Aban 14th, Something's missing! Flashcards

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Retaliate (v)
تلافی کردن

A

If someone insults you, don’t retaliate as it only makes the situation worse.
The demonstrators threw rocks at the police, who retaliated by firing blanks into the crowd.
The terrorists retaliated against the government with a bomb attack.

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Anticipation (n)

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a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future:

As with most pleasures, it’s not so much the experience itself as the anticipation that is enjoyable.

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transplant (n\v)

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a liver/kidney transplant
transplant surgery
He had a heart transplant

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Expense (n)
Plural = Expenses

خرج

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Our biggest expense this year was our summer holiday.
We need to cut down on our expenses.

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5
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Homework

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= UNCOUNTABLE

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6
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plenty of

A

I always put plenty of salt in my food.

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7
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______ few\little

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very

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8
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Can I have some water please?
REQUEST

A

Can I get you something to drink?
OFFER

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8
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Date (n)

A

خرما

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9
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use some in questions when we are asking for something or offering something:

A

Can I have some water?
Would you like some water?

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10
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He asked both of us to stay.

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He asked us both to stay.

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