English words/6 Flashcards

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exodus

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the fact of a large number of people leaving a place or situation:(نزوح)

exodus from He says there is an exodus from public education which must be stopped.

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Paralysis

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a condition in which you are unable to move all or part of your body because of illness or injury:(شلل)

Some nervous disorders can produce paralysis.

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Decay

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to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this:(يضعف او تقل فعاليته تدريجيا(

The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time.

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Criterion

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a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something(معيار)

The Health Service should not be judged by financial criteria(جمع الكلمة) alone.

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Aroma

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a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink:(رائحة قوية(

a wine with a light, fruity aroma

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Pastries

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a type of sweet cake made from special pastry and usually containing something such as fruit or nuts:(معجنات)

We were offered a selection of cakes and pastries with our tea.

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scour

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to remove dirt from something by rubbing it hard with something rough:(تنظيف شيء من الغبار)

You’ll have to scour out those old cooking pots before you use them.

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Knit

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to make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows:(حياكة)

She’s forever knitting.

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Fan out

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to spread out over a wide area:(الانتشار في نطاق واسع)

The police fanned out over the west side of the park.

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Rustling

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If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound:(حفيف)
The leaves rustled in the breeze.(نسيم)

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