WORD OF THE DAY PART3

abusive DEFINITION: [adjective] - that uses rude and offensive words EXAMPLE: All inappropriate or abusive comments will be automatically deleted.

obelżywy, obraźliwy, znieważający

do sth out EXAMPLE: I have to do my room out before my cousin comes to stay.

uprzątnąć, wyczyścić

aimless DEFINITION: [adjective] - without any clear intentions or purpose EXAMPLE: She said that her life seemed aimless after her husband left her.

pozbawiony celu, bezcelowy

cross sth off EXAMPLE: Please cross my name off the guest list - I can't come.

skreślić, wykreślić coś

to sidestep DEFINITION: [verb] - to avoid talking about a subject, especially a difficult or unpleasant one EXAMPLE: Politicians are very good at sidestepping controversial issues.

unikać

cut down on sth EXAMPLE: I've been trying to cut down on salt to keep healthy for the last two years.

ograniczyć, zmniejszyć

mind-numbing DEFINITION: [adjective] - extremely boring EXAMPLE: She quit that job as the tasks were repetitive and mind-numbing.

bardzo nudny, otępiający

go for sth EXAMPLE: The painting is expected to go for at least a thousand dollars.

sprzedać się, 'pójść' za jakąś sumę

to flabbergast DEFINITION: [verb] -INFORMAL- to shock somebody, usually by telling them something they were not expecting EXAMPLE: She was flabbergasted when we told her how expensive the car was.

wprawić w osłupienie, zaskoczyć

walk off with sth EXAMPLE: The thieves walked off with the most expensive ring in a jewellery shop.

zwędzić, zwinąć coś

twaddle DEFINITION: [noun] - speech or writing that is silly or not true; nonsense EXAMPLE: We all thought that his speech was utter twaddle.

głupoty, brednie

keep to sth EXAMPLE: I don't want to make any changes and I'm going to keep to my original plan.

trzymać się czegoś

beaming DEFINITION: [adjective] - (of a smile) very wide and happy EXAMPLE: "I passed my exam!," said Kate with a beaming smile.

radosny, promienny

beat sb up EXAMPLE: A teenager was badly beaten up outside the pub last night.

pobić kogoś

slovenly DEFINITION: [adjective] - untidy and dirty EXAMPLE: The man's slovenly appearance, especially his dirty coat, was a surprise to me.

niechlujny, niedbały, zapuszczony

tune in EXAMPLE: She asked me to tune in to the latest news.

nastawiać radio/telewizor na daną stację/kanał

slack DEFINITION: [adjective] - that shows little activity; not busy EXAMPLE: The travel business is usually slack here in the winter.

martwy (np. sezon), słaby

run sth off EXAMPLE: Could you run me off four copies of this, please?

odbijać, kopiować

snide DEFINITION: [adjective] - that contains unpleasant criticism which is not clearly stated EXAMPLE: She made a snide remark about Kelly's relationship with the boss.

złośliwy, uszczypliwy, pogardliwy

wear sb down EXAMPLE: All the stress and constant travelling is beginning to wear her down.

osłabiać kogoś, wycieńczyć kogoś

to chuck DEFINITION: [verb] -INFORMAL- to throw something carelessly EXAMPLE: He chucked all the papers that he had collected for his master thesis into the bin.

rzucić, ciskać

put sth on EXAMPLE: I hope you don't mind if I put the television on.

włączyć coś, puścić (np. muzykę)

expansive DEFINITION: [adjective] - that covers a large area EXAMPLE: Argentina possesses some of the world's highest mountains, expansive deserts and impressive waterfalls.

obszerny, szeroki, rozległy

die away EXAMPLE: She waited until the sound of his footsteps had died away.

cichnąć, słabnąć, zanikać

to exhort DEFINITION: [verb] - FORMAL- to strongly encourage or try to persuade somebody to do something EXAMPLE: The police exhorted the crowd to remain calm and protest peacefully.

nawoływać, namawiać

bring sth down EXAMPLE: The cost of the trip can be brought down considerably by choosing the right place to stay and minimizing other expenses.

obniżać coś

ardour DEFINITION: [noun] - great enthusiasm EXAMPLE: He carries out all his tasks with real ardour.

zapał, żarliwość

read up on sth EXAMPLE: Before you make a complaint, it’s a good idea to read up on your rights.

poczytać na jakiś temat

fabricate DEFINITION: [verb] - to invent or produce something false in order to deceive people EXAMPLE: The scientist has been accused of fabricating data published in almost two dozen studies.

zmyślać, sfabrykować

ferret sth out EXAMPLE: She's determined to ferret out some information about his private life.

wyszperać coś, wyszukać

alarming DEFINITION: [adjective] - that makes you feel worried or frightened EXAMPLE: Obesity in the USA has increased at an alarming rate over the past three decades.

