23 Flashcards

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Allusion n.

Allude v.

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Reference
A quotation or mention, often of another person’s work

She alluded to her Lithuanian heritage in her autobiography.

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Analogous

Analogy

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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.

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Compel v.
Compellingly
Compelling

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(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.

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Compile v.

Compilation n.

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(Gerd avari) Assemble
To collect

The book is a compilation of shakespeare’s plays.

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Formidable

Formidably

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(Mahib) Overwhelming (ghafelgir konande)
Difficult, cuzing worry or fear

The man’s voice echoed formidably throughout the hallway.

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Intrusive 
Intrusively
Intrude
Intrusion
Intruder
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(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.

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Periodic adj.
Periodical adj.
Periodically

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Regularly
Occuring at specific, determined periods of time

Periodic payments must be made on home loans

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Prone adj.

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Inclined to (motemayel)
Likely to do something

She is prone to study hard the night before her tests.

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Prophetic
Prophetically
Prophesy v. 
Prophecy n. 
Prophet
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(PishgooE) Predictive

The brilliant student fulfilled his teacher’s prophecy that he would be a successful doctor.

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Proportions n. 
Proportional
Proportionally
Proportionate
Proportionately
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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.

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Readily
Ready
Ready
Readiness

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Freely
Willingly, easily

The workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria.

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Reliably 
Reliable 
Rely
Reliability 
Reliance
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Dependably
In a trusted way

Satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability.

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Reluctantly
Reluctant
Reluctance

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(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

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Renown n.

Renowned adj.

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(Shohrat) Prominence (barjestegi)
Fame

The school is of great renown.
The renowned conductor made a guest appearance at the concert.

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Revive v.
Revival n.
Revived adj.

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Renew
To restore to life or bring back into mdmory

Old plays are sometimes revived by applying modern interpretations to their content.

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Teeming adj.

teem v.

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(Sholoogh) Overflowing (sarriz)
To be full of something, crowded

Her essay was teeming with convincing arguments.