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conspicuous

The bright red sports car was conspicuous among the sea of black sedans, attracting everyone’s attention.

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cazip, göze çarpan

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menacing

The dark clouds on the horizon looked menacing, suggesting that a severe storm was approaching.

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tehditkar

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lured to

He was lured to the investment scheme by promises of high returns, only to realize it was a scam.

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yem, tuzak, cazibeli

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enchanted with

She was enchanted with the quaint little village, falling in love with its charm and tranquility.

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-e bayılmak

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immured in

The prisoner felt as if he were immured in his cell, cut off from the outside world and all hope.

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bir yere gömmek, bir yere kapatmak

imprisoned

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distorted

The photograph was distorted, making it difficult to recognize the faces in the picture.

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çarpıtılmış

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pithy

His pithy remarks during the meeting were both insightful and concise, cutting to the heart of the matter.

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tesirli, kısa ve öz

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premature

Celebrating their victory turned out to be premature, as the opposing team made a surprising comeback.

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erken gelen şey

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heed

She failed to heed the warning signs, resulting in a costly mistake that could have been avoided.

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dikkat etme, önemseme

care, thought

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condone

The manager refused to condone any form of workplace harassment, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy.

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affetmek

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imminent

The soldiers prepared for the imminent attack, knowing it could happen at any moment.

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olması yakın ve muhakkak

im- men (men edilemez, olmasi kesin) inevitable

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curtailed

The project was curtailed due to budget cuts, leaving many aspects unfinished.

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kısa kesilen

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incipient

The incipient signs of a recession worried economists, who feared worse economic downturns to come.

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yeni başlamış

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yearn

After years abroad, she yearned to return to her hometown and reconnect with her roots.

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özlemek

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indemnified

The insurance policy indemnified the homeowners against losses from fire and theft, providing peace of mind.

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zararını ödemek

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propped up

The old bookshelf was propped up by a few bricks, making it stable enough to hold the heavy volumes.

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dayalı

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manacle

The prisoner’s hands were secured with a manacle, restricting his movements completely.

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kelepçe, hapseden şey

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lionize

The media tends to lionize celebrities, often overlooking their flaws and mistakes.

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ünlü muamelesi yapmak, rağbet göstermek

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bridle

He had to bridle his anger during the meeting, trying to remain professional despite his frustration.

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bag, kisitlama

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subversion

The rebel group’s actions were aimed at the subversion of the current government, hoping to overthrow it.

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devirme, yıkma

ruin, destruction

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estrangement from

Her estrangement from her family caused her great sadness, as she longed to mend the broken relationships.

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yabancılaştırmak

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blithe

Her blithe attitude made her a joy to be around, as she always found a way to stay cheerful even in tough times.

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mutlu, neseli

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phlegmatic

Despite the chaos around him, he remained phlegmatic, calmly addressing each issue with a level head.

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sogukkanli, duygusuz

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apathetic

His apathetic response to the news disappointed his friends, who had expected him to be more concerned.

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soğuk

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cunning

The cunning fox managed to evade the traps set by the hunters, outsmarting them at every turn.

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kurnaz

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aghast

She was aghast when she saw the damage caused by the storm, unable to believe the destruction.

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(negative) şaşırmış

ghost (korkmust, sasirmis)

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stoop

He had to stoop to enter the low doorway of the ancient building, ducking his head to avoid hitting the frame.

A

eğilme

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vituperation

The debate quickly turned ugly, with both sides resorting to vituperation rather than constructive arguments.

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sövme

verbal attack

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perseverance

Her perseverance in the face of numerous setbacks was truly inspiring, showing her determination to succeed.

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azim, sebat

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obduracy

His obduracy in refusing to apologize strained his relationships with his friends and family.

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inatçılık

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marginalized

The community felt marginalized by the government’s policies, which seemed to ignore their needs and concerns.

A

önem derecesi düşürülmüş

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complacence

He had grown complacent in his job, no longer pushing himself to excel as he had when he first started.

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memnuniyet, kendinden hoşnut, kanaatkar

com- placere (to please)

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pendulum

Public opinion on the issue seemed to swing like a pendulum, constantly shifting from one extreme to the other.

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sürekli değişen şey, sarkaç

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unglamorous

She took on the unglamorous task of organizing the storage room, knowing it was necessary despite its lack of appeal.

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sıradan

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futile

His attempts to convince her to change her mind proved futile, as she remained steadfast in her decision.

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nafile, bos

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literary

The literary festival attracted authors and readers from all over, celebrating the beauty of written works.

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yazınsal, edebi

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canon

The works of Shakespeare are considered part of the Western literary canon, studied and revered for centuries.

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düzen

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relegate

After the mistake, he was relegated to a less important role within the company, losing his previous responsibilities.

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aşağı bir duruma/mevkiye indirmek

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perspicacity

Her perspicacity allowed her to quickly understand complex situations and make insightful decisions.

A

anlayış

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fickleness

His fickleness made it difficult for his friends to rely on him, as he often changed his plans at the last minute.

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döneklik

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callousness

The callousness he displayed when discussing the layoffs shocked his colleagues, who expected more empathy.

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(negative) lack of empathy

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devoid

The desert landscape was devoid of any vegetation, creating a stark and barren environment.

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yoksun, mahrum, bazı özelliklerini almak

lacking

43
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rupture

The rupture between the two companies resulted in a lengthy legal battle and the end of their partnership.

A

uyuşmazlık, bozukluk

cor -rupt

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