The Storytellers Flashcards

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Tithe
/taɪð/

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Noun:
One tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the Church and clergy (یک‌دهم درآمد سالانه به عنوان مالیات).

(In certain religious denominations) a tenth of an individual’s income pledged to the Church (عشریه).

Verb:
Pay or give as a tithe (عشریه یا مالیات پرداخت یا اخذ کردن).
“He tithes 10 per cent of his income to the Church”.

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Till
/tɪl/

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Preposition/Conjunction: (حرف اضافه/حرف ربط)
Up to (the point in time or the event mentioned); until (تا، تا زمانی که، تا جایی که، مگر این که).
“I went to bed at 8 last night and slept till 6.30”.

Noun:
A cash register or drawer for money in a shop, bank, or restaurant (دخل، قلک، صندوق پول).
“There were queues at the till”.

GEOLOGY
Boulder clay or other sediment deposited by melting glaciers or ice sheets (تیل، سنگ رسوبی حاصل از یخ‌رود).
“The soil is mainly glacial till and therefore stony”.

Verb:
Prepare and cultivate (land) for crops (شخم زدن).
“No land was being tilled or crops sown”.

Phrase:
With one’s hand in the till — used in reference to theft from one’s place of work (دزدی کردن از محل کار خود).
“He was caught with his hand in the till and sacked”.

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Predecessor
/ˈpred.ə.ses.ɚ/

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Noun:
A person who held a job or office before the current holder (متصدی پیشین).
“His approach is very similar to that of his predecessor”.

A thing that has been followed or replaced by another (اسبق، سابق، سلف).
“The chapel was built in 1864 on the site of its predecessor”.

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Cope
/koʊp/

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Verb:
(Of a person) deal effectively with something difficult (از عهده‌ی کاری برآمدن).
“His ability to cope with stress”.

(Of a machine or system) have the capacity to deal successfully with (توانایی کاری را داشتن).
“The roads are barely adequate to cope with the present traffic”.

(In building) cover (a joint or structure) with a coping (کتیبه، سردیوار).
“A high wall coped with tiles”.

Noun:
A long, loose cloak worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions (ردا).

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Fallible
/ˈfæl.ə.bəl/

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Adjective:
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong (جایزالخطا، ناکامل).
“Experts can be fallible”.

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Tenant
/ˈten.ənt/

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Noun:
A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord (مستاجر، اجاره نشین).
“Council-house tenants”.

Verb:
Occupy (property) as a tenant (اجاره کردن).
“The house was tenanted by his cousin”.

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Interest rate
/ˈɪn.trɪst ˌreɪt/

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Noun:
The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding (نرخ بهره، درصد سود).
“Reduced interest rates encourage people to spend money on home improvements”.

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Siamese twins
/ˌsaɪ.ə.miːz ˈtwɪnz/

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Noun:
Dated term for conjoined twins. Twins that are physically joined at birth, sometimes sharing organs, and in some cases separable by surgery (depending on the degree of fusion) (دوقلوهای سیامی اصطلاحی قدیمی برای دوقلوهای به هم چسبیده).

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Banquet
/ˈbæŋ.kwət/

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Noun:
An elaborate and formal meal for many people (ضیافت، سور و سات شاهانه).
“A state banquet at Buckingham Palace”.

Verb:
Entertain with a banquet (در ضیافت شام شرکت کردن).
“Ambassadors were fabulously banqueted and loaded with gifts”.

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Festivity
/fesˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/

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Noun:
The celebration of something in a joyful and exuberant way (بَزم، جشن و سُرور، خوشی**).
“A time of great rejoicing and festivity”.

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Embalm
/ɪmˈbɑːm/

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Verb:
Preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative (مومیایی کردن، حفظ جنازه با فرمالدهید).
“His body was embalmed and buried in Westminster Abbey”.

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Minutiae
/mɪˈnuː.ʃi.aɪ/

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Noun:
The small, precise, or trivial details of something (جزئیات کم اهمیت، فروع).
“The minutiae of everyday life”.

