| advent | the introduction of a new product |
| gauge | measure the amount of sth using a particular method |
| abbreviated | skrócony |
| firing off sth | sending a messange quickly |
| voracious | very keen |
| catch- up services | programmes that are available to view after they were shown in tv |
| embrace | completely accepting and using sth new |
| defiant | oporny/ resistant |
| devolution | taking power from gvrnmt and giving it to smaller regions |
| rerun | repeated election because there was no clear winner |
| to be downbeat | to be unhappy |
| to deliver | to do sth you promised to do |
| sentiment | attitude or belief towards sth |
| turmoil | state of excitement or uncontrolled activity |
| reconcilation | friendly relationship with sb you have argued in the past |
| surge | sudden increase in something such as price, value |
| shy away from | avoid |
| sweep away | destroy or remove completely draw on |
| draw on | use sth as a resource |
| take in | allw someone to stay at home |
| impoverishment | process of becoming very poor |
| drought | susza |
| livelihood | dochód na życie |
| momentum | progress or development that is becoming faster |
| dowry | posag |
| witchcraft | practising magic for evil purpose |
| assert | assume |
| cut down | curtail |
| static | not moving |
| account for | form particular amount |