Part XV Flashcards
rehearse 7.9
v/ to practice (a play, piece of music, or other work) for later public performance.
:: prova yapmak
We’d rehearsed so many times (that) we were sick of the show before we’d started.
We rehearsed each scene over and over.
relay 8.4
n/ a group of people who continue an activity that others from same team or organization have been doing previously.
:: röle, nöbetleşe çalışma
> after the landslide, volunteers worked in relays to rescue people buried under the rubble.
relays of workers kept the machines going through the night.
v/ to repeat sth you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or programmed on tv or radio.
:: naklen yayınlamak, naklen aktarmak
tv pics of the war were reiayed around the world by satellite.
I relayed the news to the others
release 1.1
v/ allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
:: salıvermek, serbest bırakmak, piyasaya sürmek
He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.
Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream.
d> Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.
The band’s latest album will be released next week
relentless 7.1
j/ continuing in a severe or extreme way.
oppressively constant; incessant.
:: durmaksızın, amansız
her relentless determination to succeed
a regime that was relentless in its persecution of dissidents
reliance 7.0
n/ dependence on or trust in someone or something.
:: itimat, eline bakıyor olma
The region’s reliance on tourism is unwise.
You place too much reliance on her ideas and expertise
increasing/growing/heavy reliance on sth
rely on
reliable: güvenilir
relief 1.8
n/ a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
:: rahatlama, sıkıntının giderilmesi
It was such a relief to hear that Marta was found safe and well.
After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief.
“James can’t come tonight.” “Well, that’s a relief!”
to seek/find/provide relief from the heat/cold/pain/noise
relieve 3.7
v/ cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious.
:: rahatlatmak, acısını dindirmek, azaltmak
She was given a shot of morphine to relieve the pain.
They removed the blood clot in order to relieve the pressure on her brain.
relinquish 9.6
v/ voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
:: vazgeçmek, bırakmak
He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
She relinquished control of the family investments to her son.
She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.
reluctance 7.0
n/ unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
:: gönülsüzlük, isteksizlik
I accepted his resignation with great reluctance.
Her reluctance to talk to the press was quite understandable.
syn: unwillingness, disinclination, hesitation
reluctant 3.9
j/ unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
:: gönülsüz, isteksiz
I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.
Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her
remainder 6.4
n/ a part, number, or quantity that is left over.
:: geri kalan kısım
I ate most of it and gave the remainder to the dog.
9 divided by 4 is 2, remainder 1.
remark 4.7
v/ say something as a comment; mention.
remarkable: sözü edilmeye değer
:: yorum yapmak, düşüncesini ifade etmek
Dr Johnson once remarked (that) “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.”
The judge remarked that ignorance was not a valid defence.
> The children made rude remarks about the old man.(n)
remedy 5.1
n/ a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury.
:: çare, deva (cure, medicine)
an effective herbal remedy for headaches
The best remedy for grief is hard work
reminiscent 7.6
j/ making you remember a particular person, event, or thing.
:: anımsatan, hatılatan, geçmişi andıran
That song is so reminiscent of my adolescence.
remnant 6.4
n/ a small remaining quantity of something.
syn: residue, remainder
the remnants of last night’s meal
remnants of the city’s former glory
remorse 10.7
n/ deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
:: vicdan azabı
He felt no remorse for* the murders he had committed.
After the argument, she was filled with* remorse.
render 3.5
v/ provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
:: kılmak, haline getirmek
His rudeness rendered me speechless.
New technology has rendered my old computer obsolete.
renew 5.5
v/ to increase the life of or replace something old.
:: yenilemek, sürmesini sağlamak, yinelemek
Every year I renew my membership of the sports club
The kidnappers renewed their threats.
renewable energy sources
denounce 6.0
v/ to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly.
:: kınamak
We must denounce injustice and oppression.
announce: halka duyurmak
denounce: halka önünde kınamak
renounce: halka önünde feragat etmek
renovation 7.3
n/ the act or process of repairing and improving something, especially a building.
:: yenileme, bakım ve onarım
The museum is closed for renovation.
Extensive renovations were carried out on the property.
innovation: yenilik
repeal 9.7
v/ If a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force.
:: feshetmek, yürürlülükten kaldırmak (annul)
The state estimates about $41 million will be lost each year if the food tax is repealed
repel 11.4
v/ to force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you.
:: püskürtmek, geri itmek
It is not true that eating garlic repels mosquitoes.
The defenders repelled the attack without losing any men.
Similar poles of magnets repel each other, and opposite poles attract.
You repel me!
replace 1.1
v/ to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else.
:: değiştirerek yerine bir başka şey koymak, eksilen kısmı tamamlamak
The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.
I promised to replace the plate that I’d dropped.
represent 0.6
v/ to speak, act, or be present officially for another person or people.
