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Insight - Upper-intermediate

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Letclear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner .

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went offsaved by the bell!
addicted
[przymiotnik]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

uzależniony, zależny

uzależniony, zależny

Ex: She 's addicted to toxic relationships , mistaking drama for passion .Ona jest **uzależniona** od toksycznych związków, myląc dramę z pasją.
addiction
[Rzeczownik]

a strong desire to do or have something

uzależnienie, nałóg

uzależnienie, nałóg

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .Rozwinęła **uzależnienie** od czytania powieści kryminalnych, kończąc jedną każdego tygodnia.
bald
[przymiotnik]

having little or no hair on the head

łysy, wyłysiały

łysy, wyłysiały

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .Starszy pan miał schludną i uporządkowaną **łysą** głowę, która bardzo mu pasowała.
baldness
[Rzeczownik]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

łysina, łysienie

łysina, łysienie

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .Zauważył pierwsze oznaki **łysienia** pod koniec dwudziestki.
deaf
[przymiotnik]

partly or completely unable to hear

głuchy, niedosłyszący

głuchy, niedosłyszący

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Nauczył się czytać z ust, aby lepiej rozumieć rozmowy, gdy stawał się coraz bardziej **głuchy**.
deafness
[Rzeczownik]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

głuchota, stan głuchoty

głuchota, stan głuchoty

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .Wczesne wykrycie **głuchoty** jest niezbędne dla lepszych wyników.
disabled
[przymiotnik]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

niepełnosprawny, inwalida

niepełnosprawny, inwalida

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .**Niepełnosprawny** pracownik wyróżnia się w swojej pracy, mimo że stoi przed wyzwaniami związanymi ze swoim stanem.
disability
[Rzeczownik]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

niepełnosprawność, inwalidztwo

niepełnosprawność, inwalidztwo

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .**Niepełnosprawność** nie powinna powstrzymywać kogoś przed osiągnięciem celów.
imperfect
[przymiotnik]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

niedoskonały, wadliwy

niedoskonały, wadliwy

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .Obraz był urzekający, ale **niedoskonały**, z pociągnięciami pędzla, które były lekko nierówne.
imperfection
[Rzeczownik]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

niedoskonałość, wada

niedoskonałość, wada

obese
[przymiotnik]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

otyły, nadwaga

otyły, nadwaga

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .**Otyłe** dzieci są bardziej narażone na rozwój chorób przewlekłych w późniejszym życiu.
obesity
[Rzeczownik]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

otyłość, nadwaga

otyłość, nadwaga

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Zwalczanie **otyłości** wymaga wieloaspektowego podejścia, które obejmuje promowanie zdrowych nawyków żywieniowych, regularną aktywność fizyczną i inicjatywy społecznościowe.

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance , the painting seemed ordinary , but upon closer inspection , there more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning .

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .
dismally
[przysłówek]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

ponuro, beznadziejnie

ponuro, beznadziejnie

Ex: The project ended dismally, leaving everyone feeling defeated .Projekt zakończył się **ponuro**, pozostawiając wszystkich z poczuciem porażki.
flowing
[przymiotnik]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

płynny, aerodynamiczny

płynny, aerodynamiczny

Ex: The yacht’s flowing hull improves speed on water.**Opływowy** kadłub jachtu poprawia prędkość na wodzie.

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The new restaurant in town head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to culinary innovation and unique flavors .

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: Even before the diagnosis, she felt in her bones that her health was deteriorating, and it prompted her to seek medical attention.

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: Even though they were having a great time on their road trip, the responsibilities waiting for them back home were at the back of their minds.

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .
in vain
[przysłówek]

without success or achieving the desired result

na próżno, bezskutecznie

na próżno, bezskutecznie

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to be in vain, and the patient could not be revived .Lekarz pracował niestrudzenie, aby uratować pacjenta, ale niestety wszystkie wysiłki okazały się **daremne**, a pacjenta nie udało się ożywić.

with all that one has

Ex: She pursued her passion for music with unwavering dedication , giving it her allbody and soul.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was weight off my shoulders.

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury.

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The company tried to pull the wool over the government's eyes by falsifying its financial records.

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: Being selected as the team captain was feather in his cap, reflecting his leadership skills and dedication to the sport .

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they couldn't afford.
lifeless
[przymiotnik]

without any signs of life or vitality

bezwładny, martwy

bezwładny, martwy

Ex: After the accident , the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel , his body appearing lifeless.Po wypadku ratownicy znaleźli kierowcę zwieszonego nad kierownicą, jego ciało wyglądało na **bezwładne**.
pearly
[przymiotnik]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

perłowy, muszlowy

perłowy, muszlowy

shrivelled
[przymiotnik]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

zwiędły, pomarszczony

zwiędły, pomarszczony

watery
[przymiotnik]

having too much water and little taste

wodnisty, nijaki

wodnisty, nijaki

Ex: The smoothie was watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .Smoothie było **wodniste** i mdłe, brakowało mu kremowości i słodyczy właściwie zmiksowanych owoców.
to head out
[Czasownik]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

wyruszyć, udać się

wyruszyć, udać się

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .Postanowiła **wyruszyć** wcześnie, aby uniknąć korków w godzinach szczytu.

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She's been warned about her behavior, and if she doesn't improve, she'll get the sack.

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention, protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents.

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: The employee decided to put her cards on the table and openly address the issues that were affecting her productivity in the workplace.

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: I found her story hard to swallow.
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