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embargo
[Rzeczownik]

an official order according to which any commercial activity with a particular country is banned

embargo, zakaz handlu

embargo, zakaz handlu

scoundrel
[Rzeczownik]

a dishonest and morally questionable individual, often involved in deceitful or unlawful behavior

szubrawiec, kanciarz

szubrawiec, kanciarz

Ex: The town rallied together to expose the scoundrel who had been exploiting vulnerable members of the community .
buffet
[Rzeczownik]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

bufet, stół szwedzki

bufet, stół szwedzki

Ex: We sat at a table near the window to enjoy buffet breakfast with a view of the garden .
quietus
[Rzeczownik]

a final and conclusive ending, often implying death or the settlement of a debt

kwietus, spokój

kwietus, spokój

Ex: With the completion of the last chapter , the author felt a sense quietus as the book was finally finished .
vaudeville
[Rzeczownik]

a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s

wodewil, wodewilowe przedstawienie

wodewil, wodewilowe przedstawienie

Ex: The decline vaudeville came with the rise of motion pictures and radio , but its influence can still be seen in modern variety shows and comedy clubs .
linchpin
[Rzeczownik]

a crucial element that holds something together or provides stability and support

kluczowy element,  podporowy element

kluczowy element, podporowy element

Ex: The bridge 's central pillar served as linchpin of the entire structure , supporting its weight and ensuring its stability .
rout
[Rzeczownik]

a disorderly and frenzied crowd of people, often characterized by chaos and confusion

zgiełk, chaos

zgiełk, chaos

Ex: The unexpected announcement sparked rout of eager job seekers , all clamoring for positions at the company .
tenet
[Rzeczownik]

a fundamental belief or principle that is central to a system of thought, philosophy, or religion

zasada, dogmat

zasada, dogmat

Ex: tenet of freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies , promoting open discourse and expression .
pontiff
[Rzeczownik]

the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church

papież, pontyfiks

papież, pontyfiks

Ex: pontiff's encyclical on climate change urged world leaders to take action to protect the environment and address global warming .
paroxysm
[Rzeczownik]

a sudden and uncontrollable outburst or convulsion, often of emotion or action

paroksyzm, napad

paroksyzm, napad

Ex: The sudden news sent him into paroxysm of panic , his heart racing and thoughts spinning out of control .
deterrent
[Rzeczownik]

a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences

odstraszacz, odstraszenie

odstraszacz, odstraszenie

Ex: The complex application process proved to be deterrent for many applicants .
ruse
[Rzeczownik]

a cunning or deceptive strategy or action intended to deceive or trick someone

podstęp, żart

podstęp, żart

Ex: He saw through ruse and refused to be swayed by her deceptive tactics .
tyro
[Rzeczownik]

a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity

żółtodziób, nowicjusz

żółtodziób, nowicjusz

Ex: The theater company welcomed tyros interested in acting, providing training and guidance to help them develop their talent.
digraph
[Rzeczownik]

a pair of characters used to represent a single sound, such as "sh" or "th", in phonetics or linguistics

digraf, digrafa

digraf, digrafa

Ex: digraphs can help English language learners decipher unfamiliar words more easily .
gauntlet
[Rzeczownik]

a protective glove, often made of leather, worn as armor

rękawica, zbrojna rękawica

rękawica, zbrojna rękawica

Ex: She adjusted the fit of gauntlet, ensuring that it provided maximum protection without hindering her dexterity .
exponent
[Rzeczownik]

a supporter of a theory, belief, idea, etc. who tries to persuade others that it is true or good in order to gain their support

eksponent, zwolennik

eksponent, zwolennik

Ex: He had been exponent of free-market capitalism , often debating its merits with critics .
mane
[Rzeczownik]

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

grzywa, mane

grzywa, mane

lieu
[Rzeczownik]

a place or location, often used as a substitute or in place of something else

miejsce, w miejsce

miejsce, w miejsce

Ex: The team opted for a virtual meeting in lieu of the usual in-person conference due to travel restrictions.
gaffe
[Rzeczownik]

a thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake

wpadka, faux pas

wpadka, faux pas

Ex: The news anchor ’s gaffe resulted in a flurry of corrections and apologies .
obelisk
[Rzeczownik]

a tall column made of stone with four sides and a pyramid-like top, used as a monument to honor an important event or person

obelisk, kolumna

obelisk, kolumna

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