TASK Flashcards
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influx
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An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
Flood, Rush, Stream
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boho
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bohemian: socially unconventional in an artistic way.
hippy
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bolt (v.)
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- fasten
2. run
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hone
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- sharpen
2. refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.
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purveyor
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seller, vendor
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embroider
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decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread.
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struck
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past and past participle of strike.
strike:
1.hit 2.attack 3.come to mind
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stagnate
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cease developing; become inactive or dull.
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venture (n.) (v.)
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a risky or daring journey or undertaking.
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connotation
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implication
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denotation
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the literal or primary meaning of a word
≠ connotation
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explicit
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stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
≠ implicit
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chronological
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following the order in which they occurred.
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entomophagous
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An entomophagous organism is one that eats insects (also called an Insectivore).
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colloquial
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(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
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pun
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double meaning
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gas-guzzling
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(of a car) having a high fuel consumption.
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utterance
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a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
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prolific
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productive
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epistemology
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معرفت شناسی، شناخت شناسی
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devise
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plan, invent, think out
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evade
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escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.
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guile
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sly or cunning intelligence.
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evasion
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the action of evading something.
avoidance
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thorough
complete
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consent (v.)
agree, give permission or approval
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denounce
publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
| inform against.
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condemn
1. express complete disapproval of; censure
| 2. sentence to a punishment, especially death.
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torrent
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
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hail
1. pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.
(of a large number of objects) fall or be hurled forcefully.
"missiles and bombs hail down from the sky"
2. a shout or call used to attract attention.
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hamstring
عصله کشاله ران
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concoct
make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients.
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fanatic
a person with an obsessive interest in and enthusiasm for a particular activity.
lover, addict
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potent
powerful
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mead
an alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water.
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ale
a type of beer with a sweet, full-bodied and fruity taste.
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amber
کهربا
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on the spur of the moment
on impulse; without planning in advance.
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plight
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
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arduous
difficult and tiring
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on the go
1. very active or busy.
| 2. travelling
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audacious
1. fearless
| 2. impudent, insolent
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hermetic
tight, sealed
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off-kilter
not in the usual, expected, or correct condition or state.
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DIY
do it yourself
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soar
1. fly or rise high in the air.
| 2. escalate
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opus
an artistic work, especially one on a large scale.
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paragon
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
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fad
craze
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perspiration
the process of sweating.
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tribute
an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
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centennial
a hundredth anniversary.
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delinquent
tending to commit minor crimes, criminal
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homicide
murder
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valient
brave, courageous
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sneer
a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.
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scowl
frown
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vermin
parasitic worms or insects.
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wail
cry loud and long because of grief or pain
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trifle
a thing of little value or importance.
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matrimony
the state of being married; marriage.
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squander
waste
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fugitive
a runaway
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calamity
a disaster
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pauper
a very poor person
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prosecute
1. institute or conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organisation).
2. carry on (a trade or pursuit).
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bigamy
the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person.
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crumble
cause (something) to break apart into small fragments.
crush, powder
Powder is as in flour, and crumb is a tiny small piece of sth like bread crumbs that are left over after you eat a loaf of bread.
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crow
زاغ، کلاغ
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delve
investigate
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embody
be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).
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salient
important, principal
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reimbursement
the action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money.
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extenuate
cause (an offence) to seem less serious.
| excuse
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crucial
of great importance.
| decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
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convenience
1. benefit, advantage
| 2. a public toilet
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ample
enough or more than enough; plentiful.
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Abstain
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
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scapegoats
victim
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mitigation
the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
easing
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formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
intimidating
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mere
used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is. صرف
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bestow
give, grant
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appellation
a name or title.
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shunt
(v.)
push or pull (a train or part of a train) from the main line to a siding or from one line of rails to another.
(n.)
an act of pushing or shoving something.
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dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
['peculiar' is an odd, unusual type of 'particular'.]
