401. D.

Question 1

adj.

catastrophic

one unsusual phenomenon capable of catastrophic desctructions is tsunami

Answer 1

involving greate destruction

مصیبت‌بار، فاجعه‌انگیز

Question 2

n.

landfill

Answer 2

محل خاک کردن زباله

using landfill to dispose of trash

Question 3

n.

impact

Answer 3

a significant or major effect

But will rain-parched Oregon see any impacts from the powerful storm?

Question 4

v.

eradicate

Answer 4

to do away with as completely as if by pulling up by the roots

ریشه‌کن کردن

programs to eradicate illiteracy

Question 5

v.

soar

Answer 5

to rise or increase dramatically

صعود کردن، بالاگرفتن

the stocks soared.

Question 6

v.

testify

Answer 6

to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief

The witness testified that she had seen the suspect enter the building.

Question 7

transitive verb

intensify

Several agencies have intensified their efforts to increase the…

Answer 7

to strengthen

Question 8

adj.

judicial

Answer 8

of or relating to a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice

شرعی، قضایی

Question 9

transitive verb

diagnose

Answer 9

to recognize (something, such as a disease) by signs and symptoms

تشخیص دادن

Question 10

v.

allocate

Answer 10

distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

اختصاص دادن

The rest of the funds have been allocated to the building project and cannot be used for other purposes.

Question 11

n.

slum

most of these slums are going to be replaced by high-rise apartments.

Answer 11

a densely populated usually urban area marked especially by poverty

محله ی فقیرنشین

Question 12

n.

amenity

Answer 12

something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

امکانات رفاهی

The hotel has many amenities such as a fitness center, indoor pool, and sauna.

Question 13

n.

infancy

Answer 13

early childhood

مراحل آغازین

This technology, still in its infancy, could help people who have lost the ability to speak

Question 14

n.

infantry

Answer 14

پیاده‌نظام

He joined the infantry after leaving school

Question 15

n.

firm

the firm merged to its main competitior

Answer 15

a business unit or enterprise

شرکت، تجارت، تعاونی

Question 16

adj.

high-and-mighty

Answer 16

arrogant, smug

مغرور، گردن‌فراز

I think you’re a bit too high and mighty yourself.

Question 17

adj.

sought after

Answer 17

much in demand; generally desired.

خواستنی، موردتوجه

the most expensive and sought-after perfume

Question 18

adj.

white collar

Answer 18

relating to the work done or the people who work in an office or other professional environment.

یقه سفید، دفتری

Question 19

adj.

nail-biting

Answer 19

something (such as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety

Question 20

adj.

persuasive

Answer 20

compelling, convincing

متقاعد کننده، تشویقی، وادار کننده

She made a persuasive argument for raising the drinking age.

Question 21

adj.

cut and dried

Answer 21

completely settled

از پیش آماده شده، عادی، منتظره

We need a cut-and-dried decision by the end of the week.

Question 21

phrase of wall

off the wall

Answer 21

1. eccentric and unconventional
2. angry

Question 22

phrase of wire

under the wire

Answer 22

at the last possible opportunity; just in time.

the team got into the playoffs just under the wire

Question 23

adj.

safe and sound

Answer 23

free from danger

امن و امان

After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound.

Question 24

v.

convict

Answer 24

to decide officially in a law court that someone is guilty of a crime

He has twice been convicted of robbery

Question 25

adj.

foresnic

foresnic technicians

Answer 25

پزشکی قانونی، کالبدسنجی

Question 26

transitive verb

afflict

It particularly afflicts teenage boys.

Answer 26

to cause pain or suffering to

a region afflicted by hunger and poverty

Question 27

adj.

inoperable

It is a form of terminal and inoperable cancer.

Answer 27

doctors are unable to remove or treat it with an operation.

لاعلاج

Question 28

adj.

terminal

Answer 28

leading gradually to death

رمان ناپذیر، علاج ناپذیر، مرگ فرجام، کشنده

The illness proved to be terminal.