English words/11 Flashcards

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Decipher

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to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way: فك شفرة امر ما معقد او غير مفهوم

Can you decipher the writing on this envelope?

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Cognition

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the use of conscious mental processes: ادراك

a book on human learning, memory, and cognition

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Clumsy

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A clumsy person often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way or not skillful in the way you deal with or express something: مبتدئ او غير متحكم في حركاته

That’s the third glass you’ve smashed this week - you’re so clumsy!

My attempts to apologize were very clumsy.

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Amateur

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taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job هاوي

an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian

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Vengeance

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the punishing of someone for harming you or your friends or family, or the wish for such punishment to happen: الثأر او الانتقام

She cried out for vengeance.

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Conference

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an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally: مؤتمر

a conference on women’s rights

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Spontaneous

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happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced: تلقائي او عفوي

His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.

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Hallmarks

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a typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing: مميزات

Simplicity is a hallmark of this design.

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Perch

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to be in a high position or in a position near the edge of something, or to put something in this position: جثم او وضع

The village is perched on top of a high hill.

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Revered

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to very much respect and admire someone or something: يحترم او يقدر

Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid(فصل عنصري)

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