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19.05.2021

Talia fiszek anki plik

pliant - giętki [able to bend easily without breaking; being able and willing to accept change or new ideas]
/ˈplaɪ.ənt/
These toys are made of pliant rubber, so they won't break. The management has adopted a more pliant position, and has agreed to listen to the staff's requests.
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dispirited - przygnębiony, zniechęcony [not feeling much hope about a particular situation or problem]
/dɪˈspɪr.ə.t̬ɪd/
The troops were dispirited and disorganized.
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parapet - balustrada [a low wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, etc.]
/ˈper.ə.pet/
Fortunately, the small child wasn’t able to climb over the parapet that encircled the balcony.
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aground - na mieliźnie [touching the ground below the water]
/əˈɡrɑʊnd/
The tanker ran aground and leaked 11 million gallons of crude oil.
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impediment - utrudnienie, przeszkoda [formal; something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible]
/ɪmˈped.ə.mənt/
In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress.
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fodder - pasza [food that is given to cows, horses, and other farm animals]
/ˈfɑː.dɚ/
Very few commentators discuss the use of leaves for fodder.
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pelvis - miednica
/ˈpel.vɪs/
He was too big to pass easily through his mother's pelvis.
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morn - poranek [literary; a morning]
/mɔːrn/
Yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
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apiece - za sztukę
/əˈpiːs/
In good condition, dolls from this period sell for £500 apiece.
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to chug - warkotać (o silniku) [to make the sound of an engine or motor, or to move making this sound]
/tʃʌɡ/
The boat chugged down the river.
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bonus - idiom
creature comforts
This expression refers to modern conveniences (such as hot water or central heating) that make life comfortable and pleasant.
I need my creature comforts. I don't know how I'd survive without air-conditioning in this climate!

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