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Preliminary
/prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/

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Adjective:
Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important (مقدماتی، اولیه).
“A preliminary test”.

Noun:
A preliminary action or event (مقدمه، اول، ابتدا).
“The bombardment was resumed as a preliminary to an infantry attack”.

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Subsidiary
/səbˈsɪd.i.er.i/

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Adjective:
Less important than but related or supplementary to something (فرعی، جنبی، مکمل).
“A subsidiary flue of the main chimney”.

Noun:
A company controlled by a holding company (شرکت طابعه و شعبه، زیرمجموعه‌ی یک هولدینگ).
“A subsidiary of Cable and Wireless”.

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Infested
/ɪnˈfest/

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Verb:
(Of insects or animals) be present (in a place or site) in large numbers, typically so as to cause damage or disease (در قرق حیوانات یا حشرات بودن، فراگرفتن یک منطقه توسط حیوانات یا حشرات).
“The house is infested with cockroaches”.

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Encrust
/ɪnˈkrʌs.tɪd/

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Verb:
Cover or decorate (something) with a hard surface layer (جواهرنشان کردن، مرصع کردن، روکش کردن).
“The mussels encrust navigation buoys”.

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Livelihood
/ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/

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Noun:
A means of securing the necessities of life (معیشت، معاش، وسیله‌ی امرار معاش).
“People whose livelihoods depend on the rainforest”.

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Patron
/ˈpeɪ.trən/

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Noun:
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause (حامی، پشتیبان).
“A celebrated patron of the arts”.

A customer of a shop, restaurant, etc., especially a regular one (مشتری ثابت).
“We surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons”.

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Mediate
/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

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Verb:
/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
Intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation (میانجی‌گری کردن، پا در میانی کردن).
“Wilson attempted to mediate between the powers to end the war”.

Adjective:
/ˈmiːdɪət/
Connected indirectly through another person or thing; involving an intermediate agency (میانجی، واسطه).
“Public law institutions are a type of mediate state administration”.

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Grind
/ɡraɪnd/

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Verb:
past/PP: Ground
Reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it (خُرد کردن، تکه تکه کردن).
“Grind some black pepper over the salad”.

Rub or cause to rub together gratingly (ساییدن، آسیاب کردن).
“Mountain ranges developed along fault lines where tectonic plates ground against one another”.

Noun:
A crushing or grating sound or motion (صدا و حرکت فرسایش و تخریب).
“the crunch and grind of bulldozers”.

Hard dull work (خر حمالی، جون کندن).
“Relief from the daily grind”.

Phrase:
Grind to a halt — gradually slow down or lose momentum and then stop altogether (به تدریج به سکون رسیدن، سکون تدریجی).
“In summer traffic all but grinds to a halt”.

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Scribe
/skraɪb/

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Noun:
A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented (منشی، کاتب، میرزا بنویس).
“Scribes in ancient Egypt devoted most of the time to reading, writing and calculating”.

A pointed instrument used for making marks on wood, bricks, etc., to guide a saw or in sign-writing (قلم نشانه‌گذاری).

Verb:
LITERARY
Write (نوشتن، کتابت کردن).
“He scribed a note that he passed to Dan”.

Mark with a pointed instrument (با ابزار نوک تیز علامت گذاری کردن).
“Mark the position of the lock body on the door edge, then scribe a centre mark”.

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Besiege
/bɪˈsiːdʒ/

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Verb:
Surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender (محاصره کردن).
“The king marched north to besiege Berwick”.

Crowd around oppressively; surround and harass (در محاصره‌ی ازدحام جمعیت بودن).
“She spent the whole day besieged by newsmen”.

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Around-the-clock
/əˌraʊnd.ðəˈklɑːk/

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Adjective:
All day and all night without stopping; nonstop (شبانه روزی، ۲۴ ساعته).
“They’re working around the clock to get it done”.

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Plight
/plaɪt/

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Noun:
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation (مخمصه، گرفتاری، فلاکت).
“We must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty”.

