Unit 7 pociągnięcie pędzlem You can use a microwave or cook it in

The artist has used tiny brush strokes. a conventional oven.

ambling (adj) = at a slow relaxed
speed powolny, posuwisty building block (n) = a piece of wood dreary (adj) = that makes you feel sad;
This track has an ambling melody and or plastic used as a toy for children to dull and not interesting nudny, drętwy,
a hint of reggae. build things with; parts that are joined ponury
together in order to make a large thing He didn’t want to go back to his dreary
anti-Semitic (adj) / = that shows exist klocek (do zabawy dla dzieci); little bedsit.
hatred of Jews or involves the unfair budulec, element składowy
treatment of Jews Single words are the building blocks of drive sb up the wall (idiom) = make sb
Police investigated the attack as a language. crazy or angry doprowadzać kogoś do
possible anti-Semitic crime. szału
by the back door (idiom) = in an unfair That noise is driving me up the wall.
back the wrong horse (idiom) = to or indirect way tylnymi drzwiami, w
support sb/sth that is not successful ukryty sposób (np. osiągnięcia czegoś) dull (adj) = not interesting or exciting
stawiać na przegranego He used his friends to help him get into The first half of the game was pretty
He isn’t going to win this election – the civil service by the back door. dull.
we’ve backed the wrong horse.
canvas (n) = a piece of strong heavy eagerly anticipated (adj) = that sb
backdrop (n) everything seen around rough material used for making tents, looks forward to with great interest,
an event that is taking place, but sails, etc. and by artists for painting on pleasure and excitement niecierpliwie
which is not part of that event tło, płótno oczekiwany
horyzont Traditionally tents were made of The birth of the royal baby was
The mountains provided a dramatic canvas, but lighter weight materials eagerly anticipated.
backdrop for our picnic. are often now used.
elaborate (adj) = very complicated and
bark up the wrong tree (idiom) = to captivating (adj) = taking all your detailed; carefully prepared and
have the wrong idea about how to get attention; very attractive and organized misterny, wyszukany,
or achieve sth skupiać się na interesting zniewalający, urzekający wymyślny
niewłaściwym problemie, mylić się w He found her captivating. She had prepared a very elaborate
ocenie czegoś meal.
You’re barking up the wrong tree if catchy (adj) = pleasing and easily
you’re expecting us to lend you any remembered chwytliwy, wpadający w enchanting (adj) = attractive and
money. ucho pleasing czarujący, uroczy
Successful songs at the Eurovision What an enchanting little town!
bitterly disappointed (adj) = Song Contest generally have catchy
extremely upset because sth you enthusiastically received (adj) = that
tunes.
hoped for has not happened or been produces a very positive reaction
as good, successful, etc. as you come up against a brick wall (idiom) = showing a lot of excitement and
expected to become unable to make any interest entuzjastycznie przyjęty
They were bitterly disappointed at the progress because there is a difficulty His new play was enthusiastically
result of the game. that stops you dojść do ściany, nie received by the critics.
móc posunąć się dalej
brilliantly conceived (adj) = planned I approached several companies to ethereal (adj) /iˈθɪəriəl/ = extremely
or thought through in your mind in an back the project, but I kept coming up delicate and light; seeming to belong
extremely successful way świetnie to another, more spiritual, world
against a brick wall.
przemyślany eteryczny, ulotny
The plan was brilliantly conceived. comprehensible (adj) = that can be In a translucent sky, the domes and
understood by sb niezrozumiały spires of the city looked almost
brisk (adj) = quick; busy We went for a The instructions should be easily ethereal.
brisk walk before lunch. comprehensible to parents.
evocative (adj) /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/ = making
brush stroke (n) = a mark made by conventional (adj) following what is you think of or remember a strong
moving a brush once across a surface traditional or the way sth has been image or feeling, in a pleasant way
done for a long time działający na wyobraźnię, sugestywny,
ewokacyjny highly controversial (adj) = causing a The building has intricate geometric
Her new book is wonderfully evocative great deal of angry public discussion designs on several of the walls.
of village life. and disagreement
His highly controversial new play intriguing (adj) = very interesting
fascinating (adj) = extremely sparked a riot outside the theatre. because of being unusual or not
interesting and attractive having an obvious answer
Your trip to Alaska sounds absolutely hit the nail on the head (idiom) = to These discoveries raise intriguing
fascinating. say sth that is exactly right trafić w questions.
