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Thomas page 6 – commercials

catchy jingles in the advertisementpacket of washing powder

increase demandstimulate the industry

watchdog - one who serves as a guardian or protector against waste, loss, or illegal practices.blatant - unpleasantly loud and noisyubiquitous – omnipresent

Rudzka – varied issues

permissive age/societyformative period of childhoodpossessive parents

to urgeto gagto reshuffle

to riga dramato woo

a pleato haltto back

be foiled - to prevent from being successful; thwart (e.g. the scam was foiled)to bid - to issue a command to; direct.to oust - to eject from a position or place; force out (e.g. the old civil servants were ousted by president Kaczyński)a haul - everything collected or acquired by a single effort (used in illegal context e.g. a gem haul)to swoop a haul - to seize or snatch it (e.g. the police swooped the gem haul)

as easy as falling off a logto give vent toa hearty laugh of disbeliefan emphatic refusal

in one’s mind’s eyeto hang on sb. every wordto laugh uproariouslyto give a standing ovation

to browseglassy-eyedmeat cubeto be dry mouthedto ramble on

to rehearse laboriouslyto look pointedly ata sea of hostile facesto sue for slander

to bowl over - To make a powerful impression on; overwhelm/ to take by surprise

labels and descriptionsto imply unequal statusto have a position entailing sth.the value put on sth.a cutieto blushdouble standardswrinkles – crevicesinsistent – pushy

committed to sthto take stepsa model to be aimed ata symbol of identity and group membershipto imply alienationcommunication advantagespeer group solidaritydistinct entities

valid to foster [emotion]

to entail – to have, impose, or require as a necessary accompaniment or consequenceto dichotomize - to separate into two parts or classifications.(e.g. dichotomizing language)

to line sth. uptableware

threatenchallenge

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assert oneselfto put sb. in a positionto stake out territorya breach of tastezones of territorytangible meaning

a cluster/ to clusterto clingpartitions between roomsto huddle togetherrigid boundaries

aloofness - distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote

appallingmisjudgmentpostureexpression

twitchslyconceitedcall sign

luscious - having strong sensual or sexual appeal; seductive.to trade on - to put to calculated and often unscrupulous advantage; exploitto flaunt - to exhibit ostentatiously or shamelessly

contrasted vocabulary [sounds&speech]

shriekwhine

wailgroan

moansob

sighgasp

chatterprattle

babbleblab

gossip

contrasted vocabulary [underlying meaning]

imply hint intimate insinuate

contrasted vocabulary [physical proximity]

huddle nestle snuggle cuddle

contrasted vocabulary [invasion]

encroach trespass invade intrudecontrasted vocabulary [movement]

stagger reel tatter stumble

slide glide slip

push shove thrust heave

mixblend

mergemingle

amalgamate

Rudzka – Unit 6

Dieting

shapelinessagonizing

psychologically destructiveslim

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a brisk walkto exert oneselfvigorouslylet alone sth.decent food

depressive, lethargicflabby, clumsyfirm & gracefulantidote to stress

sedentary life - characterized by or requiring much sitting

morbid society

hospital wardprenatal probespostmortem examinationmalpracticeenvironment factorsinstitutionalized medicine

to intervene with antibioticscounterproductive expansionmulti-dollar industrydrug dependenceunnecessary surgery

presumed sick until proven healthypervasive medicalistion of lifedubious and expensive system of medical caregenerating painful new needspain and discomfort tolerance levelsabolish the right to self-careto retain fruitful methods of sth.limited reliance on experts

pervasive - spreading throughouttuberculosis - gruźlicainoculation - act or an instance of vaccinating

Art Yarrington

dashing young fighter pilota raggedy handshakea cap worn at a roughish angleperpetual half-smileas fate had itto be due for sth.cardiogramcoronary insufficiencyall chest and elbowsnewspaper coveragebe back in shape

to call on sb.to cock one’s headflying statuspermanent groundingto be put out on the sidewalka firm handshaketo climb into a cockpithands claspedeyes staringto run tests on sth.a treadmill

raggedy - tattered or worn-outcardiac - relating to the heartwaiver - intentional relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege (e.g. flying wavier)perfunctory - done routinely and with little interest or careadamant - impervious to pleas, appeals, or reason; stubbornly unyieldingclimax - The point of greatest intensity, a culmination

