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carnivorous adjective C2 • synonyms: predatory, meat-eating • carnivorous animals/plants/instincts; carnivorous capitalism • freq in AmE: 6/10 Most big cats, like lions and tigers, are carnivorous mammals. \| 2. The company adopted a carnivorous strategy—acquiring smaller rivals one by one. sākt mācīties		mięsożerny describing an animal that feeds mainly or exclusively on meat; also used metaphorically to describe people, systems, or behaviors that are aggressive, predatory, or ruthlessly competitive Większość dużych kotów, jak lwy i tygrysy, to ssaki mięsożerne. \| 2. Firma przyjęła drapieżną strategię — przejmując mniejszych rywali jeden po drugim.
chipper adjective C1 informal • synonyms: cheerful, upbeat, perky • chipper mood/smile/person; surprisingly/still/always chipper • freq in AmE: 4/10 He greeted everyone with a chipper smile and a bounce in his step. sākt mācīties		radosny, rześki, pełen werwy cheerful, lively, and upbeat — often used to describe someone who appears unusually energetic or optimistic, especially in the morning or after adversity Przywitał wszystkich pogodnym uśmiechem i sprężystym krokiem.
circumspect adjective C1 • synonyms: cautious, discreet, prudent • circumspect tone / circumspect approach / remain circumspect • freq in AmE: 5/10 She remained circumspect in her public statements. sākt mācīties		ostrożny, powściągliwy, rozważny careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; marked by prudence, discretion, and restraint Zachowała powściągliwość w wypowiedziach publicznych.
congenital adjective [before noun ] C2 • synonyms: inborn, hereditary, innate • congenital defect/disorder/blindness/condition; congenital heart disease/syndrome/malformation/disability • freq in AmE: 6/10 He was born with a congenital heart defect. sākt mācīties		wrodzony present from birth, especially referring to physical or medical conditions that develop in the womb and are not acquired later in life Urodził się z wrodzoną wadą serca.
congenital defects collocation with congenital adjective C1 formal, medical • synonyms: inborn, hereditary, prenatal • congenital defects/disorders/conditions/anomalies • diagnose/screen/treat congenital defects • freq in AmE: 7/10 Some congenital defects can be corrected with early surgery. sākt mācīties		wady wrodzone medical conditions or structural abnormalities present at birth, resulting from genetic factors, developmental issues during pregnancy, or environmental influences; may affect organs, limbs, or systems Niektóre wady wrodzone można skorygować operacyjnie we wczesnym dzieciństwie.
crisp adjective [before noun ] C2 • synonyms: fresh, brisk, invigorating • crisp air/morning/breeze/weather/day; crisp autumn/temperature/climate; cool and crisp • freq in AmE: 6/10 We woke to a crisp autumn morning. sākt mācīties		rześki, orzeźwiający, świeży (o pogodzie, powietrzu) cool, fresh, and pleasantly invigorating — often describing air or weather that feels clean, dry, and slightly chilly in a refreshing way Obudziliśmy się w rześki jesienny poranek.
crisp weather collocation with crisp adjective [before noun ] C2 • synonyms: fresh, brisk, invigorating • crisp weather/air/morning/breeze/day; crisp autumn/climate/conditions; cool and crisp • freq in AmE: 6/10 We went hiking in the crisp weather of early October. \| 2. Crisp weather makes outdoor activities more enjoyable. sākt mācīties		rześka pogoda, orzeźwiająca aura, świeże warunki atmosferyczne weather that is cool, dry, and refreshing — often associated with autumn or early mornings; evokes clarity, freshness, and invigorating air Wybraliśmy się na spacer w rześką październikową pogodę. \| 2. Orzeźwiająca aura sprzyjała aktywności na świeżym powietrzu.
crass adjective C2 disapproving • synonyms: tactless, vulgar, insensitive • crass comment/remark/joke/behavior; crass ignorance/exploitation/self-interest • freq in AmE: 5/10 His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting. \| 2. High interest rates may choke off consumer spending. sākt mācīties		prostacki, grubiański, bezmyślny showing a lack of sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence; offensively blunt, tactless, or crude in behavior, speech, or judgment Jego prostackie uwagi obraziły wszystkich na spotkaniu. \| 2. To była bezmyślna próba zarobku na tragedii.
chitchat noun [U ] C1 (also chit-chat) • synonyms: small talk, banter, idle talk • engage in/avoid chitchat; friendly/pointless chitchat; office/social chitchat • freq in AmE: 6/10 I’m not in the mood for chitchat — let’s get to the point. sākt mācīties		pogawędka, gadka-szmatka, luźna rozmowa informal conversation about trivial or light topics; casual talk that is often social or superficial Nie mam ochoty na gadkę-szmatkę — przejdźmy do rzeczy.
clueless adjective C1 informal • synonyms: ignorant, unaware, lost • clueless about something; be/feel/look clueless; utterly/totally clueless; clueless about tech/politics/what to do • freq in AmE: 7/10 I'm completely clueless about computers. \| 2. I felt clueless during the meeting — they used so much jargon. \| 3. She’s not clueless, she’s just new to the job. sākt mācīties		niekumaty, nieświadomy, zielony lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about something; completely uninformed or confused Nie mam zielonego pojęcia o komputerach. \| 2. Czułem się zagubiony na tym spotkaniu — same techniczne terminy. \| 3. Ona nie jest niekumata, po prostu dopiero zaczyna.

Advanced English (2) • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS • 'C'

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