session 3 Flashcards

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simultaneously - in chorus(adv)

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At the same time ( The telephone was broadcast simultaneously in 31 US networks)

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broadcast( v) (n) (adj)

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Transmit something by radio

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degrading - despicable(adj)

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causing a loss of self- respect ( degrading treatment)

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4
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botany

A

علم النبات

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stipulate - make a condition of (v)

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demand or specify something as a part of an agreement ( He stipulated certain conditions before marriage)

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sidestep - evade (v)

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avoid by stepping aside ( as she walked she sidestepped many cracks in the pavement)

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cracks

A

شقوق

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8
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pavement

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رصيف

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solicit - crave (v)

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Try to obtain something from someone( He called the meeting to solicit their attention)

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10
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rift- fissure(n)(v)

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crack( The wind had torn open a rift in the cloud)

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stance- posture(n)

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The way in which someone stands (she altered her stance)

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veer - swerve(v)(n)

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change the direction suddenly( An oil tanker veered off course)

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Thesis - premise(n)

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Theory put to maintain or prove( His central thesis is that psychological life is not part of the material world)

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pragmatic - matter-of-fact (adj)

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realistic person

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leverage(n)

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the exertion of force by means of lever or an object used manner of a lever ( my spade hit something solid that would not respond to the leverage)

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16
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spade(n)

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something has sharp edge

17
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vast - immense(adj)

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of a very great extent or quantity ( A vast plain of buffalo grass)

18
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plain(n)

A

سهل

19
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buffalo

A

جاموس

20
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automate(v)

A

convert a precess of facility to largely automatic operation( Industry is investing in automating production)

21
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kludge ( v)(n)

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use ill-assorted parts to make something( Jake had to kludge something together)

22
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ill-assorted (adj)

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bad

23
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clunky(adj)

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solid, heavy and outdated( even last year laptops look clunky)

24
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outdated(adj)

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old

25
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macro(adj)

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large scale, overall ( an analysis of social events at macro levels)

26
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elite - gentry (n)

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A select of people that are superior in term of ability or qualities to the rest of group or society.( The elite of Britain’s armed forces)

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Thwart- hinder(v)

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prevent someone from accomplishing something ( He never did anything to thwart his father)

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Hitch - snag( n)

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temporary interruption or problem ( everything went without a hitch)

29
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Trajectory- orientation(n)

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route or path ( The missile’s trajectory was preset)

30
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missile(n)

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rocket

31
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compulsion(n) - constrain

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The action of being forced ( The payment was made under compulsion)

32
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surf(v)

A

تصفح

33
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wayside(n)

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the edge of a road

34
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notoriously (adv)

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clearly and patently ( A notoriously overcrowded prison)

35
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bang(n)(V)

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A sudden loud noise ( The door slammed with a bang)

36
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slam(v)

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