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hinder

to delay; to stop or prevent from happening

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real estate

property consisting of land or buildings

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meringue

a mixture of egg white and sugar, beaten until stiff

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flaccid

(adj.) limp, not firm; lacking vigor or effectiveness

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inane

(adj.) silly, empty of meaning or value

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ridicule

to make fun of, to mock

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bestow

(v.) to give as a gift; to provide with lodgings

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lodgings

a place in which someone lives or stays temporarily

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incessant

never stopping, going on all the time

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corroborate

(v.) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify

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candor

honesty, frankness

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scrappy

fond of fighting, arguing, or competing

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enthralling

captivating, spellbinding

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terroir

term that translates roughly to "a sense of place". In agriculture—especially in winemaking—it refers to the complete natural environment where a crop is grown.

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Juxtaposition

Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts

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to be on par

to be at the same level or standard

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purview

(n.) the range, extent, or scope of something; in law, the scope or limit of what is provided in a statute

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unbound

Not connected to a particular field; untied to anything

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dire

(formal) very serious;

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(British English, informal) very bad

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fall forward

a motivational and metaphorical phrase meaning to learn from mistakes and continue progressing toward your goals, rather than allowing setbacks to stop you

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kicker

a surprising end to a series of events

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gratification

the state of feeling pleasure when something goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives you pleasure

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capable of

able to do something

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audition

a short performance given by an actor, a singer, etc., so that somebody can decide whether they are suitable to act in a play, sing in a concert, etc.

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impending

(adj., part.) about to happen, hanging over in a menacing way; (usually of an unpleasant event) that is going to happen very soon (nadchodzący)

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imminent

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imminent

impending; threatening; likely to happen; (usually of an unpleasant event) that is going to happen very soon

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rewarding

(of an activity, etc.) worth doing; that makes you happy because you think it is useful or important

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prior to

before, previous to, ahead of

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humble

not proud; modest

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humility

humbleness

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strive

to devote much energy or effort, try hard

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toil

to work very hard and/or for a long time, usually doing hard physical work

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travail

an unpleasant experience or situation that involves a lot of hard work, difficulties and/or pain

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principle of marginal gains

slowly, yet thoroughly learning and achieving success

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capacity

role; the official position or function that somebody has

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the number of things or people that a container or space can hold

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anyhow

anyway, besides

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convent

a building in which a Christian community of nuns (= members of a female religious community) live together

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vocation

a type of work or way of life that you believe is especially suitable for you

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calling

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calling

a strong desire or feeling of duty to do a particular job, especially one in which you help other people

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(formal) a profession or career

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pall on sb

to become less interesting to somebody over a period of time because they have done or seen it too much

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solitude

the state of being alone

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take umbrage at

offense; resentment

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(formal or humorous) to feel offended, hurt or upset by something, often without a good reason

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resentment

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

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to feel/harbour/bear resentment towards/against

a feeling of anger or unhappiness about something that you think is unfair

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dispensary

a place in a hospital, shop, etc. where medicines are prepared for patients

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altitude

Elevation above sea level

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artery

tętnica

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nuisance

a thing, person or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or problems

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cloistered

protected from the problems and dangers of normal life

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thrust

to push something/somebody suddenly or violently in a particular direction; to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction

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pinnacle

a high peak or point

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petrifying

paralyzing with terror

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ingenious

clever; resourceful

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valiant effort

a brave effort in the face of great difficulty

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valiant

brave, courageous

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Devotion

profound dedication or love for something or someone, often implying a strong commitment.

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prophecy

a prediction or declaration about future events, often considered to be of divine origin.

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worthwhile

something that has value or significance, deserving of time and effort.

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fail big

to experience a substantial, often public failure that results in significant consequences or lessons learned.

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audition

the process of evaluating a performer, typically through a live demonstration of their abilities, to determine suitability for a role or position.

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graduate

a person who has successfully completed a course of study, especially at a college or university, and is typically awarded a degree or diploma.

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have guts

to possess courage and determination, often in the face of difficulty or danger.

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commitment

the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or obligation, often involving a pledge or promise to support or maintain effort.

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apply discipline

to exercise self-control and focus in order to achieve a specific goal or task, often requiring the ability to manage one's actions and impulses.

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consistency

the quality of maintaining a uniform and steady pattern or behavior over time, which is essential for achieving long-term success and reliability.

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gratificate

satisfaction;

the state of feeling pleasure when something goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives you pleasures

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stick with

to stay close to somebody so that they can help you

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aspire

to have a strong desire to achieve or to become something

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formulate

to create or prepare something carefully, giving particular attention to the details

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ominous

foreboding

suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

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bender

a period of drinking a lot of alcohol or taking a lot of drugs

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elicit sth from sb

to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty