English words/14 Flashcards
Defaming
to harm someone’s reputation by saying or writing bad things about them: تشهير
He was behind the propaganda campaign to defame his political opponent.
Goggles
special glasses that fit close to the face to protect the eyes from chemicals, wind, water, etc.: نظارات واقية
ski goggles
Implications(it is the noun of the verb “imply”)
the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future:(نفس الكلمة التي تعني تلميح و قد تعني ايضا تداعيات)
What are the implications of the new law?
pest
an insect or small animal that is harmful or damages crops or an annoying person, especially a child: آفة
Put that back, you little pest!
leveraging
to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better الاستفادة
We can gain a market advantage by leveraging our network of partners.
legitimate
allowed by law: مشروع او الشرعية
The army must give power back to the legitimate government.
versatility
the quality of being versatile (= able to change easily or to be used for different purposes): متنوع
I have chosen these recipes to show the versatility of vegetables.
Defendant
a person in a law case who is accused of having done something illegal المدعى عليه
The prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty
Acquire
to get or obtain something: يحصل او يكسب
From humble beginnings he went on to acquire great wealth.
comprehend
to understand something completely: ادارك او فهم الشيء بشكل تام
I fail to comprehend their attitude.