File 3 Vocabulary Notes

A complete set of English vocabulary flashcards covering terms, phrasal verbs, idioms, and travel-related expressions with contextual definitions based on File 3 notes.

series

A set or sequence of related items or television episodes (seria).

check-in desk

A counter at an airport where travelers register before a flight (stanowisko odprawy na lotnisku).

approximately

Roughly, nearly, or close to an exact value (w przybliżeniu).

journey

An act of traveling from one place to another; a trip (podróż).

colleague

A person that one works with in a profession or business; co-worker (kolega z pracy).

the Tube

The underground metro transit network operating in London (metro w Londynie).

speed limit

The maximum legally permitted driving speed on a roadway (ograniczenia prędkości).

to realize / to realise

To become fully aware of something as a fact (zdać sobie sprawę z czegoś).

route

A way or course taken in traveling from a starting point to a destination (trasa, droga).

ahead of

Positioned in front of or further forward than someone or something (przed kimś, z przodu).

to crash into

To collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle (rozbić się o).

traffic jam

A line or mass of vehicles stalled or moving extremely slowly on a road (korek).

to get stuck

To become trapped, jammed, or unable to move from a position (utknąć).

permit

An official authorization or certificate allowing an action (pozwolenie).

valuable

Having great monetary worth, utility, or importance (cenny).

distracting

Drawing attention away from an activity or focus; disruptive (rozpraszający).

to fit

To be of the right size for clothing; or to install and equip within an automobile (pasować, instalować, wyposażyć).

device

A piece of mechanical or electronic equipment made for a specific purpose (urządzenie).

to adjust

To modify, fine-tune, or adapt something slightly for proper alignment (dostosować, ustawić).

likely

Having a high probability of occurring or being true (prawdopodobnie).

driving licence

An official authorization card granting the legal right to operate a motor vehicle (prawo jazdy).

to cause

To make an event, condition, or reaction happen (powodować).

to get around

To travel or navigate through different places within a city (przemieszczać się po mieście).

to top sth up

To add funds or credit to a prepaid balance, such as a mobile phone account (doładować, np. tel. na kartę).

to get on / to get off

To board or alight from public transport vehicles such as trains or buses (wsiadać / wysiadać - transport publiczny).

get in / get out of

To enter or exit smaller personal vehicles such as an automobile (wsiadać / wysiadać - auto).

double-decker bus

A bus configured with two separate seating tiers or decks (dwupiętrowy autobus).

commuter

An individual who travels regularly between their residence and workplace (dojeżdżający do pracy).

to access

To obtain entry to, retrieve, or make use of a resource (mieć dostęp / dostęp).

cab

A motor vehicle licensed to transport passengers in exchange for a fare; a taxi (taksówka).

sightseeing

The activity of touring and observing monuments and points of interest (zwiedzanie).

to hire

To pay for the temporary use of a service, vehicle, or equipment; to rent (wynająć).

appearance

The outward physical presentation or look of a person or object (wygląd).

to do your hair

To brush, comb, style, or arrange hair into a particular hairstyle (czesać włosy, robić fryzurę).

opportunity

A favorable circumstance that offers a possibility to do or achieve something (okazja, możliwość).

caring

Showing kindness, concern, and protective attention toward others (troskliwy, opiekuńczy).

to assemble

To construct or fit together separate component pieces, such as furniture (składać coś - meble).

furniture

Movable wooden or metallic fixtures placed inside a room, such as tables and chairs (meble).

to multitask

To execute several different tasks or activities concurrently (robić kilka rzeczy naraz).

to prove

To establish the validity or truth of a statement using evidence (dowieść, udowodnić).

virtual

Generated or simulated through computer software rather than existing physically (wirtualny).

maze

A complicated, interconnected network of pathways designed as a puzzle; a labyrinth (labirynt).

affected

Influenced, altered, or impacted by an external circumstance or change (dotknięty).

to turn out

To conclude or become known in a particular, sometimes unexpected, manner (okazać się).

captions

Explanatory text or subtitles positioned beneath an image or video (podpisy pod filmem/zdjęciem).

average

Representing a central standard or typical benchmark; moderate (średni, przeciętny).

aim

An intended target, purpose, or goal to be achieved (cel).

doll

A toy manufactured in the likeness of a human being (lalka).

jigsaw

A puzzle composed of various interlocking pieces assembled to complete an image (układanka).

toy

An item designed for children or pets to engage with during play (zabawka).

equality

The condition of possessing identical status, rights, and treatment (równość).

to encourage

To inspire someone with confidence, support, or motivation (zachęcać).

to suit

To be appropriate, convenient, or complementary to someone (pasować, odpowiadać).

advertiser

A business or individual who purchases publicity to market goods and services (reklamodawca).

to divide

To separate something into distinct portions, sections, or categories (dzielić).

celebrity

A famous, widely recognized individual in media and culture (znana osoba, celebryta).

band

An organized group of instrumentalists or vocalists who perform music together (zespół muzyczny).

musician

An artist who plays an instrument, composes, or performs music (muzyk).

generally / on the whole

In broad terms, taking everything into overall consideration (ogólnie, generalnie).

tend to do sth

To exhibit an inclination or recurring habit to behave in a certain manner (mieć tendencję do).