lesson 8 Flashcards

1
Q

Bulky (adjective)

A

Very large///The bulky cow didn’t
want to move.

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2
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Reluctant
(adjective)

A

Not willing to do sth
Unwilling////He was reluctant
to accept the
responsibility.

بااکراه، بی میل

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3
Q

Secure (adjective)
Security (noun)

A

To feel safe//
Your mother’s arms
give you the best
security.

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4
Q

Variety (noun)
Various (adj.)

A

The quality of not
being the same////Variety in daily
activities is very
important.

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5
Q

Obvious (adjective)

A

Something that
is clear to see or
understand///It was obvious that
she had no money.

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6
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Weird (adjective)

A

Very strange and
unusual. Odd///Weird things happen
at night.

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7
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Mediocre
(adjective)

A

Not very good, only
of average standard.////She was just a
mediocre musician.

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8
Q

Survive (verb)

A

To continue to live///Most of the
passengers survived
the crash.

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9
Q

Valid (adjective)

A

مورد قبول///You have to give
valid answers.

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10
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Amateur (noun)

A

Not a professional/
Also someone who
is not experienced in
something like sports.

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11
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Exaggerate (verb)

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To make sth seem
bigger, better, and
more important than
it really is.////He always
exaggerates when
he talks about the,
accident.////اغراق کردن، غلو کردن

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12
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Prominent
(adjective)

A

Important or wellknown/
Easy to see///The prominent
scientist was
awarded.///سرشناس، مشهور،
برجسته، مهم

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13
Q

he is really bulky and strong

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14
Q

I wanted to know how he stays in
such good shape

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15
Q

he is a professional tennis player and he works
out every day

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16
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I kinda got very excited to try it out

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17
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“Try out” means to put something to the test through a series of operations to see if it will satisfy the needs to which it will be put. “Try” just means to see if something works at all.

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18
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“he seemed undecided whether to go or stay

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19
Q

“he seemed undecided whether to go or stay

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expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives

20
Q

I guess he seemed a little
reluctant,

A
21
Q

I was very happy but a little nervous at the same time

A
22
Q

sneakers

A

a soft shoe worn for sports or casual occasions; a trainer.

23
Q

I got there at around 8 pm,

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24
Q

I looked around the sports center

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25
Q

it felt very secure

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26
Q

It was just so big!

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27
Q

my student and his friends showed up.

A

show up = arrives

28
Q

They
were all as bulky as my student

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29
Q

I’m sure it was
obvious to them that I was a newbie

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30
Q

when we greeted they smiled at me in a
weird way

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31
Q

Anyway, I tried to feel confident

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32
Q

I will play well in front of them!

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33
Q

they were both excellent,definitely not mediocre

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34
Q

The next turn was mine

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35
Q

I think this was his punishment to play with me

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36
Q

this guy had
prominent eyes and massive muscles

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37
Q

I tried my best to survive, but obviously, I lost

A
38
Q

I gave them a valid
excuse

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39
Q

I had a pain in my knee and that’s why I couldn’t play well

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40
Q

I’m sure they didn’t buy it!!

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41
Q

I’m not exaggerating

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42
Q

I feel motivated

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43
Q

The turning point for me was when I lost.

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نقطه عطف برام وقتی بود که باختم.

44
Q

I thought to myself that I really need to exercise more

A