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TPO 26 Flashcards

1
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prominence

A

the state of being important or famous.

she came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s

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2
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charcoal

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زغال چوبی

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viable

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capable of working successfully; feasible.

the proposed investment was economically viable

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4
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rotary

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(of motion) revolving around a center or axis; rotational.

a rotary motion

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5
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shaft

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محور؟

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6
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spin

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turn or cause to turn or whirl around quickly.
the girl spun around in alarm

a rapid turning or whirling motion.
he concluded the dance with a double spin

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7
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weave

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بافتن

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8
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sixtyfold

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شصت برابر

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seam

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an underground layer, as of ore or coal.
the buried forests became seams of coal

a line along which two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article.

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10
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coke

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زغال کک

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11
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impurity

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ناخالصی

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12
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instrumental

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serving as a means of pursuing an aim or policy.

the Society was instrumental in bringing about legislation

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13
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boom

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a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth.

a boom in precious metal mining

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14
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revolutionize

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revolutionize

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15
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entrenched

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establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
ageism is entrenched in our society

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harsh

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unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
drenched in a harsh white neon light

cruel or severe.
a time of harsh military discipline

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17
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vapor

A

بخار

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18
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prevail

A

prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.

it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion

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19
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succulent

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آبدار

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20
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dwarfed

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stunted in growth or development.

the dwarfed but solid branch of a tree

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21
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ephemeral

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lasting for a very short time.
fashions are ephemeral

an ephemeral plant.
ephemerals avoid the periods of drought as seeds

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22
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evade

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escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.

friends helped him to evade capture for a time

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23
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replenished

A

fill (something) up again.

he replenished Justin’s glass with mineral water

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24
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content

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in a state of peaceful happiness.
he seemed more content, less bitter

satisfy (someone).
nothing would content her

a state of satisfaction.
the greater part of the century was a time of content

the things that are held or included in something.
she unscrewed the top of the flask and drank the contents

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25
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xerophyte

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a plant which needs very little water.

26
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wilt

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(of a plant, leaf, or flower) become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop.

any of a number of fungal or bacterial diseases of plants characterized by wilting of the foliage.
these varieties are more resistant to aphids and wilt

27
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phreatophyte

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a plant with a deep root system that draws its water supply from near the water table.

28
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taper

A

diminish or reduce in thickness toward one end.
the tail tapers to a rounded tip

a gradual narrowing.
the current industry standard taper of 5 degrees

29
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assured

A

confident.
“Certainly not,” was her assured reply

protected against discontinuance or change.
an assured tenancy

30
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palm tree

A

palm tree

31
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tamarisk

A

شاید گز

32
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mesquite

A

mesquite

33
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torpor

A

a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

they veered between apathetic torpor and hysterical fanaticism

34
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shelter

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a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

35
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overhang

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hang or extend outward over.
a concrete path overhung by trees

a part of something that sticks out or hangs over another thing.
he crouched beneath an overhang of bushes

36
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burrow

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a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

(of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling.
moles burrowing away underground

37
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morphological

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relating to the form or structure of things.

the purely morphological fact that with a little dam one could hold back a lot of water

38
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ostrich

A

شتر مرغ

39
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erect

A

rigidly upright or straight.
she stood erect with her arms by her sides

construct (a building, wall, or other upright structure).
the guest house was erected in the eighteenth century

40
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sparse

A

پراکنده

41
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feather

A

پر

42
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lateral

A

of, at, toward, or from the side or sides.

the plant takes up water through its lateral roots

43
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flap

A

(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly.
a pheasant flapped its wings

44
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convection

A

همرفت

45
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sustain

A

strengthen or support physically or mentally.
this thought had sustained him throughout the years

undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury).
he died after sustaining severe head injuries

46
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sovereign

A

a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

the Emperor became the first Japanese sovereign to visit Britain

47
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patron

A

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity.
a celebrated patron of the arts

a customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or theater.
we surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek, well-dressed patrons

48
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race

A

a strong or rapid current flowing through a narrow channel in the sea or a river.
angling for tuna in turbulent tidal races

a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, boats, etc., to see which is the fastest in covering a set course.
I won the first 50-lap race

a water channel, especially one built to lead water to or from a point where its energy is utilized, as in a mill or mine.

each of the major groupings into which humankind is considered (in various theories or contexts) to be divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry.
people of all races, colors, and creeds

49
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clamor

A

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
the questions rose to a clamor

(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.
the surging crowds clamored for attention

50
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script

A

handwriting as distinct from print; written characters.

her neat, tidy script

51
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logogram

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In a written language, a logogram or logograph is a written character that represents a word or morpheme

52
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incise

A

mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cuts.
a button incised with a skull

53
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tablet

A

a flat slab of stone, clay, or wood, used especially for an inscription.
at the corner of the apse is a memorial tablet

54
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stylus

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an ancient writing implement, consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on wax-covered tablets, and a blunt end for obliterating them.

55
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wedge

A

گوه

56
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theology

A

الهیات

57
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sledge

A

سورتمه

58
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tin

A

قلع

59
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saw

A

اره

60
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scythe

A

داس

61
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refer

A

mention or allude to.
the reports of the commission are often referred to in the media

pass a matter to (another body, typically one with more authority or expertise) for a decision.
disagreement arose and the issue was referred back to the Executive Committee

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