LVI

Question 1

plummet /ˈplʌmɪt/

Answer 1

1) to suddenly and quickly decrease in value or amount SYN plunge
“plummet from something to something”
“Profits plummeted from £49 million to £11 million.
House prices have plummeted down.”
2) to fall suddenly and quickly from a very high place SYN plunge
“The plane plummeted towards the Earth.”

Question 2

benevolent /bəˈnevələnt/

Answer 2

kind and generous
“A benevolent uncle paid for her to have music lessons.”
“a benevolent smile”

Question 3

sceptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Answer 3

tending to disagree with what other people tell you SYN doubtful
sceptical about/of
“I’m extremely sceptical about what I read in the press.”
“Environmental groups are sceptical of the government’s claims.”
highly/deeply sceptical
“He is highly sceptical of the reforms.”
“‘You can trust me, ’ he said. Jane looked sceptical.”

Question 4

affirm /əˈfɜːm/

Answer 4

1) to state publicly that something is true SYN confirm
“The general affirmed rumors of an attack.
affirm that”
“A spokesman for the company affirmed that a merger was likely.”
2) to strengthen a feeling, belief, or idea
“He claims that modern physics affirms his Christian beliefs.”

Question 5

euphemism /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/

Answer 5

a polite word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one to avoid shocking or upsetting someone
‘Pass away’ is a euphemism for ‘die’.

Question 6

resonate /ˈrezəneɪt/

Answer 6

1) if something such as an event or a message resonates, it seems important or good to people, or continues to do this
resonate with
“an idea that resonates with many voters”
2) to make a deep loud clear sound that continues for a long time → resound
“The music resonated through the streets.”
3) to make a sound that is produced as a reaction to another sound

1. طنین انداختن
2. پیچیدن
3. تشدید کردن

Question 7

slob /slɒb/

Answer 7

someone who is lazy and untidy
“a lazy slob”

slob around/out =>
to spend time doing nothing and being lazy

Question 8

discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪmənətəri/

Answer 8

treating a person or a group of people differently from other people, in an unfair way
“discriminatory hiring practices”

Question 9

complement /ˈkɒmpləment/

Answer 9

1) to make a good combination with someone or something else
“John and Bob complemented each other well.”
“The dark red walls complement the red leather chairs.”
2) someone or something that emphasizes the good qualities of another person or thing
complement to
“This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes.”
3) the number or quantity needed to make a group complete
complement of
“Each new cell will carry its full complement of chromosomes.”

Question 10

conscientious /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/

Answer 10

careful to do everything that it is your job or duty to do
“A conscientious teacher may feel inclined to take work home.”
“a conscientious and hard-working student”

1. باوجدان
2. وظیفه شناس