stress

sedativestension relieversstimulants

a panel of expertsingredients of patent medicines

stress provides the survival mechanism

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fidgeting

hair twiddlingfinger crackingfoot tappingwrigglescratchtwistdoodletwiddle

teeth grinderclench fistspencil suckersquirmjerkto ward offto discharge energy

chorea - any of various disorders of the nervous system marked by involuntary, jerky movements

delivering a baby

harsh experienceto yank sth outslap at the rear endumbilical corda big-bang approachdelivery roommotor skills

psychomotor functionstoiled trainingambidextrouspsychosomatic symptomscolicparoxysmal crying

to throb (e.g. the umbilical cord is cut when no longer throbbing)to take violence out of childbirth

drug hoarding

spring-cleaning of medicine cabinetsa clean-out of family cupboards

flush down the lavatorythalidomide tablets

acidsstrychnine

a skinfull of mud

mud bathhealth spato open pores

sht. roots down to…down the plug hole

peaty mud – torf

contrasted vocabulary [healing]

to cure to remedy to heal

a cure a remedy a medicine

contrasted vocabulary [endurance]

bearendure

tolerateput up with

stand sth.suffer

contrasted vocabulary [agility]

briskagile

sprynimble

sprightly

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contrasted vocabulary [sickness]

illsick

diseasedsickly

morbidunwholesome

contrasted vocabulary [madness]

insanederangedmad

crazynutsnutty

pottytoucheddraft

crackersbonkers

Rudzka Unit 4

censorship

a rising tideto crubirreparable damagedirty wordpersuasive argumentwell meaninga campaignerto prevail

a needless interferencefrustration of talentto put it bluntlyto flood the marketliterary marketsuppressed masterpieces

to easeoddly enoughto displaythe market is awash with…printed filthpublic flocks to buy itdisquiethangover

corruptdepravebear-baitingcock fightingcriminal offenseto traceto prohibitto regulateto repress

articulate [campaigner] - expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language

media violence

witnessed violenceto heighten chancesto act aggressivelyto lower restraints

an enhancing effectsubversive booksdisrespect for parental authorityurban vernacular

preliminary attackheightened tendencyprize fighttormentorto subsidepersistent aggression

to reinforcepained reactiongratifying chanceinclinationto inflict injury

subversive - in opposition to a civil authority or governmentto assail - to attack with violent blows; assault/ or verbally, as with ridicule or censureto instigate - to urge on; goad/to stir up; foment

criminal acts & social indecency

to wreckto hacka hooligana bomb hoaxto be obsessedto demand with menaceto extortto derail trains

a metal bara petrol bombthe reticent agewhisper about sth.hypocriticalunmentionablea century hence

crude explicitnessthe outcomefoul-mouthedperverted ideasindictable before a judgeeffective censor

materially cushionedspiritually deprivedto make plainto draw the linean eminent judge

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reticent – restrained or reserved in style.

Contrasted vocabulary [banning]

forbidprohibit

banrestrain

crubcheck

inhibit

contrasted vocabulary [propaganda]

inciterouse

arouseferment

spreaddiffuse

disseminatepropagate

contrasted vocabulary [perversion]

debasedeprave

corruptdebauch

pervert

contrasted vocabulary [crowd-v]

crowd flog throng

contrasted vocabulary [fame]

famousrenowned

celebrateddistinguished

eminent

OTTO – health issues

Rabbies

symptoms manifestto succumb to…to contract a diseasea stray puppya killer diseaseto develop symptomsto be admitted to hospitala serumto claim a victimcases are investigatedan outbreak of disease

maintenance staffput at riskrod-shapedto be struck downbathroom fittingsa bugstagnant watera virulent stringto eradicatea lethal illnessa droplet of water

exposurerapid progressrespond well to antibioticsbe impervious to antibioticsfavorable outlook for recoverymake a correct diagnosis

to be on the loosedrug resistanceto declare responsible forto produce symptomschills and achesnoxious bacilli

merciful release after several days of painful agonyoptimal breeding temperatureto flare into a full blown epidemic

pneumonia - zapalenie płucbacilli - Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming, aerobic bacteria of the genus Bacillus

flu

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mild symptomsmutations of a virusto cause fatalitiesto be susceptibleclose medical supervision

order hastilyundergo minor variationsaccording to findingsto weaken resistance

food poisoning

a takeaway barpre packed saladsunsuitable for consumptionto make sth. an offenceto render…to be injurious to…the provisions of a documentat intervalsstorage and display

to take precautionsto withdrawpoultryfood stuffs [fodder]issue a warningput life at riskcarry out medical checksundergo medical treatmentto cause miscarriages

a deli – delicatessenpate - a small pastry filled with meat or fish.

