work with, study with, or who are in the same situation as you
first-time
First-time buyers find it difficult to save a deposit for a house.
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describes someone who is doing something for the first time
flick through
If you flick through the newspaper you'll see the photo I was talking about.
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to look at a book, magazine, set of photographs etc quickly
nie ze scan, skim, browse
for the good of
Please can you apologise to your sister, for the good of the family.
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in order to help someone or improve a situation
gasp
With a gasp of pure horror, Lewis jumped up and ran.
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when you take in a breath suddenly in a way that can be heard, especially because you are surprised or in pain
get along
We’ve always got along quite well.
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if two or more people (...), they have a friendly relationship
nie: get on
get caught up in
I got caught up in the moment and started screaming at the band.
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to be or get involved in something, especially something bad
get sick of
I get sick of people complaining all the time why can't they talk about positive things instead?
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to be angry or bored with something that has been happening for a long time
get stuck with
My mum gave me her old moped and now I've got stuck with it.
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to have something you do not want because you cannot get rid of it
gifted
She was an extremely gifted poet.
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having a natural ability to do one or more things extremely well
przymotnik
glamorous
She led an exciting and glamorous life.
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attractive, exciting, and related to wealth and success
glide
couples gliding over the dance floor
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to move smoothly and quietly, as if without effort
go off at tangents
When Miles tells you a story it goes on for ages because he always goes off at tangents.
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to suddenly start thinking or talking about a subject that is only slightly related, or not related at all, to the original subject
go-kart
It's such fun whizzing around the track in a go-kart.
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a small vehicle with an open frame and four wheels, used in races
gregarious
I've never been gregarious, I prefer to stay at home on my own.
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friendly and preferring to be with other people
handover
The president will remain in office until the official handover in April.
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the act of giving someone else control of a place or business
high
After the wedding ceremony, I was on a real high.
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a feeling of great happiness or excitement
4 litery
highs and lows
We've had many highs and lows in our marriage, but I still love Richard.
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the mixture of good and bad experiences that happen in any situation or relationship
holistic
a holistic approach to design
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considering a person or thing as a whole, rather than as separate parts
household name
Nintendo is now a household name.
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a name of a product, company etc that is very well known
dwa słowa
imagine the worst
If you imagine the worst, you can prepare yourself.
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imagine a situation that is worse than anything else
in good hands
Thank you for looking after me, doctor, I know I'm in good hands with you.
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being dealt with or cared for by someone who is capable and responsible
w dobrych rękach
in the spotlight
Jeremy loves being in the spotlight and gets annoyed if you don't pay him attention.
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the centre of attention
in touch with
Are you still in touch with Lynda from school?
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talking or writing to someone
w kontakcie
inclusive
Our school is very inclusive and all children are given the same opportunities.
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including a wide variety of people, things etc
przeciwieństwo exclusive
inevitable
A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable.
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certain to happen and impossible to avoid
insecurity
Student teachers often suffer from a great sense of insecurity.
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not feeling at all confident about yourself, your abilities, or your relationships with people
rzeczownik
insistence
his insistence that they discuss the problem
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when you demand that something should happen and refuse to let anyone say no
intake
This is the fuel intake, which must be kept clean.
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a tube, pipe, etc through which air, gas, or liquid enters a machine
intensive-care
After the accident he was taken to the intensive-care unit.
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a department in a hospital that treats people who are very seriously ill or badly injured, or the continuous and thorough treatment given to patients there
invariably
It invariably rains when I go there.
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if something (...) happens or is (...) true, it always happens or is true
niezmiennie
keep someone going
Her letters were the only thing that kept me going while I was in prison
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to have or to give someone enough hope and emotional strength to continue living and doing things, in a bad situation
know the ropes
When you start the job, it will take you a few months to learn the ropes.
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understand all the things someone needs to know to do a job or deal with a system
lap
How long did it take you to do one lap of the course?
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a single journey around a race track
let go
I let go of the idea I could be a model long ago -- I'm only 152 cm tall.
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to accept that you cannot change something and stop thinking or worrying about it
nie z get
let one's hair down
Nigel never relaxes, he finds it difficult to let his hair down.
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to enjoy yourself and start to relax, especially after working very hard
letdown
The end of the book was a real letdown.
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an event, performance etc that is not as good as you expected it to be
lift your spirits
When I see the faces of my little grandchildren, it lifts my spirits.
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make someone happier
podnieść na duchu
load
a load of wood
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a large quantity of something that is carried by a vehicle, person etc
look on the bright side
Come on, try to look on the bright side.
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to see the good points in a situation that seems to be bad
loyal
The army has remained loyal to the government.
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always supporting your friends, principles, country etc
maintain
I maintain that is was Sarah who broke the vase, not me.
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to strongly express your belief that something is true
merit
The film has the merit of being short.
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an advantage or good feature of something
move the goalposts
You can't move the goalposts now - I've already started working on the project!
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to change the rules, limits etc for something while someone is trying to do something, making it more difficult for them - used to show disapproval
nail down
We asked a lawyer to help us nail down the details in the contract.
