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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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  1. fasten

2. run

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hone

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  1. 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

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complete

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consent (v.)

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agree, give permission or approval

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denounce

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publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

inform against.

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condemn

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  1. express complete disapproval of; censure

2. sentence to a punishment, especially death.

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torrent

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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

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hail

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  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

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عصله کشاله ران

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32
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concoct

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make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients.

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33
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fanatic

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a person with an obsessive interest in and enthusiasm for a particular activity.
lover, addict

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34
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potent

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powerful

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mead

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an alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water.

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ale

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a type of beer with a sweet, full-bodied and fruity taste.

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37
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amber

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کهربا

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38
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on the spur of the moment

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on impulse; without planning in advance.

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plight

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a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

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arduous

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difficult and tiring

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on the go

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  1. very active or busy.

2. travelling

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audacious

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  1. fearless

2. impudent, insolent

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43
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hermetic

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tight, sealed

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off-kilter

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not in the usual, expected, or correct condition or state.

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45
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DIY

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do it yourself

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46
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soar

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  1. fly or rise high in the air.

2. escalate

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opus

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an artistic work, especially one on a large scale.

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paragon

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a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

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49
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fad

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craze

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50
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perspiration

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the process of sweating.

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51
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tribute

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an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

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52
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centennial

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a hundredth anniversary.

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53
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delinquent

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tending to commit minor crimes, criminal

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54
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homicide

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murder

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valient

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brave, courageous

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sneer

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a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.

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scowl

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frown

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vermin

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parasitic worms or insects.

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wail

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cry loud and long because of grief or pain

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trifle

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a thing of little value or importance.

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matrimony

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the state of being married; marriage.

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squander

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waste

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63
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fugitive

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a runaway

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calamity

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a disaster

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pauper

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a very poor person

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prosecute

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  1. institute or conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organisation).
  2. carry on (a trade or pursuit).
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bigamy

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the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person.

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68
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crumble

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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

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زاغ، کلاغ

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70
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delve

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investigate

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embody

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be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

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salient

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important, principal

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73
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reimbursement

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the action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money.

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74
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extenuate

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cause (an offence) to seem less serious.

excuse

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crucial

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of great importance.

decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

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convenience

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  1. benefit, advantage

2. a public toilet

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ample

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enough or more than enough; plentiful.

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Abstain

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restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

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79
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scapegoats

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victim

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mitigation

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the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
easing

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formidable

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inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
intimidating

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82
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mere

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used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is. صرف

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bestow

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give, grant

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appellation

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a name or title.

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shunt

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(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

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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

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  1. strange

2. particular; special.

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88
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rigorous

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extremely thorough and careful.
severe
≠ easy, flexible

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demotion

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reduction in rank or status.

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concise

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short, brief

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husbandry

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agriculture

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bigotry

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prejudice

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turmoil

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confusion

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objective

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(n. ) aim, target

(adj. ) impartial

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extent

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size, area, scale

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overarching

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comprehensive or all-embracing.

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inquiry

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question, investigation

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render

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  1. give, provide
  2. cause to be or become; make.
  3. represent or depict artistically.
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Upwelling

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is an oceanographic phenomenon

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100
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Exploratory wells

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are deep test hole drilled by oil and gas exploration companies to locate proven reserves

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spew

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be poured or forced out in large quantities.

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102
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head off

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block, prevent

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lure

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tempt, induce

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prerequisite

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required as a prior condition.

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105
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under one’s belt

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در چنته داشتن. پر شال داشتن

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tome

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a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one.

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bow

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bend

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steadfast

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loyal, faithful

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hindsight

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understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed.

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heiress

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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

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catch (someone) doing something wrong.

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peasant

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poor and rustic

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consortium

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an association, typically of several companies.

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114
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inception

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the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

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summit

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  1. peak

2. a meeting between heads of government.

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venue

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the place where something happens, especially an organised event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition.

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forged

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fake

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118
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propagate

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spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely

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tenure

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the holding of an office.

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salvage

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rescue

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detention

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custody

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vie

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compete eagerly

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acquire

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obtain, buy

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catchment

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the action of collecting water, especially the collection of rainfall over a natural drainage area.