:: temsil etmek
They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.
To many people the White House represents the identity of the United States
sly 9.9
j/ having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
:: sinsi, kurnaz, muzip
syn: insidious, sneaky, cunning
He’s a sly old devil - I wouldn’t trust him with my money.
She thought that by being sly, she could fool people
sober 7.5
j/ not affected by alcohol; not drunk.
:: ayık, alkolden etkilenmemiş
Are you sober enough to drive, Jim?
I’d had no wine all evening so I was stone cold (= completely) sober.
soil 1.8
n/ the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow.
:: toprak
Corn is grown a lot in this area - the soil seems to suit it very well.
soothe 9.1
v/ to make someone feel calm or less worried.
:: rahatlatmak, teskin etmek
a soothing ointment for sunburn
I picked up the crying child and tried to soothe her.
smooth hale getirmeye çalışmak
sophisticated 3.0
j/ having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion.
:: sofistike, entelektüel, kültürlü
I don’t think I have any books that would suit your sophisticated tastes
Sophisticated readers understood the book’s hidden meaning.
sore 6.4
j/ (of a part of one’s body) painful or aching.
:: ağrılı, ağrıyan
All the dust has made my eyes sore.
I’ve got a sore back.
My feet were sore with all the walking
sorrow 6.4
n/ a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.
:: keder, üzüntü
sorrow, grief, sadness, woe, heartbreak
The English language does not contain the words to express the sorrow I feel.
spark 4.8
v/ to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting.
:: ateşlemek, kıvılcımını oluşturmak
give rise to, cause, lead to, trigger
The visit of the G20 leaders sparked off (= caused the start of) mass demonstrations
n/ kıvılcım
Sparks were flying out of the bonfire and blowing everywhere.
You can start a fire by rubbing two dry pieces of wood together until you produce a spark.
specimen 5.9
n/ something shown or examined as an example; a typical example.
:: örnek, numune, model
He has a collection of rare insect specimens.
Astronauts brought back specimens of moon rock.
They took blood and urine specimens for analysis.
spectacular 4.2
j/ beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
:: göz alıcı, muhteşem
syn: spectacular, magnificent, gorgeous, superb, splendid, glorious
The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony
sphere 4.5
n/ a round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.
:: küre
This changes the shape of the cornea from a spoonlike form to a sphere.
n/ realm, field, area.
the political sphere
splendid 7.8
j/ magnificent; very impressive.
syn: spectacular, magnificent, gorgeous, superb, splendid, glorious
We had splendid food/a splendid holiday/splendid weather.
You look splendid in that outfit.
sporadic 11.8
j/ occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
:: düzensiz aralıklarla olan, tek tük
More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence.
sprinkle 4.7
v/ scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface).
:: serpiştirmek
Sprinkle a few herbs on the pizza.
The speech was liberally sprinkled with (= contained many) jokes about the incident.
stagnant 12.5
j/ (of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
:: kokuşmuş, durgun
Hot, stagnant air filled the subway
stagnant economy/growth/market
stamina 13.2
n/ the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
:: takat, dayanma gücü
The triathlon is a great test of stamina.
n// the male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament.
stampede 18.1
n/ an occasion when many large animals or many people suddenly all move quickly and in an uncontrolled way, usually in the same direction at the same time, especially because of fear
:: izdiham, toplu telaş
Two shoppers were injured in the stampede as shop doors opened on the first day of the sale.
stationary 10.2
j/ not moving or not intended to be moved.
:: hareketsiz, sabit, durağan
constant, stable, static
The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary.
The rate of inflation has been stationary for several months.
statinery 15.1
n/ the things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes.
:: kırtasiye malzemeleri (stationery store?)
I got these folders at the stationery store.
statue 3.9
n/ a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
:: heykel
The statue was erected as a memorial to those who died in the war.
stature 8.0
n/ the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability.
:: boy pos, duruş, endam
His stature as an art critic was tremendous.
If the school continues to gain in stature, it will attract the necessary financial support
statute 4.1
n/ a written law passed by a legislative body.
:: yasa, yönetmelik
The salaries of most federal workers are set by statute.
A Christmas bonus is not covered by statute as your wages and your holidays are.
steady 2.9
j/ happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly.
:: istikrarlı, sarsılmaz, düzenli
Progress has been slow but steady.
The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace
stem from
pv/ to develop or come from something.
:: -den kaynaklanmak, -den köken almak
These practices stem from traditional Chinese medicine
(come from, originate from)
stern 10.3
c2
j/ severe, or showing disapproval
:: sert, hoşgörüsüz
a stern look/warning/voice
She is her own sternest critic.
Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship
stiff 4.1
j/ not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
:: kaskatı
The man’s body was (as) stiff as a board when it was found in the snow.
You’ll need a stiff brush to scrape off the rust.
