CHAPTER 4 Flashcards

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aim (V)

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to intend to achieve something

I aim to arrive at three o’clock.

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claim (V)

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a statement that something is true, although you have not proved it
She claimed that the dog attacked her.
He claims to have seen a ghost.

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consume (v)

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to use something such as a product, energy, or fuel

These lights don’t consume much electricity.

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counter (v)

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to say something to show that what someone has just said is not true
“Of course I love him,” Clare countered.

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criticize (v)

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to say that something or someone is bad

The film was criticized for being too violent.

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ensure (v)

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to make certain that something will happen properly SYN make sure
Wash regularly to ensure personal hygiene.
Please ensure that all examination papers have your name at the top.

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impact (V)

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to affect something or someone

Rising interest rates are sure to impact on the housing market.

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impose (V)

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to force someone to accept a belief or way of living

I don’t want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.

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manufacture (v)

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to produce something, usually in large numbers in a factory

Local industries manufacture plastic products, boats, and clothing.

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mislead (v)

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to make someone believe something that is untrue by giving them information that is wrong or not complete
She claims the public was misled by the government.

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obtain (V)

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to get something

He obtained a law degree from the University of California.

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reward (v)

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to give a reward to someone

She was rewarded for her bravery.

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ruin (V)

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to spoil or destroy something

They were late and the dinner was ruined.

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rule (v)

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to be in control of somewhere, usually a country
They were ruled for many years by a dictator.
the ruling party

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rust (v)

rust (n)

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paslanmak

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satisfy (v)

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to please someone by giving them what they want or need
They sell 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to satisfy everyone!
to make someone believe that something is true
I satisfied myself that I had locked the door.

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struggle (v)

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to try very hard to do something difficult
He’s struggling to pay off his debts.
to fight someone when they are holding you
She struggled but couldn’t break free.

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sustain (v)

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to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time

The team may not be able to sustain this level of performance

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amuse (V)

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to make someone laugh or smile

He made funny faces to amuse the children.

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fund (V)

fund (n)

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to provide money for an event, activity, or organization
kaynak, fon (n)
Who is the project funded by?

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frame (v)

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to put something such as a picture into a frame

I’m going to frame this and put it on the wall.

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fragment (v)

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to break something into small parts, or to be broken in this way
The opposition has fragmented into a number of small groups.

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elect (v)

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to choose someone for a particular job or position by voting

He was elected president in 2008.

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deceive (v)

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to make someone believe something that is not true

The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.

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affair (n)
a situation or set of related events, especially bad ones a sexual relationship between two people when one or both of them is married to someone else He's been having an affair with a woman at work.
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candidate (n)
one of the people taking part in an election or trying to get a job a presidential candidate
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outcome (n)
the final result of an activity or process son, sonuç, netice, akıbet the outcome of an election
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mass (N)
kütle/yığın | She had a mass of blond curls.
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manufacturing (N)
the production of something, usually in large quantities in a factory car/food manufacturing
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lung (n)
akciğer
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fault (n)
responsible for something bad that has happened | I was at fault and I would like to apologize.
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estate (n)
malikâne, mülk, arazi
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component (N)
one of the parts of something, especially a machine
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consumption (n)
tüketim | China's total energy consumption
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dozen (n)
düzine | There were about a dozen people at the party.
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dissatisfaction (n)
a feeling of not being pleased or happy with something | He expressed his dissatisfaction with the legal system.
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criticism (n)
remarks saying that something or someone is bad | Plans to close the hospital attracted strong public criticism.
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remark (n)
söz, lâf, beyan | He made a remark about her clothes.
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remarkable (adj)
very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire a remarkable woman He has a remarkable memory.
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prohibit (v) | prohibition (n)
to officially forbid something yasaklamak, menetmek Smoking is prohibited on most international flights. yasaklayıcı yasa/kural/hüküm (n)
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reputation (n)
ün, şöhret, nam Both hotels have a good reputation. He has a reputation for efficiency.
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satisfaction (n)
memnuniyet, memnunluk job satisfaction She smiled with satisfaction
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spice (n)
baharat, bahar
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welfare (n)
Someone's welfare is their health and happiness. | refah
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wheat (n)
buğday
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trunk (n)
gövde
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fright (n)
a sudden feeling of shock and fear That dog gave me a terrible fright. She screamed in fright when she saw him
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gear (n)
vites, dişli takımı a mountain bike with 21 gears to change gear
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slide (n)
slayt
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slope (n)
yamaç, yokuş | There's a steep slope to climb before we're at the top.
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smash (n)
a very successful film, song, play, etc | the smash hit movie 'Titanic'
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smash (v)
to break into a lot of pieces with a loud noise, or to make something break into a lot of pieces with a loud noise Thieves smashed the shop window and stole $50,000 worth of computer equipment
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threat (n)
tehdit, gözdağı a death threat I was scared he would carry out his threat
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tin (n)
teneke kutu | a tin of beans/soup
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tornado (n)
hortum, kasırga
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tray (n)
tepsi
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treasure (n)
hazine, define, gömü