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dissent

The committee was mostly in agreement, but there was some dissent from a few members who disagreed with the proposed changes.

A

karşıt düşüncede olma

dis- sense (karsit sense, karsit düsünce)

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evaporate

As the sun rose higher in the sky, the morning dew began to evaporate, leaving the grass dry.

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buharlaşmak

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rife

Corruption was rife in the city’s government, with numerous officials being implicated in various scandals.

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çok bulunan, salgın

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sway

The trees began to sway gently in the breeze, creating a soothing rustling sound.

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sallanmak,

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lieu

She received a day off in lieu of overtime pay, preferring the extra time to rest over additional money.

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mahal, yer

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tangential

During the meeting, he brought up a tangential issue that was only slightly related to the main topic.

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hafif bağlı, zayıf bagli

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obstruct

The fallen tree obstructed the road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.

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engellemek

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remorse

She felt deep remorse for her harsh words, wishing she could take them back.

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pismanlik

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mitigate

The company took steps to mitigate the environmental impact of its operations, implementing greener practices.

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yatistirmak

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silver lining

Losing his job was tough, but the silver lining was that he had more time to spend with his family and pursue his hobbies.

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umut isigi

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confabulation

The two old friends enjoyed a long confabulation over coffee, reminiscing about their college days.

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hosbes, geyik muhabbeti

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ominous

The dark, ominous clouds gathering on the horizon signaled that a severe storm was approaching.

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ugursuz

omen -ious

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understated

Her understated elegance made her stand out in a room full of people dressed in flashy clothing.

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abartısız, guc algılanan, açık olmayan

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salutary

The doctor’s salutary advice helped him make healthier lifestyle choices that improved his overall well-being.

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hayırlı, saglikli

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nourishing

The soup was both delicious and nourishing, packed with vegetables and lean meat.

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besin degeri yüksek

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upheaval

The political upheaval in the country led to widespread protests and demands for change.

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yükselme, devrim

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confluence

The confluence of two major rivers created a rich and fertile valley that was ideal for farming.

A

birlesme, birlikte akma

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milieu

Growing up in an artistic milieu, she was surrounded by creativity and inspiration from a young age.

A

cevre, ortam

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dilettantism

His interest in painting was pure dilettantism, a hobby he pursued with no intention of becoming a professional artist.

A

sanatla zevk için ilgilenme, amatorce

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painstaking

The archaeologists’ painstaking excavation revealed a wealth of artifacts that provided insight into the ancient civilization.

A

özenli

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encumbered

She felt encumbered by the heavy backpack, struggling to keep up with her hiking companions.

A

engellenmis, yüklenmis, yüklü

22
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probity

The judge was known for his probity, consistently making fair and just decisions.

A

dürüstlük

23
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credulity

His credulity made him an easy target for scams, as he tended to believe everything he was told.

A

saflik, enayilik

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libelous

The newspaper retracted the libelous article after the celebrity threatened to sue for defamation.

A

iftiralı

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pandering

The politician was accused of pandering to special interest groups, making promises he had no intention of keeping.

A

kötülüğe teşvik etme