11/06/2015
forget – /fəˈɡet/ verb
DEFINITION: to be unable to remember something that has happened in the past or information that you knew in the past
EXAMPLES: I never forget a face.
I forgot to ask him for his address.
Take care, and don’t forget to write.
TRANSLATION: zapominać
10/06/2015
memory – /ˈmeməri/ noun [C] [U]
DEFINITION: your ability to remember things; a thought of something that you remember from the past
EXAMPLES: I have a bad memory for names.
The photos bring back lots of good memories.
memory loss
memory stick
TRANSLATION: pamięć, wspomnienie
09/06/2015
prefer – /prɪˈfɜː(r)/ verb
DEFINITION: to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
EXAMPLES: I much prefer jazz to rock music.
I prefer playing in defence.
I prefer not to think about it.
TRANSLATION: woleć
08/06/2015
appreciate – /əˈpriːʃieɪt / verb
DEFINITION: to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something ; to be grateful for something that somebody has done
EXAMPLES: Her family doesn’t appreciate her.
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it.
TRANSLATION: doceniać, być wdzięcznym
03/06/2015
favour – /ˈfeɪvə(r) / noun [C]
DEFINITION: a thing that you do to help somebody
EXAMPLES: Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today?
Can I ask a favour?
I’ll ask Steve to take it. He owes me a favour.
TRANSLATION: przysługa
02/06/2015
answer – / ˈɑːnsə(r) / verb
DEFINITION: to say, write or do something as a reaction to a question or situation
EXAMPLES: I repeated the question, but she didn’t answer.
He refused to answer the charges against him.
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings)
TRANSLATION: odpowiedzieć
answer the phone – odebrać telefon
01/06/2015
asleep – /əˈsliːp/ adjective
DEFINITION: sleeping
EXAMPLES: The police found him asleep in a garage.
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk.
TRANSLATION: być w trakcie snu, spać
fall asleep – zasnąć
29/05/2015
happen – /ˈhæpən/ verb
DEFINITION: to take place, especially without being planned
EXAMPLES: You’ll never guess what’s happened!
Accidents like this happen all the time.
Let’s see what happens next week.
TRANSLATION: dziać się, zdarzyć się
28/05/2015
tangue – /tʌŋ/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: the soft part in the mouth that moves around, used for tasting, swallowing, speaking, etc.; a language
EXAMPLES: It’s very rude to stick your tongue out at people.
I tried speaking to her in her native tongue.
TRANSLATION: język
27/05/2015
speech – /spiːtʃ/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: speech (on/about something) a formal talk that a person gives to an audience
EXAMPLES: to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights
Several people made speeches at the wedding.
TRANSLATION: przemówienie
26/05/2015
artificial – /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/ adjective
DEFINITION: not real or not made of natural things but made to be like something that is real or natural
EXAMPLES: artificial flowers
artificial light
artificial smile
TRANSLATION: sztuczny
25/05/2015
star – /sta:(r)/ verb
DEFINITION: star (with/opposite somebody) (in something) to have one of the main parts in a film/movie, play, etc.
EXAMPLES: She starred opposite Cary Grant in ‘Bringing up Baby’.
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part).
TRANSLATION: występować
22/05/2015
give up – /ɡɪv ʌp/ phrasal verb
DEFINITION: to stop trying to do something; to stop doing or having something
EXAMPLES: They gave up without a fight.
She doesn’t give up easily.
You ought to give up smoking.
TRANSLATION: poddać się, rzucić
21/05/2015
treat – /triːt/ verb
DEFINITION: treat somebody (for something) (with something) to give medical care or attention to a person, an illness, an injury, etc.
EXAMPLES: The hospital treated forty cases of malaria last year.
She was treated for sunstroke.
