WORD OF THE DAY part 2

to assume [to accept something to be true without question or proof] I assume that everyone here has the necessary documents.

zakładać, przyjmować, przypuszczać

take sth down He took down my phone number and said he'd phone back.

zapisywać coś, zanotować

exasperating [[adjective] - extremely annoying] It's so exasperating when a child constantly interrupts adult conversation.

irytujący, denerwujący, drażniący

flush sb/sth out They were flushed out from their hiding place.

wykurzyć kogoś/coś, wypłoszyć

to overeat [[verb] - to eat more food than your body needs, especially so that you feel uncomfortably full] I feel sick because I have overeaten at lunch today.

przejadać się

write sth down You should only write down the main points of the lecture.

zapisać coś

remaining [[adjective] - continuing to exist or be left after other things or parts have been used or taken away] We spent the two remaining days of our holidays shopping for presents.

pozostały

knock sb around When her husband started to knock her around, she left him.

bić kogoś, maltretować, poniewierać

to shimmer [[verb] - to shine in such a way that the light seems to shake slightly] She could see her reflection in the lake, shimmering in the moonlight.

lśnić, iskrzyć się

cheer sb up He was trying to cheer Alice up as she seemed really sad.

rozweselić kogoś

to compel [[verb] - to force somebody to do something] She was compelled to work as a domestic servant at the age of 15.

zmuszać

break into sth The burglars broke into through the bathroom window.

włamać się do czegoś

conscious [[adjective] - awake, thinking and noticing what is happening around you] The injured motorist was still conscious when the ambulance arrived.

przytomny

strike back They're going to strike back against the UN for the bombing raids.

dokonać odwetu, kontratakować, zrewanżować się

sobriety [[noun] - the state of not being drunk] Mark had a period of sobriety but then he went back to drinking.

trzeźwość

walk around I was walking around the park when I met Jason.

spacerować, przechadzać się

cracking [[adjective] - INFORMAL- extremely good] He scored a cracking goal which helped Newcastle United beat Manchester United 2-0.

doskonały, świetny, znakomity

doze off I was so sleepy that I had to doze off for a while.

zdrzemnąć się

respite [[noun] - FORMAL- a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant] He used to work for twelve hours without respite.

wytchnienie, odpoczynek

dine out EXAMPLE: It can sometimes be a challenge to eat healthy when you dine out.

jeść w restauracji, jeść poza domem

base DEFINITION: [noun] - an idea, fact, etc. from which something can develop EXAMPLE: With these three ingredients as a base, you can create different kinds of interesting dishes.

podstawa

top sth up EXAMPLE: Your glass is almost empty. Let me top it up.

napełnić coś

to induce DEFINITION: [verb] - FORMAL- to persuade somebody to do something EXAMPLE: She said that nothing would induce her to vote for him again.

namawiać, nakłaniać

move over EXAMPLE: Could you please move over to let me pass?

przesunąć się, zrobić miejsce

to outshine DEFINITION: [verb] - to be much more skilful and successful than somebody EXAMPLE: She proved her knack for campaigning in a debate where she outshone her competitors with her clarity and charm.

przyćmiewać, przyćmić

point sth out EXAMPLE: Mark pointed out that the check-in counters are closed 40 minutes before departure.

zauważać, zaznaczać, zwrócić na coś uwagę

to smoulder DEFINITION: [verb] - to burn slowly with smoke but without a flame EXAMPLE: A fire that destroyed a factory in Green Hills was started by a smouldering cigarette.

tlić się

string sth out EXAMPLE: They seemed determined to string the meeting out for an indefinite period.

przeciągać coś

hard-boiled DEFINITION: [adjective] - (about an egg) that has been heated in its shell in boiling water until both the white and yellow parts are solid EXAMPLE: I'd like two hard-boiled eggs with sausage, potatoes and white toast.