sedno
forefront (n) = important or leading Yes, you’ve hit the nail on the head – jarring (adj) = having an unpleasant or
position in a particular group or that is indeed the problem, but how annoying effect prowokujący, rażący,
activity czoło, czołowka can we fix it? zaskakujący, szokujący
The new product took the company to There was a jarring note of triumph in
the forefront of the computer software hit the roof (idiom) = become very his voice.
field. angry wpaść w szał
Dad hit the roof when I took the car jaunty (adj) = lively; showing that you
frenetic (adj) /frəˈnetɪk/ = involving a without permission. are feeling confident and pleased with
lot of energy and activity in a way that yourself żwawy, raźny, zawadiacki
is not organized frenetyczny, hugely influential (adj) = having a I remember our old milkman – always
gorączkowy great deal of influence on sb/sth whistling and with his cap at a jaunty
Liverpool scored two goals in a frenetic It was a highly influential work in angle.
final six minutes. shaping modern music.
lavishly decorated (adj) = made to
genre (n) /ˈʒɒnrə/ = a particular type immediately obvious (adj) = easy to look attractive by putting generous
or style of literature, art, film or music see or understand without delay amounts of decorations on it bogato
that you can recognize because of its It was immediately obvious that the zdobiony
special features gatunek bag was too heavy. The room was lavishly decorated with
Crime fiction is a genre which seems tinsel and holly.
likely to remain popular. impenetrable (adj) = impossible to
understand niezrozumiały, lay the foundations (idiom) = to put
get off on the wrong foot (idiom) = nieprzystępny forward a principle or an idea on
to start a relationship badly with I find his style somewhat which sth is based and from which it
colleagues, neighbours, etc.; to start impenetrable. grows położyć fundamenty czegoś,
from an incorrect idea źle coś położyć podwaliny pod coś
rozpocząć (np. znajomość) intellectual (adj) = connected with or They had laid the foundations for
I seem to have got off on the wrong using a person’s ability to think in a future development.
foot with the new boss. logical way and understand things;
well-educated and enjoying activities lilting (adj) = rising and falling in a
glass ceiling (idiom) = the way in in which you have to think seriously pleasant way śpiewny, melodyjny
which unfair attitudes can stop about things She had a light Scottish accent with a
women, or other groups, from getting I don’t think he has the intellectual characteristic lilting tone.
the best jobs in a company, etc. skills necessary to study at this level.
although there are no official rules to lowbrow (adj) = having no connection
prevent them from getting these jobs intensely private (adj) = never wanting with or interest in serious artistic or
She progressed through the ranks to to share thoughts and feelings with cultural ideas prymitywny, niskich
middle management, but then seemed other people at all lotów
to hit the glass ceiling. You won’t get an interview with her – He has very lowbrow tastes.
she’s an intensely private person.
highbrow (adj) = concerned with or medium (n) = the material or the form
interested in serious artistic or cultural intricate (adj) = having a lot of that an artist, a writer or a musician
ideas intelektualny different parts and small details that uses medium, środek komunikacji,
Highbrow critics generally disapprove fit together zawiły, złożony, środek przekazu
of this type of novel. skomplikowany, misterny Watercolour is her favourite medium.
mellow (adj) = soft, rich and pleasant successful during the war were primitive by
łagodny (smak, ton, charakter), An excellent degree will open doors for today’s standards.
aksamitny, miły w dotyku (materiał), you in the very best companies.
stonowany (kolor) soczysty, pro-democratic (adj) = in favour of a
rozpływający się w ustach (o overrated (adj) = that is too highly system where a country is controlled
jedzeniu), dojrzały (o winie) Mellow thought of or valued by representatives who are elected by
music and lighting helped to create the przereklamowany, przeceniany the people
right atmosphere. There is nothing original about his Despite heavy pressure, the troubled
writing and I believe it is overrated. region remains staunchly
menacing (adj) = seeming likely to pro-democratic.
cause you harm or danger groźny palette (n) = the colours used by a
At night, the dark streets become particular artist profoundly moving (adj) = causing
menacing. Greens and browns are typical of very deep feelings of sadness or
Ribera’s palette. sympathy głęboko poruszający
monorail (n) a railway system in which It’s a profoundly moving story of love
trains travel along a track consisting of peculiar (adj) = belonging or relating and friendship through times of great
a single rail, usually one placed high to one particular place, situation, sorrow
above the ground kolej jednoszynowa person, etc., and not to others;
Although expensive to build, a strange or unusual provocative (adj) = intended to make
monorail has one of the best chances He has his own peculiar style which people angry or upset; intended to
of all transit modes of making a profit you’ll soon get used to. make people argue about sth
in the long run. The book’s epilogue is deliberately
perspective (n) = the art of creating an provocative.
