101-200 Flashcards
bond
Noun
1
a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.
there was a bond of understanding between them
2
a connection between two surfaces or objects that have been joined together, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure.
there was no effective bond between the concrete and the steel
Verb
1
join or be joined securely to something else, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure.
press the material to bond the layers together
Border
Noun
1
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries.
border patrols
2
the edge or boundary of something, or the part near it.
the northern border of their distribution area
Verb
1
form an edge along or beside (something).
a pool bordered by palm trees
bother
Verb
1
take the trouble to do something.
scientists rarely bother with such niceties
2
(of a circumstance or event) worry, disturb, or upset (someone).
is there an issue that bothers you so much you’d campaign against it?
Noun
1
effort, worry, or difficulty.
he saved me the bother of having to come up with a speech
زحمت
breast
Noun
1
either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman’s body that secrete milk after pregnancy.
Verb
1
face and move forward against or through (something).
I watched him breast the wave
breathe
Verb
1
take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process.
breathe in through your nose
نفس کشیدن
bride
Noun
1
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event.
the bride and groom left early last night
brief
Adjective
1
of short duration.
Noun
1
a concise statement or summary.
their comments were cribbed right from industry briefs
Verb
1
instruct or inform (someone) thoroughly, especially in preparation for a task.
she briefed him on last week’s decisions
bright
Adjective
1
giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
her bright, dark eyes
Adverb
LITERARY
1
luminously.
a full moon shining bright
brilliant
Adjective
1
(of light or color) very bright and radiant.
brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene
2
exceptionally clever or talented.
a brilliant young mathematician
Noun
1
a diamond of brilliant cut.
an elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants
broadcast
Verb
1
transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television.
the announcement was broadcast live
Noun
1
a radio or television program or transmission.
the Queen’s annual Christmas TV broadcast
Adjective
1
relating to radio or television transmission.
a broadcast journalist
Adverb
1
by scattering.
green manure can be sown broadcast or in rows
brush
Noun
1
an implement with a handle, consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a block, used for cleaning or scrubbing, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, arranging the hair, or other purposes.
a paint brush
2
a slight and fleeting touch.
the lightest brush of his lips against her cheek
Verb
1
remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing.
we’ll be able to brush the mud off easily
2
touch something lightly and gently.
their fingers brushed as she took the glass from him
bubble
1
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas.
2
used to refer to a good or fortunate situation that is isolated from reality or unlikely to last.
we both lived in a bubble, the kind provided by occupying a privileged pied-à-terre in Greenwich Village
bunch
Noun
1
a number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together.
a bunch of grapes
Verb
1
collect or fasten into a compact group.
she bunched the carnations together
Verb
1
(of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood.
a fire burned and crackled cheerfully in the grate
2
destroy, damage, or injure by heat or fire.
he burned all the letters
Noun
1
an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.
he was treated in the hospital for burns to his hands
2
consumption of a type of fuel as an energy source.
natural gas produces the cleanest burn of the lot
bush
Noun
1
a shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length.
a rose bush
Verb
1
spread out into a thick clump.
her hair bushed out like a halo
بوته
calm
Adjective
1
not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
she had to keep calm at all costs
Noun
1
the absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group.
an edgy calm reigned in the capital
Verb
1
make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe.
I took him inside and tried to calm him down
campaign
Noun
1
an organized course of action to achieve a goal.
the campaign for a full inquiry into the regime
2
a series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective, confined to a particular area, or involving a specified type of fighting.
a desert campaign
Verb
1
work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically a political or social one.
people who campaigned against child labor
campus
Noun
1
the grounds and buildings of a university or college.
for the first year I had a room on campus
محوطه دانشگاه
candy
Verb
1
preserve (fruit, nuts, etc.) by coating and saturating it with a sugar syrup.
I candied the walnuts with maple syrup
آب نبات
cap
Noun
1
a kind of soft, flat hat, typically with a visor.
a man wearing a raincoat and a flat cap
2
a protective lid or cover for an object such as a bottle, the point of a pen, or a camera lens.
a glass bottle with a screw cap
Verb
1
put a lid or cover on.
he capped his pen
2
provide a fitting climax or conclusion to.
he capped a memorable season by becoming champion
3
place a limit or restriction on (prices, expenditure, or other activity).
council budgets will be capped
Capital
Noun
1
the most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center.