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eradicate

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destroy completely

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interpretation

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explanation, understanding

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127
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outstrip

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exceed

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128
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invariably

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always

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129
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clash

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a violent confrontation.

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lenient

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more merciful or tolerant than expected

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scrutinize

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study, inspect

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dissipate

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disappear, waste

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exuberant

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full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

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lush

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  1. very rich, luxury

2. sexually attractive

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posh

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upper-class

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hatch

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plan, devise

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venal

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dishonest

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scheming

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cunning, crafty

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fling

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  1. throw

2. start or engage in with great energy

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virtue

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goodness, benefit

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eke

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survive

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altruism

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selflessness

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controversial

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at issue, disputable

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scrutiny

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survey, study

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plain

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simple, clear

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competent

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skilful

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strive

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try, attempt

with great efforts

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convey

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  1. transport

2. quote

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exacerbate

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make worse

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exploit

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utilize

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blatant

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obvious

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enquire

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ask

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proliferation

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growth, spread

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fall short (of)

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fail to reach its target.

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contender

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competitor

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buzz-up

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To allow entrance into a building

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viable

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usable, workable

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feasible

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achievable

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hybrid

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compound, composite

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drab

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colourless, dull

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per capita

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سرانه

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prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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inoculation

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vaccination, jab

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pus

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چرک

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deteriorate

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become progressively worse

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fret

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worry, bother

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rigo/ rigour

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severity

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behold

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see, observe

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grin

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smile broadly

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detractor (n.)

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critic

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extraneous

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  1. irrelevant

2. external

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smirk

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smile in an irritatingly silly way.

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scrutiny

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inspection, study

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curb

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restrain, hold back

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forge ahead

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take the lead or make good progress

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astray

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away from the correct path or direction

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acute

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severe, drastic

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dexterous

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showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

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Dexter ,Sinister

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Latin for “right” ,Latin for “left”

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bonanza

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a situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth

boon, bonus

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allure

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tempt, attract

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titillate

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arouse, excite

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steer

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guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft)

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carry around

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To physically carry someone or something to many places

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halcyon

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ایام خوب گذشته

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heyday

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peak

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affiliate

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officially attach or connect

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turnout

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attendance

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burgeon

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flourish

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deprivation

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poverty, hardship

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arbitrator

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judge, referee, arbiter

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deem

A

assume

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reckon

A

calculate, compute

194
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entitlement

A

right, limit, quota

195
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simultaneously

A

at the same time

196
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agrarian

A

rural, agricultural

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leap

A

jump a long way, to a great height

198
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basin

A
  1. کاسه روشویی

2. valley دره

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reservoir

A
  1. pool, lake

2. store

200
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cosmic

A

heavenly

celestial

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acceleration

A

a vehicle’s capacity to gain speed.

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entity

A

existence, being

203
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depletion

A

reduction in the number or quantity of something

204
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To get carried away

A

to become overly excited or involved and to take things too far

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integral

A

essential, basic

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gale

A

storm, hurricane

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sentiment

A

point of view

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congest (v.)

A

crowd, block

احتقان

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exquisite

A

extremely beautiful

210
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avid

A

keen, eager

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ingrained

A

difficult to change

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insidious

A

دسیسه امیز

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not to put too fine a point on it

A

to be completely direct and honest

Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making

214
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recoup

A

regain, recover

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foliage

A

شاخ و برگ

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shed

A
  1. allow (its skin or shell, leaves or fruit) to come off, let fall
  2. a simple roofed structure
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salvage

A

rescue

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Take account of

A

to pay attention to

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irony

A

sarcasm

220
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adamant

A

refusing to be persuaded, inflexible

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intrigue

A
  1. arouse the curiosity of

2. make secret plans to do sth illicit, plot

222
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retain

A

keep

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fodder

A

علوفه

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respective

A

separate

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stall

A

غرفه

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dwarf

A

cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison

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graze

A

eat grass in a field

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afar

A

at or to a distance

229
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exponentially

A

more and more rapidly

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wade

A
  1. paddle

2. attack

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satirical

A

ironic

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transient

A

temporary

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equitable

A

fair and impartial

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implement

A

tool

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groove

A
  1. a long, narrow cut

2. routine

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carry over

A

If something carries over from one situation to another, it continues to exist in the new situation.

