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alacrity

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liveliness and eagerness - “She accepted the challenge with great alacrity, ready to prove her skills.” - نشاط (noun) - نشاط، چابکی

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arcane

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requiring secret or mysterious knowledge - “The ancient rituals performed by the tribe were considered arcane and known only to a few.” - محرمانه (adjective) - محرمانه، سری

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asperity

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harshness of manner - “Her asperity in dealing with customers often led to complaints.” - خوش بینی (noun) - تلخی و خشونت، خشونت، نامطبوعی

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apposite

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being of striking appropriateness and pertinence - “Her apposite comment brought clarity to the ongoing discussion.” - مناسب (adjective) - خوش ایند، مناسب، بجا

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apprise

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inform somebody of something - “Please apprise me of any updates regarding the project.” - آگاه کردن (verb) - مطلع کردن، اگاهی دادن، براورد کردن

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approbation

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official acceptance or agreement - “The manager’s approbation of their efforts boosted the team’s morale.” - موافقت رسمی (noun) - موافقت، طرفداری، تصویب

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abstruse

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difficult to understand - “The professor’s lecture on quantum physics was abstruse, leaving the students perplexed.” - افتضاح (adjective) - مغلق، پیچیده، غامض

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accolade

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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction - “The actress received an accolade for her outstanding performance in the film.” - تحسین (noun) - ستایش، سر بالایی، خط اتصال

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accretion

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an increase by natural growth or addition - “The coral reef formed through the gradual accretion of calcium deposits.” - برافزایش (noun) - رشد پیوسته، اتحاد، افزایش

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acquiesce

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agree or express agreement - “Although reluctant, he eventually acquiesced to their demands.” - رضایت دادن (verb) - تسلیم شدن، تن در دادن، راضی شدن

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acumen

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shrewdness shown by keen insight - “Her business acumen enabled her to make wise investment decisions.” - تیزفهمی (noun) - فراست، تیز هوشی، ظرفیت

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admonish

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scold or reprimand; take to task - “The teacher admonished the student for not completing the assigned homework.” - نصیحت کردن (verb) - نصیحت کردن، پند دادن، اگاه کردن

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adroit

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quick or skillful or adept in action or thought - “The pianist’s adroit fingers glided effortlessly across the keys.” - زرنگ (adjective) - زرنگ، چیره دست، زبر دست

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adulation

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exaggerated flattery or praise - “The celebrity received adulation from her fans wherever she went.” - تحسین (noun) - پرستش، چاپلوسی

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demur

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politely refuse or take exception to - “He demurred at the suggestion, expressing his disagreement.” - نیاز کردن (verb) - نیاز کردن، اجازه ندادن، برخورد کردن

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lacuna

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a blank gap or missing part - “The missing pages in the ancient manuscript left a lacuna in the historical record.” - خلاء (noun) - جای خالی، حفره، فاصله

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bump off

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kill intentionally and with premeditation - “The detective uncovered a plot to bump off the key witness.” - مزه ترش (verb) - ترک کردن، خارج کردن، بازی خارج شدن

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aspersion

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a disparaging remark - “He cast aspersions on her character, spreading false rumors about her.” - انتقاد کردن (noun) - توهین، افتراء، اب پاشی و اب افشانی

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unleash

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turn loose or free from restraint - “The trainer unleashed the dogs and they ran joyfully in the open field.” - رها کردن (verb) - از بند باز کردن، رها کردن، خارج کردن

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alleviate

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provide physical relief, as from pain - “The medicine helped alleviate her headache, easing the discomfort.” - تخفیف دادن (verb) - کم کردن، سبک کردن، ارام کردن

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allude

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make an indirect reference to - “During the speech, the politician alluded to recent events without explicitly mentioning them.” - اشاره کردن (verb) - اشاره کردن، مربوط بودن به، اظهار کردن

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amalgamate

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bring or combine together or with something else - “The two companies decided to amalgamate their resources and expertise for a joint project.” - آمیخته شدن (verb) - توام کردن، امیختن، یکی کردن

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ameliorate

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make better - “The new policy will ameliorate the working conditions for employees.” - بهبود بخشدن (verb) - بهتر شدن، بهتر کردن، اصلاح کردن

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amendable

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capable of being corrected by additions - “The draft of the report is amendable, allowing for additional information to be included.” - قابل اصلاح (adjective) - قابل اصلاح، پذیرا، اصلاح پذیر

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appropriate

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suitable for a particular person, place, or situation - “She chose an appropriate outfit for the formal event.” - مناسب (adjective) - مناسب، مقتضی، در خور

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archaic

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so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period - “The archaic language used in the ancient manuscript was difficult to decipher.” - قدیمی، کهنه (adjective) - کهنه، قدیمی، غیر مصطلح

