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onslaught
onslaught
[Rzeczownik]

a relentless and persistent series of challenges, difficulties, or obstacles, typically experienced over a prolonged period of time

natarcie, atak

natarcie, atak

Ex: After losing her job, she faced an onslaught of financial difficulties, from unpaid bills to mounting debt. 
prickle
prickle
[Rzeczownik]

a small, sharp-pointed structure that grows on the surface of a plant

cierń, kolec

cierń, kolec

Ex: Roses are known for their thorns, which are actually prickles that help protect the plant from being eaten by animals. 
mongrel
mongrel
[Rzeczownik]

a dog that is not from a single breed

kundel, mieszaniec

kundel, mieszaniec

Ex: The friendly mongrel wagged its tail excitedly as the children approached. 
cudgel
cudgel
[Rzeczownik]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

pałka, maczuga

pałka, maczuga

Ex: In medieval times, soldiers would often wield cudgels in battle as makeshift weapons. 
stipend
stipend
[Rzeczownik]

a fixed amount of money given to a person regularly as an allowance or salary

stypendium, zasiłek

stypendium, zasiłek

Ex: She received a monthly stipend while she was completing her internship. 
gendarme
gendarme
[Rzeczownik]

a police officer, especially in France or other French-speaking countries

żandarm

żandarm

Ex: The gendarmes were called to the scene of the accident to assist with traffic control and provide medical aid. 
hue
hue
[Rzeczownik]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

odcień, ton

odcień, ton

Ex: The artist chose a warm hue to create a cozy atmosphere in the painting. 
mulatto
mulatto
[Rzeczownik]

a person of mixed white and black ancestry

mulat, mieszaniec

mulat, mieszaniec

Ex: The plantation owner's son was a mulatto, born to one of the enslaved women on his father's estate. 
dyne
dyne
[Rzeczownik]

(physics) a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the force that would give a mass of one gram an acceleration of one centimeter per second squared

dyna, jednostka siły w systemie centymetr-gram-sekunda

dyna, jednostka siły w systemie centymetr-gram-sekunda

Ex: If a force of 1 dyne is applied to a mass of 1 gram, it will accelerate at a rate of 1 centimeter per second squared. 
coronet
coronet
[Rzeczownik]

a small crown, typically worn by nobility or used as a symbol of rank and honor

korona, diadem

korona, diadem

Ex: The young prince wore a simple coronet during the ceremony to symbolize his future role as king. 
jargon
jargon
[Rzeczownik]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

żargon, język specjalistyczny

żargon, język specjalistyczny

Ex: Medical professionals often use jargon such as 'stat,' 'BP,' and 'code blue,' which can be confusing to those outside the healthcare field. 
doctrine
doctrine
[Rzeczownik]

a system of beliefs, principles, or teachings that are formally taught, advocated, or followed

doktryna, nauka

doktryna, nauka

Ex: The doctrine of separation of powers, which divides the functions of government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. 
moonbeam
moonbeam
[Rzeczownik]

a shaft or ray of light that originates from the moon

promień księżyca, światło księżyca

promień księżyca, światło księżyca

Ex: As the clouds parted, the garden was bathed in the gentle glow of moonbeams, creating an enchanting atmosphere. 
charlatan
charlatan
[Rzeczownik]

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

szarlatan, oszust

szarlatan, oszust

Ex: The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan when his treatments failed to produce results. 
palette
palette
[Rzeczownik]

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

paleta, deska do mieszania farb

paleta, deska do mieszania farb

Ex: The artist's palette was covered in a colorful array of oil paints, each hue carefully mixed to capture the essence of the sunset. 
fetish
fetish
[Rzeczownik]

a strong and unusual attachment or obsession with a particular object, idea, or activity

fetysz, obsesja

fetysz, obsesja

Ex: Sarah had a fetish for collecting vintage postcards, often spending hours scouring flea markets and antique shops for rare finds. 
rivulet
rivulet
[Rzeczownik]

a small and narrow stream of water that flows naturally

strumyk, potoczek

strumyk, potoczek

Ex: After the heavy rainfall, a gentle rivulet formed at the base of the hill, meandering its way through the forest. 
statecraft
statecraft
[Rzeczownik]

the art or skill of managing and conducting the affairs of a state or government

sztuka rządzenia, dyplomacja

sztuka rządzenia, dyplomacja

Ex: The success of a nation's foreign policy often depends on the adeptness of its leaders in statecraft, navigating complex international relations and conflicts. 
envoy
envoy
[Rzeczownik]

a diplomatic agent or official accredited to a foreign government or international organization, usually of lower rank than an ambassador

wysłannik, przedstawiciel

wysłannik, przedstawiciel

Ex: The president appointed John as the envoy to the neighboring country to facilitate peace talks between the two nations. 
lough
lough
[Rzeczownik]

a body of water, typically a lake or inlet, commonly found in Ireland

jezioro, zbiornik wodny

jezioro, zbiornik wodny

Ex: Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, located in Northern Ireland. 
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