English Vocabulary from Transcript

Vocabulary practice flashcards based on terms and expressions found in the lecture transcript.

reserve

A quality of being restrained or self-controlled in expression and behavior (powřciągliwořć).

to make one's fortune

To earn a large amount of money or to try one's luck (zarobić fortunę, spr3bowć szczęřcia).

career path

The sequence of jobs or professional roles that a person follows through their life (řcieŹka kariery).

unpredictable

Not able to be foreseen or known beforehand (nieprzewidywalny).

to cross paths

To meet someone by chance (spotkać kogoř przypadkiem).

I happened to…

A phrase used to describe an event occurring by chance (Tak się złoŹyło, Źe…).

clam

A type of marine bivalve mollusk (małŹ).

chowder

A type of soup or stew often prepared with fish or seafood (zupa z ryb lub owoc3w morza).

harbor

A sheltered place on the coast where ships can take refuge (przystań).

who should I happen to see

An expression used when unexpectedly encountering someone (i kogo widzę).

haggard

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering (wynędzniały).

haunted

Showing signs of mental anguish or being tormented (udręczony).

to exchange pleasantries

To engage in polite, casual conversation or small talk (wymieniać uprzejmořci).

to trouble

To cause someone distress, worry, or anxiety (kłopotać).

to pay hell

To suffer severe consequences or to pay dearly (słono zapłacić).