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słownictwo term 2.4
Term | Definition |
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Indispensable | difficult or impossible to exist without or to do something without; syn:necessary, essential, vital; usage: International cooperation is indispensable to resolving the problemof the drug trade. |
Abashed | embarrassed or ashamed about something that you have done; syn: ashamed, embarrassed, guilty |
Wary | careful or nervous about someone or something because you thinkthey might cause a problem;syn:worried,nervous,upset;usage: He was wary of putting too much trust in her. |
Industrious | always working very hard; syn: sedulous, efficient, productive |
Grin and bear it | to accept a difficult situation without complaining or without showinghow you feel; syn:bear, tolerate, live with |
Icing on the cake | something that makes a good situation even better(wisienka na torcie);syn: masterpiece, inspiration, miracle; usage: I’m really happy playing here, and if we win today that will be theicing on the cake. |
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Steer clear of | to try to avoid someone or something;syn: avoid, get out of, duck out of;usage: Tourists are advised to steer clear of the area |
Flummox | extremely confused; syn: confused, bewildered, perplexed;usage: I was flummoxed by her direct question. ALSO: To make someone unable to concentrate or think clearly: discombobulate, confuse, distract. |
Pet peeve | a pet hate, sth that you hate |
Dubious(about) | not completely good, safe, or honest; syn: dangerous, harmful,uncertain;use: He had a dubious reputation. ALSO: used for saying that something is the opposite of the good thing youare describing it as; usage: a dubious honour/pleasure/distinction |