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nobly

A

from a family of high rank, gallantly

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rabid

A

هار

fanatical

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trivialize

A

minimize, underplay

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despise

A

detest, hate

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confer

A
  1. grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

2. have discussions

242
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royalty

A

حق امتیاز

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disgraceful

A

shockingly unacceptable, shameful

244
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reap

A
  1. harvest

2. receive

245
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dunnit

A

a narrative dealing with a murder

246
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constellation

A

صورت فلکی

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toss

A

throw (sth) somewhere lightly or casually

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inaugurate

A

begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)

249
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for that matter

A

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

A

countless

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abide

A

obey, bear

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abiding

A

(of a feeling or memory) lasting a long time

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edifice

A
  1. a complex system of beliefs

2. a large, imposing building

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leaven

A

خمیر مایه

تخمیر کردن

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linoleum

A

کف پوش

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aground

A

(of a ship) lying on or touching the ground under shallow water

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archipelago

A

مجمع الجزایر

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infest

A

overrun, overspread

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scurry

A

move hurriedly with short quick steps

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ashore

A

بطرف ساحل

coast-ward

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canine

A

relating to or resembling dogs.

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grotesque

A

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

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pedigree

A

شجره نامه

(of an animal) pure-bred.

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pooch

A

a dog

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inbred

A

existing from birth

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partisan

A

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

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commensurate

A

corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
equal
متناسب

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fragment (v.)

A

break up, shatter

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ad hoc

A

for this specific purpose

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complementary

A

تکمیل کننده یکدیگر

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regulation

A

rule

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convenient

A

suitable, appropriate

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annex

A

add, attach

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fend

A

defend oneself

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hassle

A

harass; pester

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intimacy

A
  1. close familiarity or friendship.

2. sexual intercourse.

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treatise

A

essay, paper

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rally

A
  1. regroup
  2. recover
  3. a mass meeting of people to support for a cause
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index

A
  1. a sign or measure of sth شاخص

2. list

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inoculate

A

vaccinate.

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consensus

A

a general agreement

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trenchant

A

قاطع

sharp, decisive

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disseminate

A

spread widely

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notion

A

idea

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deprived

A

excluded

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allure

A

powerfully attract or charm; tempt

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boarding

A

پانسیون

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daunting

A

frightening, intimidating.

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daunt

A

make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive

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apprehensive

A

anxious or fearful that sth bad will happen

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prospect

A

(n. ):
1. chances for success
2. candidate

(v.):
search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation

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lapse

A

(n. )
1. failure
2. gap

(v. )
1. pass gradually
2. expire

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inferior

A

lower in rank, status, or quality

lesser

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atrophy

A

waste

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lean

A

(n. ) : incline, tilt, rest
(adj. ):
1. thin, slim
2. poor

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fortify

A

strengthen, protect

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misdeed

A

a wicked or illegal act

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perpetrate

A

carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)

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carry out

A

complete, accomplish

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incentive

A

motivation

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puncture

A

hole

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vet

A

veterinarian

دامپزشک

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cornerstone

A

foundation

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extricate

A

free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty

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precocity

A

A smartness or skill that’s achieved much earlier than usual

زودرس

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culminate

A

reach a climax or point of highest development

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peter out

A

diminish gradually and stop

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constitute

A
  1. be (a part) of a whole

2. establish by law

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prairie

A

a large open area of grassland, especially in North America

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antarctica

A

“opposite to the Arctic”, “opposite to the north”.

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tundra

A

a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region of Europe, Asia, and North America in which the subsoil is permanently frozen

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temperamental

A

(of a person) liable to unreasonable changes of mood.

