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somewhat adv.

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slightly
oldukça, az çok, az buçuk
We were somewhat disappointed with the food.

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steep adj.

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A steep slope, hill, etc goes up or down very quickly.
dik, sarp, yalçın
The hill was too steep to cycle up.

A steep increase or fall in something is very big and quick.
büyük, önemli, aşırı, haddinden fazla
a steep rise in prices
Hotel prices are steep at $300 for a room.

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steel n.

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a very strong metal made from iron

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steady adj.

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happening at a gradual, regular rate
devamlı, sürekli, düzenli
steady economic growth
He has had a steady flow/stream of visitors.

not changing
She drove at a steady speed.

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stare v.

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to look at someone or something for a long time and not move your eyes
Sean was staring at me.

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spot v.

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to see or notice something or someone
They were spotted together in London last week.
She soon spotted the mistake.

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split v., n.

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If something splits or if you split it, it tears so that there is a long, thin hole in it.
He split his trousers when he bent over.
Her shoes were splitting apart at the sides.

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speed v.

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to move somewhere or happen very fast

The three men jumped into a car and sped away.

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specialist n., adj.

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someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject
a cancer/software specialist
He’s a specialist in childhood illnesses.

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soul n.

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ruh, duygu, hissiyat

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maintain v.

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to make a situation or activity continue in the same way
The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.

to keep a building or area in good condition
A large house is very expensive to maintain.

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oppose v.

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to disagree with a plan or activity and to try to change or stop it
The committee opposed a proposal to allow women to join the club.

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opponent n.

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someone who you compete against in a game or competition

He beat his opponent six games to two.

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operate v.

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If an organization or business operates, it is working, and if you operate it, you manage it and make it work.
Our company is operating under very difficult conditions at present.

If a machine operates, it does what it is designed to do, and if you operate it, you make it do what it is designed to do.
You have to be trained to operate the machinery.

to treat an illness or injury by cutting someone’s body and removing or repairing part of it
Did they have to operate on him?

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opening n.

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a hole or space that something or someone can pass through
We found an opening in the fence and climbed through.

a ceremony at the beginning of an event or activity
I’ve been invited to the opening of the new exhibition on Tuesday.

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offend v.

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to make someone upset or angry
kırmak, gücendirmek, darıltmak, küstürmek
I was deeply offended by her comments.

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occasionally adv.

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not happening often

He still plays the occasional game of football.

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obtain v.

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to get something
to obtain permission
He obtained a law degree from the University of California.

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observe v.

observation n.

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to watch someone or something carefully
Children learn by observing adults.

the act of watching someone or something carefully
The doctor wants to keep him under observation for a week.

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obligation n.

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something that you do because it is your duty or because you feel you have to
yükümlülük, mecburiyet, zorunluluk
a moral/legal obligation
to fulfil an obligation
He was under no obligation to answer any questions.

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objective n., adj.

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something that you are trying to achieve

His main objective was to increase profits.

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object v.

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to feel or say that you do not like or do not approve of something or someone
We objected to his unreasonable demands.
Would anyone object if I were to leave early?

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numerous adj.

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many
pek çok, çok fazla, sayısız
He is the author of numerous articles.

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notion n.

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an idea or belief
kavram, inanış, fikir, nosyon
The notion of sharing is unknown to most two-year-olds.