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to reach a final and definite agreement or decision about something
nevertheless
What you said was true. It was, nevertheless, a little unkind.
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in spite of a fact that you have just mentioned
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no point in
There is no point worrying about something that might not happen.
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no purpose or aim of doing something
no wonder that
It's no wonder you're hungry - you haven't eaten breakfast or lunch.
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used to say that you are not surprised by something
nuisance
The dogs next door are a real nuisance.
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a person, thing, or situation that annoys you or causes problems
nutrition
Nutrition and exercise are essential to fitness and health.
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the process of giving or getting the right type of food for good health and growth
on the ball
an assistant who’s really on the ball
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able to think or act quickly and intelligently
operating theatre
Once you have changed into the gown, we'll take you to the operating theatre for surgery.
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a room in a hospital where operations are done
outcome
It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election.
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the final result of a meeting, discussion, war etc – used especially when no one knows what it will be until it actually happens
peasant
Most villagers are peasant farmers.
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a poor farmer who owns or rents a small amount of land, either in past times or in poor countries
physique
She didn’t have the physique to be a dancer.
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the size and appearance of someone’s body
protein
Soya beans are a good source of protein.
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one of several natural substances that exist in food such as meat, eggs, and beans, and which your body needs in order to grow and remain strong and healthy
qualify
Free school lunches are given to children who qualify.
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to have the right to have or do something, or to give someone this right
nie: entitle, authorise
quite the contrary
Some people say I am selfish. Quite the contrary -- I give millions to charity every year.
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the opposite of what has been said or suggested
race track
For my birthday, I drove a racing car around a rack track.
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a circular course around which runners, cars etc race, which often has a specially prepared surface
rational
Parents need to be fully informed so they can make a rational decision.
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(...) thoughts, decisions etc are based on reasons rather than emotions
rationalise
When he makes a mistake, Glen always finds a way to rationalize what he’s done.
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if you (...) behaviour that is wrong, you invent an explanation for it so that it does not seem as bad
reassurance
Parents are looking for reassurance about their children’s safety.
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something that is said or done which makes someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem
reckless
He was accused of causing death by reckless driving.
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not caring or worrying about the possible bad or dangerous results of your actions
refreshing
She's clever and attractive, but also very modest -- how refreshing!
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pleasantly different from what is familiar and boring
register
I saw Peter in the shop but I didn't register it was him until he said hello.
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if something (...) or if you (...) it, you realize or notice it, and then remember it
rehearsal
a rehearsal for Romeo and Juliet
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a time when all the people in a play, concert etc practise before a public performance
rein in
Can you rein in your constant criticism? It's getting me down.
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to start to control a situation more strictly
reject
Sarah rejected her brother’s offer of help.
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to refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with something
rely upon
You can always rely upon Sylvia to do what she says she'll do.
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to trust or depend on someone or something to do what you need or expect them to do
resentment
She was filled with deep resentment at being passed over for promotion.
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a feeling of anger because something has happened that you think is unfair
retired
a retired teacher
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having stopped working, usually because of your age
risk-averse
Financial institutions might be so risk- averse that they will not lend money.
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not willing to take risks
row
Nelly and I had a big row. We haven't spoken since.
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a short angry argument, especially between people who know each other well
run out of
I've completely run out of money -- could you lend me some, please?
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to use all of something and not have any more left
sail through
Patricia sailed through the medical and was declared 100% fit.
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to succeed very easily in a test, examination etc
same flesh and blood as
They may be the same flesh and blood as me, but I could never do the things they do.
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someone who is part of your family
zwrot
scenario
Imagine a scenario where only 20% of people have a job.
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a situation that could possibly happen
self-improvement
I real lots of books about self- improvement, but I never do anything.
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the process of trying to become a better and happier person, for example by gaining new knowledge
nie: development
set aside
You are in the same team as Ewan so you're going to have to set aside your differences.
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to decide not to consider a particular feeling or thing because something else is more important
shift
My shift lasts from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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if workers in a factory, hospital etc work (...), they work for a particular period of time during the day or night, and are then replaced by others, so that there are always people working
sibling
Most young smokers are influenced by their friends’ and older siblings’ smoking habits.
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a brother or sister
sing-song
At the party Sandrine played the piano and we had a sing-song.
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when a group of people sing together, informally
skate around
You can ask her if she wants to have children, but she'll probably just skate around the subject.
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to avoid mentioning a problem or subject, or not give it enough attention
snowflake
Each snowflake fell silently to earth.
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a small soft flat piece of frozen water that falls as snow
soar
It must feel wonderful to soar through the air like an eagle.
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to fly, especially very high up in the sky, floating on air currents
sponsor
Eastman Kodak is a major sponsor of the Olympics.
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a person or company that pays for a show, broadcast, sports event etc, especially in exchange for the right to advertise at that event
stable
A wide base will make the structure much more stable.
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steady and not likely to move or change
stall
You need to practise every day if you don't want your progress to stall.
