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dire
adj
1) extremely serious or terrible
2) dire warning / predictions / forecast
example;
the situation doesn’t, seem as dire as you describe it
at the time , rebels were in die need of arms
set one’s hair on fire
idiom
1)to fill one with intense or overwhelming passion often causing them to behave erratically or wildly.
( to become wildly impassioned - to behave crazily )
2) in extension to behave erratically or wildly
sink
verb - past tense: sunk
1) to go down below the surface of water
opp float
2) to fall down or sit down heavily especially because you are very tired and weak
sink into/down/to/back
* sank to my/his/her knees > went down into a kneeling position
3)get worse > to gradually get into a worse condition
sink into
example: the doctor said the boy was sinking fast > getting weaker and about to die
the good mood left me and I sank into depression
4)to go down in amount or value
* syn : drop app:rise
example: the population of the village sank to just a few families
disparity
noun
1) the difference between two or more thing especially an unfair one
disparity in/between
example : a disparity between the rates of ay for men and women
the economic disparities between the area’s black and white citizens is a seroius problem
for more example > longman
solar
adj
1) relating to the sun
2) using the power of the sun’s light and heat
exp: solar energy
econimic
adj
1) relating to trade , industry, and the management of money (مربوط به اقتصاد - اقتصادی
sweep
verb - past.t & past.participle > swept
1) to clean something from the floor or ground using a brush with a long handle
2) push something somewhere ( with a brushing movement)
3) to force somebody/something to move in a particular direction
4)if a group of people or animals sweep somewhere , they quickly move there together> sweep through/along
exp: the crowd swept through the gates of the stadium
5) if winds, waves,fire,etc sweep a place or sweep through ,across, etc a place , they move quickly and with a lot of force> sweep across/through
6) if a feeling sweeps over you , you’re suddenly affected by it
exp: a feeling of depression swept over me
7) to look quickly at all of something
8) if someone sweeps somewhere , they move quickly and confidently especially because they are impatient or like to seem important
9)to form a long curved shape > sweep down/along
exp: the hills swept down to the sea
10)sweep hair back /up means to pull your hair back from your face
*sweep something aside
sustainability( n ) - sustainable ( adj)
1) able to continue without causing damage to the environment
2) able to continue for a long time
3) strong enough to continue to existing or happening for a long time ( دایمی-مداوم)
exp: the market wants to see more evidence that price stability is sustainable
recovery
noun
1)a return to a normal state of health ,mind, strength
2)the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost
impact
noun
1) the action 0f one object coming forcibly into contact with another
2)a marked effect or influence
verb
1)come into forcible contact with another object
2)have a strong effect on someone or something
shudder
verb
1) to shake for a short time because you are afraid or cold or because you think something Is very unpleasent
*shudder with : I shudder with embarrassment whenever I think about it
*shudder at : she shuddered at the thought that she could have been killed
halt
noun
s suspension of movement or activity , typically a temporary one
verb
bring or come to an abrupt stop
greenhouse
noun
a glass building in which plants that ned protection from cold weather are grown
emission
noun
the production and discharge of something especially gas or radiation
unambiguous(adj) opp ambiguous
unambiguously(adv)-
noun> ambiguity
adj
a statement ,instruction, etc that is unambiguous is clear and easy to understand because it can only mean one thing
opp> ambiguous : something that is unclear , confusing , especially because it can understood in more than one way( دو بهلو - مبهم)
- you can take something two ways = ambiguous
recession
noun
a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced , generally identified by fall in GPDnin two successive quarters.
induce
verb
1)succeed in persuading or leading someone to do something
2) bring about or give rise to sun : bring about
perceptive (adj)
perceptively(adv)
adj
having or showing sensitive insight syndrome insightful/ discerning
adv
in a way that shows the ability to notice and understand things that many people do not notice
implement
verb
to start using a plan or system ( اجرا کردن)
subsidize
verb
to pay part of the cost of something(کمک هزینه دادن)
daunting
adj
making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something
sector
1) one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided
exp: private sector / financial sector
2) a part of society that can be separated from other parts because of its own special character.
exp: the farm sector
regional
adj
relating to or characteristic of a region
noun
a stamp , newspaper or other thing produced or used in a particular region
municipal
adj
relating to a town or district or it’s governing body
municipality : شهرداری
equipment
pursue
chairman
ambitious
vessel
container vessel
container
steam (v)
sail ( v) (n)
consume
consumption
accuracy
shareholder
combustion
pile
pile of waste
bunker
bunker fuel
scale
urge ( v)
urge ( v)
implement
fleet
exponential
expenditure
assumption
lean in
BUSINESS: to actively accept challenges and seek more responsibility, especially in order to progress in your career
exp:
1- She advises young women to lean in in order to move up the hierarchy.
2-If one more person tells me to lean in without getting into how it really feels, I’m going to scream.
insatiable
(especially of a desire or need) too great to be satisfied
exp:
1-Like so many politicians, he had an insatiable appetite/desire/hunger for power.