(o jajku) ugotowane na twardo

cook sth up EXAMPLE: He cooked up an excuse about his car breaking down.

wymyśleć, spreparować

hard-boiled DEFINITION: [adjective] - (about an egg) that has been heated in its shell in boiling water until both the white and yellow parts are solid EXAMPLE: I'd like two hard-boiled eggs with sausage, potatoes and white toast

(o jajku) ugotowane na twardo

to sprinkle DEFINITION: [verb] - to drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface EXAMPLE: I always add extra cheese and sprinkle a few herbs on my pizza.

posypać

go round EXAMPLE: Make sure there are enough pens to go round.

wystarczyć

to flex DEFINITION: [verb] - to bend an arm, leg, etc. or tighten a muscle EXAMPLE: While seated, flex your feet and press your toes towards the floor.

zginać, napinać

lay sth down EXAMPLE: The rebels laid down their weapons and surrendered.

składać, złożyć (broń)

unruffled DEFINITION: [adjective] - calm; not nervous or upset, usually despite a difficult situation EXAMPLE: For a man in danger of losing his job, he remained completely unruffled.

nieporuszony, spokojny

fly around EXAMPLE: All kinds of rumours are flying around about Janet's leaving the company.

krążyć

diabolical DEFINITION: [adjective] - INFORMAL- extremely bad or shocking EXAMPLE: The road conditions around here are diabolical, poorly repaired and full of pot holes.

ohydny, potworny, okropny

ease up EXAMPLE: Ease up a bit! You're not that young any more.

wyluzować, zwolnić, odpuścić sobie

to overtax DEFINITION: [verb] - to cause to feel tired or confused as a result of doing too much or doing something too difficult EXAMPLE: Don't overtax yourself, just do your job.

nadwyrężać się, przeciążać

stick up EXAMPLE: When she got up in the morning, her hair was sticking up.

sterczeć, wystawać

to provoke DEFINITION: [verb] - to cause a feeling or reaction, especially a negative one EXAMPLE: The prospect of increased prices has already provoked furious reaction.

wywoływać, powodować

pack sb in EXAMPLE: Nicole isn't seeing Joe any more. She's packed him in.

rzucać kogoś

to establish DEFINITION: [verb] - to start an organization or company that will continue for a long time EXAMPLE: The company that he works for was established in 1980.

zakładać, stworzyć

brush sth off EXAMPLE: She brushed the snow off David's jacket and hat.

strzepać coś, oczyścić

hearty DEFINITION: [adjective] - enthusiastic, friendly and often loudly expressed EXAMPLE: We got a very warm welcome when we arrived yesterday.

serdeczny, wylewny

close sth off EXAMPLE: The police quickly closed off the city centre because of a bomb alert.

zamykać (dojazd, wejście)

unbecoming DEFINITION: [adjective] -FORMAL- (of behaviour) that is not correct or not acceptable EXAMPLE: The man was charged with conduct unbecoming to an officer.

niestosowny, niewłaściwy

fill sb in

Corin filled in for me, while I was on holiday. POLISH TRANSLATION: zastępować kogoś

to abolish DEFINITION: [verb] - to end an activity or custom officially EXAMPLE: More than two thirds of the world have abolished the death penalty.

znosić, likwidować

backward DEFINITION: [adjective] - not advanced EXAMPLE: They think our teaching methods are backward compared to theirs.

zacofany

throw sth off EXAMPLE: We threw our clothes off and jumped in the lake.

zrzucać coś

accessible DEFINITION: [adjective] - able to be reached or easily got EXAMPLE: Many of these small settlements and isolated houses are only accessible by boat.

dostępny, osiągalny

pack sb off EXAMPLE: We've packed the kids off to my sister's for the weekend.

wyprawiać kogoś; wysłać kogoś na jakiś czas

trap DEFINITION: [noun] - a device or hole that is used for catching animals or people and preventing their escape EXAMPLE: This kind of trap catch mice alive so that they can be released into the wild.

pułapka, sidła, potrzask

tip sb off EXAMPLE: Someone must have tipped the burglars off that the flat would be empty.

ostrzegać kogoś, dać cynk

peaky DEFINITION: [adjective] -INFORMAL- slightly ill, often looking pale EXAMPLE: Emma looks a bit peaky, is she all right?

mizerny

decide on sth/sb EXAMPLE: They haven't decided on a name for their baby yet.

wybrać coś/kogoś (po namyśle)

to puncture DEFINITION: [verb] - to make a small hole in something or to get a small hole in something EXAMPLE: He was lying on the ground after one of the bullets punctured his lung.

przekłuć, przedziurawić, przebijać

send sth back EXAMPLE: I had to send the dress back because it didn't fit me.

odesłać coś

uphill DEFINITION: [adjective] - that needs a large amount of effort EXAMPLE: It was an uphill struggle to persuade Republicans to back the President's plan.