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nightmare n.
a very unpleasant experience | The traffic can be a real nightmare after 4.30.
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nevertheless adv.
despite that yine de, bununla beraber, buna rağmen, mamafih I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.
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nerve n.
sinir, asap the optic nerve nerve cells/endings the quality of being brave cesaret, yüreklilik I haven't got the nerve to tell him I'm leaving. He lost his nerve and couldn't go through with it.
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neat adj.
tidy and clean | He always looks very neat and tidy.
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mysterious adj.
strange or unknown, and not explained or understood esrarengiz, tuhaf, acayip, esrarlı, anlaşılmaz a mysterious stranger the mysterious death of her son
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mount v.
to increase in amount or level Tension in the room was mounting. to fix an object onto something tutturmak, koymak, yerleştirmek, monte etmek They've mounted a camera on the wall by the door.
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modify v. moral adj.
to change something in order to improve it değişiklik yapmak The plans will have to be modified to reduce costs. genetically modified food
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minister n.
bakan; kabine üyesi | a finance/health minister
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military adj., n.
relating to the army, navy, or air force askerî military action/service
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measurement n.
the size and shape of something ölçü I've taken measurements of all the rooms.
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means n.
a way of doing something vasıta, yol, araç We had no means of communication. It was a means of making money.
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mass n., adj.
involving a lot of people toplu, kitle mass destruction/unemployment a mass murderer
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matching adj. , n.
having the same colour or pattern as something else uygun, uyumlu olan She wore purple shorts and a matching T-shirt.
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master n., v.
to learn how to do something well to master a technique He lived for several years in Italy but never quite mastered the language.
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massive adj.
very big muazzam, iri, çok büyük, muhteşem a massive building massive debts
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opposed adj.
be opposed to sth to disagree with a plan or activity karşı/muhalif olmak We're not opposed to tax increases.
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range v.
range from sth to sth to have several different amounts or types farklı miktar ve türler arasında değişmek Tickets range from $12 to $35. Choose from 13 colours, ranging from classic white to antique blue.
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pursue v.
If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time. to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch them elde etmeye çalışmak, kovalamak She decided to pursue a career in television. The car was pursued by helicopters.
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pure adj.
A pure substance is not mixed with anything else. saf, halis, has pure gold pure wool
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purchase n., v.
to buy something | Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.
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prospect n.
the possibility that something good might happen in the future olasılık, ihtimal, imkân, umut Is there any prospect of the weather improving?
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propose v. | proposal n.
to suggest a plan or action önermek, teklif etmek I propose that we delay our decision until we have more information. proposed changes to ask someone to marry you evlenme teklif etmek He proposed to me on my birthday.
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process v.
to deal with information or documents in an official way üzerinde çalışmak; işleme tâbi tutmak, bilgisayar kulanarak ve resmî şekilde ele almak; işleme sokmak Visa applications take 28 days to process. processing
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privacy n.
the state of being alone so that people cannot see or hear what you are doing gizlilik, mahremiyet, özel hayat I hate sharing a bedroom - I never get any privacy.
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priority n.
something that is very important and that must be dealt with before other things öncelik, önceliği olan My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live.
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prime adj.
main, or most important asıl, esas, ana, baş the prime suspect in a murder investigation
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price v.
to say what the price of something is fiyatlandırmak, fiyat biçmek The book is priced at $40.
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preserve v.
to keep something the same or prevent it from being damaged or destroyed to preserve peace to preserve the environment
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preparation n.
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something hazırlama, hazırlanma, hazırlık Did you do much preparation for your interview?
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praise n., v.
to say that you admire someone or something, or that they are very good He praised the team's performance.
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possess v.
to have or own something sahip olmak; ...ın/in sahibi olmak He was found guilty of possessing an illegal weapon.
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pose v.
to stay in a particular position so that someone can paint or photograph you poz vermek, modellik etmek The two leaders posed for photographs outside the White House.
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pointed adj.
If someone says something in a pointed way, they intend to criticize someone. iğneleyerek, imâ yollu, anlamlı, maksatlı, kinayeli He made some pointed references to her history of drug problems. A pointed object has a thin, sharp end. sivri, sivri uçlu a pointed chin/beard
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plot v.
to make marks on a map, picture, etc to show the position or development of something This chart plots the position of all aircraft.
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plain adj.
simple and not complicated | plain food
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pitch n.
to make something suitable for a particular level or group of people His talk was pitched at slightly too high a level for the audience. to try to persuade someone to do something They are pitching for new business at the moment.
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philosophy n.
felsefe | Descartes is considered by many to be the father of modern philosophy.
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phenomenon n.
something that exists or happens, usually something unusual olay, olgu, fenomen storms, lightning, and other natural phenomena Road rage seems to be a fairly recent phenomenon.
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phase n.
a stage or period that is part of a longer period evre, aşama, safha, kademe The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion next year. My younger daughter is going through a phase of only wearing black.
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permit v., n.
to allow something Photography is not permitted inside the museum. He permitted them to leave.
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permanent adj.
continuing forever or for a long time kalıcı, uzun süreli permanent damage a permanent job
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parliament n.
in some countries, a group of people who make the laws for the country parlamento the Russian parliament
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pace n., v.
to walk around because you are worried or excited about something He kept pacing up and down, glancing at his watch.
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owe v.
to have to pay money back to someone You still owe me money. He owes a lot of money to the bank.
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overall adj., adv.
considering everything or everyone tümü, hepsi, toplamı, geneli, tamamı the overall cost of the holiday the overall effect
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outline n., v.
to describe only the most important ideas or facts about something ana hatlarını açıklamak He outlined the department's plans for next year.
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outer adj.
on the edge or surface of something dış, dıştaki Remove the outer layers of the onion.
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otherwise adv.
except for what has just been referred to yoksa; ...nın/nini dışında She hurt her arm in the accident, but otherwise she was fine.
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origin n.
kaynak, köken, başlangıç the origin of the universe This dish is Greek in origin.
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satisfied adj. satisfy v.
pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted tatmin olmuş, memnun, memnunluk duyan Are you satisfied with the new arrangement?
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satellite n.
(yapay) uydu | a spy/weather satellite
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resolve v.
to solve or end a problem or difficulty bir sorunu çözmek, güçlüğü gidermek, sonlandırmak, halletmek an attempt to resolve the dispute to decide that you will do something and be determined to do it karar vermek, azmetmek, aklına koymak I have resolved to keep my bedroom tidy.
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rubber n., adj.
lastik, kauçuk | silgi, kurşun kalem silgisi
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rub v.
to press your hand or a cloth on a surface and move it backwards and forwards She rubbed her hands together to warm them. Rub the stain with a damp cloth.
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rid v.
get rid of sth to throw something away or give something to someone because you do not want it now kurtulmak, başından defetmek/atmak We must get rid of some of those old books. to end something unpleasant son vermek, kesip atmak; yakasını kurtarmak I can't seem to get rid of this headache.
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reward n., v.
something good that you get or experience because you have worked hard, behaved well, etc ödül, armağan, karşılık; büyük çaba/alın teri karşılığı There'll be a reward for whoever finishes first.
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revolution n.
something good that you get or experience because you have worked hard, behaved well, etc ödül, armağan, karşılık; büyük çaba/alın teri karşılığı There'll be a reward for whoever finishes first.
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reveal v.
to give someone a piece of information that is surprising or that was previously secret açıklamak, ifşa etmek It was revealed in this morning's papers that the couple intend to marry.
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retain v.
to continue to keep something | Will this beauty queen retain her crown?
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rapidly adv. | rapid adj.
happening or moving very quickly hızlı, süratli, çok çabuk rapid change/growth

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