leap-5 Flashcards
conclude v
sonuçlandırmak
to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing:
She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.
Before I conclude, I’d like to thank you all for coming.
The concert concluded with a rousing chorus.
maintain v
sürdürmek
to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less:
The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.
We have standards to maintain.
Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links.
The film has maintained its position as the critics’ favourite for another year.
occur v
meydana gelmek
(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen:
An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.
If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately.
originate v
oluşmak, meydan gelmek, dayanmak
to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc.:
Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US
The game is thought to have originated among the native peoples of Alaska.
permit v
izin vermek
to allow something:
The regulations do not permit much flexibility.
[ + -ing verb ] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.
As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.
formal The law permits of no other interpretation.
corn n
mısır
duty n
görev
something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do:
The duty of the agency is to act in the best interests of the child.
[ + to infinitive ] I felt it was my duty to tell them the truth.
You have a duty to yourself to take a break once in a while.
evidence n
kanıt
one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true:
The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.
[ + to infinitive ] There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.
[ + that ] Is there any scientific evidence that a person’s character is reflected in their handwriting?
Several experts are to give evidence on the subject.
There is only circumstantial evidence against her, so she is unlikely to be convicted.
evolution
evaluation
revoluation
evrim
değerlendirme
devrim
fatigue n
tükenmişlik, yorgunluk
extreme tiredness:
She was suffering from fatigue.
foundation
vakıf, dernek
occurrence n
olan bir şey
something that happens:
Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city.
offence n
suç an illegal act; a crime: a serious/minor offence a criminal/drink-driving offence Driving without a licence is an offence.
adequate adj
yeterli
enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:
Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?
I didn’t have adequate time to prepare.
It’s not a big salary but it’s adequate for our needs.
illogical adj
mantıksız