Cancer

suspicion of malignancymammographybiopsymastectomyincidence ofconvertinhibitproliferatethe intake ofcured foodsto undergo surgery

follow-up treatmentimportance of early detectionchances of survivala relation between…to follow recommendationsto stress the roleto single outparticularly valuableconsume in excessrun a greater risk of

benign - of no danger to health; not recurrent or progressive; not malignantcomestibles - fit to be eaten; edible

implants

allegedlysilicone implantsaugmentationcoated withinvariablybreakthroughcosmetic breast surgeryto pose a health hazard

to account for..far from conclusiveto cause a stirundergo an ordealcome into widespread useenjoy enormous popularityto set fears at rest

pliable - easily bent or shaped

sunbathing

lotionmoisturecontributing to…skimpy

pigmentationsunburnbe aware of dangerexcessive exposure to sun’s rays

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immunity to infectious diseasesto cause cancerregard as a componentconsider attractive

element of common senseavoid deliberate tanningeliminate entirely

fast food

widely known to be…nutritiousconvenience foodsan outletpreservation of a productkeeping it stableartificial additivesto be hooked on…

public awarenessbe increasingly concernedgrab a quick snackspell the end of sthmeet demandboost salesgain more followers

bulimiaalongside ofbinge and purgelaxativesexcessive consumptioncardiac arrestappalling damage

engage in…destructive effectrecognize symptomscautiously guarded secretprimary sign of…set up a special diet

binge - a period of unrestrained, immoderate self-indulgence.to disgorge – vomit

smokin’a fineto outlawto discardto patchto replaceto crave forto pres for legislationto argue one’s right

to claim livesto kick a habitto abstain forma chain smokerwithdrawnment symptomsstomach discomfortto overcome dependencea preventable effect

alleviate painexcruciating paina tumorgnawing painprovide reliefto be obliviousto apprehenda pang

to step up a campaignloose a leg to cancerfail to deal with adequatelyreluctance to prescribea fundamental argumentpose a threatendure in a humane way

analgesic effect - a medication that reduces or eliminates pain

alternative medicine

to inhalean insomniato revive spiritsholistic medicineto suppresspanaceaseek alternatives

forms of treatmenthealing properties of naturefight a diseasesound scientific principlescome in for strong criticismdisbelief of modern medicine

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osteopathy – a theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts

OTTO – Crime

mafia

unauthorized possessionan undercover operationto be sparked off by…payrolla spate of violencea mobsterlaw enforcementto testify

a shootoutimpunityto thriveto be plagued bya racketracketeeringintimidationextortion

gamblingcrack down on…organized crime

to exposerun an underworld syndicatecarry out a killing

refuse to give evidenceto bring huge profits

make a fortune overnight

drug traffic

to eradicatea drug traffickerto eradicatea cartelan assassina small fryto lurelegitimatea burstamphetaminescannabis

attribute death toto overdoselaunch an operationdetention without chargesatisfy oneself with…promise an easy profitfocus the campaign onspell out the dangerto step up effortstake up a habitto become mortality statistics

a shipmenthashish jointto be under surveillanceto seize/ a seizurea street-corner pusheran acid partya chunkaphrodisiac propertiesparanoid delusionsarrest on charge of

to slip the netto reach the marketmind-bending drugsbuy in bundlesto rank secondto feed the habitcompulsive useto cause concernto hit the streets

a dragnet - A system of coordinated procedures for apprehending criminal suspects or other wanted personsdrug–peddling - unlicensed dealing in illegal drugsan upsurge - a rapid or abrupt risea ring - an exclusive group of people acting privately or illegally to advance their own interests (e.g. a drug ring)

drunk driving

reckless drivingto knock downto chasean inquesta penaltyto devoice a license

habitual drinkingto pled guiltya hit and run motoristremand in custodyto be over the lineset up a zone