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arduous

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characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion - “The hikers embarked on an arduous journey through the rugged mountains.” - سخت (adjective) - دشوار، سخت، پر زحمت

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articulate

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express or state clearly - “She was able to articulate her thoughts and opinions with eloquence.” - بیان (adjective) - ماهر در صحبت کردن، مفصل دار کردن

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ascetic

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someone who practices self-denial as a spiritual discipline - “The monk lived an ascetic lifestyle, renouncing worldly possessions.” - زاهد (adjective/noun) - زاهدانه، مرتاض، ریاضت کشند

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anomaly

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deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule - “The strange phenomenon observed in the sky was considered an anomaly by scientists.” - ناهنجاری (noun) - خلاف قاعده، سقم

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ancillary

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furnishing added support - “The ancillary staff assisted the doctors and nurses in providing patient care.” - فرعی (adjective) - کمکی، فرعی، تابع

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antagonism

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an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility - “There was a longstanding antagonism between the two rival gangs.” - تضاد (noun) - خصومت، مخالفت، ضدیت

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antipathy

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a feeling of intense dislike - “She felt a deep antipathy towards her neighbor due to their constant conflicts.” - انزجار (noun) - انزجار، احساس مخالف، نا سازگاری

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apathy

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an absence of emotion or enthusiasm - “His apathy towards his studies resulted in poor academic performance.” - بی تفاوتی (noun) - بی علاقگی، بی عاطفگی، بی حسی

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apocryphal

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being of questionable authenticity - “The story about the ghost sightings was considered apocryphal, lacking credible evidence.” - چرت زدن (adjective) - جعلی، ساختگی، دارای اعتبار مشکوک

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apostate

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not faithful to religion or party or cause - “He was once a devout follower but later became an apostate, abandoning his former beliefs.” - مرتد (noun) - مرتد، خاين (adjective) - از دین برگشته

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acerbic

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sour or bitter in taste - “The acerbic flavor of the lemon made her pucker her lips.” - مزه ترش (adjective) - مزه ترش

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adulterate

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make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance - “The chef was criticized for adulterating the fine wine with water.” - تقلب کردن (verb) - زنازاده، جازن، قلابی

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aggravate

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make worse - “Stress can aggravate existing health conditions.” - تشدید - مشدد (verb) - بدتر کردن، اضافه کردن، خشمگین کردن

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pass off

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cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity - “He tried to pass off the counterfeit painting as an original.” - غافلگیری کردن (verb) - از بازی خارج شدن، وارد عمل شدن، باطل کردن

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strike out

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set out on a course of action - “She decided to strike out on her own and start her own business.” - وارد عمل شدن (verb) - از بازی خارج شدن، وارد عمل شدن، باطل کردن

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account for

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be the reason or explanation for - “The stormy weather accounted for the cancellation of the outdoor event.” - از نظر تفسیر کردن (verb) - از نظر تفسیر کردن، علت بودن، باطل کردن

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demure

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shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way - “She gave him a demure smile from across the room.” - فروتن (adjective) - سنگین، متین، جدی

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litigation

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a legal proceeding in a court - “The two parties engaged in litigation to resolve their dispute.” - دعوی قضایی (noun) - دعوی قضایی

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judgment in personam

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a judgment rendered against an individual (or corporation) for the payment of money damages - (noun) -

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per se

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with respect to its inherent nature - “Money per se doesn’t guarantee happiness.” - فی نفسه (adverb) - فی نفسه، بخودی خود، مستقیما

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quash

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declare invalid - “The court decided to quash the unfair ruling.” - لغو (verb) - نقض کردن، با ضربه زدن، باطل کردن

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de facto

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existing, whether with lawful authority or not - “He was the de facto leader of the group, even though he didn’t hold an official title.” - از نظر عملی (adjective) - فی نفسه، بخودی خود، مستقیما

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de jure

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by right; according to law - “She was the de jure owner of the property, as stated in the legal documents.” - قانونی (adjective) - قانونی

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de novo

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from the beginning - “The project had to be started de novo due to fundamental flaws in the initial plan.” - از نو (adverb) - از نو

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De jure vs. De facto

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“De jure” is a Latin term that means “by law” or “according to law.” It refers to something that is legally established or recognized. It pertains to situations or conditions that exist based on the explicit provisions of the law. “De facto” is also a Latin term that means “in fact” or “in reality.” It refers to something that exists or occurs in practice or in reality, even if it is not officially or legally recognized. It describes situations or conditions that are true or effective in practice, regardless of their legal status. In summary, “de jure” relates to what is established by law, while “de facto” relates to what is observed or exists in practice, regardless of their legal status.