TRANSLATION: leczyć
20/05/2015
frame – /freɪm/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: a strong border or structure of wood, metal, etc. that holds a picture, door, piece of glass, etc. in position
EXAMPLES: a picture frame
aluminium window frames
TRANSLATION: rama, framuga
19/2/05/2015
admit – /ədˈmɪt/ verb [C]
DEFINITION: admit (to somebody) (that…) to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
admit somebody to/into a hospital, an institution, etc. (formal) to take somebody to a hospital, or other institution where they can receive special care
EXAMPLES: It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.
admit (that)… They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn.
Two crash victims were admitted to the local hospital.
TRANSLATION: przyznać (się), przyjąć do szpitala
18/05/2015
competitive – /kəmˈpetətɪv/ adjective
DEFINITION: (of a person) trying very hard to be better than others
EXAMPLES: You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days.
TRANSLATION: lubiący rywalizację
15/05/2015
loan – /ləʊn/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: money that an organization such as a bank lends and somebody borrows
EXAMPLES: to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back)
bank loans with low interest rates
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student).
TRANSLATION: kredyt, pożyczka
14/05/2015
arrange – /əˈreɪndʒ/ verb
DEFINITION: to plan or organize something in advance
EXAMPLES: arrange something – The party was arranged quickly.
arrange to do something – Have you arranged to meet him?
TRANSLATION: zorganizować, planować
13/05/2015
ingredient – /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: one of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish
EXAMPLES: Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries.
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
TRANSLATION: składnik, element
12/05/2015
crossroads – /ˈkrɒsrəʊdz/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: a place where two roads meet and cross each other
EXAMPLES: At the next crossroads, turn right.
He has reached a career crossroads (= he must decide which way to go next in his career).
TRANSLATION: skrzyżowanie
11/05/2015
text – /tekst/ verb
DEFINITION: to send somebody a written message using a mobile/cell phone
EXAMPLES: text (somebody) – Text me when you’re on your way.
Kids seem to be texting non-stop these days.
TRANSLATION: wysyłać / pisać sms’a
08/05/2015
immediately – /ɪˈmiːdiətli/ adverb
DEFINITION: without delay
EXAMPLES: She answered almost immediately.
TRANSLATION: natychmiast, od razu
07/05/2015
rash – /ræʃ/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: an area of red spots on a person’s skin, caused by an illness or a reaction to something
EXAMPLES: I woke up covered in a rash.
a heat rash (= caused by heat)
TRANSLATION: wysypka
06/05/2015
penknife – /ˈpennaɪf/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: a small knife with one or more blades that fold down into the handle
EXAMPLES: He pulled the penknife out of his pocket and opened it.
TRANSLATION: scyzoryk
05/05/2015
despite – /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
DEFINITION: used to show that something happened or is true although something else might have happened to prevent it
EXAMPLES: Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
TRANSLATION: pomimo, wbrew
04/05/2015
usual – /ˈjuːʒuəl/ adjective
DEFINITION: that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases
EXAMPLES: He came home later than usual.
She sat in her usual seat at the back.
TRANSLATION: zwykły, zwyczajmy
as usual – jak zwykle
30/04/2015
reliable – /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ adjective
DEFINITION: that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on; that is likely to be correct or true
EXAMPLES: a reliable friend
Our information comes from a reliable source.
TRANSLATION: godny zaufania, niezawodny
29/04/2015
appearance – /əˈpɪərəns/ noun [U] / [C]
DEFINITION: the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be
EXAMPLES: the physical appearance
The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel.
TRANSLATION: wygląd zewnętrzny
28/04/2015
confident – /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ adjective
DEFINITION: feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
EXAMPLES: She was in a relaxed, confident mood.
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don’t understand.
TRANSLATION: pewny siebie
27/04/2015
regret – /rɪˈɡret/ verb
DEFINITION: to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
EXAMPLES: If you don’t do it now, you’ll only regret it.
TRANSLATION: żałować
24/04/2015
disease – /dɪˈziːz/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: an illness affecting humans, animals or plants, often caused by infection
EXAMPLES: It is not known what causes the disease.
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease.
