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potpourri
potpourri
[Rzeczownik]

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

potpourri, mieszanina

potpourri, mieszanina

Ex: The magazine's latest issue was a potpourri of articles covering topics ranging from politics to pop culture. 
pact
pact
[Rzeczownik]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pakt, umowa

pakt, umowa

Ex: The two countries signed a defense pact to ensure mutual protection against external threats. 
clan
clan
[Rzeczownik]

a large group of people who are related to each other

klan, wielka rodzina

klan, wielka rodzina

Ex: The entire clan gathered for the annual family reunion, filling the park with laughter and shared memories. 
tryst
tryst
[Rzeczownik]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

schadzka, tajne spotkanie

schadzka, tajne spotkanie

Ex: The lovers arranged a midnight tryst under the old oak tree, away from prying eyes. 
lagniappe
lagniappe
[Rzeczownik]

(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly

mały bonus, nieoczekiwany dodatkowy prezent

mały bonus, nieoczekiwany dodatkowy prezent

Ex: The baker threw in a lagniappe with my order of king cakes. 
maul
maul
[Rzeczownik]

a heavy club or hammer, often equipped with spikes, used as a weapon or tool for striking or crushing

ciężki młot, maczuga

ciężki młot, maczuga

Ex: The medieval knight wielded a fearsome maul in battle, capable of crushing armor and bone alike. 
Narcissus
Narcissus
[Rzeczownik]

a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and ultimately turned into a flower that bears his name

narcyz, Narcyz

narcyz, Narcyz

Ex: The tale of Narcissus serves as a cautionary story about the dangers of excessive self-love. 
waif
waif
[Rzeczownik]

a person, often a child, who is homeless, neglected, or abandoned

bezdomny, porzucone dziecko

bezdomny, porzucone dziecko

Ex: The charity organization provided shelter and support for waifs who had nowhere else to turn. 
kerchief
kerchief
[Rzeczownik]

a square or rectangular piece of cloth that is worn as a head covering or tied around the neck

chustka, chustka na głowę

chustka, chustka na głowę

Ex: She tied a colorful kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face while gardening. 
mote
mote
[Rzeczownik]

a tiny speck or particle, especially of dust or other matter

cząstka, pyłek

cząstka, pyłek

Ex: The sunlight streaming through the window revealed countless motes of dust dancing in the air. 
forthright
forthright
[przysłówek]

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

bezpośrednio, otwarcie

bezpośrednio, otwarcie

Ex: She spoke forthright to her boss about her concerns regarding the project's timeline. 
prognosis
prognosis
[Rzeczownik]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

rokowanie

rokowanie

Ex: The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment. 
trestle
trestle
[Rzeczownik]

a framework of vertical posts or columns supporting a horizontal beam, often used for bridges or railway supports

trestle, kozły

trestle, kozły

Ex: The old wooden bridge crossed the river on sturdy trestles, providing a safe passage for travelers. 
skiff
skiff
[Rzeczownik]

a small, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transportation, typically propelled by oars, sails, or a motor

mała,  płaskodenna łódź używana do wędkowania lub transportu

mała, płaskodenna łódź używana do wędkowania lub transportu

Ex: The fisherman rowed his skiff out into the tranquil lake, seeking the perfect spot for angling. 
magician
magician
[Rzeczownik]

someone who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain audiences

magik, iluzjonista

magik, iluzjonista

Ex: The children gathered around in amazement as the magician made a coin disappear and reappear behind their ears. 
duet
duet
[Rzeczownik]

a piece of music written for two performers

duet

duet

Ex: The pianist and violinist performed a beautiful duet at the concert. 
trinket
trinket
[Rzeczownik]

a small decorative object worn as jewelry that is not much valuable

bibelot, ozdoba

bibelot, ozdoba

Ex: She wore a delicate silver trinket around her neck, a tiny pendant with intricate patterns. 
demise
demise
[Rzeczownik]

the end or failure of something, such as an organization, system, or life

koniec, upadek

koniec, upadek

Ex: The company's demise was caused by poor management decisions. 
nit
nit
[Rzeczownik]

the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect that lives on someone's hair or piece of clothing

gnida, jajo wszy

gnida, jajo wszy

Ex: The school nurse carefully checked each student's hair for nits during the health inspection. 
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