uciążliwy, żmudny, mozolny

swear sb in EXAMPLE: Francois Hollande will be sworn in as the President of France on May 15.

zaprzysięgać kogoś

width DEFINITION: [noun] - the distance across something from one side to the other EXAMPLE: The width of the valley varies between 20 and 40 km.

szerokość

get through EXAMPLE: I tried to phone him several times but couldn't get through.

połączyć się (przez telefon)

to arouse DEFINITION: [verb] - to cause somebody to have a particular feeling EXAMPLE: It's a controversial subject that has aroused a lot of interest.

budzić, wzbudzać

back sb up EXAMPLE: He expected his family to back him up throughout the court case.

wspierać kogoś, popierać

to creak DEFINITION: [verb] - to make a long low sound when a door, floorboard etc. moves or is moved EXAMPLE: The floorboards creaked when we walked across the living room.

zgrzytać, skrzypieć

catch sb out EXAMPLE: You can ask me anything you like – you won't catch me out.

zaginać kogoś

emblem DEFINITION: [noun] - a picture of an object that represents a particular person, group or idea EXAMPLE: A white eagle with a head turned to its right is the national emblem of Poland.

godło, symbol

fit in EXAMPLE: It's no surprise he's leaving our school - he's never really fitted in.

pasować

to denigrate DEFINITION: [verb] - to say that somebody or something is not good or important EXAMPLE: Arrogant people tend to denigrate others and belittle their opinions.

uwłaczać (komuś), oczerniać, pomniejszać

come along EXAMPLE: She decided to work hard and take every opportunity that comes along.

pojawiać się, przychodzić

exact DEFINITION: [adjective] - in great detail or complete, correct in every way EXAMPLE: The exact cause of the accident involving two small aircrafts has never been established.

dokładny, precyzyjny

step sth up EXAMPLE: People think that the police should step up their efforts to fight crime.

zwiększać stopniowo, podnosić, wzmagać

to survey DEFINITION: [verb] - to look at or examine something, especially carefully EXAMPLE: She's reading a book that surveys the history of feminism.

przyglądać się, analizować, badać

head off EXAMPLE: I can't stay any longer. I'm heading off now.

wyruszyć w drogę, wychodzić

to snivel DEFINITION: [verb] - to cry slightly in a way that is weak and annoying for other people EXAMPLE: He's sitting in his bedroom snivelling because his dad asked do all his homework.

pochlipywać, biadolić

draw sth up EXAMPLE: Our lawyer has already drawn up the contract and we can sign it tomorrow.

sporządzać coś, formułować coś

to reveal DEFINITION: [verb] - to make known or show something that is surprising or that was secret before EXAMPLE: His biography revealed that he was not as happy as everybody thought.

ujawniać, wykrywać

put sth forward EXAMPLE: The proposals that he put forward at the meeting deserve serious consideration.

proponować, wysuwać, przedstawić

keep sth off EXAMPLE: I put a cloth over the food to keep the flies off.

odpędzać coś, trzymać coś z dala (od kogoś/czegoś)

fetching DEFINITION: [adjective] - (used about a person or their clothes) attractive EXAMPLE: She looked very fetching in her beige silk blouse and a green skirt.

atrakcyjny, uroczy, ujmujący

supportive DEFINITION: [adjective] - that gives help and encouragement EXAMPLE: I expected my boss to be more supportive when I was ill.

pomocny, wspierający

sweat over EXAMPLE: I've been sweating over that essay all evening.

pocić się (nad czymś)

to snatch DEFINITION: [verb] - to take hold of something suddenly and roughly EXAMPLE: She snatched the letter from my hands and ran towards her room.

wyrywać, chwytać

tie sb up EXAMPLE: Someone tied a small dog up to a fence in the park last night.

związać kogoś, przywiązać

to bicker DEFINITION: [verb] - to argue about things that are not important EXAMPLE: Kate and Tom are always bickering with each other about some personal problems.

kłócić się, sprzeczać

sew sth up EXAMPLE: The surgeon will come and sew up the wound as soon as possible

zszywać, łatać

to entangle DEFINITION: [verb] - to cause something to become caught in something such as a net or wire EXAMPLE: The whale shark became entangled in the fishing nets.

zaplątać (się), uwikłać

date back EXAMPLE: The photographs which we have found in my grandma's house date back to the Second World War.