Verb:
Pledge or solemnly promise (one’s faith or loyalty) (بیعت کردن، پیمان بستن).
“Men to plighted vows were faithful”

Be engaged to be married to (نامزد بودن).

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Surplus
/ˈsɝː.pləs/

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Noun:
An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply (مازاد، اضافه).
“exports of food surpluses”.

Adjective:
More than what is needed or used; excess (اضافی، زیادی، باقی‌مانده).
“Make the most of your surplus cash”.

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Curry favour
/ˈkɝː.i ˈfeɪ.vɚ/

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Phrase:
To praise someone, especially someone in authority, in a way that is not sincere, in order to get some advantage for yourself (پاچه‌خواری کردن).
“He’s always trying to curry favour with the boss”.
Curry: ادویه‌ی کاری.
Favour: خدمت، احسان، لطف، حمایت.

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Concoct
/kənˈkɑːkt/

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Verb:
Make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients (پختن، غذا درست کردن با ترکیب چندین ماده).
“She began to concoct a dinner likely to appeal to him”.

Create or devise (a story or plan) (جعل کردن، من در آوردی، اختراع و درست کردن).
“His cronies concocted a simple plan”.

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Resolve
/rɪˈzɑːlv/

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Verb:
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter) (حل و فصل کردن، راه حل مشکلات را یافتن، چاره‌جویی کردن).
“The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days”.

Decide firmly on a course of action (تصمیم قاطع گرفتن، عزم کردن).
“She resolved to ring Dana as soon as she got home”.

Noun:
Firm determination to do something (عزم راسخ، مصمم).
“She received information that strengthened her resolve”.

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Topple
/ˈtɑː.pəl/

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Verb:
Overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall (واژگون کردن یا شدن).
“She toppled over when I touched her”.

Remove (a government or person in authority) from power; overthrow (سرنگون کردن).
“Disagreement had threatened to topple the government”.

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Impose
/ɪmˈpoʊz/

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Verb:
Force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone (تحمیل کردن، مجبور کردن).
“The decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others”.

Take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment (سو استفاده کردن، سربار شدن).
“she realized that she had imposed on Mark’s kindness”.

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Tenacious
/təˈneɪ.ʃəs/

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Adjective:
Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely (محکم، سفت، سخت، استوار).
“A tenacious grip”.

Not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined (سرسختانه).
“This tenacious defence of local liberties”.

Persisting in existence; not easily dispelled (وجود مصرانه، چیزی که به راحتی از بین نمی‌رود، مقاوم، مستحکم).
“A tenacious local legend”.

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Slander
/ˈslæn.dɚ/

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Noun:
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation (افطرا، تهمت).
“He is suing the TV company for slander”.

Verb:
Make false and damaging statements about (someone) (تهمت زدن، بد گویی کردن).
“They were accused of slandering the head of state”.

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Ethnic
/ˈeθ.nɪk/

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Adjective:
Of or belonging to a population group or subgroup made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent (قومی، نژادی).
“The students’ ethnic backgrounds are very diverse”.

Denoting origin by birth or descent rather than by present nationality (اصالت، اصل و نسب، گوهر).
“Ethnic Indian populations”.

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Rive
/raɪv/

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Verb:
Split or tear apart violently (جدا کردن، پاره پاره کردن، شکافتن).
“The party was riven by disagreements over Europe”.
Past Participle: Riven.

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Incorporate
/ɪnˈkɔːr.pɚ.eɪt/

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Verb:
Take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include (جزو چیزی کردن یا شدن، ملحق کردن، ضمیمه کردن، گنجاندن).
“He has incorporated in his proposals a number of measures”.

Constitute (a company, city, or other organization) as a legal corporation (تشکیل دادن، تاسیس کردن).
“Limited liability companies could only be incorporated under the 1930 Act”.

Combine (ingredients) into one substance (درآمیختن، یک‌دست کردن، ترکیب کردن، یکی کردن، همگن کردن).
“Add the cheeses and butter and process briefly to incorporate them”.

Adjective:
Another term for incorporated (/ɪnˈkɔr·pəˌreɪ·t̬ɪd/); (of a company or other organization) formed into a legal corporation (شرکت ادغامی).
“The Incorporated Society of Musicians”.

