TPO 26 Flashcards
prominence
the state of being important or famous.
she came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s
charcoal
زغال چوبی
viable
capable of working successfully; feasible.
the proposed investment was economically viable
rotary
(of motion) revolving around a center or axis; rotational.
a rotary motion
shaft
محور؟
spin
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
weave
بافتن
sixtyfold
شصت برابر
seam
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.
coke
زغال کک
impurity
ناخالصی
instrumental
serving as a means of pursuing an aim or policy.
the Society was instrumental in bringing about legislation
boom
a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth.
a boom in precious metal mining
revolutionize
revolutionize
entrenched
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
ageism is entrenched in our society
harsh
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
drenched in a harsh white neon light
cruel or severe.
a time of harsh military discipline
vapor
بخار
prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion
succulent
آبدار
dwarfed
stunted in growth or development.
the dwarfed but solid branch of a tree
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time.
fashions are ephemeral
an ephemeral plant.
ephemerals avoid the periods of drought as seeds
evade
escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
friends helped him to evade capture for a time
replenished
fill (something) up again.
he replenished Justin’s glass with mineral water
content
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
xerophyte
a plant which needs very little water.
wilt
(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
phreatophyte
a plant with a deep root system that draws its water supply from near the water table.
taper
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
assured
confident.
“Certainly not,” was her assured reply
protected against discontinuance or change.
an assured tenancy
palm tree
palm tree
tamarisk
شاید گز
mesquite
mesquite
torpor
a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
they veered between apathetic torpor and hysterical fanaticism
shelter
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
overhang
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
burrow
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
morphological
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
ostrich
شتر مرغ
erect
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
sparse
پراکنده
feather
پر
lateral
of, at, toward, or from the side or sides.
the plant takes up water through its lateral roots
flap
(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly.
a pheasant flapped its wings
convection
همرفت
sustain
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
sovereign
a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
the Emperor became the first Japanese sovereign to visit Britain
patron
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
race
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
clamor
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
script
handwriting as distinct from print; written characters.
her neat, tidy script
logogram
In a written language, a logogram or logograph is a written character that represents a word or morpheme
incise
mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or a series of cuts.
a button incised with a skull
tablet
a flat slab of stone, clay, or wood, used especially for an inscription.
at the corner of the apse is a memorial tablet
stylus
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.
wedge
گوه
theology
الهیات
sledge
سورتمه
tin
قلع
saw
اره
scythe
داس
refer
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
