English words/14 Flashcards

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Defaming

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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.

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Goggles

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special glasses that fit close to the face to protect the eyes from chemicals, wind, water, etc.: نظارات واقية

ski goggles

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Implications(it is the noun of the verb “imply”)

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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?

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pest

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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!

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leveraging

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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.

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legitimate

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allowed by law: مشروع او الشرعية

The army must give power back to the legitimate government.

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versatility

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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.

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Defendant

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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

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Acquire

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to get or obtain something: يحصل او يكسب

From humble beginnings he went on to acquire great wealth.

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comprehend

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to understand something completely: ادارك او فهم الشيء بشكل تام

I fail to comprehend their attitude.

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