26 Flashcards
Abolish
Eliminate
To put an end to something
Many states have abolished the use of cell phones while driving.
Chaotic
Chaos n.
Disorganized
There was complete chaos when the words champions arrived at the airport.
The traffic in Seoul is often chaotic.
Controversial
Controversially
Controversy n.
Divisive (tafraghe andaaz)
Causing disagreement or argument
The governor made a controversial desision to raise taxes.
Exemplify
Exemplary adj.
Symobolize
Her exemplary academic achievement is representative of most students at this institution.
Factor in ph. v.
Consider
To account for something while making a decision or analysis
The architect did not factor in the reqired distance from the sidewalk in his design.
Falter
(Gir, lang, loknat) Weaken
To hesitate or waver (motezalzel)
He faltered under peer prestand agreed to dance w/ the girl.
Gratifying Gratefully Grateful Gratify Gratification Gratefulness
Satisfying
Giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment, showing thanks
Studying abroad can be a very gratifying experience.
Launch v., n.
Launching n.
Initiate
The launching of the first Soviet Sputnik created concern among the Americans public.
Legitimate adj.
Lagotimately
Legitimacy
(Ghanooni) authentic
Reasonable, lawful
The legitimacy of the theory has yet to be determined.
Lethargy n.
Lethargic
Lethargically
(Bi haali) sluggishness (sosti)
Indifferent
When it’s time to do homework assignments, many students become lethargic.
Particular
Particularly
Specific
Especially
Radiant Radiantly Radiance Radiation Radiator
Bright
Sending out in all directions, especially heat or light
The actor’s radiant smile captivated (asir) the audience.
Span v., n.
Cover
The length of time or distance from one limit to the other, to cross
The span of the bridge is three miles.
The old man’s life spanned two centuries.
Spontaneous
Spontaneously
Spontaneity
Instinctive (gharizi)
Unplanned, uncontrolled the spontaneous combustion (ehteraagh) inside the cylinder creates the power of the motor.
Stream n., v.
River
A natural flow of something, a pouring out
Water streamed from the dam as workers attempted to make the repairs.
