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1. By surprise: He was taken aback by her caustic remarks. 2. Nautical In such a way that the wind pushes against the forward side of a sail or sails. 3. Archaic Back; backward.

to be taken aback być zaskoczony

1. to make or become less in amount, intensity, degree, etc. the storm has abated 2 to diminish in intensity, violence, amount, etc.: The storm has abated. 3 Law. to end; become null and void.

1. A deviation from the proper or expected course. See Synonyms at deviation. 2 Psychology A disorder or abnormal alteration in one's mental state

3. Genetics A deviation in the normal structure or number of chromosomes in an organism. 4An imperfect image caused by a physical defect in an optical element, as in a lens.

(tr) to assist or encourage, esp in crime or wrongdoing

to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest; loathe.

To put up with; tolerate: can't abide such incompetence. See Synonyms at bear2. To wait patiently for: "I will abide the coming of my lord"3. To withstand: a thermoplastic that will abide rough use and great heat.

to abide by- przestrzegać stosować się do

Lasting for a long time; enduring: an abiding love of music.

1. Brought low in condition or status. See Synonyms at mean2. 2. Being of the most contemptible kind: abject cowardice. 3. Being of the most miserable kind; wretched: abject poverty.

abolish, exterminate, extinguish, extirpate, eradicate, obliterate These verbs mean to get rid of: voted to abolish the tax; exterminated the cockroaches in the house; criticism that extinguished my enthusiasm

policies that attempt to extirpate drug abuse; scientists working to eradicate deadly diseases; a magnet that obliterated the data on the floppy disk.

Having existed in a region from the beginning: aboriginal forests. See Synonyms at native.

The act of aborting an undertaking or procedure. To terminate an operation or procedure before implementation or completion. to terminate a pregnancy by abortion

1. Failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless: an abortive attempt to conclude the negotiations. 2. Biology Partially or imperfectly developed: an abortive organ. 3. Causing or meant to cause abortion; abortifacient.

1. Causing abrasion: scratched the stovetop with an abrasive cleanser. 2. Harsh and rough in manner: an unpleasant, abrasive personality a substance that abrades

1. Side by side: ships docked two abreast. 2. Up to date: keeping abreast of the latest developments.

Ten minutes was allowed for each speaker, so even this briefing was much abridged.

1. To pronounce clear of guilt or blame. 2. To relieve of a requirement or obligation

1. To refrain from something by one's own choice: abstain from traditional political rhetoric. See Synonyms at refrain1. 2. To refrain from voting: Forty senators voted in favor of the bill, 45 voted against it, and 15 abstained.

accessory to a crime

wspólnik zbrodni

with one accord-zgodnie, to be in accord with- być zgodnym z, of ones accord-z własnej woli

in accordance with-zgodnie z

Accosted by a rather angry man whilst having a drink in a los angeles bar.

she is accountable to me-odpowiada przede mną she is not accountable for her acctions-nie odpowiada za swoje czyny

accrued interest-narost odsetek, to accrou to-przypadać w udziale

acerbic wit

she acquiainted him with the facts zapoznała go z faktami

to stike up the acquaintance

nawiązać znajomość

It is a matter of fact that cannot be denied by anyone acquainted with the subject.

silence is not nesearlly means acquiesence

His newly-acquired skills were tested. His poor vision was acquired as the result of a head injury

Acrid smoke. Acrid milky juice (Bailey 1949 ). Acrid taste.

acrid, means "having a strongly unpleasant taste or smell,

Correspondents said Thursday's motion, which passed 52-48, would make American politics even more acrimonious.

Had he possessed the financial acumen to go with his engineering brilliance, he would have made a fortune.

acute shortage-dotkliwy niedobór, acute sense of smell-czuły węch, acute mind-bystry umysł acute angle-kąt ostry

All drivers must adhere to speed limits No one can do a job adequately if they adhere slavishly to that description.

np. Nie spodziewał się, że przyjdzie mu prowadzić ten wykład, ad hoc wymyślił więc temat zajęć.)

our house is adjecent to the church nasz dom sąsiaduje z kościołem

in the adjoining house w sąsiednim domu.

we adjourned the meeting przesunęliśmy zebranie shall we adjourn to the garden-czy powinniśmy przejść do ogrodu?

Any such adjournment must, however, be with the specific agreement of both parties.

admittance to elite private university libraries and archives is no longer required, as they increasingly digitise their archives.

These questions are admittedly unanswerable if one has dealt only with dream-symbolism

The walls adorned with pictures of every type of boat.

obsequious flattery or praise; extreme admiration

1. to debase or make impure by adding inferior, alien, or less desirable materials or elements.

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a partner other than the lawful spouse.

from afar

z dala

1. showing warmth and friendliness; kindly; mild; benign 2. easy to converse with; approachable; amicable

to make/swear an affidavit

składać pisemne oświadczenie pod przysięgą.

1. A natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship. 2. Relationship by marriage. 3. An inherent similarity between persons or things. See Synonyms at likeness.

1. To declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true. 2. To support or uphold the validity of; confirm.

1. Asserting that something is true or correct, as with the answer "yes": an affirmative reply. 2. Giving assent or approval; confirming: an affirmative vote. 3. Positive; optimistic: an affirmative outlook.

faworyzująca biedniejsze grupy społeczne (np. w dostępie do edukacji lub rynku pracy

1. To secure to something; attach: affix a label to a package. 2. To impute; attribute: affix blame to him. 3. To place at the end; append: affix a postscript to a letter. 4. Grammar To add as an affix.

to be afflicted with być dotkniętym (czymś), doświadczać (czegoś)

To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on

1. A plentiful supply of material goods; wealth. 2. A great quantity; an abundance. 3. A flowing to or toward a point; afflux.

Once more; anew; again: start afresh.

1. any result occurring some time after its cause 2. (Medicine) Med any delayed response to a stimulus or agent Compare side effect

1. A consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune: famine as an aftermath of drought. 2. A period of time following a disastrous event: in the aftermath of war. 3. A second growth or crop in the same season, as of grass after mowing.

A further reaction following the shock of a deeply disturbing occurrence or revelation: "The industry continued to reel from aftershocks of a disastrous [year]

An idea, response, or explanation that occurs to one after an event or decision.

An idea, response, or explanation that occurs to one after an event or decision.

Struck by shock, terror, or amazement

align with

sprzymierzać się z

1. To assert to be true; affirm: alleging his innocence of the charge. 2. To assert without or before proof: The indictment alleges that the commissioner took bribes.

indictment-oskarżenie

To make (pain, for example) more bearable: a drug that alleviates cold symptoms. See Synonyms at relieve.

allot a task-przydzielać zadanie

To make an indirect reference: The candidate alluded to the recent war by saying, "We've all made sacrifices."

charitable donations of money or goods to the poor or needy

an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian

adv to keep/hold ~trzymać się z dalek

Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote: stood apart with aloof dignity.