Eng 4 Flashcards
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Constitute (v)
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- Oluşturmak
- To form smt. from different parts.
- The rise in crime constitutes a threat to society.
2
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Soil (n)
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- Toprak
- Roses grow well in a clay soil.
- Clay=Kil
3
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Prevent (v)
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- Önlemek
- To stop smt. from happening, or stop smo. from doing smt.
- The rules are intended to prevent accidents.
4
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Integral (adj)
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- Ayrılmaz , Bütünleyici
- Essential , Fundamental
- Vegetables are an integral part of our diet.
5
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Summit (n)
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- Zirve
- An important meeting or set of meetings between the leaders of several governments
- The European summit
6
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Hostility (n)
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- Düşmanlık , Kin
- Hostility toward religious minorities
7
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Ebb (v)
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- Çekilmek
- Recede
- Linda’s enthusiasm began to ebb away.
8
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Invincible (adj)
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- Yenilmez
- Too strong to be destroyed or defeated
- Invincible missile
9
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Justify (v)
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- Haklı çıkarmak
- To give an acceptable explanation for smt. that other people think is unreasonable.
- Nothing justifies murdering another human being.
10
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Sanction (n)
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- Yaptırım
- Punishment
- A form of punishment that can be used if smo. disobeys a rule.
- U.S threaten Turkey with sanctions.
11
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Principal (adj)
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- Ana , Temel
- Main , Primary , Fundamental
- His principal reason for making the journey was to visit family.
12
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Interpret (v)
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- Yorumlamak
- To consider an event
- They spoke good Spanish, and promised to interpret for me.
13
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Tense (adj)
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- Endişeli , Gergin
- Nervous , Worried
- Marion spoke, eager to break the tense silence.
14
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Parameter (n)
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- Sınır ölçüleri
- Limits , Restrictions
- The inquiry has to stay within the parameters laid down by the congress.
15
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Exceed (v)
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- Aşmak , Geçmek
- More
- Working hours must not exceed 42 hours a week.
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Insist (v)
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- Diretmek , Israr etmek
- To say firmly and often that smt. is true, especially when other people think it is not.
- His friends insisted he had no connection with drugs.
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Amid (prep)
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- Arasında , Ortasında
- While confused events are happening
- The dollar has fallen in value amid rumours of weakness in the U.S economy.
18
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Draft (v)
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- Taslak yapmak
- I’m still drafting the first chapter.
19
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Proceed (v)
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- Sürdürmek
- To continue
- Before proceeding further, we must define our terms.
20
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Albeit (adv)
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- Although
- He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.