6-3 Flashcards
abnormal /æbˈnɔːr.məl/ adj
different from what is usual or average, especially in a way that is bad.
[abnormal behaviour/weather/conditions
Tests revealed some abnormal skin cells.]
absent /ˈæb.sənt/ adj
not in the place where you are expected to be, especially at school or work:
[John has been absent from school/work for three days now.
We drank a toast to absent friends.]
adjacent /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/
very near, next to, or touching:
[They work in adjacent buildings.
They lived in a house adjacent to the railway.
She took a knife and fork from an adjacent table.]
مثال کتاب خودش میگه که خونه ما ، بغلِ یه پارکه
کنارِ پارکه
aluminum /əˈluː.mə.nəm/ n
آلومینیوم
applicable /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/ adj
affecting or relating to a person or thing:
(to something or some one)
[examples: This part of the law is only applicable to companies employing more than five people.
The new qualifications are applicable to all European countries.]
[The company will help with moving expenses where applicable.
applicable to sth/sb This part of the law is only applicable to companies employing more than five people.
In the section headed ‘Previous employment’, I wrote ‘Not applicable’.]
artificial
UK /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ US /ˌɑːr.t̬əˈfɪʃ.əl/
adj
made by people, often as a copy of something natural:
[clothes made of artificial fibres
an artificial heart
an artificial lake
artificial fur/sweeteners/flowers]
not sincere; not truly intended=fake
an artificial smile
bicycle
UK /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/ US /ˈbaɪ.sə.kəl/
noun
a two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals (= flat parts you press with your feet):
broker
UK /ˈbrəʊ.kər/ US /ˈbroʊ.kɚ/
verb
to arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:
[
The diplomats have failed in their attempts to broker a ceasefire.
He brokered a deal to buy the company.
bureaucracy
UK /bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si/ US /bjʊˈrɑː.krə.si/
noun
a system for controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a large number of officials employed to follow rules carefully:
I had to deal with the university’s bureaucracy when I was applying for financial aid.
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the officials, employees, and people who run government departments and offices, or similar officers and employees who manage the details of operating a large business:
The city’s bureaucracy is almost unmanageable.
configure
UK /kənˈfɪɡ.ər/ US /kənˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
verb
to arrange something or put its parts together in a particular form or arrangement:
Online buyers can build their own version of the car: many of the company’s customers configure their own vehicles.
The marines used specially configured submarines.
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synonyms = set up
تنظیم کردن، کانفیگ کردن
consolidate
UK /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/ US /kənˈsɑː.lə.deɪt/
verb
to combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective, or to be combined in this way:
The two firms consolidated to form a single company.
when we moved in together, we had to consolidate out belongings.
convenience
UK /kənˈviː.ni.əns/ US /kənˈviː.ni.əns/
noun
the fact that something is suitable for your purposes and causes no difficulty for your schedule or plans:
I enjoy the convenience of having my groceries delivered.
Repairs were scheduled at the customer’s convenience.
راحتی، رفاه
deduct
UK /dɪˈdʌkt/ US /dɪˈdʌkt/
verb
to take away an amount or part from a total:
The player had points deducted (from his score) for arguing with the referee.
deem
UK /diːm/ US /diːm/
verb
to consider or judge something in a particular way:
[ + obj + noun/adj ] The area has now been deemed safe.
[ + noun/adj ] We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer.
