Module 1 Vocabulary: Work and Human-Nature Interactions

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Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering employment, occupations, personal relationships, and nature-related terms from Module 1.

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apply to

To request sth from sb in writing (zgłosić się do, złożyć podanie, aplikować).

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arrange

To make the necessary plans and preparations for sth to happen (zaplanować, ustalić, umówić).

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au pair

A nanny from abroad (opiekunka do dziecka mieszkająca okresowo u rodziny i pomagająca w domu z zamian za wyżywienie, kieszonkowe i naukę języka).

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builder

Sb who makes buildings (budowniczy).

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career prospects

The possibilities of future success in a job (perspektywy rozwoju zawodowego).

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degree

A course of study at a college or university; a certificate (dyplom ukończenia studiów).

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enclose

To put inside (załączyć, dołączyć).

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estate agent

Sb who works for a company that sells houses and land for people (pośrednik w obrocie nieruchomościami).

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experience

The growth of knowledge and skills which is acquired by doing sth (doświadczenie).

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fashion designer

Sb who designs clothes (projektant mody).

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firefighter

Sb whose job is to put out fires (strażak).

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flexible

Able to adapt to different conditions as they occur (elastyczny).

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flight attendant

Sb who works on an aeroplane helping passengers (steward, stewardessa).

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florist

Sb who owns or works in a store which sells plants and flowers (kwiaciarz, kwiaciarka).

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full-time

Working for the whole part of the working day (na pełny etat, w pełnym wymiarze godzin).

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gardener

Sb who takes care of plants (ogrodnik).

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medical researcher

Sb who works to find cures for diseases (naukowiec zajmujący się medycyną).

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payable

That should be paid (płatny, wypłacany).

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poorly-paid

Not earning much money (słabo opłacany).

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qualification

A skill or quality needed for a job or task (kwalifikacja).

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reference

A letter that is written by sb who knows me to describe me and say if I am suitable for a job or course (referencje, rekomendacje).

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salary

Payment for professional or office work (usually paid monthly) (pensja miesięczna).

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sales assistant

Sb who sells things in a shop (sprzedawca/sprzedawczyni).

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stockbrocker

Sb who buys and sells stocks and shares (makler giełdowy).

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tour guide

Sb with a lot of knowledge of a given area who takes groups of tourists sightseeing (przewodnik turystyczny).

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training

Preparation or education for a sport, an academic subject or a job (szkolenie).

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well-paid

Earning a lot of money (dobrze płatny).

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adapt

To adjust (przystosować, dostosować).

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aim to

To try or plan to do sth (mieć na celu, dążyć do).

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awareness

Knowledge or understanding of a particular situation or subject (świadomość).

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beyond the limits

Past the possibilities of sb or sth (poza zasięgiem).

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bond

A strong connection and feeling of love and friendship shared between people (więź).

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bring up

To raise a child (wychować).

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company

The state of being with others (towarzystwo).

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dedicated to

Devoted and committed to (oddany czemuś, zaangażowany w coś).

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demonstrate

To show (zademonstrować, pokazać, zaprezentować).

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develop

1) to create; 2) to grow; to progress (tworzyć, opracowywać; rozwijać się, rosnąć).

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dorsal fin

The fin on the back of a sea animal that helps it to swim (płetwa grzbietowa).

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encounter

An unexpected meeting (spotkanie).

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feared

Causing fear; scary (straszny, przerażający).

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ferocious

Fierce (dziki, przerażający, niebezpieczny).

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gradually

In a slow manner over a long period of time (stopniowo).

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highlight

To attract attention to sth important (podkreślać, uwypuklać).

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hypnotise

To put sb in a sleep-like state (zahipnotyzować).

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immobility

Inability to move (bezruch, znieruchomienie).

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interaction

Interplay; communication (interakcja, dialog).

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interpret

To decide on what the meaning or significance of sth is; to understand (zinterpretować, zrozumieć).

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marvel at

To be amazed by sth (zdumiewać się, podziwiać).

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mindless

Thoughtless (bezmyślny).

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border

The official line that separates two countries or states (granica).

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buyer

Sb who buys a house, a car, etc (nabywca, kupiec).

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candidate

Sb who is considered for a position (kandydat).

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chair

Sb in charge of a meeting/group (przewodniczący rady, prowadzący zebranie).

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cold-hearted

Unfeeling (nieczuły, zimny).

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colleague

Sb that you work with (kolega/koleżanka z pracy).

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commit myself

To promise to do sth (zobowiązać się, zdeklarować się).

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employee

Sb who works for sb else (pracownik, zatrudniony).

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employer

Sb that you work for (pracodawca).

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fill out

To write all the necessary information on a form (wypełnić).

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fire

To dismiss sb from a job (wywalić/wyrzucić z pracy).

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good-natured

Naturally friendly (dobroduszny, przyjazny).

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gullible

Being easily tricked into believing sth that sb has said (naiwny, łatwowierny).

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hand in my notice

To tell my employer that I'm going to leave.

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nightmare

A bad dream (koszmar).

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observe

To watch carefully (obserwować).

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operation

A business venture (działalność, firma).

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perception

The idea that I have of sth (postrzeganie, rozumienie).

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pet

To stroke and touch an animal gently (głaskać).

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posture

The position in which sb stands or sits; a body position (postawa).

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predator

An animal that hunts and eats other animals (drapieżnik).

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prey

An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals (zdobycz).

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rewarding

Fulfilling; satisfying (satysfakcjonujący, przynoszący zadowolenie).

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seek

To try to accomplish sth (ubiegać się o coś, dążyć do czegoś).

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snout

The long nose of some animals (pysk, ryj).

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status

Sb's social/professional level (status, pozycja, stan rzeczy).