niepokojący, zastraszający, zatrważający

cut sb off EXAMPLE: She cut her husband off in the middle of their conversation.

rozłączać kogoś, przerywać komuś

newfound DEFINITION: [adjective] - only recently happening, discovered or achieved EXAMPLE: The newfound planet's average surface temperature is believed to be 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

nowo odkryty

sit about EXAMPLE: He's so lazy. He just sits around all day watching silly comedies.

siedzieć bezczynnie, przesiadywać (np. przed telewizorem)

to whinge DEFINITION: [verb] - to complain in an annoying way EXAMPLE: She's always whingeing about how difficult her life is.

marudzić, biadolić

throw sb out EXAMPLE: He was thrown out of college after he got caught cheating on an exam.

wyrzucić kogoś

quick-witted DEFINITION: [adjective] - able to reply quickly in a clever or funny way EXAMPLE: I love talking to Dave as he is a funny and quick-witted guy.

błyskotliwy, bystry

start out EXAMPLE: She started out as a model before turning to acting and becoming a film star.

rozpoczynać (np. karierę)

slice DEFINITION: [noun] - a flat piece of food that is cut from a larger piece EXAMPLE: Place a slice of ham on each piece of toast and cover with grated cheese.

plaster, kromka

do sb in EXAMPLE: Jogging in the park in such hot weather really did me in.

wykończyć kogoś

fearful DEFINITION: [adjective] - FORMAL- frightened or worried EXAMPLE: We were fearful that we would miss our train to London.

przestraszony, strachliwy

come down with EXAMPLE: She wasn't feeling well yesterday and I think she came down with the flu.

zachorować na coś

to rework DEFINITION: [verb] - to change a piece of music or writing, often in order to improve it EXAMPLE: Once again the classic song has been reworked by a modern band.

przerobić (np. piosenkę)

speak out EXAMPLE: He spoke out for Muslim rights not only in the United Kingdom but also on a worldwide scale.

wypowiadać się (publicznie), mówić otwarcie

short-staffed DEFINITION: [adjective] - that does not have the usual or necessary number of workers EXAMPLE: The hospital is so short-staffed that nurses and doctors have to work twenty-hour shifts.

cierpiący na braki personelu, mający zbyt mało personelu

tear sth up EXAMPLE: She tore the photograph up and threw it away.

podrzeć coś na kawałki

frivolous DEFINITION: [adjective] - behaving in a silly and thoughtless way when you should be serious or sensible EXAMPLE: The politician's frivolous behaviour was criticised and his popularity decreased.

lekkomyślny, niepoważny

touch on/upon sth EXAMPLE: Since we were running out of time, the topic was only briefly touched upon.

wspominać o czymś, poruszać (temat)

to hesitate DEFINITION: [verb] - to pause before you do or say something, usually because you are nervous, embarrased or uncertain about it EXAMPLE: She hesitated before answering the police officer's question

wahać się

ring sb back EXAMPLE: I'm busy at the moment - can I ring you back later?

oddzwonić do kogoś

to entail DEFINITION: [verb] -FORMAL- to make something necessary or to involve something EXAMPLE: I'm afraid that all investments entail some sort of risk.

pociągać za sobą

hold sb/sth down EXAMPLE: It took three police officers to hold the arrested man down.

przytrzymywać kogoś/coś

clack DEFINITION: [noun] - a short sharp noise made by two hard objects being hit together EXAMPLE: I could hear the clack of high heels walking up the stairs

stukanie, stukot

go on EXAMPLE: He thinks that the public should get more information about what goes on in the Parliament.

dziać się

easy-going DEFINITION: [adjective] - relaxed and not easily worried or upset EXAMPLE: Jack's parents are very easy-going and they let him do what he wants.

spokojny, 'wyluzowany', beztroski

push in EXAMPLE: We were waiting in the bus queue when a man pushed in in front of us.

wpychać się bez kolejki

onset DEFINITION: [noun] - the moment at which something, especially unpleasant, begins EXAMPLE: Bacterial pneumonia has a rapid onset, with sudden fever and painful breathing noted during the first hours.

początek, nadejście

talk sb down EXAMPLE: He tried to explain but she just talked him down

zakrzykiwać kogoś

curable DEFINITION: [adjective] - that can be cured EXAMPLE: Malaria is a curable disease if diagnosed promptly and adequately treated.

uleczalny

bring sth back EXAMPLE: None of these politicians are in favour of bringing back the death penalty.

przywracać

hoard DEFINITION: [noun] - a large amount of something that somebody has saved and hidden somewhere EXAMPLE: There was a huge hoard of tinned food in the basement.

zapas, zbiór

take sth off EXAMPLE: Please come in and take your coat off.

zdejmować