English words/4

Question 1

recede

Answer 1

to move further away into the distance, or to become less clear or less bright: يبتعد

As the boat picked up speed, the coastline receded into the distance until finally it became invisible.

Question 2

contort

Answer 2

to (cause something to) twist or bend violently and unnaturally into a different shape or form: ملتوي

His face contorted with rage.

Question 3

torment

Answer 3

great mental suffering and unhappiness, or great physical pain عذاب

The family said they had endured years of torment and abuse at the hands of their neighbours.

Question 4

Fraught

Answer 4

causing or having extreme worry or anxiety: محفوف بالمخاطر

This is one of the most fraught weekends

Question 5

Peril

Answer 5

great danger, or something that is very dangerous:خطر كبير

I never felt that my life was in peril.

Question 6

Treacherous

Answer 6

If the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions or A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or has no loyalty: غدار

I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.

Question 7

Steep

Answer 7

A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low or (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle: حاد

There has been a steep increase/rise in prices.
a steep slope

Question 8

Undergrowth

Answer 8

a mass of bushes, small trees, and plants, especially growing under the trees in a forest: نباتات صغيرة

Question 9

Soak

Answer 9

to make something very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts: يبلل

The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.

Question 10

Foreboding

Answer 10

a feeling that something very bad is going to happen soon:نذير شؤم

There’s a sense of foreboding in the capital, as if fighting might at any minute break out.

Question 11

Lurk

Answer 11

to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong: يترصد

Someone was lurking in the shadows.

Question 12

Lunge

Answer 12

to move forward suddenly and with force, especially in order to attack someone ينقض

He suddenly lunged at her with a broken bottle.

Question 13

Intense

Answer 13

extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong: شديد

intense cold/heat/hatred

Question 14

Convulsing

Answer 14

to (cause to) shake violently with sudden uncontrolled movements: يتشنج

A racking cough convulsed her whole body.

Question 15

Fade

Answer 15

to (cause to) lose colour, brightness, or strength gradually: يتلاشى او يحتفي

If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade.

Question 16

Captivate

Answer 16

to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive: فاتن او جذاب

Her singing captivated audiences everywhere.

Question 17

Growl

Answer 17

to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger: زمجرة

The dog growled at her and snapped at her ankles.

Question 18

Retreat

Answer 18

to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger:(تراجع)

Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city).