motif (n) = a design or a pattern used effect of depth and distance in a
as a decoration that is repeated and picture by representing people and raucous (adj) /ˈrɔːkəs/ = sounding
developed in a work of art, literature things that are far away as being loud and rough hałaśliwy (o miejscu),
or music motyw, wzór smaller than those that are nearer the rozkrzyczany (np. tłum), szorstki
The rug was decorated with a simple front They grew more and more raucous as
flower motif. The artist plays with perspective to the evening went on.
confuse the eye.
multifaceted (adj) /ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/ = repellent (adj) = very unpleasant;
złożony, o wielu aspektach having post-industrial (adj) = no longer causing strong dislike wstrętny,
many different aspects to be relying on heavy industry odpychający, odrażający
considered złożony, o wielu aspektach In a post- industrial society, service I found the pictures repellent.
To solve this kind of multifaceted industries create more wealth than
manufacturing. silhouette (n) = a picture that shows
problem, we need a team of experts in
sb/sth as a black shape against a light
their field.
post-war (adj) = existing, happening background, especially one that shows
multifarious (adj) = of many different or made in the period after a war, the side view of a person’s face
kinds; having great variety różnoraki, especially the Second World War sylwetka, zarys
różnorodny The post-war era saw major reforms in I could see its black silhouette against
Diving allows the breathtaking welfare. the evening sky.
experience of seeing the multifarious
predate (v) = to be built or formed, or simply enchanting (adj) = very
life forms in a coral reef.
to happen, at an earlier date than sth attractive or pleasing, especially in a
offensive (adj) = rude in a way that else in the past poprzedzać (np. w natural way What a simply enchanting
causes you to feel upset, insulted or czasie, w historii) little town!
annoyed obraźliwy, ordynarny, Very few of the town’s fine buildings
predate the earthquake of 1755. sluggish (adj) = moving, reacting or
wulgarny
working more slowly than normal and
The programme contains language
primitive (adj) = very simple and old- in a way that seems lazy niemrawy,
which some viewers may find
fashioned ociężały, ospały
offensive.
The methods of communication used The growth of the export market has
open doors (idiom) = to provide
opportunities for sb to do sth and be
helped to compensate for sluggish thundering (adj) = making a very loud
demand at home. deep noise
The village is a quiet backwater away
soothing (adj) = that makes sb who is from the thundering traffic.
anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer kojący
It is well documented that music can tone (n) = a shade of a colour ton,
have a soothing effect. odcień
Dark, rich tones will absorb light to
soppy (adj) = silly and sentimental; full make a room look smaller.
of unnecessary emotion naiwny,
sentymentalny, łzawy, ckliwy transparent (adj) = easy to understand
She loves watching soppy romances. They ensured that the plans were
transparent at every stage.
(be) spot on (idiom) = exactly right
bezbłędny, celny, trafny underachiever (n) = a person who
His assessment of the situation was does less well than they could do,
spot on. especially in school work osoba
niewykorzystująca pełni swoich
strike the right note (idiom) = to do, możliwości
say or write sth that is suitable for a Einstein was a notorious
particular occasion uderzyć w underachiever as a child.
odpowiedni ton (odnieść sukces)
It is a bizarre tale and the author uninspiring (adj) = not making people
strikes just the right note of horror and interested or excited nudny
disbelief. The view from the window was
uninspiring.
superstructure (n) = a structure that is
built on top of sth, for example, the unobtrusive (adj) = not attracting
upper parts of a ship or the part of a unnecessary attention nierzucający się
building above the ground w oczy, niezwracający na siebie uwagi
nadbudówka (okrętu, statku), The service at the hotel is efficient and
nadziemna część budynku unobtrusive.
This superstructure is a stunning new
urban landmark. utterly appalled (adj) = totally
horrified by sth unpleasant or wrong I
surging (adj) = moving quickly and am utterly appalled by the illegal
with force in a particular direction persecution of endangered species.
wzrastający
He struggled in vain to swim against whimsical (adj) = unusual and not
the surging tide. serious in a way that is either amusing
or annoying dziwaczny, cudaczny,
swallow your words (idiom) = to kapryśny
admit that what you said was wrong Much of his writing has a whimsical
odwołać to, co się powiedziało, quality.
przyznać się do błędu, odszczekać
coś, co się powiedziało (be / fall) wide of the mark (idiom) =
You’ll swallow your words when you not accurate daleki od prawdy,
see how successful it is. chybiony
Their predictions turned out to be wide
theme (n) = the subject or main idea of the mark.
in a talk, piece of writing or work of
art temat, motyw przewodni
North American literature is the main
theme of this year’s festival.