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Splinter
/ˈsplɪn.t̬ɚ/

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Noun:
A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece (تراشه، براده، خرده).
“A splinter of ice”.

Verb:
Break or cause to break into small sharp fragments (خرد کردن، متلاشی کردن).
“The soap box splintered”.

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Bedevil
/bɪˈdev.əl/

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Verb:
(Of something bad) cause great and continual trouble to (گریبان‌گیر شدن یا کردن، دردسر درست کردن، مشکل‌ساز شدن).
“Projects like this are bedevilled by a shortage of cash”.

(Of a person) torment or harass (مزاحم شدن، اذیت کردن، به ستوه آوردن).
“He bedevilled them with petty practical jokes”.

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Terra incognita
/ˌter.ə ɪnˈkɑːɡ.niː.t̬ə/

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Noun:
Unknown or unexplored territory (سرزمین ناشناخته).
“The traveller is moving now through terra incognita”.
Terra: سرزمین، قلمرو.
Incognita: زن ناشناس و غریبه.

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Stem
/stem/

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Noun:
The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean (ساقه، تنه).

A long, thin supportive or main section of something (بخش نازک و طولانی و اصلی چیزی).
“The main stem of the wing feathers”.

GRAMMAR
the root or main part of a word, to which inflections or formative elements are added (ریشه‌ی لغت و کلمه).

Verb:
Originate in or be caused by (ریشه داشتن در، ناشی شدن از، برخاستن از).
“Many of the universities’ problems stem from rapid expansion”.

Remove the stems from (fruit or tobacco leaves) (ساقه‌زنی، دان کردن).
“Her aunt and her mother were stemming currants on the side porch”.

Stop or restrict (the flow of something) (، سد کردن، جلوی جریان چیزی را گرفتن یا محدود کردن).
“A nurse did her best to stem the bleeding”.

Abbreviation:
STEM:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics.
“The academy is seeking to appoint a Teaching and Learning Coordinator for STEM subjects”.

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Gauge
/ɡeɪdʒ/

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Noun:
An instrument that measures and gives a visual display of the amount, level, or contents of something (درجه).
“A fuel gauge”.

The thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure (پیمانه، معیار، مقیاس).

Verb:
Estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of (اندازه گرفتن، سنجیدن).
“Astronomers can gauge the star’s intrinsic brightness”.

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Apogee
/ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/

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Noun:
The highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination (اوج، درجه‌ی اعلی).
“A film which was the apogee of German expressionist cinema”.

ASTRONOMY
The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth (دورترین فاصله یک مدار از زمین).

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Deed
/diːd/

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Noun:
An action that is performed intentionally or consciously (اعمال، کردار).
“Doing good deeds”.

A brave or noble act (عمل نیک و شرافتمندانه).
“Their deeds will live on in song”.

A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights (سند، مدرک قانونی).
“Mortgage deeds” (اسناد وام مسکن).

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Commandment
/kəˈmænd.mənt/

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Noun:
A divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments (فرمان، حکم، تعلیم).
“The Sabbath had to be kept as ordered in the Fourth Commandment”.

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Purport
/pɝːˈpɔːrt/

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Verb:
Appear to be or do something, especially falsely (ادعای دروغین کردن، به گزاف مدعی شدن، مدعی شدن).
“She is not the person she purports to be”.

Noun:
The meaning or sense of something, typically a document or speech (مفهوم، جان کلام، مقصود).
“I do not understand the purport of your remarks”.

The purpose or intention of something (هدف، نیت).
“The purport of existence”.

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Submissive
/səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

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Adjective:
Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive (مطیع، تسلیم، فرمان‌بردار).
“A submissive, almost sheeplike people”.

Noun:
A person who takes the submissive role in BDSM sexual activities (برده جنسی، بنده).
“She’s a submissive who likes to push the limits of the dominant partner’s rules”.

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Vindicate
/ˈvɪn.də.keɪt/

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Verb:
Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion (تبرئه کردن، رفع اتهام کردن).
“Hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict”.

Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified (توجیه کردن، محق دانستن، حق به جانب بودن).
“More sober views were vindicated by events”.

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Issue
/ˈɪs.juː/

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Noun:
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion (مبحث، مسئله یا موضوع مهم در مکالمه یا مناظره).
“The issue of racism”.

problems or difficulties (مشکلات و مشغله‌ها).
“Emotions and intimacy issues that were largely dealt with through alcohol”.
“A small number of users are experiencing connectivity issues”.

The action of supplying or distributing an item for use, sale, or official purposes (انتشار، توزیع، عرضه).
“The issue of notes by the Bank of England”.

Each of a regular series of publications (نسخه‌ی یا شماره‌ی نشریه).
“The December issue of the magazine”.

A result or outcome of something (سرانجام، نتیجه، ماحصل).
“The chance of carrying such a scheme to a successful issue was small”.

The action of flowing or coming out (منشا).
“A point of issue”.

Verb:
Supply or distribute (something) for use or sale (منتشر کردن، توزیع کردن، عرضه کردن).
“Licenses were issued indiscriminately to any company”.

Come, go, or flow out from (منتشر شدن، ساطع شدن).
“Exotic smells issued from a nearby building”.

Supply someone with (something) (کسی را به چیزی مجهز کردن).
“Everyone was issued with a gas mask”.

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Matriculate
/məˈtrɪk.jə.leɪt/

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Verb:
Be enrolled at a college or university (در دانشگاه یا کالج نام‌نویسی شده).
“They had recently matriculated as undergraduates at Jesus College”.

49
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Covet
/ˈkʌv.ət/

A

Verb:
Yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another) (چشم طمع داشتن، از ته دل خواستن، مشتاق بودن).
“I covet one of their smart bags”.

50
Q

Pundit
/ˈpʌn.dɪt/

A

Noun:
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public (حکیم، دانشمند، متخصص، کارشناس).
“Political pundits were tipping him for promotion”.

51
Q

Perception
/pəˈsep.ʃən/

A

Noun:
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses (ادراک، درک، دریافت).
“The normal limits to human perception”.

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted (برداشت، نگرش، درک، دریافت).
“Hollywood’s perception of the tastes of the American public”.

52
Q

Peddle
/ˈped.əl/

A

Verb:
Try to sell (something, especially small items) by going from place to place (دوره‌گردی و دستفروشی کردن).
“He peddled printing materials around the country”.

Sell (illegal drugs or illicit goods) (خرده‌فروشی مواد مخدر و غیرقانونی).
“He was arrested after trying to peddle guns”.

Promote (an unreliable or untrue idea or view) (اشاعه‌ی اکاذیب کردن، عقاید نامطمئن ترویج کردن).
“He criticized his fellow candidate for peddling risky ideas”.

53
Q

Remorse
/rɪˈmɔːrs/

A

Noun:
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed (پشیمانی، ندامت، افسوس).
“They were filled with remorse and shame”.

Opp:
remorseless: بی‌رحم، سنگ‌دل، ظالمانه.

54
Q

Self-absorption
/ˌself.əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən/

A

Noun:
Preoccupation with one’s own feelings, interests, or situation (خودشیفتگی).
“She had lapsed into gloomy self-absorption”.

55
Q

Polytheism
/ˈpɑː.li.θiː.ɪ.zəm/

A

Noun:
The belief in or worship of more than one god (چند خدا پرستی، چند خدا باوری).
“The polytheism of the ancient Near East”.

56
Q

Keen
/kiːn/

A

Adjective:
BRITISH
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm (اشتیاق، مشتاق).
“A keen gardener”.

(Of a sense) highly developed (حواس قوی و تیز).
“I have keen eyesight”.

Having or showing great perception or insight (تیزهوش، زیرک، درک بالا).
“Her keen intellect”.

(Of the edge or point of a blade) sharp (تیز، بُرنده).
“The keen blade went through the weeds”.