TRANSLATION: choroba
23/04/2015
peel – /piːl/ verb
DEFINITION: remove the outer covering or skin from (a fruit, vegetable, or prawn)
EXAMPLES: to peel an apple, a potato
she watched him peel an apple with deliberate care
TRANSLATION: obierać
17/04/2015
the Moon – /muːn/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: the round object that moves around the earth once every 27½ days and shines at night by light reflected from the sun
EXAMPLES: the surface of the moon
a moon landing
TRANSLATION: księżyc
16/04/2015
tanned – /tænd/ adjective
DEFINITION: having a brown skin colour as a result of being in the sun
EXAMPLES: He had a tanned face and clear eyes.
She was naturally tanned with black hair.
her perfectly tanned skin
TRANSLATION: opalony
15/04/2015
realise – / ˈriːəlaɪz/ verb
DEFINITION: to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation
EXAMPLES: realize (that)… I didn’t realize (that) you were so unhappy.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
TRANSLATION: zrozumieć, zdać sobie sprawę
14/04/2015
apply – /əˈplaɪ/ verb
DEFINITION: to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at college, university, etc.
EXAMPLES: You should apply in person/by letter.
apply for something to apply for a job/passport/grant
TRANSLATION: aplikować, składać podanie
13/04/2015
match – /mætʃ/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: a small stick made of wood or cardboard that is used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc.
EXAMPLES: a box of matches
to strike a match (= to make it burn)
TRANSLATION: zapałka
10/04/2015
oven – /ˈʌvn/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: the part of a cooker/stove shaped like a box with a door on the front, in which food is cooked or heated
EXAMPLES: Take the cake out of the oven.
a gas/an electric oven
TRANSLATION: piekarnik, piec
09/04/2015
piercing – /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: the hole that is made in your ear, nose or some other part of your body so that you can wear jewellery there
EXAMPLES: She has a tongue piercing.
TRANSLATION: przekłucie, kolczyk
08/04/2015
earring – /ˈɪərɪŋ/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: a piece of jewellery that you fasten in or on your ear
EXAMPLES: a pair of earrings
She wore a pair of dangly earrings.
TRANSLATION: kolczyk
01/04/2015
necessary – /ˈnesəsəri/ adjective
DEFINITION: that is needed for a purpose or a reason
EXAMPLES: It may be necessary to buy a new one.
Changes can easily be made where necessary.
TRANSLATION: potrzebny, konieczny
31/03/2015
attempt – /əˈtempt/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult, often with no success
EXAMPLES: I passed my driving test at the first attempt.
They made no attempt to escape.
TRANSLATION: próba
30/03/2015
fail – /feɪl / verb
DEFINITION: to not do something, to not be successful in achieving something
EXAMPLES: She failed to get into art college.
He failed his driving test.
TRANSLATION: zawieść, nie zdać
27/03/2015
sharp – /ʃɑːp / adjective
DEFINITION: having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
EXAMPLES: a sharp knife
sharp teeth
TRANSLATION: ostry
26/03/2015
reality – /riˈæləti / noun [U]
DEFINITION: the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
EXAMPLES: She refuses to face reality.
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project.
TRANSLATION: rzeczywistość
25/03/2015
monument – /ˈmɒnjumənt / noun [C]
DEFINITION: a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event
EXAMPLES: A monument to him was erected in St Paul’s Cathedral.
an ancient monument
TRANSLATION: pomnik, zabytek
24/03/2015
patient – /ˈpeɪʃnt/ adjective [C]
DEFINITION: able to wait for a long time or accept annoying behaviour or difficulties without becoming angry
EXAMPLES: She’s very patient with young children.
You’ll just have to be patient and wait till I’m finished.
TRANSLATION: cierpliwy
23/03/2015
size – /saɪz/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: how large or small a person or thing is
EXAMPLES: Dogs come in all shapes and sizes.
The kitchen is a good size (= not small).
