Cambridge-IELTS 2-1-1 Flashcards

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Outline

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a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram.

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Endure

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تحمل كردن

suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

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Rumble

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سر و صدا، غرش،
make a continuous deep, resonant sound.
Ex. thunder rumbled, lightning flickered(درخشيدن)

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Breakneck

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سرسخت، بسيارخطرناك

dangerously or extremely fast.
Ex. he drove at breakneck speed

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Sink (sank, sunk)

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فرورفتن، غرق شدن، كم شدن

go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; become submerged.
Ex. he saw the coffin sink below the surface of the waves

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Serve

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خدمت كردن، بكار رفتن، بدرد خوردن، خوراك دادن

perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).

present (food or drink) to someone

(in tennis and other racket sports) an act of hitting the ball or shuttlecock to start play.

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reclaim

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اصلاح كردن، اصلاح شدن

retrieve (بازيابي) or recover (something previously lost, given, or paid); obtain the return of.

bring (waste land or land formerly under water) under cultivation.

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Pile

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توده، كپه، انباشت

a heap (توده) of things laid or lying one on top of another.

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Ooze

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نشت كردن، تراوش كردن،لجن، بستر دريا،

(of a fluid) slowly trickle (چكه كردن) or seep out (تراوش كردن) of something; flow in a very gradual way.
Ex. blood was oozing from a wound in his scalp(پوست سر)

give a powerful impression of (a quality).
Ex. he oozed charm (جذابيت) and poise (متانت)

the sluggish (ضعيف) flow of a fluid.

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Mud

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گل و لاي

soft, sticky (چسبناك) matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water.
Ex. ankle deep in mud, we squelched ( صداي شلپ شلپ كردن) across a meadow (چمنزار)
information or allegations (ادعاهايي) regarded as damaging, typically concerned with corruption.
Ex. they are trying to sling (پرتاب كردن) mud at me to cover up their defeat

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Sponge

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اسفنج

a primitive sedentary (بي تحرك) aquatic (آبزي) invertebrate (بي مهرگان) with a soft porous body that is typically supported by a framework of fibers or calcareous(آهكي) or glassy spicules. Sponges draw in a current of water to extract nutrients (مواد مغذي) and oxygen.

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Rate

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a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure.
Ex. the crime rate rose by 26 percent

a fixed price paid or charged for something, especially goods or services.

assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.
Ex. they were asked to rate their ability at different driving maneuvers( مانورها)

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Buckle

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دست و پنجه نرم كردن، سگك، قلاب

a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged( لولايي) pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap.
Ex. most rucksacks(كوله پشتي ها) have quick release buckles

bend and give way under a weight or force.

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Alluvial

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relating to or derived from alluvium آبرفت

a deposit of clay, silt, sand, and gravel left by flowing streams in a river valley or delta, typically producing fertile soil.

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Glacial

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يخبنداني

relating to, resulting from, or denoting the presence or agency of ice, especially in the form of glaciers( يخبندان)

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Landfill

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محل دفن زباله

a place to dispose (دفن) of refuse and other waste material by burying it and covering it over with soil, especially as a method of filling in or extending usable land.

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Cope with

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كنار آمدن با

(of a person) deal effectively with something difficult.

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Pillar

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a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building, or as an ornament (تزيين كردن) or monument( بقاي تاريخي)

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Jack

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a device for lifting heavy objects, especially one for raising the axle (محور) of a motor vehicle off the ground (برداشتن از روي زمين) so that a wheel can be changed or the underside inspected.

a playing card bearing (در بر داشتن) a representation of a soldier, page, or knave(سرباز), normally ranking next below a queen.

a socket with two or more pairs of terminals designed to receive a jack plug.

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Wedge

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گوه

a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to ( باريك شدن، مخروطي شدن) a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.

force into a narrow space.
Ex. I wedged the bags into the back seat

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Outcrop

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بيرون زدگي، سر بيرون دادن، رخ نشان دادن

Ex. a rock formation that is visible on the surface.

dramatic limestone ( آهكي) outcrops

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Reclamation

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احيا مجدد، آباد سازي revival

the process of claiming something back or of reasserting ( تاكيد مجدد) a right.

23
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Consortium

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an association, typically of several business companies.

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Opt

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انتخاب كردن، برگزيدن

make a choice from a range of possibilities.

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Fleet

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ناوگان، زودگذر، تند رفتن

a group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership.

fast and nimble in movement.

move or pass quickly.
Ex. variety of expressions fleeted across his face

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Dredger

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ماشين لايروبي

a barge (كشتي)or other vessel designed for dredging harbors (بندرگاه) or other bodies of water.

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Hill

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تپه، توده كردن

a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy ( چاق) as a mountain.

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Drill

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دريل، مته، مته زدن، تموين كردن، تمرين دادن

a hand tool, power tool, or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating ( دو طرفه ، حركت رفت و برگشتي) hammer or chisel( قلم) used for making holes.

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Blast

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انفجار، تركيدن،

a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion.

blow up ( منفجر كردن) or break apart( جدا شدن) (something solid) with explosives.
Break/ broke/ broken
Blow/blew/blown

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Boulder

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تخته سنگ

a large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion( فرسايش)

Wear: damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use.

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Heap

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تپه، توده كردن

a disorderly collection of objects placed haphazardly ( بصورت تصادفي) on top of each other.

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Trench

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خندق، گودال، حفره

dig a trench or trenches in (the ground).
Ex. she trenched the terrace ( تراس) to a depth of 6 feet

border closely on; encroach on ( تجاوز مرزي كردن)

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Unyield

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تسليم نشدن

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Bolster

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تقويت كردن، تكيه دادن، بالش

a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.

support or strengthen; prop up ( سرپا نگاه داشتن)

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Formidable

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وحشتناك، ترسناك، دشوار، سخت

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

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Brunt

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سنگين، لطمه، ضربه

the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing.
Ex. education will bear the brunt of the cuts ( بيشترين آسيب ها)
Ex. Brunt of typhoon شدت طوفان

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Deflect

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منحرف كردن،

cause (something) to change direction by interposing (جابجايي) something; turn aside ( دور كردن) from a straight course.
Ex. the bullet was deflected harmlessly into the ceiling

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Downpour

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بارندگي شديد،

a heavy rainfall.
Ex. a sudden downpour had filled the gutters (ناودان) and drains (زهكش)

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Monsoon

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موسم بارندگي

a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon ), or from the northeast between October and April (the dry monsoon ).