Set #1 Flashcards
Meaning of “Refrain”, Which preposition is used with it?
Refrain from
- Stop doing
- Resisting the temptation
I couldn’t refrain from making such a bad habit.
Meaning of “Conceal”
Hide
Managers tend to conceal their disabilities to earn the trust of their subordinates.
Meaning of “Stature”
Natural Height (قامة)
Social Status (مقام-مكانة)
I see a pattern where short-stature people are aggressive and sharp.
Her imposing stature made her stand out in the crowd.
Meaning of “Impose”
Force (يفرض)
Those decisions are likely to be followed voluntarily rather than imposed.
Meaning of “Imposing”
Impressive or Commanding in presence (مهيب)
The Great Pyramid is one of the most imposing structures in world history.
Volunteer
Make something on your own without being enforced.
During my college time, I volunteered to lead the backend team of a student activity called CAT.
Meaning of “بنفسك”
On your own
The older you are, the more things you should be able to do on your own.
Meaning of “بإرادتك الحرة”
Of one’s own free will.
God wants people to love him out of their own free will, with no pressure or enforcement.
Meaning of “Conscription”
The compulsory enlistment of individuals into a country’s military forces.
Some countries have started to activate conscription as they try to defend themselves against the rising threats of war around the world.
Meaning of “Compulsive”
Made by an irresistible urge to do something (قهري)
He has a compulsive habit of biting his nails.
Meaning of “Compulsory”
Mandatory by law
In some countries, school attendance is compulsory to ensure all students gain the most out of their education.
What is the preposition that comes with “Defend”?
Defend against
Egypt is ready to defend its land against any occupation.
Meaning of “كرد فعل على”
In response to
God teaches us to love and respect people in response to hating or humiliating us.
Meaning of “كراهية”
Hatred
Hatred is the one treat that Satan wants everyone to have. It is a one-way trip to hell.
Meaning of “Possess”
Own
Noble people possess high values like respect, love, and empathy.
Meaning of “نبيل”
Noble
In the old days, Noble people were treated differently from others.
What is the preposition that comes with “Different”?
Different “From”
Christians believe they must be different from others as they have God within them who guides their actions to make an impact and change the world for the better.
Meaning of “للأفضل”
For the better
Non-profit organizations try to change their communities for the better.
Meaning of “أقصى قدر من”
The most out of
Greedy companies strive to make people work harder and for longer hours to make the most out of them.
Meaning of “Temptation”
Reminisce (v)
Thinking deeply in the past (يستغرق فى الذكريات)
Every now and then, the orphan child reminisces about his past and starts crying.
Perception (n)
View, Interpretation (منظور)
His perception of the situation was different from everyone else’s.
Subjected to
يتعرض \ يتاثر بمؤثر خارجي (غالبا مؤذي)
People subjected to bullying may need psychological therapy in some cases.
Exposed To
يتعرض ل (بدون حماية)
Japanese people exposed to nuclear radiation were significantly affected with multiple genetic diseases.
Cultivate (v)
Work to make something better (يصقل)
Plant and care for some plant (يزرع)
Some friendships continue naturally while others need to be cultivated to make them grow.
Nurture (v)
Help and Care for something until it grows (يرعى)
Every parent should nurture their children to help them grow into safe and responsible adults.
Pillar (n)
A fundamental part of something (ركيزة)
The relationship with god has three main pillars; prayers, fasting and almsgiving.
Almsgiving (n)
Giving money, food or clothes to the needy (صدقة)
God asks people to practice almsgiving to help each other and feel what poor people actually feel.
Ironically (adv)
Used as a reference to something opposite to what one should expect (لسخرية القدر)
He was well known as the car expert who could fix any car. Ironically, his car broke down yesterday and he could not do anything about it.
Aptitude (n)
Natural ability to do something (موهبة فطرية)
He has an aptitude for music. He can pick up music quickly without much training.
Brevity (n)
The noun form of “brief”. Conciseness in the words, but yet effective. (موجز)
Smart people appreciate brevity. It saves time and makes the communication effective.
Modest (adj)
Simple and humble (محتشم - بسيط)
Virgin Mary was the most modest woman of her time.
Ignorance (n)
The lack of information (الجهل)
Ignorance of the youth is the worst obstacle of any country’s development.
Advocate (v)
Publicly support something they believe in (يؤيد)
Some software engineers advocate for specific technologies even when they are not suitable for all use cases.
Immersive (adj)
Making someone engaged or involved in experience (غامرة)
His storytelling skills are immersive for the entire audience.
Resent (v)
Feeling bad about unfair treatment (مستاء)
She resents her boss for not giving her the promotion he had promised.
Profound (adj)
deep, high impactful (عميق)
His profound speech has altered the lives of millions of people.
Dictate (v)
State what should be done (إملاء)
The manager dictates how the project should be done.
Rectify (v)
Correct something wrong (يصلح غلطة)
After years of wrong decisions, the new government has promised to rectify the situation.
Repercussion (n)
Negative impact or consequence (عواقب)
The company faced serious repercussions after the data breach.