(Of the air or wind) extremely cold; biting (سرد و سوزناک).
“A keen wind cut through their thick overalls”.

BRITISH
(Of activity or feeling) intense (فعالیت سخت و شدید).
“There could be keen competition to provide the service”.

(Of prices) very low; competitive (قیمت پایین و رقابتی).
“We offer extremely keen rates”.

Verb:
wail in grief for a dead person (سوگواری کردن، عزاداری کردن).
“The body of Johnny was taken by his own people who keened over him”.

57
Q

Falter
/ˈfɑːl.tɚ/

A

Verb:
Lose strength or momentum (متزلزل شدن، ضعیف شدن).
“The music faltered, stopped, and started up again”.

Speak hesitantly (تته پته کردن، با گیر و به سختی صحبت کردن).
“‘A-Adam?’ he faltered”.

Move unsteadily or hesitantly (تلوتلو خوردن).
“He faltered and finally stopped in mid-stride”.

58
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Elaborate
/iˈlæb.ə.reɪt/

A

Adjective:
/iˈlæb.ɚ.ət/
Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning (پیچیده، دقیق، تو در تو).
“Elaborate security precautions”.

(of an action) lengthy and exaggerated (مبسوط و مفصل).
“he made an elaborate pretence of yawning”

Verb:
/iˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
Develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail (بسط و گسترش دادن، توسعه دادن).
“The theory was proposed by Cope and elaborated by Osborn”.

59
Q

Criterion
/kraɪˈtɪr.i.ən/

A

Noun:
Plural noun: Criteria
/-ˈtɪr.i.ə /
A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided (ضوابط، معیار، ارزش، شاخص).
“They award a green label to products that meet certain environmental criteria”.

60
Q

Irrigation
/ˌɪr.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

A

Noun:
The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels (آبیاری).
“The river supplies water for irrigation of agricultural crops”.

MEDICINE
The process of washing out an organ or wound with a continuous flow of water or medication (شستشو).
“For sinus congestion, saline nasal irrigation can be helpful”.

61
Q

Well-to-do
/ˌwel.təˈduː/

A

adjective:
wealthy; prosperous (ثروتمند، متمول، مرفه، خرپول).
“A well-to-do family”.

62
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Artisan
/ˈɑːr.t̬ə.zən/

A

Noun:
A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand (پیشه‌ور، صنعتگر).
“Street markets where local artisans display handwoven textiles, painted ceramics, and leather goods”.

(Of food or drink) made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients (نوشیدنی و خوراک محلی و غیرصنعتی).
“Britain’s artisan cheeses”.

63
Q

Tatters
/ˈtæt̬.ɚz/

A

Noun:
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material (پاره، ژنده، کهنه، تکه پاره).
“He was forced to wear rags and tatters a beggar would scorn”.

64
Q

Blister
/ˈblɪs.tɚ/

A

Noun:
A small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage (تاول).
“His heels were covered in blisters”.

Verb:
Form blisters on the skin or other surface (تاول زدن).
“The surface of the door began to blister”.

65
Q

Leek
/liːk/

A

Noun:
A long, white vegetable with green leaves on top that tastes and smells like an onion (پیازچه).
“What is true of onions is also true of leeks”.

66
Q

Coriander
/ˈkɔːr.i.æn.dɚ/

A

Noun:
An aromatic Mediterranean plant of the parsley family, the leaves and seeds of which are used as culinary herbs (گشنیز).
“Cakes can be flavoured with a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, or powdered coriander seeds”.

67
Q

Pristine
/prɪˈstiːn/

A

Adjective:
In its original condition; unspoilt (بکر، ناب، دست نخورده).
“Pristine copies of an early magazine”.

Clean and fresh as if new; spotless (تر و تازه، نو).
“A pristine white shirt”.

68
Q

Textile
/ˈtek.staɪl/

A

Noun:
A type of cloth or woven fabric (پارچه، منسوج).
“A fascinating range of pottery, jewellery, and textiles”.

adjective:
Relating to fabric or weaving (پارچه‌بافی، منسوجات، مواد خام نساجی).
“The textile industry”.