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to stop making progress or developing
stamina
You need stamina to be a long-distance runner.
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physical or mental strength that lets you continue doing something for a long time without getting tired
nie: endurance
stand back
Before you try, stand back and watch how the experts do it.
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step away from something in order to be safe
state-of-the-art
state-of-the-art technology
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using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge
strain
I couldn’t look after him any more, the strain was too much for me.
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worry that is caused by having to deal with a problem or work too hard over a long period of time
streamline
efforts to streamline the production process
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to make something such as a business, organization etc work more simply and effectively
stressful
Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.
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a job, experience, or situation that is (...) makes you worry a lot
stresujący
strike someone
It struck me that she was very brave to talk about the difficulties she had overcome.
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if something (...) you, you think of it, notice it, or realize that it is important, interesting, true etc.
stuff oneself
Don't stuff yourself before you go swimming -- you'll feel sick.
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to eat so much food that you cannot eat anything else
survival
Illegal hunting is threatening the survival of the species.
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the state of continuing to live or exist
swap
Do you want to swap umbrellas?
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to give something to someone and get something in return
sweat
I was sweating a lot despite the air conditioning.
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to have drops of salty liquid coming out through your skin because you are hot, ill, frightened, or doing exercise
swoop
The eagle hovered, ready to swoop at any moment.
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if a bird or aircraft (...), it moves suddenly down through the air, especially in order to attack something
take the wind out of one's sails
I confessed to the crime and took the wind out of his sails.
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to make someone lose their confidence, especially by saying or doing something unexpected
team spirit
If you have a good team spirit, you can stay positive even when everything is going wrong.
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willingness to work as part of a team
tedious
The work was tiring and tedious.
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something that is (...) continues for a long time and is not interesting
temperament
Jill has such a lovely relaxed temperament.
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the emotional part of someone’s character, especially how likely they are to be happy, angry etc
tendency
Greg’s tendency to be critical made him unpopular with his co-workers.
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if someone or something has a (...) to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it
therapy
new drug therapies
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the treatment of an illness or injury over a fairly long period of time
thereabouts
These houses were built in 1930 or thereabouts.
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near a particular time, place, number etc, but not exactly
throughput
We want to increase throughput of the factory so we can increase our profits.
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the amount of work, goods, or people that are dealt with in a particular period of time
tip
If you want to make new friends, my tip is to get a dog and take it out for walks.
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a helpful piece of advice
to an extent
I like opera to an extent, but it's not my favourite kind of music.
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partly
to one's liking
This coffee cake is not to my liking, but the strawberry one is lovely.
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being just what you wanted
toddler
Make sure you keep the toddler away from the fire.
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a very young child who is just learning to walk
train
All staff will be trained in customer service skills.
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to teach someone the skills of a particular job or activity, or to be taught these skills
trap
Twenty miners were trapped underground.
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to prevent someone from escaping from somewhere, especially a dangerous place
trust
I just don’t trust him.
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to believe that someone is honest or will not do anything bad or wrong
turn up
If you're going to be late, don't bother to turn up at all.
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to arrive at a place, especially in a way that is unexpected
typecast
He always gets typecast as the villain.
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to always give an actor the same type of character to play
under pressure
I was under a lot of pressure when I was taking my exams.
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a way of working or living that causes you a lot of anxiety, especially because you feel you have too many things to do
under the watchful eye of
The students will complete the project under the watchful eye of the headmaster.
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following someone's instructions or with someone's help
underestimate
We underestimated how long it would take to get there.
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to think or guess that something is smaller, cheaper, easier etc than it really is
undergo
The country has undergone massive changes recently.
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if you undergo a change, an unpleasant experience etc, it happens to you or is done to you
unflappable
The great thing about Suzy is that even if everything is going wrong, she's completely unflappable.
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having the ability to stay calm and not become upset, even in difficult situations
unforgiving
If you fall over when you're ice-skating, the ice is very unforgiving.
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an unforgiving place is very uncomfortable, for example because it is extremely hot or cold
unity
economic unity
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when a group of people or countries agree or are joined together
unwind
a beautiful country hotel that is the perfect place to unwind
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to relax and stop feeling anxious
unwind
a beautiful country hotel that is the perfect place to unwind
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to relax and stop feeling anxious
ups and downs
We have our ups and downs like all couples.
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the mixture of good and bad experiences that happen in any situation or relationship
vital
The work she does is absolutely vital.
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extremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist
wag
You naughty girl!’ Mom said, wagging her finger at me.
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if a dog wags its tail, or if its tail wags, the dog moves its tail many times from one side to the other
weird
A really weird thing happened last night.
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very strange and unusual, and difficult to understand or explain
well-being
Going for a run every morning really improves my feeling of well-being.
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a feeling of being comfortable, healthy, and happy
well
She lowered her bucket into the well.
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a deep hole in the ground from which people take water
worn
a worn patch on the carpet
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a worn object is old and damaged, especially because it has been used a lot

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