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opt for sth, opt to do sth Mike opted for early retirement. Most people opt to have the operation (decide). Lernen beginnen
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to choose to do sth or to decide to do something = decydować się na coś, optować za czymś;
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He's decided to opt out of the company's pension scheme (withdrawn). Lernen beginnen
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abandon sth, withdraw from sth, refuse to do sth, = rezygnować, wycofac sie; to choose not to be part of an activity or to stop being involved in it
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The pungent smell of vinegar permeated the air (pervade). Drug dealers have permeated every level of society (infiltrate). Lernen beginnen
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spread through/into, pervade sth; to move gradually into every part of something = przenikać /ˈpɜːmieɪt/
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He chose to abscond to France (run away, escape) Lernen beginnen
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run away, escape = zbiec; to leave somewhere suddenly without permission because you want to escape, or because you have stolen something / əbˈskɒnd /
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The judge adjourned the case until March 31 (postpone) Lernen beginnen
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suspend, defer, delay, postpone, put off = odraczać =; to stop a meeting, especially a legal process, for a period of time or until a later date / əˈdʒɜːn /
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Allay sb's concerns/fears/suspicions (dispel). I tried to allay his fears about the interview. Lernen beginnen
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dispel sth, assuage sth, calm, alleviate, relieve = uspokajać czyjeś obawy (concerns), rozpraszać, czyjeś podejrzenia (suspicions)= to make someone feel less worried or frightened, etc / əˈleɪ /
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Avert a crisis/disaster/war (Prevent). Avert your eyes/face/gaze (Turn away). Lernen beginnen
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1. Prevent, stop, ward off, avoid = uniknąć, zapobiegać (kryzysowi/katastrofie/wojnie) 2. Turn away = odwracać (wzrok/twarz) / əˈvɜːt/
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How many are we catering for at the wedding reception? Lernen beginnen
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to provide and often serve food and drinks for a particular event = obsługiwać / ˈkeɪtə r /
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The club caters for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Lernen beginnen
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to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular group of people = zaspokajać potrzeby kogoś/czegoś
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This legislation simply caters to unacceptable racist opinions. Lernen beginnen
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to give people exactly what they want, usually something that people think is wrong = wychodzić naprzeciw czyimś oczekiwaniom
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Investigators combed through the wreckage. Lernen beginnen
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1 HAIR to tidy your hair using a comb = czesać 2 SEARCH to search a place very carefully = przeczesywać / kəʊm /
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a ceremony to commemorate the battle Lernen beginnen
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honor, remember, memorialize; to do something to show you remember an important person or event in the past with respect = upamiętniać (commemoration (n)"a march in commemoration of the war of independence") / kəˈmeməreɪt /
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We are able to commiserate with their hurts, and celebrate with their successes. Lernen beginnen
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sympathize with sb, pity for/on sb, show compassion, offer condolences, console; to express sympathy to someone who is sad or has had bad luck = współczuć / kəˈmɪz ə reɪt /
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The course culminates in a series of written exams. His career culminated with the post of ambassador to NATO. The discovery of a body culminated two days of desperate searching. Lernen beginnen
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end, conclude, finish, terminate; to finish with a particular event, or reach a final result after gradual development and often a lot of effort = kończyć się czymś, zostać uwieńczonym czymś
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The pilot complied with instructions to descend. Lernen beginnen
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to obey an order, rule, or request = zastosować się / kəmˈplaɪ /
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A recent hurricane devastated the city. Lernen beginnen
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to destroy or damage something very badly = niszczyć, pustoszyć, dewastować / ˈdevəsteɪt /
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You have to ask the right questions to elicit the information you want. Lernen beginnen
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to get information or a reaction from someone = zdobyć, uzyskać / ɪˈlɪsɪt /
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The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button. Lernen beginnen
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to send out gas, heat, light, etc into the air = emitować, wydawać / ɪˈmɪt /
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What exactly does the job entail? Lernen beginnen
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to involve, require, demand = wiązać się z, pociągać za sobą / ɪnˈteɪl /
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Sunny weather exacerbates the effects of pollution Lernen beginnen
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to make something worse = zaostrzać, pogarszać / ɪgˈzæsəbeɪt /
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After hours of waiting, tempers were beginning to fray. Lernen beginnen
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If your temper (= mood) frays or your nerves fray, you gradually become annoyed or upset = zawodzić, puszczać; / freɪ /
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ingratiate yourself with sb Ingratiating behaviour is done to try to make people like you. An ingratiating smile/manner Lernen beginnen
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suck up to sb, crawl to sb, grovel to sb, cozy up = przypochlebiać się ( komuś ); to try to please sb, try to make people like you / ɪnˈgreɪʃieɪt /
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Bad weather could jeopardize all our plans. Lernen beginnen
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put at risk, risk, put in danger = narażać (na szwank); to put something in a situation where there is a risk of failing or being harmed / ˈdʒepədaɪz /
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speak unfavorably about, having or exerting a malignant influence, evil or harmful in nature or influence Lernen beginnen
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slander, defame, smear, libel; denigrate, disparage, criticize = oczerniać, zniesławiać, rzucać cień (na kogoś);[mə`laɪn]
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Marks was incarcerated for robbery. Lernen beginnen
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to put and keep someone in prison = uwięzić; / ɪnˈkɑːs ə reɪt /
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I must reiterate that we have no intention of signing this contract. Lernen beginnen
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repeat, go over; to say something again = powtarzać; / riˈɪt ə reɪt /
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The evidence was carefully scrutinized. Lernen beginnen
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to examine something very carefully = analizować, przyglądać się uważnie / ˈskruːtɪnaɪz /
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His claims have never been substantiated. Lernen beginnen
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validate, verify, corroborate, prove = potwierdzać / səbˈstænʃieɪt /
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A series of scandals have undermined people's confidence in the government. Lernen beginnen
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to make someone less confident or make something weaker = podkopywać / ˌʌndəˈmaɪn /
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The government tried to assuage the public's fears. Lernen beginnen
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allay; to make unpleasant feelings less strong = uspokajać / əsweɪdʒ /
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You can adjust the heat using this switch here. She adjusted her hat in the mirror. The figures need to be adjusted for inflation. They found it hard adjusting to life in a new country. Lernen beginnen
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1 CHANGE; to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable = regulować, poprawiać, korygować, uwzględniać lub wprowadzać poprawki 2 BEHAVE to change the way you behave or think in order to suit a new situation = przystosowywać się, przyzwyczajać się
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Share prices on the Stock Exchange fluctuated dramatically in recent weeks Lernen beginnen
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vary, alter, rise and fall; to keep changing, especially in level or amount; wahać się, fluktuować
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The new report concurs with previous findings. Lernen beginnen
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to agree; pokrywać się, być zbieżnym
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A witness corroborated his account of the accident. Lernen beginnen
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to say something or provide information that supports what someone says; potwierdzać
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a new movie featuring Bruce Willis. The CD will feature music from all over the world. Lernen beginnen
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to include someone or something as an important part; mieć w obsadzie, prezentować, zawierać
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deduct. To take away from a total The company will deduct tax from your earnings. Marks are deducted for spelling mistakes. Lernen beginnen
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potrącać, odliczać, odejmować Firma odliczy podatek od twoich zarobków. Za błędy ortograficzne będą odejmowane punkty.
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People had little incentive to save. The government should provide incentives for young people to stay in school. Lernen beginnen
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