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put down a pintdisqualify for life

keep off the roadmend one’s ways

joyriding

a pedestrianto pursueto skidto “hot-wire”manslaughtermenaceto vow

to walk a dogto escape injuryto appear in courtto be charged withto take stepsto give a chase

to stop for a road checkjump traffic lights

speed through a red lightsue for damage

hacking

to infiltrateto tamperclassified informationvulnerableto snoopperpetratorsmalicioussensitive material

foreign intelligenceto take effectblock unauthorized accesswreak havochave a field daydemand money for revealingto crack a systembe concerned with security

impregnable - impossible to capture or enter by force

consumer terrorism

blackmaildeceptionsales slumpintricateto recall products from storescopycat hoaxtamper-proofloss in profits

restore consumer confidencespeed up paymentcarry out a threatto go publicto give publicityprevent interferenceissue a statementwithout parallel

to countermine - to frustrate or defeat by secret and opposite measures

arson

incendiaryasphyxiatenoxiousto discardto engulfferocity of a fireto gut a buildingto deteriorateunruly

forensic specialistwarrantaccording to witnessesrelease from a mental hospitalin a matter of secondsburned beyond recognitionto breach safety regulationscause extensive damagewith intent to endanger life

cause grievous bodily harm

Burglaries & Robberies

a history of convictionsmake off with sth.a rucksack to outpace

a siegesmash & graba paroleto hold up

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a tellera vaultoffer a rewarda series of break-ins

to blow a safe opento renew coverageto disable an alarm systemto hold hostage

at point-blank range be caught in a crossfire

to tip off - supply with secret or private information; also, warn or alert

mugging

viciousa mock executionto snatcha thugto leap outto stabto screechcarry out an executionhit on the head

defend oneself againstput up a fightto take a strollto keep to busy streetsto issue a leafletto be on handfor fear of…consider uninhabitable

abduction

to huntto trailto questionto vanishcredentialsanxiousbogusto gagwithout a trace

go coldrule out a possibilityreach one’s doorstepunaccountable for…take a keen interest inexamine in connection withconfirm fearssmall denomination notesspeed up payment

rape

unanimous verdicttrademarkfloggingbreath a sigh of reliefread out the verdictservice x years for rapesubject to good behavioursecluded placerip off clothesbe subject toinvoluntary sexdegradation

ghastlymentally scarredtake a short cutto run lateend up as a victimcommit rapeat all costsloose a casebeat sb. senselessbe extra cautiousto go through an experiencedock

wickedafter-effectdetentioneligible for releaselaw loophole

to dischargemandatoryrenew demandsthreat of long term imprisonmentto prevent identification

plea bargaininga bedsitdefendantassume consentresistancean uproarto exposebe sentenced to probation

accept an invitationpass the sentencein a provocative mannerplay “hard to get”fight one’s casebe on trialpresent evidenceget away with

be entitled to complain loudly

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encourage violence

corroborative - To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain

searching for criminals

confirmdecomposed bodystrangleblunt objecttoupeeto dye hairto retraceto jog sb. memorya prowlerthinning hair

photo fit pictureto go missinguse dental recordsbatter to deathsearch inch by inchquestion in connection withlead the huntlaunch a huntcome forward

escapes

to seal off an areapsychopathto saw through barsto scale a wallknotted sheetsnegligencecirculate photographsharelipto evadeto combtracker-dogs

fugitivea criminal on the runnotice disappearancetrigger a row over…order an investigationlive off the landset up road blocksabduct at knife pointrequest police protectiongive up without a fighttake extra precautions

genetics

settlement of paternitysettlement of inheritancestrand of hairsmear of bloodsemensalivadistinctive patterncrowning evidence

corpseestablishing sb. identityrecognized by a courtevidence of guiltpreserve sampleslead to convictioneliminate from investigationclear one’s name

trials & verdicts

barristerto re-offendto acquitcomplicity in crimecircumstantial evidenceorchestrated evidencescorn

cross-examineapply for baildiminished responsibilityinterfere with witnessesrecant sworn statementsmaintain innocence

capital punishment

appeal for clemencyto reinstate death penaltyself confessed crimeto ditch sth.juvenile crimeto shout obscenitiesto stay an execution

to put to deathsentence on the testimony of…gallowsdeath rowposthumouslyto steadfastly maintaincase pending

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miscarriage of justice

to reprieve a punishment - to postpone or cancel the punishmentto commute a sentence - to substitute; exchange.