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peculiar
1. strange
| 2. particular; special.
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rigorous
extremely thorough and careful.
severe
≠ easy, flexible
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demotion
reduction in rank or status.
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concise
short, brief
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husbandry
agriculture
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bigotry
prejudice
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turmoil
confusion
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objective
(n. ) aim, target
| (adj. ) impartial
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extent
size, area, scale
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overarching
comprehensive or all-embracing.
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inquiry
question, investigation
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render
1. give, provide
2. cause to be or become; make.
3. represent or depict artistically.
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Upwelling
is an oceanographic phenomenon
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Exploratory wells
are deep test hole drilled by oil and gas exploration companies to locate proven reserves
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spew
be poured or forced out in large quantities.
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head off
block, prevent
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lure
tempt, induce
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prerequisite
required as a prior condition.
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under one's belt
در چنته داشتن. پر شال داشتن
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tome
a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one.
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bow
bend
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steadfast
loyal, faithful
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hindsight
understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed.
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heiress
a woman or girl who will receive or already has received a lot of money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that person dies
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nab
catch (someone) doing something wrong.
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peasant
poor and rustic
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consortium
an association, typically of several companies.
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inception
the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
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summit
1. peak
| 2. a meeting between heads of government.
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venue
the place where something happens, especially an organised event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition.
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forged
fake
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propagate
spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely
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tenure
the holding of an office.
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salvage
rescue
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detention
custody
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vie
compete eagerly
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acquire
obtain, buy
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catchment
the action of collecting water, especially the collection of rainfall over a natural drainage area.
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eradicate
destroy completely
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interpretation
explanation, understanding
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outstrip
exceed
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invariably
always
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clash
a violent confrontation.
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lenient
more merciful or tolerant than expected
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scrutinize
study, inspect
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dissipate
disappear, waste
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exuberant
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
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lush
1. very rich, luxury
| 2. sexually attractive
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posh
upper-class
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hatch
plan, devise
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venal
dishonest
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scheming
cunning, crafty
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fling
1. throw
| 2. start or engage in with great energy
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virtue
goodness, benefit
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eke
survive
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altruism
selflessness
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controversial
at issue, disputable
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scrutiny
survey, study
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plain
simple, clear
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competent
skilful
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strive
try, attempt
| with great efforts
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convey
1. transport
| 2. quote
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exacerbate
make worse
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exploit
utilize
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blatant
obvious
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enquire
ask
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proliferation
growth, spread
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fall short (of)
fail to reach its target.
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contender
competitor
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buzz-up
To allow entrance into a building
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viable
usable, workable
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feasible
achievable
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hybrid
compound, composite
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drab
colourless, dull
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per capita
سرانه
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prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
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inoculation
vaccination, jab
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pus
چرک
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deteriorate
become progressively worse
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fret
worry, bother
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rigo/ rigour
severity
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behold
see, observe
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grin
smile broadly
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detractor (n.)
critic
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extraneous
1. irrelevant
| 2. external
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smirk
smile in an irritatingly silly way.
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scrutiny
inspection, study
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curb
restrain, hold back
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forge ahead
take the lead or make good progress
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astray
away from the correct path or direction
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acute
severe, drastic
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dexterous
showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
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Dexter ,Sinister
Latin for "right" ,Latin for "left"
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bonanza
a situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth
| boon, bonus
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allure
tempt, attract
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titillate
arouse, excite
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steer
guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft)
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carry around
To physically carry someone or something to many places
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halcyon
ایام خوب گذشته
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heyday
peak
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affiliate
officially attach or connect
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turnout
attendance
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burgeon
flourish
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deprivation
poverty, hardship
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arbitrator
judge, referee, arbiter
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deem
assume
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reckon
calculate, compute
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entitlement
right, limit, quota
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simultaneously
at the same time
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agrarian
rural, agricultural
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leap
jump a long way, to a great height
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basin
1. کاسه روشویی
| 2. valley دره
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reservoir
1. pool, lake
| 2. store
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cosmic
heavenly
| celestial
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acceleration
a vehicle's capacity to gain speed.
