23 Flashcards
Allusion n.
Allude v.
Reference
A quotation or mention, often of another person’s work
She alluded to her Lithuanian heritage in her autobiography.
Analogous
Analogy
Similar to
Alike in some way
The analogy between the behavior of the bacteria in the lab and in the human body is not clear.
Compel v.
Compellingly
Compelling
(Vaadaar) Obliged
To make something happened by necessity or force
The representatives were compelled to vote in favor of the legislation despite their personal opposition to it.
Compile v.
Compilation n.
(Gerd avari) Assemble
To collect
The book is a compilation of shakespeare’s plays.
Formidable
Formidably
(Mahib) Overwhelming (ghafelgir konande)
Difficult, cuzing worry or fear
The man’s voice echoed formidably throughout the hallway.
Intrusive Intrusively Intrude Intrusion Intruder
(Naa khaande) Annoying
The state of being inside when not desired to be there by others
The intrusion of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house.
Periodic adj.
Periodical adj.
Periodically
Regularly
Occuring at specific, determined periods of time
Periodic payments must be made on home loans
Prone adj.
Inclined to (motemayel) Likely to do something
She is prone to study hard the night before her tests.
Prophetic Prophetically Prophesy v. Prophecy n. Prophet
(PishgooE) Predictive
The brilliant student fulfilled his teacher’s prophecy that he would be a successful doctor.
Proportions n. Proportional Proportionally Proportionate Proportionately
Dimensions
The relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person
The goal of establishing a space station will take a team effort of major proportions.
The pilot’s salary is proportional to that of pilots of other airlines.
Readily
Ready
Ready
Readiness
Freely
Willingly, easily
The workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria.
Reliably Reliable Rely Reliability Reliance
Dependably
In a trusted way
Satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability.
Reluctantly
Reluctant
Reluctance
(Baa ekraah) Hesitatingly (ba tardid)
Although not completely satisfied with the contract, the officials reluctantly agreed to sign it.
The electrician was reluctant to estimythe cost of the repair work
Renown n.
Renowned adj.
(Shohrat) Prominence (barjestegi)
Fame
The school is of great renown.
The renowned conductor made a guest appearance at the concert.
Revive v.
Revival n.
Revived adj.
Renew
To restore to life or bring back into mdmory
Old plays are sometimes revived by applying modern interpretations to their content.