clemency appeal

to plantprerogative of mercytreasonto deferheinoussentence to deathreject an appeal

exercise a prerogativecall on the authorities toreveal military secretsoverrun a verdictbreak into cheersgrant a reprievean application for retrial

civil lawsuit

the court ruled…admit liabilitya medical blunderunfair dismissaldefamatory remarktarnish sb. reputation

to counselto award damagesto file a lawsuitcontest civl court actionreach a settlement

litigation [resort to] – to contest in legal proceedings

financial crimes

a lavish payoffin the wake of…to kick backto cover upa swindleunsubstantiated allegationstax evasionto siphon moneyto divert money

embezzlementcatch red-handedaccept a bribetrigger a wave of…use as a frontconvert into other currenciesset up a fundarouse outrage

a tender - an offer of money or service in payment of an obligationproceeds - the amount of money derived from a commercial or fundraising venture; the yieldto indict - to accuse of wrongdoing; charge:

OTTO – Violence

Terrorist attacks

to woundto blame for an explosionto cause maximum casualtiesa roardebrisa fuseto speak roundlyvigilanceto notifya booby trapforensic expertspremisesgo off

suffer injuryput on alerthunt downcall for…push for…issue an appeala finger-tip examinationclaim responsibilityset on fireinflict damageto down a planepass security checklaunch a suicide attack

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escape unhurt

kidnappings

to confinean abducteeto engineer a releaseto urgea blindfoldto mutilateto alterto be held captive

to be deprived of washing facilitiesin broad daylightsend a ransom demandundergo medical checksinsurance coverbe under a death sentencecomply with demandsexpress gratitude

hijacks

to subdueto make concessionsbloodshedto divertimmunityseize control ofin return forlaunch a raid

face-to-face negotiationsin somebody’s full viewsuffer lossesbe in need of medical attentionmeet with a refusalsigns of progresssatisfy oneself with promise of..escape detection

to bustle incombativephonycirculate sth.

handle a matterto escape scrutinyset on fireto develop sophisticated methods

terrorism

to stamp outto preset a bomb to within a secondto plant a bombto mouldto be pliablean altimetervapor sniffing

in response touse of violence for political endsto share knowledgetiming deviceswell in advancereach an altitudesacrifice one’s life for a cause

coup d’etat

to topplea juntato disband a partya decreeexiledissolution of parliamenta pledgethwartparatroopoverturn a government

strip of powerto stage a rebellionoutburst of gunfirefor the time beingachieve progressdebt-ridden economystrategic pointsbreak put of the capitalrestore to powerfoil a coup

to depose - to remove from office or power

assassinations

a rallyto stumbleto drag awayhavocberserk

slaycoincidesuccessorto targeta tribute

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according to witnessesdraw a gunrestore orderpronounce someone deadconfess to a conspiracy to kill

unrestricted accessput onto an emergency footingimpose a curfewdeclare a day of mourningbe in attendance

ethnic unrest

nationwide curfewenrageto disrupt a countryhostileatrocityto prowl the streetsdouse with petrolin reprisal forcrackdown

curfew violatorintimidatea purgespiritual leaderethnic minoritybeat severelyblood-thirsty mobstone to deathappeal for calm

defy a ban make claims for autonomy

a bout – a period of time spent in a particular way; a spell

riots

astute measuresto ransackMolotov cocktailTruncheonRetaliateAccording to unofficial reportscrub inflation take to the streetsset offices ablazemayhemallegationspillage

war zoneto forestall troubletear-gas grenadeswater cannonsissue an orderact accordinglyappeals went unheededdusk-to-dawn curfewcarry out searchesto put on alertget out of stagnation

prison riots

fury of destructionto batter downinmatewardenupheavalstandards of decencycarry out acts of violencetake to the roofshurl masonrykeep at bayhold at knifepointgain access

non-custodial sentencesparole systemprobationconfineconvictpetty thiefput forward a list of demandscut opportunities for workkeep under strict supervisionelectric taggingbehind bars

random violence

lay siege toa stag nightpublicanto inducenotoriousthug

tauntgo berserkextensive damagedisrupt train servicespublic orderguarantee safety of

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prevent looting take possession of

affray - a noisy quarrel or brawlpelt - the skin of an animal with the fur or hair still on itjeer - to speak or shout derisively; mock.the common – błonia

shooting rampages

slump to the groundindiscriminatelyslaughtermarksmanacute depressionkilling spreedistraughtenormity of the carnagecounselrun for cover

attribute toat point-blank rangepool of bloodbe enraged by a refusalcharge with murderhave a criminal recorda gun barrelpile intointoxicated

domestic violence

punchpinchjurybruisepersecutiondetaingrievousstepsonremorseto vent sth.

