Set #1 Flashcards

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Meaning of “Refrain”, Which preposition is used with it?

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Refrain from
- Stop doing
- Resisting the temptation

I couldn’t refrain from making such a bad habit.

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Meaning of “Conceal”

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Hide

Managers tend to conceal their disabilities to earn the trust of their subordinates.

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Meaning of “Stature”

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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.

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Meaning of “Impose”

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Force (يفرض)

Those decisions are likely to be followed voluntarily rather than imposed.

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Meaning of “Imposing”

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Impressive or Commanding in presence (مهيب)

The Great Pyramid is one of the most imposing structures in world history.

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Volunteer

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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.

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Meaning of “بنفسك”

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On your own

The older you are, the more things you should be able to do on your own.

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Meaning of “بإرادتك الحرة”

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Of one’s own free will.

God wants people to love him out of their own free will, with no pressure or enforcement.

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Meaning of “Conscription”

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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.

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Meaning of “Compulsive”

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Made by an irresistible urge to do something (قهري)

He has a compulsive habit of biting his nails.

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Meaning of “Compulsory”

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Mandatory by law

In some countries, school attendance is compulsory to ensure all students gain the most out of their education.

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What is the preposition that comes with “Defend”?

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Defend against

Egypt is ready to defend its land against any occupation.

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Meaning of “كرد فعل على”

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In response to

God teaches us to love and respect people in response to hating or humiliating us.

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Meaning of “كراهية”

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Hatred

Hatred is the one treat that Satan wants everyone to have. It is a one-way trip to hell.

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Meaning of “Possess”

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Own

Noble people possess high values like respect, love, and empathy.

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Meaning of “نبيل”

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Noble

In the old days, Noble people were treated differently from others.

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What is the preposition that comes with “Different”?

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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.

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Meaning of “للأفضل”

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For the better

Non-profit organizations try to change their communities for the better.

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Meaning of “أقصى قدر من”

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The most out of

Greedy companies strive to make people work harder and for longer hours to make the most out of them.

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Meaning of “Temptation”

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Reminisce (v)

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Thinking deeply in the past
(يستغرق فى الذكريات)

Every now and then, the orphan child reminisces about his past and starts crying.

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Perception (n)

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View, Interpretation (منظور)

His perception of the situation was different from everyone else’s.

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Subjected to

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يتعرض \ يتاثر بمؤثر خارجي (غالبا مؤذي)

People subjected to bullying may need psychological therapy in some cases.

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Exposed To

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يتعرض ل (بدون حماية)

Japanese people exposed to nuclear radiation were significantly affected with multiple genetic diseases.

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