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entity
existence, being
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depletion
reduction in the number or quantity of something
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To get carried away
to become overly excited or involved and to take things too far
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integral
essential, basic
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gale
storm, hurricane
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sentiment
point of view
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congest (v.)
crowd, block
| احتقان
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exquisite
extremely beautiful
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avid
keen, eager
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ingrained
difficult to change
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insidious
دسیسه امیز
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not to put too fine a point on it
to be completely direct and honest
| Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making
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recoup
regain, recover
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foliage
شاخ و برگ
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shed
1. allow (its skin or shell, leaves or fruit) to come off, let fall
2. a simple roofed structure
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salvage
rescue
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Take account of
to pay attention to
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irony
sarcasm
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adamant
refusing to be persuaded, inflexible
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intrigue
1. arouse the curiosity of
| 2. make secret plans to do sth illicit, plot
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retain
keep
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fodder
علوفه
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respective
separate
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stall
غرفه
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dwarf
cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
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graze
eat grass in a field
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afar
at or to a distance
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exponentially
more and more rapidly
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wade
1. paddle
| 2. attack
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satirical
ironic
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transient
temporary
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equitable
fair and impartial
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implement
tool
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groove
1. a long, narrow cut
| 2. routine
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carry over
If something carries over from one situation to another, it continues to exist in the new situation.
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nobly
from a family of high rank, gallantly
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rabid
هار
| fanatical
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trivialize
minimize, underplay
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despise
detest, hate
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confer
1. grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
| 2. have discussions
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royalty
حق امتیاز
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disgraceful
shockingly unacceptable, shameful
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reap
1. harvest
| 2. receive
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dunnit
a narrative dealing with a murder
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constellation
صورت فلکی
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toss
throw (sth) somewhere lightly or casually
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inaugurate
begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)
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for that matter
You can use it to emphasize that the remark you are making is true in the same way as your previous, similar remark.
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innumerable
countless
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abide
obey, bear
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abiding
(of a feeling or memory) lasting a long time
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edifice
1. a complex system of beliefs
| 2. a large, imposing building
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leaven
خمیر مایه
| تخمیر کردن
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linoleum
کف پوش
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aground
(of a ship) lying on or touching the ground under shallow water
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archipelago
مجمع الجزایر
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infest
overrun, overspread
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scurry
move hurriedly with short quick steps
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ashore
بطرف ساحل
| coast-ward
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canine
relating to or resembling dogs.
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grotesque
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
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pedigree
شجره نامه
| (of an animal) pure-bred.
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pooch
a dog
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inbred
existing from birth
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partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
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commensurate
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
equal
متناسب
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fragment (v.)
break up, shatter
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ad hoc
for this specific purpose
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complementary
تکمیل کننده یکدیگر
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regulation
rule
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convenient
suitable, appropriate
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annex
add, attach
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fend
defend oneself
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hassle
harass; pester
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intimacy
1. close familiarity or friendship.
| 2. sexual intercourse.
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treatise
essay, paper
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rally
1. regroup
2. recover
3. a mass meeting of people to support for a cause
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index
1. a sign or measure of sth شاخص
| 2. list
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inoculate
vaccinate.
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consensus
a general agreement
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trenchant
قاطع
| sharp, decisive
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disseminate
spread widely
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notion
idea
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deprived
excluded
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allure
powerfully attract or charm; tempt
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boarding
پانسیون
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daunting
frightening, intimidating.
