C-words Flashcards

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1
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Conciliate

A

Make peace with

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2
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Corroborate

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To confirm or lend support
Approve
Was ~ by locals

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Calumny

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افترا
Making of a false statement meant to injure a person’s reputation
V= slander

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4
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Commensurate

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متناسب
To be in proportion or corresponding in degree or amount

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5
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Churlish

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بی نزاکت
Lacks manner or refinement
Lacks tact and civility

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Castigate

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Reprimand harshly
Chastise

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7
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Chastise

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Castigate
Reprimand harshly

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Cogent

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Clear and persuasive
متقاعد کننده

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9
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Contentious

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Inclined to arguing
Controversial issue

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10
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Chary

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Wary
To be cautious

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11
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Wary

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Chary

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12
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Unsheathe

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از غلاف در آوردن

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13
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Precipitous

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Sharp, steep, fast

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14
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Well under way

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Happening now

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15
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Mud

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لجن

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16
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Unwieldy

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Awkward
سنگین، مایه زحمت

17
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Very reason

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Exact ~

18
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Devour

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Swallow

19
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Convicted felon’s life sentence

A

محکوم
جنایت کار
حبس ابد

20
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Heinous

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فجیع
Heinous crime

21
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Refinement

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Civilization
نزاکت

22
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Deigning

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Lower oneself
کسر شان دانستن

23
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Etymology

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Word history

24
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Recruit

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تازه کار
تازه سرباز

25
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Mercilessly

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با بی رحمی

26
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Wanton

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سرکش

27
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Pantry

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Kitchen storage room

28
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Plow

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شخم‌زدن

29
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Ludicrous

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Ridiculous
Absurd

30
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Endorse

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Support