2-Nothing, it seemed, would satisfy his insatiable curiosity.
compete(v)
to try to be more successful than someone or something else
exp:
1-It’s difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets.
2-Both girls compete for their father’s attention.
to take part in a race or competition
exp:The two athletes are competing for the gold medal.
accomplish(v)
to finish something successfully or to achieve something
exp:
1-I feel as if I’ve accomplished nothing since I left my job.
2-The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.
3-These goals will be extremely hard to accomplish.
4-If you are fit, the climb can be accomplished in less than three hours.
5-New technology means that astronomers can accomplish in a single night what once took years.
contained
to have something inside or include something as a part
exp:
1-Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.
2-I lost a file containing a lot of important documents.
3-The allegations contained in this report are very serious
4-The following programme contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers.
intense ( adj)
extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong
exp:
1-He suddenly felt an intense pain in his back.
2-She learned that even intense emotional pain passes
Intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or opinions:
exp: an intense young man
high octane( adj)
full of energy or very powerful:
exp: a high-octane performance
High-octane fuel is of very good quality
eagerness(n)
eager(adj)
the state of wanting to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable
exp:
1-The book describes her eagerness for new experiences
2-When one type of treatment fails, they go after a new one with the same eagerness with which they took up the old one.
conceal
to prevent something from being seen or known about
exp:
1-The listening device was concealed in a pen.
2-I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.
3-Her saintly manner concealed a devious mind.
masculine(adj)
having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men
exp:
1-a masculine appearance/voice
2-She looks a bit masculine in that suit.
3-He wanted a more masculine hair style.
مردانه
trait(n)
a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour:
exp:
1-Arrogance is a very unattractive personality/character trait.
2-Patience is one of his best traits
ویژگی-خسیسه
gal (n)
a woman or girl
exp:You’re just an old-fashioned gal, aren’t you, honey!
curiosity (n)
curious (adj)
an eager wish to know or learn about something
exp:
1-to arouse/excite/satisfy someone’s curiosity
2-I’m burning with curiosity
3-She decided to call her ex-boyfriend out of curiosity.
4-“Why do you ask?” “Oh, just idle curiosity (= for no particular reason).”
timeshare
a holiday house or apartment that is owned by several different people who each use it for a particular period of the year
exp:timeshare holidays/property/developments
**timesharing:
the activity of owning and using a timeshare
real estate(n)
property in the form of land or buildings
exp: We’re going to buy a piece of real estate.
*read the Cambridge smart vocabs.
blatant
very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing
exp:
1-a blatant lie
2-The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity.
opp> inconspicuous
physique
the shape and size of a human body
exp: He has a very powerful, muscular physique.
chummy(adj)
friendly
exp:They’re very chummy with their neighbours.
pat
to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat
exp:
1-He patted my head/patted me on the head affectionately
2-She patted him on the head as she went past.
derriere
=ass
subtle(adj)
not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way:
exp:The play’s message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children.
small but important:
exp:There is a subtle difference between these two plans.
achieved in a quiet way that does not attract attention to itself and is therefore good or clever
nuance(n)
A)a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
exp:
1-The painter has managed to capture every nuance of the woman’s expression
2-Linguists explore the nuances of language.
B)a quality of something that is not easy to notice but may be important
exp:Actors have to study the nuances of facial expression to show the whole range of emotions.
spark(v)
to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting:
exp:
1-This proposal will almost certainly spark another countrywide debate about immigration.
2-The recent interest-rate rises have sparked new problems for small businesses.
perception(N)
a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem
exp:
1-We have to change the public’s perception that money is being wasted.
2-There is a general perception that exams are becoming easier to pass.
3-We need to change people’s perception of the military.
ادراک-بینش-برداشت-استنباط
perceive(v)
A)to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something
exp:
1-Women’s magazines are often perceived to be superficial.
2-She perceives me as some sort of tyrant.
3-New technology was perceived to be a threat to employment
B)to see something or someone, or to notice something that is obvious
exp:
1-Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance.
2-I perceived a note of unhappiness in her voice.
درک کردن-مشاهده کردن
assert(V)
assertive
A)to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others
exp:
1-I really must assert myself more in meetings.
2-Don’t be afraid to assert yourself and make your views clear.
3-She very quickly asserted her authority over the class.
4-Tough new policies are needed if the authorities are to assert control over a crime-ridden city.
5-The book asserts that the 1969 moon landing was a hoax.
6-The prime minister asserted that he had no intention of resigning.
ادعا کردن-اظهار نظر کردن
competence
competent
likability
dilemma
quality
regard
venture
capitalist
colleague
penelize
nurturing
deferential
decisive
inquisitive
spare
bias
implicit
sting
heuristic
fair
shrill
outperform
counterpart
backlash
mitigate
disrupt
stereotype
peak up
snap
perceive
combative
conceded
