English words/5 Flashcards
cognitive
connected with thinking or conscious mental processes(ذهني)
cognitive behaviour/development
fugitive
a person who is running away or hiding from the police or a dangerous situation(هارب)
Thousands of fugitives are fleeing from the war-torn area.
Subtle
not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious:(خفي او ليس واضح)
subtle flavors
outperform
to do well in a particular job or activity compared to others of a similar type:(متفوق مقارنة بغيره)
The company has consistently outperformed its rivals this season.
frivolous
behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously:(سخيف)
I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman.
illustrious
famous, well respected, and admired:(مشهور)
She comes from an illustrious political family that includes two former Cabinet ministers(وزراء مجلس الوزراء).
impair
to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective:(اضعاف او اعاقة)
Lack of sleep impaired her ability to think clearly.
reputable
having a good reputation(سمعة) and able to be trusted:(حسن السمعة)
a reputable company/dealer/brand
Etiquette
the set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations(اداب)
Social etiquette dictates that men cannot sit while women are standing.
inevitable
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented(حتمي)
The accident was the inevitable consequence
dexterity
the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands(براعة)
He caught the ball with great dexterity.
knacker
to break something::(لكسر شيء)
Careful or you’ll knacker the gears!
lucrative
(especially of a business, job, or activity) producing a lot of money:(مربح)
The owner and general manager offered the player a lucrative lifetime contract.
embarrassed
feeling ashamed or shy:(محرج)
She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor.
alleviate
to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe(يخفف)
The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.