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plaintiff

A

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

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discursive

A

استدلالی

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equilibrium

A

balance

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glide

A
  1. move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion, slide

2. make an unpowered flight

317
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thimble

A
  1. انگشتانه

2. a short metal tube

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eventually

A

in the end

319
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counterfactual

A

خلاف واقع

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swap

A

exchange

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grind

A
  1. reduce to small particles or powder by crushing it
  2. rub
  3. (informal)have sexual intercourse
322
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exponential

A

becoming more and more rapid

323
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herald

A

be a sign that (something) is about to happen

324
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dissemination

A

spreading sth especially information

325
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crevice

A

crack especially in a rock or wall

[A crack is much smaller than a crevice.]

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leapfrog

A

surpass or overtake another

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apparel

A

(formal) clothing.

“they were dressed in bright apparel”

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thereby

A

by that means

as a result of that

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designate

A 
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

A

primitive

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opium

A

تریاک

332
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expedition

A

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose

333
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Arctic

A

relating to the regions around the North Pole

334
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Inuit

A

a member of an indigenous people of northern Canada and parts of Greenland and Alaska

335
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vest

A

confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone

336
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halt

A

stop

337
Q

sub dean

A

معاون رئیس

338
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ubiquitous

A

omnipresent, everywhere

339
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allot

A

allocate, assign

340
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discretion

A
  1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information
  2. choice, option
341
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discretionary

A

non-compulsory

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frontier

A

border, boundry

343
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interdisciplinary

A

بین رشته ای

344
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endow

A

وقف کردن

fund

345
Q

inventory

A

list of properties

346
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work off

A

get rid of by doing something energetic

347
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competence

A

the ability to do something successfully

348
Q

analogy

A

similarity

349
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prejudice

A
  1. preconception

2. harm, injury

350
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shrill

A

high-pitched and piercing.

351
Q

jolly

A

happy and cheerful

352
Q

witty

A

cleverly amusing

353
Q

hinder

A

make it difficult to happen, hold back

354
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wad

A

(n. ): نمد

(v. ): compress (a soft material) into a lump or mass.

355
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breach

A

violation, break

356
Q

strata

A

plural of stratum

a series of layers of rock in the ground.

357
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terrain

A

land, topography

358
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monoglot

A

using or speaking only one language

359
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morrow

A

the essential part of something, core

360
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propensity

A

natural tendency

361
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hinterland

A

the middle of nowhere

362
Q

encroach

A

intrude, trespass

363
Q

quarry

A
  1. معدن سنگ

2. prey

364
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languish

A

weaken, deteriorate

365
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languishing

A

failing to make progress or be successful

366
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temblor

A

earthquake

367
Q

rupture

A

break or burst suddenly

368
Q

boycott

A

ban, embargo

369
Q

catalyse

A

cause to begin

370
Q

compatriot

A

هموطن

371
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refurbish

A

renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building)

372
Q

spur

A

stimulate

373
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precede

A

come before in order or position

374
Q

adolescent

A

teenager, youngster

375
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coeducational

A

پسرانه و دخترانه، مختلط

376
Q

radical

A

complete, fundamental
افراطی
ریشه

377
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skim

A
  1. remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid

2. move quickly and lightly over a surface

378
Q

lot

A
  1. a great deal; much

2. fortune

379
Q

discard

A

get rid of

380
Q

subsequent

A

coming after something in time; following

381
Q

relate

A
  1. concern

2. tell, narrate

382
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stationary

A

motionless

383
Q

boon

A

a thing that is helpful or beneficial, blessing

384
Q

perk

A

a benefit to which one is entitled because of one’s job

385
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on track

A

making progress and likely to succeed

386
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sting

A

wound or pierce with a sting

387
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benign

A

gentle and kind

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Q

gauge

A

size, measure, extent

389
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moot

A

raise (a question or topic) for discussion;

suggest (an idea or possibility)