hit with a broommarks of violencecause sufferingloose one’s temperdiminished responsibilityhistory of alcohol abusecause bodily harmregret bitterlyvisible injuriesdrop charges

at long lasttreat in an appalling wayhumiliationto stand in forabusemake awarebatterawkward questionsplightmolestationto testifyto spare

to hush upbehind locked doorsdisclose helplessnesspress chargesfor fear ofrequire hospitalizationdispel a mythexercise a position of authorityturn to an institutionwalkout on a partnerbreak the vicious circlelife of fear and shame

attract due attention

hemorrhage - excessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding

Heineman – Health

in prefect healthas fit as a fiddlenothing wrong with sb.a bit off colorunder the weatherto feel funnyto sickento feel feverishlie death warmed up

to be taken illin a comafighting for one’s lifecritically illbe in a critical positionno changeseriously illto respond to treatmentbe off the danger list

signs of coming round making progress

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satisfactory conditioncome out of a comacomfortableto turn the cornerto be on the menda speedy recovery

get over sth.the worst is overalmost completely recoveredto convalescentbe on ones feetbe out and about

to have a relapsebe no betterdeteriorating condition

to slip awayto fade fastlife hanging by a thread

just a matter of timecould go any secondmake a miraculous recoverybe as good as newas right as rainhighly contagioussuffer from a mild attack ofto give a diseaseserious outbreakinfectious

a bout of…a chronic casebe down with a diseaseepidemic proportionsscarea touch ofisolated casesa sudden fit ofa complaint ofterminal disease

recuperation respiratory system

diseases

epilepsypoor circulationhigh pressurea strokea heart attackcardiac arrestheart failurejaundice – żółtaczkaappendicitis – zapalenie wyrostka robaczkowegopoliohernia – przepuklinaconstipation – zaparciemeasles – odrachickenpox – ospa wietrznaGerman measles – różyczkasmallpox – odrapleurisy – zapalenie opłucnejglandular fever – mononukleozascarlet fever – szkarlatynawhooping coughinfluenzaleprosy

malariadiphtheria – dyfterytcatarrhsinusitis – zapalenie zatokasthmaanginatonsillitis – zapalenie migdałkówlaryngitis – zapalenie gardła/krtanicholerabronchitiscirrhosis – marskość wątrobyhepatitis – zapalenie wątroby/zółtaczkaanaemialeukemia - białaczkablood clot – zakrzeptyphoid – tyfus/dur brzusznydysentery - czerwonkadiarrheasalmonellamumps - świnkarheumatismarthritis – artretyzmmigraine

sclerosisdull achemuscular dystrophyschizophreniamaniac depressionneurosisa stye – jęczmieńconjunctivitis – zapalenie spojówek

athlete’s footshooting painto sprain sth.lotionto itchpowdercough mixturereduce the swelling

blood transfusionspasmfracturechipped bonea gland – gruczoł

impetigo – liszajeca slinga course of tabletsa course of antibioticsstretchers

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anesthetic amputationto set bonesa skin graft – przeszczep skórya burna nosebleed

a frostbite - odmrożeniehiccupshangoverto faint

Heineman – crime

mercy killingto trespassto forgesolitary confinementcommunity serviceimpose a finecorporal punishmentsuspended sentencecompensationto endorse a licenseto dismiss a caseto acquitcase not provena summons

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Thomas – Censorship

a corrupting influenceto masquerade as

to infringe on freedom

Newspaper columns

obituarygossip columnfootball reportauction report

gardening tipscaptionstelevision previewtravel & holidays

parliamentary reporta headlinean editorial

music

stringspercussiona baton

a rostrumclassicalfolk

progressivetapballroom

painiting

oilcanvasstill-life

an abstractcollagebrush strokes

palettehue

writing

characterizationdialogueplot

vivid descriptionsetting

ballet & theatre

a linea cuethe prompterthe directorbox-office successa stunning set

high leapto be loose limbedprolonged pirouette

to be supple –

occupations

a wide lapel an up-turn a lining

a trolleybaskets

shelf-fillerscarrier bags

change in the till

to discharge admissions to do rounds

to pick up a fare to stand in rank

to boardcabin crew

cockpit checkheadphones

to taxia runway

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Misztal – crime

criminal lawcivil lawfelonymisdemeanorforced entryto scatter sth.to enquireto take into custody

to be caught in possession ofto come into forceto place restraints onpenal servitudeevictionlegislaturea jurora ward of court