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etch
to cut, carve, or engrave a design, pattern, or text into a hard surface (such as glass, stone, or metal).
Wright brothers etched their names intro history with their pioneering airplane flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903
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wyryć, wyżłobić; wyryć w pamięci
precipice
a very steep cliff or rock face; figuratively, a situation of great danger or on the verge of disaster.
After the engine failure, the crew felt they were standing on the precipice of disaster.
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1. przepaść 2. niebezpieczna sytuacja
eminance
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wybitność
ingenuity
Gentlemen, I am truly impressed by your effort and ingenuity
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pomysłowość
fanciful
The idea is not so fanciful as it may sound.
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dziwaczny
Ten pomysł nie jest aż tak dziwaczny jak się wydaje.
opulence
The earliest Zeppelins lacked the sheer opulence of later models like the Hindenburg, but nevertheless offered a unique and comfortable travel experience.
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bogactwo
toboggan
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1. saneczki, sanki 2. jeździć na sankach
brusque
speaking or behaving in a very direct, short, and often rude manner (abrupt and lacking warmth).
The captain’s brusque announcement surprised the passengers, who expected a calmer tone.
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obcesowy
embark on something
begin a new project, journey, or course of action
As you embark on this research project, remember to define your scope clearly from the start
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rozpocząć coś
teaching post
She applied for a teaching post at the local high school.
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stanowisko nauczycielskie
juncture
a particular point in time, especially one that is critical or important in a process or series of events.👉 More common synonyms: stage, moment, point, phase.
At this juncture in the investigation, the cause of the incident remains unclear.
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połączenie
exponentially
at a rapidly accelerating rate, where growth becomes faster and faster over time (like in mathematics, exponential growth).
The popularity of smartphones grew exponentially in the last decade
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wykładniczo / w błyskawicznym tempie
outset
the very beginning or start of something (a project, a journey, a course, etc.). Formal, more common in academic or professional speech than in casual conversation
At the outset of this course, I want to make clear what my expectations are.
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początek
be at odds
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
The captain’s decision was at odds with the weather forecast provided by dispatch.
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być w sprzeczności / nie zgadzać się z
rife
widespread, common, often in a negative sense (usually referring to something undesirable such as problems, errors, rumors, corruption, etc.). Use: “full of” or “widespread.”
Speculation was rife after the unexplained delay of the aircraft on the tarmac.
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rozpowszechniony
probation
a trial or testing period during which someone's performance, behavior, or suitability is monitored before granting full rights, acceptance, or employment
Because of his behavior, he was placed on probation at school.
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nadzór kuratorski / probacja
oddać kogoś pod nadzór kuratorski
integrity
the quality of being honest, having strong moral principles, and behaving consistently according to ethical standards
She is a leader of great integrity — people trust her completely.
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uczciwość
weighty
figuratively important, serious, or significant. heavy (literal), serious, important, significant (figurative).
The pilot considered the weighty implications of diverting the flight due to weather. This topic carries weighty consequences for your final grade, so pay close attention.
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ciężki
endow
To provide with a quality, ability, or asset naturally or permanently. Synonyms: grant, provide, equip, give.
The aviation academy was endowed with a new flight simulator for student training.
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obdarzyć, wyposażyć, fundować
juggernaut
A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution that cannot be easily stopped.
Be careful not to let a single juggernaut theory dominate your essay without critical analysis.
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niepowstrzymana siła, potęga, gigant
In the same vein
Synonyms: similarly, likewise, in a similar manner.
The new safety protocols were designed in the same vein as previous regulations but adapted for modern aircraft.
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w podobnym tonie
What's your take on this problem?
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czyjaś opinia, czyjś pogląd na dany temat, czyjeś stanowisko (w danej kwestii)
find somebody feet
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poczuć się pewnie, przyzwyczaić się
repossess
The state does not actually repossess its land when the leases run out.
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odzyskiwać własność
diminutive
a word form that conveys smallness or affection (e.g., booklet, doggy).
use the diminutive form
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zdrobnienie
woven
Radiotelephony is woven into national regulations worldwide
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tkać
impeccable
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nieskazitelny, bez zarzutu
linchpin
Poland is NATO’s 3rd-largest military, and the linchpin against Russia.
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najważniejsza osoba, podpora
tenacity
the quality of being very determined, persistent, and not giving up easily despite difficulties. Synonyms: determination, perseverance, persistence, resilience
Her tenacity helped her finish the marathon despite the pain
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wytrwałość
for a dare
to do something risky, silly, or challenging because someone dared you to (as a test of courage or boldness).
Some students skip a class for a dare, but it often backfires when they miss important material.
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odważyć się
tipping point
the critical moment at which a small change causes a much larger, often irreversible effect. Synonyms: turning point, breaking point, critical point
The airline reached a tipping point where rising fuel costs made certain routes unprofitable.
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punkt zwrotny
indispensable for something
absolutely necessary, essential; something you cannot do without in a given situation
A good night’s sleep is indispensable for staying healthy.
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niezbędny do czegoś
be soft on something
to treat something or someone in a lenient, forgiving, or not strict enough way
The teacher was soft on the students who missed the deadline.
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tolerować coś, traktować coś z pobłażaniem
watercolour
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akwarela
proofread
to read a document carefully in order to find and correct mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting
I need to proofread my email before sending it to my boss.
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sprawdzać, robić korektę, sczytać
come across
To appear or give the impression of (a certain quality).
He comes across as an eccentric person.
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robić wrażenie (np. bardzo sympatycznego), uchodzić, wydawać się jakimś
disheartening
causing someone to lose confidence, motivation, or hope; discouraging
It was disheartening to fail the driving test after months of practice.
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zniechęcające
Get real!
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Zejdź na ziemię! Ogarnij się! Przestań bujać w obłokach!
covet
strongly desire something that belongs to someone else, often with a sense of envy
He secretly coveted the promotion his colleague received
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łakomić się na cudze
towering figure
A towering figure refers to someone who is either physically very tall and imposing or metaphorically a highly influential, important, or outstanding person in their field
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nadzwyczajna, wybitna postać
chiefly in
My dad is fond of Italian dishes, chiefly spaghetti.
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głównie w
clip
He clipped two cars while he was parking! Look at my car's body - someone clipped it
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zahaczyć (inny samochód podczas parkowania)

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