lesson 7

Question 1

brashness noun
ˈbræʃnəs

Answer 1

confident/aggressive/lacking regard for consequences/reckless*
-lucy,s brashness often got her (into) trouble at school
being too bright or too noisy
-the brashness of a 1950s Hollywood musical

Question 2

reckless adjective
ˈrekləs

Answer 2

brash*/confident/aggressive/lacking regard for consequences
to cause death by reckless (driving)

Question 3

clarification noun
ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn

Answer 3

make clear/make easy understood/explain*
a clarification on this matter in necessary
I hope this clarifies my position.(v)

Question 4

concealment noun
kənˈsiːlmənt

Answer 4

prevent to discover/hide*
his consealment (of )the evidence made his case difficult to prove
the concealment of crime
the students consealed their feelings(v)

Question 5

confirmation noun
ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃn

Answer 5

make certain/give support/prove*
we recieved confirmation of your reservation
to confirm a diagnosis/report

Question 6

convenience noun
kənˈviːniəns

Answer 6

easy to reach/near/suitable/practical*
(for the convenience of) students
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins(useful)
bicycle is often more convenient than a car
Flying is the most convenient way to travel

Question 7

core noun
kɔːr

Answer 7

chief*/the central/most important part
the core of the argument
the core of an apple is not edible(eat)

Question 8

criticism noun
ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm

Answer 8

dangerous*/very serious/very unsave/finding fault
the runner accepted criticism from his coach(disapproval)
he just can’t (take) criticism.
i must always( be open to )criticism

Question 9

critical adjective
ˈkrɪtɪkl

Answer 9

serious/unsafe/dangerous/fault
ignore any critical comments.
a critical person
- crucial/important
it is critical to follow the direction
The kidneys play a critical role in overall health.

Question 10

discrepancy noun
dɪˈskrepənsi

Answer 10

a difference/inconsistency*
discrepancy between A and B
a discrepancy( between) how coffee tastes and how it smells

Question 11

discrepancy noun
dɪˈskrepənsi

Answer 11

a difference/inconsistency*
discrepancy between A and B
a discrepancy( between) how coffee tastes and how it smells

Question 12

inconsistency noun
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

Answer 12

discrepancy/difference
inconsistency between A and B

Question 13

distortion noun
dɪˈstɔːrʃn

Answer 13

change from the original shape in an unnatural way
deform*
distortion of the image
The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.(v)

Question 14

diversity noun
/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/

Answer 14

variaty/distinc from others/different*
wide diversity of tastes and opinions
freud had diverse interests in psychology(adj)
People from diverse cultures were invited

Question 15

eventually

Answer 15

usually/gradually/finally
eventually the couple will pay off their mortgage
to apply for/take out/pay off a mortgage

Question 16

prosper verb
ˈprɑːspər

Answer 16

thrive*/success/wealthy
san francisco used to be a prosperous city(adj)

Question 17

bacteria prosper (under) the proper condition

Answer 17

The econopmy prospered under his administration.
مدیریت

Question 18

deliberately adverb
dɪˈlɪbərətli

Answer 18

purposefully* intentionally,for a special reason
She’s been deliberately ignoring him all day.
to spend money for business purpuses

Question 19

revelation noun
ˌrevəˈleɪʃn

Answer 19

to uncover/to expose/disclose/ disclosure*
revelation (about) st
the report made some revelation about the conflict

Question 20

the president revealed some ideas before the speech(v)

Question 21

scarcity noun
ˈskersəti

Answer 21

hardly*/almost not
due to scarcity *of water(shortage)
the woman scarcely spoke a word of english(adv)

Question 22

simultaneous adjective
ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəs

Answer 22

concurrent*/at the same time
simultaneous (with) something
the boys simultanously screamed ice cream

Question 23

theoretically adverb
ˌθiːəˈretɪkli

Answer 23

hypothetically*/not proven/point of view
leonardo da vici theorized that earth was not the center of the universe
ˈθɪraɪz

Question 24

the discrepancy in my experiment data( led me believe) that a had made a mistake

Question 25

it was theoretically appealing but not realistic