pochodzić z (jakiegoś okresu)

DEFINITION: [noun] - too long and confused EXAMPLE: He began his presentation with a prayer and then proceeded to deliver a rambling speech about philosophy and religion.

zawiły, pogmatwany

answer for sb/sth EXAMPLE: Tom asked me if I could answer for my friend's honesty.

ręczyć za kogoś/coś, odpowiadać

to demolish DEFINITION: [verb] - to completely destroy a building, often in order to use the land for something else EXAMPLE: A couple of old buildings were demolished so that the shopping centre could be built.

burzyć, niszczyć

store up EXAMPLE: Some people are storing up food because prices keep going up and up.

przechowywać, magazynować

to assume DEFINITION: [verb] - to accept something to be true without question or proof EXAMPLE: I assume that everyone here has the necessary documents.

zakładać, przyjmować, przypuszczać

take sth down EXAMPLE: He took down my phone number and said he'd phone back.

zapisywać coś, zanotować

to pre-empt DEFINITION: [verb] - to do or say something before somebody so that you make their words or actions unnecessary or ineffective EXAMPLE: The minister released a statement in order to pre-empt criticism in the newspapers.

uprzedzić, ubiegać

cut in EXAMPLE: Mark told his brother not to cut in on our conversation

przerywać komuś (rozmowę)

stuffing DEFINITION: [noun] - a mixture of food which you put inside something that is going to be eaten, such as a chicken or a vegetable, before you cook it EXAMPLE: Although it was the first time I tried to make a turkey stuffing, it turned out to be fantastic.

nadzienie, farsz

start on sth EXAMPLE: Let's have some breakfast before we start on the painting.

zabrać się za coś

bidding DEFINITION: [noun] - the act of offering prices for something, especially at an auction EXAMPLE: The bidding was higher than expected and it reached $10000.

licytacja

stand for sth EXAMPLE: This party stands for individual freedom and human rights laws

popierać coś

DEFINITION: [adjective] - FORMAL- happening or done at a time that is not suitable or convenient EXAMPLE: I can't talk to you now. You've called at an inopportune moment.

niestosowny, nieodpowiedni

puff up EXAMPLE: Her hand puffed up when she was stung by a wasp.

spuchnąć

to attach DEFINITION: [verb] - to fasten, join or connect EXAMPLE: You can't attach a photo to an e-mail unless you know where it's located on your computer.

dołączyć, przyczepić

hold sb/sth back EXAMPLE: The police tried to hold back the crowd of journalists and onlookers.

powstrzymywać, zahamować

wisecrack DEFINITION: [noun] -INFORMAL- a remark that is intended as a clever joke, especially one that criticizes somebody EXAMPLE: He made some wisecrack about her lack of cleaning skills.

dowcipna uwaga, żart

sleep over EXAMPLE: If you don't want to catch the last train home, you can sleep over

nocować u kogoś

to whip DEFINITION: [verb] - to beat food, especially cream with a special utensil to make it firm and thick EXAMPLE: Put a clean bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before whipping the cream.

ubijać

finish sth off EXAMPLE: You'd better finish off this essay before you go to bed.

dokończyć coś

curt DEFINITION: [adjective] - using very few words in a way that seems rude EXAMPLE: Ann's boss apologized for being so curt with her.

szorstki, oschły

sit up EXAMPLE: The book was very interesting and I sat up all night reading it.

nie kłaść się (spać), siedzieć do późna w nocy

to efface DEFINITION: [verb] -FORMAL- to remove something intentionally EXAMPLE: He was trying hard to efface the horrific memories from the war.

zacierać, wymazywać

blow off EXAMPLE: Suddenly a gust of wind blew a hat off her head

zdmuchnąć, zerwać

to scrounge DEFINITION: [verb] -INFORMAL- to get things, often money or food, by asking other people for them instead of buying them EXAMPLE: I can't stand the way Jack scrounges things off his friends.

wyprosić coś od kogoś, wyżebrać

drown in sth EXAMPLE: I'm drowning in unpaid bills and I need to earn some extra money

tonąć w czymś

wealthy DEFINITION: [adjective] - rich EXAMPLE: His father is a wealthy man who owns two luxury flats in New York.

zamożny, bogaty

pass sth up EXAMPLE: I can't believe he passed up the chance to study in Paris.

przepuszczać (okazję)