TRANSLATION: rozmiar
20/03/2015
disconnect – /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/ verb
DEFINITION: to separate something from something, to officially stop the supply of telephone lines, water, electricity or gas to a building, to end a connection to the Internet
EXAMPLES: The ski had become disconnected from the boot.
You may be disconnected if you do not pay the bill.
I keep getting disconnected when I’m online.
TRANSLATION: odłączyć, rozłączyć
19/03/2015
connect – /kəˈnekt/ verb
DEFINITION: to join together two or more things, to join something to the main supply of electricity, gas, water, etc., to join a computer or a mobile device to the Internet or to a computer network
EXAMPLES: The towns are connected by train and bus services.
First connect the printer to the computer.
Click ‘Continue’ to connect to the Internet.
TRANSLATION: łączyć, podłączyć
18/03/2015
divorce – /dɪˈvɔːs/ noun [C] [U]
DEFINITION: the legal ending of a marriage
EXAMPLES: The marriage ended in divorce in 1996.
They have agreed to get a divorce.
TRANSLATION: rozwód
17/03/2015
imagine – /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ verb
DEFINITION: to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
EXAMPLES: I can’t imagine life without the children now.
Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest.
TRANSLATION: wyobrazić
16/03/2015
manage – / ˈmænɪdʒ/ verb
DEFINITION: to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult; deal with; to control or be in charge
EXAMPLES: They managed to find a place to stay.
I don’t know how she manages on her own with four kids.
We need people who are good at managing.
TRANSLATION: dawać radę, radzić sobie, zarządzać
13/03/2015
include – /ɪnˈkluːd/ verb
DEFINITION: if one thing includes another, it has the second thing as one of its parts; to make somebody/something part of something
EXAMPLES: Does the price include tax?
Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone.
TRANSLATION: zawierać, włączać
12/03/2015
thirsty – /ˈθɜːsti/ adjective
DEFINITION: needing or wanting to drink
EXAMPLES: We were hungry and thirsty.
TRANSLATION: spragniony(y/a)
11/03/2015
salary – /ˈsæləri/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: money that employees receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
SYNONYM: wage (usually paid every week)
EXAMPLES: a 9% salary increase
She’s on a salary of £24 000.
TRANSLATION: pensja
10/03/2015
depend – /dɪˈpend/ verb
DEFINITION: used to say that you are not certain about something because other things have to be considered
depend on – rely on sth / sb
EXAMPLES: I don’t know if we can help—it all depends.
I might not go. It depends how tired I am.
I don’t want to depend too much on my parents.
TRANSLATION: zależeć (od)
depend on – polegać na
09/03/2015
brave – /breɪv/ adjective
DEFINITION: not afraid, showing courage
EXAMPLES: I wasn’t brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
She died after a brave fight against cancer.
TRANSLATION: odważn(y/a)
06/03/2015
protect – /prəˈtekt/ verb
DEFINITION: to make sure that somebody/something is safe, not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.
EXAMPLES: Each mother tries to protect her children.
Let’s go inside to protect ourselves from the wind
TRANSLATION: chronić
05/03/2015
personality – /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/ noun [C][U]
DEFINITION: the various aspects of a person’s character that combine to make them different from other people
EXAMPLES: His wife has a strong personality.
The children all have very different personalities.
TRANSLATION: osobowość
04/03/2015
opportunity – /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ noun [C][U]
DEFINITION: a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something;
SYNONYM: chance
EXAMPLES: This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
career/employment/job opportunities
TRANSLATION: możliwość
03/03.2015
exhibition – /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/ noun [C]
DEFINITION: a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
EXAMPLES: Have you seen the Picasso exhibition?
an exhibition of old photographs
TRANSLATION: wystawa , pokaz
26/02/2015
spell – /spel/ verb
DEFINITION: to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order
EXAMPLES: How do you spell your surname?
I thought her name was Catherine, but it’s Kathryn spelt with a ‘K’.
TRANSLATION: literować