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daunt
make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive
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apprehensive
anxious or fearful that sth bad will happen
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prospect
(n. ):
1. chances for success
2. candidate
(v.):
search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation
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lapse
(n. )
1. failure
2. gap
(v. )
1. pass gradually
2. expire
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inferior
lower in rank, status, or quality
| lesser
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atrophy
waste
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lean
(n. ) : incline, tilt, rest
(adj. ):
1. thin, slim
2. poor
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fortify
strengthen, protect
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misdeed
a wicked or illegal act
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perpetrate
carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)
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carry out
complete, accomplish
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incentive
motivation
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puncture
hole
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vet
veterinarian
| دامپزشک
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cornerstone
foundation
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extricate
free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty
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precocity
A smartness or skill that's achieved much earlier than usual
| زودرس
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culminate
reach a climax or point of highest development
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peter out
diminish gradually and stop
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constitute
1. be (a part) of a whole
| 2. establish by law
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prairie
a large open area of grassland, especially in North America
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antarctica
"opposite to the Arctic", "opposite to the north".
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tundra
a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region of Europe, Asia, and North America in which the subsoil is permanently frozen
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temperamental
(of a person) liable to unreasonable changes of mood.
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plaintiff
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
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discursive
استدلالی
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equilibrium
balance
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glide
1. move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion, slide
| 2. make an unpowered flight
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thimble
1. انگشتانه
| 2. a short metal tube
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eventually
in the end
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counterfactual
خلاف واقع
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swap
exchange
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grind
1. reduce to small particles or powder by crushing it
2. rub
3. (informal)have sexual intercourse
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exponential
becoming more and more rapid
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herald
be a sign that (something) is about to happen
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dissemination
spreading sth especially information
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crevice
crack especially in a rock or wall
| [A crack is much smaller than a crevice.]
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leapfrog
surpass or overtake another
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apparel
(formal) clothing.
| "they were dressed in bright apparel"
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thereby
by that means
| as a result of that
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designate
```
verb
/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/
appoint (someone) to a specified office or post.
"he was designated as prime minister"
Similar: appoint, nominate
```
adjective
/ˈdɛzɪɡnət/
appointed to an office or post but not yet installed.
"the Director designate"
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crude
primitive
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opium
تریاک
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expedition
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose
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Arctic
relating to the regions around the North Pole
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Inuit
a member of an indigenous people of northern Canada and parts of Greenland and Alaska
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vest
confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone
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halt
stop
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sub dean
معاون رئیس
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ubiquitous
omnipresent, everywhere
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allot
allocate, assign
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discretion
1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information
2. choice, option
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discretionary
non-compulsory
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frontier
border, boundry
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interdisciplinary
بین رشته ای
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endow
وقف کردن
| fund
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inventory
list of properties
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work off
get rid of by doing something energetic
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competence
the ability to do something successfully
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analogy
similarity
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prejudice
1. preconception
| 2. harm, injury
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shrill
high-pitched and piercing.
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jolly
happy and cheerful
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witty
cleverly amusing
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hinder
make it difficult to happen, hold back
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wad
(n. ): نمد
| (v. ): compress (a soft material) into a lump or mass.
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breach
violation, break
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strata
plural of stratum
| a series of layers of rock in the ground.