390
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moot court

A

a mock court at which law students argue imaginary cases for practice

391
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disclaimer

A

denial of responsibility

392
Q

Nonetheless

A

in spite of that, even so

393
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leniency

A

mercy

394
Q

diffraction

A

انکسار

395
Q

propitiate

A

win the favour of a god by doing sth that pleases them

396
Q

compromise

A

agreement, settlement

397
Q

clobber

A

hit hard

398
Q

tantalise

A

کسی را دست انداختن

399
Q

tease

A

make fun of

400
Q

census

A

سرشماری

401
Q

aseptic

A

ضدعفونی شده

402
Q

limb

A

اندام

403
Q

footage

A

part of a cinema or television film recording a particular event

404
Q

likelihood

A

probability

405
Q

arguably

A

possibly

406
Q

authoritative

A

reliable

407
Q

objective

A
  1. impartial, unbiased

2. goal

408
Q

inclusion

A

شمول

409
Q

inconsequential

A

بی نتیجه

not important

410
Q

avert

A

turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts), prevent

411
Q

insolvency

A

bankruptcy, failure

412
Q

patronize

A

sponsor, fund

413
Q

impudent

A

disrespectful, impertinent, audacious

414
Q

majestic

A

great, glorious, royal

415
Q

dwindle

A

diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

416
Q

august

A

respected and impressive

417
Q

deliberate

A
  1. intentional

2. careful

418
Q

dwell

A

live in or at a specified place, reside

419
Q

heed

A

careful attention

420
Q

act (n.)

A

law

421
Q

amendment

A

revision

اصلاحیه

422
Q

brood

A
  1. think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried
  2. جوجه کشی
423
Q

marionette

A

عروسک خیمه شب بازی

424
Q

brooding

A
  1. depressed about something you just can’t stop thinking about
  2. extremely thoughtful
425
Q

regardless

A

anyway

426
Q

as such

A

using the exact meaning of the word

427
Q

conservator

A

a person responsible for the repair and preservation of things of cultural or environmental interest

428
Q

inquisitive

A

curious

429
Q

bring out the best/worst

A

to cause someone to behave in the best/worst manner

430
Q

scrutiny

A

critical observation or examination

431
Q

set about

A
  1. start doing something with vigour

2. (informal) attack

432
Q

ointment

A

پماد

433
Q

apothecary

A

عطار

434
Q

mangle

A

destroy or severely damage

435
Q

whence

A

from which; from where

436
Q

unrivalled

A

better than everyone

437
Q

word-of-mouth

A

If news passes by word of mouth, people tell it to each other rather than it being printed in written form.

438
Q

nestle

A

settle or lie comfortably within or against something

439
Q

snugly

A

in a comfortable, warm, and cosy or well-protected manner

440
Q

spawn

A

تخم ریزی

441
Q

motherese

A

Motherese, also called Parentese, Baby talk

442
Q

adopt

A

اتخاذ کردن

443
Q

foible

A

weakness, flaw

444
Q

accredited

A

معتبر

445
Q

unravel

A

undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads).

untangle, solve

446
Q

shake something up

A
  1. mix ingredients by shaking

2. make radical changes to the organization or structure of an institution or system

447
Q

intuitively

A

instinctively

448
Q

intricacy

A

complexity

449
Q

cohort

A

a supporter or companion

گروه

450
Q

commentary

A

تفسیر

interpretation

451
Q

conservancy

A

the conservation of wildlife and the environment

452
Q

tidal> tide:

A

جزر و مد

a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events

453
Q

surge

A

a sudden powerful forward or upward movement

موج خروشان

454
Q

liken

A

تشبیه

455
Q

edict

A

an official order

456
Q

barricade

A

سنگر

an improvised barrier erected across a street to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces

457
Q

raze

A

completely destroy

458
Q

juncture

A

a particular point in events or time

459
Q

decisiveness

A

the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively

460
Q

sheer

A

nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)

مطلق

461
Q

unmitigated

A

absolute

تخفیف نیافته

462
Q

infallible

A

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

463
Q

flair

A

a natural or innate talent or aptitude

464
Q

due diligence

A

action that is considered reasonable for people to be expected to take in order to keep themselves or others and their property safe

465
Q

diligence

A

careful and persistent work or effort

466
Q

ream

A

a large quantity of something

467
Q

trait

A

a genetically determined characteristic

468
Q

discrete

A

individually separate and distinct

469
Q

overstate

A

exaggerate

470
Q

doctrine

A

a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
belief

471
Q

schism

A

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties

472
Q

summit

A

A summit meeting is an international meeting of heads of state or government

473
Q

set out

A

begin a journey.

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