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1. a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. 2. The discovery of the structure of DNA was a major scientific breakthrough. noun - 1. an important discovery or development that helps solve a problem. 2. a sudden solution of a problem leading to further advances, especially in science. commencer à apprendre
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noun - 1. He reached his present position through merit. 2. We debated the merits of using television in the classroom. / verb - 1. Her crimes were serious enough to merit a prison sentence. 2. Your case merits careful consideration. noun - good qualities that deserve praise. / verb - to be important enough to receive attention or punishment. commencer à apprendre
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zasługa, zaleta / zasługiwać
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noun - a large underground system of pipes that carries away sewage. commencer à apprendre
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Despite his powerful position in the government, he was still a man of great humility. noun - the quality of not being proud or not thinking that you are better than other people. commencer à apprendre
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An uneasy truce. noun - an agreement between two enemies to stop fighting for a period of time. commencer à apprendre
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1. She was very explicit about her plans. 2. explicit instructions. 3. Can you be more explicit? commencer à apprendre
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1. a surge in spending. 2. The stone hit his head and he felt a surge of pain. / a sudden surge of anger. noun - 1. a large increase in something. 2. a surging movement, or a sudden rush. commencer à apprendre
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wzrost (np. cen), przypływ lub fala czegoś
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In our labs we have tested all of the most popular anti-virus software for compatibility with our products. noun - a state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or cobflict. commencer à apprendre
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He seems totally unaware of the problem. adj - not knowing about something. commencer à apprendre
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The boy was rebuked by his teacher for cheating in the test. verb / noun - to speak severely to (a person), because he has done wrong. commencer à apprendre
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upominać, ganić / upomnienie, nagana
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1. His condition suddenly worsened last week. 2. The situation has worsened. verb - to become worse or to make something become worse. commencer à apprendre
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1. Her condition deteriorated rapidly. 2. His health has deteriorated recently. commencer à apprendre
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1. One side of his face had swollen up where he'd been hit. 2. The insect-bite made her finger swell. 3. The continual rain had swollen the river. verb - to make or become larger, greater or thicker. commencer à apprendre
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puchnąć, powiększać, pęcznieć
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noun - a fracture of the left thigh-bone. / verb - She's fractured her ankle. noun - a break of anything hard, especially a bone. / verb - to break something hard such as a bone, or a piece of rock. commencer à apprendre
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The jury was unanimous in finding him guilty. / The members unanimously agreed to the proposal. adj., adv - agreed by everyone. commencer à apprendre
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jednomyślny / jednomyślnie
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1. He inherited the house from his father. / She inherited forty thousand dollars from her father. 2. Miranda has inherited her father's red hair. 3. The mayor will inherit a city hopelessly in debt. verb - 1. to receive possessions or money from someone who has died. 2. to have the same physical or mental characteristics as one of your parents etc. 3. If you inherit a problem, situation, or belief, it is passed on to you by someone who had it before. commencer à apprendre
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a car-park attendant. noun - a person employed to look after someone or something. commencer à apprendre
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obsługujący, pracownik obsługujący
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The policy has been described as unworkable. adj - a plan that is unworkable is impossible. commencer à apprendre
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niewykonalny, niemożliwy do wykonania
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If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. verb - If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist. commencer à apprendre
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1. His work permit was revoked after six months. 2. Martial law was revoked in 1832. verb - to stop someone having official permission to do something, or to change an official decision. commencer à apprendre
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