Warsaw is the capital of Poland
2
wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing.
rates of return on invested capital were high
3
a letter of the size and form used to begin sentences and names.
he wrote the name in capitals
Adjective
1
(of an offense or charge) liable to the death penalty.
murder was a capital crime
captain
Verb
1
be the captain of (a ship, aircraft, or sports team).
all the boats are captained by professional sailors
care
Noun
1
the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
the care of the elderly
Verb
1
feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
they don’t care about human life
carpet
فرش
Noun
1
a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, especially a satirical one in a newspaper or magazine.
the minister faced a welter of hostile headlines and mocking cartoons
2
a motion picture using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings rather than real people or objects.
we watched Yogi Bear cartoons on TV
Verb
1
make a drawing of (someone) in a simplified or exaggerated way.
she has a face with enough character to be cartooned
catch
Verb
1
intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).
she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again
2
capture (a person or animal that tries or would try to escape).
we hadn’t caught a single rabbit
3
(of an object) accidentally become entangled or trapped in something.
the charm bracelet always caught on her clothing
4
reach in time and board (a train, bus, or aircraft).
they caught the 12:15 from Chicago
5
engage (a person’s interest or imagination).
it was the business scheme that had caught his imagination
6
strike (someone) on a part of the body.
Ben caught him on the chin with an uppercut
7
contract (an illness) through infection or contagion.
he served in Macedonia, where he caught malaria
8
become ignited, due to contact with flame, and start burning.
the rafters have caught
1
an act of catching something, typically a ball.
2
a device for securing something such as a door, window, or box.
the window catch was rusty
3
a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation.
there’s a catch in it somewhere
4
an unevenness in a person’s voice caused by emotion.
there was a catch in Anne’s voice
cent
Noun
1
a monetary unit of the US, Canada, and various other countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar, euro, or other decimal currency unit.
he was paid 40 cents an hour
ceremony
Noun
1
a formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.
the winners were presented with their prizes at a special ceremony
2
the ritual observances and procedures performed at grand and formal occasions.
the new Queen was proclaimed with due ceremony
certain
Adjective
1
known for sure; established beyond doubt.
it’s certain that more changes are in the offing
2
specific but not explicitly named or stated.
he raised certain personal problems with me
Pronoun
1
some but not all.
certain of his works have been edited
chain
Noun
1
a connected flexible series of metal links used for fastening or securing objects and pulling or supporting loads.
he slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across
2
a sequence of items of the same type forming a line.
he kept the chain of buckets supplied with water
3
a jointed measuring line consisting of linked metal rods.
4
a structure of planks projecting horizontally from a sailing ship’s sides abreast of the masts, used to widen the basis for the shrouds.
Verb
1
fasten or secure with a chain.
she chained her bicycle to the railing
chairman
Noun
1
a person, especially a man, designated to preside over a meeting.
the chairman of the conference
channel
Noun
1
a length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas.
2
a band of frequencies used in radio and television transmission, especially as used by a particular station.
3
a medium for communication or the passage of information.
they didn’t apply through the proper channels
Verb
1
direct toward a particular end or object.
advertisers channel money into radio
2
(of a person) serve as a medium for (a spirit).
she was channeling the spirit of Billie Holiday
characteristic
Adjective
1
typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
large farms are characteristic of this area
Noun
1
a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
inherited characteristics such as blood groups
charge
Verb
1
demand (an amount) as a price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied.
he charged me 2 euros for the postcard
2
accuse (someone) of something, especially an offense under law.
they were charged with assault
Noun
1
a price asked for goods or services.
an admission charge
chat
Verb
1
talk in a friendly and informal way.
she chatted to her mother on the phone every day
Noun
1
an informal conversation.
he dropped in for a chat
cheat
Verb
1
act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination.
she always cheats at cards
2
avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill.
she cheated death in a spectacular crash
Noun
1
a person who behaves dishonestly in order to gain an advantage.
a liar and a cheat
cheerful
Adjective
1
noticeably happy and optimistic.
how can she be so cheerful at six o’clock in the morning?
chest
un
1
the front surface of a person’s or animal’s body between the neck and the abdomen.
she crossed her arms across her chest
2
a large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or shipping.
an oak chest
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chief
Noun
1
a leader or ruler of a people or clan.
the chief of the village
Adjective
1
most important.
the chief reason for the spending cuts
chip
Noun
1
a small piece of something removed in the course of chopping, cutting, or breaking a hard material such as wood or stone.
mulch the shrubs with cedar chips
3
a counter used in certain gambling games to represent money.
a poker chip
Verb
1
cut or break (a small piece) from a hard material.
we had to chip ice off the upper deck