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terrain
land, topography
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monoglot
using or speaking only one language
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morrow
the essential part of something, core
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propensity
natural tendency
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hinterland
the middle of nowhere
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encroach
intrude, trespass
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quarry
1. معدن سنگ
| 2. prey
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languish
weaken, deteriorate
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languishing
failing to make progress or be successful
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temblor
earthquake
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rupture
break or burst suddenly
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boycott
ban, embargo
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catalyse
cause to begin
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compatriot
هموطن
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refurbish
renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building)
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spur
stimulate
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precede
come before in order or position
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adolescent
teenager, youngster
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coeducational
پسرانه و دخترانه، مختلط
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radical
complete, fundamental
افراطی
ریشه
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skim
1. remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid
| 2. move quickly and lightly over a surface
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lot
1. a great deal; much
| 2. fortune
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discard
get rid of
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subsequent
coming after something in time; following
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relate
1. concern
| 2. tell, narrate
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stationary
motionless
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boon
a thing that is helpful or beneficial, blessing
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perk
a benefit to which one is entitled because of one's job
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on track
making progress and likely to succeed
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sting
wound or pierce with a sting
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benign
gentle and kind
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gauge
size, measure, extent
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moot
raise (a question or topic) for discussion;
| suggest (an idea or possibility)
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moot court
a mock court at which law students argue imaginary cases for practice
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disclaimer
denial of responsibility
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Nonetheless
in spite of that, even so
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leniency
mercy
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diffraction
انکسار
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propitiate
win the favour of a god by doing sth that pleases them
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compromise
agreement, settlement
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clobber
hit hard
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tantalise
کسی را دست انداختن
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tease
make fun of
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census
سرشماری
401
aseptic
ضدعفونی شده
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limb
اندام
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footage
part of a cinema or television film recording a particular event
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likelihood
probability
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arguably
possibly
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authoritative
reliable
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objective
1. impartial, unbiased
| 2. goal
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inclusion
شمول
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inconsequential
بی نتیجه
| not important
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avert
turn away (one's eyes or thoughts), prevent
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insolvency
bankruptcy, failure
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patronize
sponsor, fund
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impudent
disrespectful, impertinent, audacious
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majestic
great, glorious, royal
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dwindle
diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
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august
respected and impressive
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deliberate
1. intentional
| 2. careful
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dwell
live in or at a specified place, reside
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heed
careful attention
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act (n.)
law
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amendment
revision
| اصلاحیه
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brood
1. think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried
2. جوجه کشی
423
marionette
عروسک خیمه شب بازی
424
brooding
1. depressed about something you just can't stop thinking about
2. extremely thoughtful
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regardless
anyway
426
as such
using the exact meaning of the word
427
conservator
a person responsible for the repair and preservation of things of cultural or environmental interest
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inquisitive
curious
429
bring out the best/worst
to cause someone to behave in the best/worst manner
430
scrutiny
critical observation or examination
431
set about
1. start doing something with vigour
| 2. (informal) attack
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ointment
پماد
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apothecary
عطار
434
mangle
destroy or severely damage
435
whence
from which; from where
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unrivalled
better than everyone
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word-of-mouth
If news passes by word of mouth, people tell it to each other rather than it being printed in written form.
438
nestle
settle or lie comfortably within or against something
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snugly
in a comfortable, warm, and cosy or well-protected manner
440
spawn
تخم ریزی
441
motherese
Motherese, also called Parentese, Baby talk
442
adopt
اتخاذ کردن
443
foible
weakness, flaw
444
accredited
معتبر
445
unravel
undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads).
| untangle, solve
446
shake something up
1. mix ingredients by shaking
| 2. make radical changes to the organization or structure of an institution or system
447
intuitively
instinctively
448
intricacy
complexity
449
cohort
a supporter or companion
| گروه
450
commentary
تفسیر
| interpretation
451
conservancy
the conservation of wildlife and the environment
452
tidal> tide:
جزر و مد
| a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events
453
surge
a sudden powerful forward or upward movement
| موج خروشان
454
liken
تشبیه
455
edict
an official order
456
barricade
سنگر
| an improvised barrier erected across a street to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces
457
raze
completely destroy
458
juncture
a particular point in events or time
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decisiveness
the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
460
sheer
nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)
| مطلق
461
unmitigated
absolute
| تخفیف نیافته
462
infallible
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
463
flair
a natural or innate talent or aptitude
464
due diligence
action that is considered reasonable for people to be expected to take in order to keep themselves or others and their property safe
465
diligence
careful and persistent work or effort
466
ream
a large quantity of something
467
trait
a genetically determined characteristic
468
discrete
individually separate and distinct
469
overstate
exaggerate
470
doctrine
a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
belief
471
schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties
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summit
A summit meeting is an international meeting of heads of state or government
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set out
begin a journey.
