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TPO 30 Flashcards

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concept

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مفهوم

an abstract idea; a general notion.
structuralism is a difficult concept

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leap

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jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
I leaped across the threshold

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dominance

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power and influence over others.

the worldwide dominance of Hollywood

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development

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توسعه

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primate

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ZOOLOGY
a mammal of an order that includes the lemurs, bushbabies, tarsiers, marmosets, monkeys, apes, and humans. They are distinguished by having hands, feet that are similar to hands, and forward-facing eyes, and, with the exception of humans, are typically agile tree-dwellers.

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candiae

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candiae

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store

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a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed.

the squirrel has a store of food

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slip

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لیز خوردن

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outweigh

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outweigh

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impoverished

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(of a person or area) made poor.

impoverished villages

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synaptic

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relating to a synapse or synapses between nerve cells.

the synaptic membrane

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cerebellum

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مخچه

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stalk

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pursue or approach stealthily.

a cat stalking a bird

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pounce

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(of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey.
the wolf pounced on the rat

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submissive

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ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
a submissive, almost sheeplike people

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delineate

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describe or portray (something) precisely.

the law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent

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playfulness

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the quality of being light-hearted or full of fun.

images of childlike innocence and playfulness

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wag

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(with reference to an animal’s tail) move or cause to move rapidly to and fro.
his tail began to wag

n

a single rapid movement from side to side.
a chirpy wag of the head

a person who makes jokes; a joker.
one wag shouted, ‘On that count you’ve got about three supporters!’

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stick

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be fixed in a particular position or unable to move or be moved.
Sara tried to open the window but it was stuck

adhere or cling to something.
the plastic seats stuck to my skin

insert, thrust, or push.
a youth with a cigarette stuck behind one ear

push a sharp or pointed object into or through (something).
he stuck his fork into the sausage

n

a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree.

a long, thin piece of something.
a stick of dynamite

a threat of punishment or unwelcome measures (often contrasted with the offer of reward as a means of persuasion).
training that relies more on the carrot than on the stick

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enlivene

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make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
the wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts

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21
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imperfect

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not perfect; faulty or incomplete.

an imperfect grasp of English

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wisdom

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the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.
listen to his words of wisdom

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wisdom

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the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.
listen to his words of wisdom

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posit

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assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.
the Confucian view posits a perfectible human nature

put in position; place.
the Professor posits Cohen in his second category of poets

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23
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posit

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assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.
the Confucian view posits a perfectible human nature

put in position; place.
the Professor posits Cohen in his second category of poets

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24
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locality

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the position or site of something.

the rock’s size and locality

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25
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compelling

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متقاعد کننده

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
his eyes were strangely compelling

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jerky

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characterized by abrupt stops and starts.

shallow, jerky, irregular breathing

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jerk

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a quick, sharp, sudden movement.
he gave a sudden jerk of his head

move or cause to move with a jerk.
the van jerked forward

28
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conceive

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become pregnant with (a child).
she was conceived when her father was 49

form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.
the dam project was originally conceived in 1977

29
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file

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a line of people or things one behind another.
Plains Cree warriors riding in file down the slopes

(of a group of people) walk one behind the other, typically in an orderly and solemn manner.
the mourners filed into the church

سوهان

30
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comprehensive

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complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
a comprehensive list of sources

31
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glimpse

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a momentary or partial view.
she caught a glimpse of the ocean

see or perceive briefly or partially.
he glimpsed a figure standing in the shade

32
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undergo

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1
experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant, painful, or arduous).
the baby underwent a life-saving brain operation

33
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exhaustive

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examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
she has undergone exhaustive tests since becoming ill

34
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sun dial

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A sundial is a horological device that tells the time of day when there is sunlight by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky. In the narrowest sense of the word, it consists of a flat plate and a gnomon, which casts a shadow onto the dial.

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misbehave

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(of a person, especially a child) fail to conduct oneself in a way that is acceptable to others; behave badly.
Josh misbehaved, pushing his food off the table

36
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monk

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a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

37
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dawn

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سپیده دم

38
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squeeze

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firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers.
Kate squeezed his hand affectionately
39
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ration

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a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.
1918 saw the bread ration reduced on two occasions

40
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put out fire

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خاموش کردن آتش

41
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authoritative

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able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

clear, authoritative information and advice

42
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discord

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disagreement between people.

a prosperous family who showed no signs of discord

43
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strife

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angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
strife within the community

44
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dependable

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trustworthy and reliable.

a dependable supply of cold beer

45
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resort

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a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is frequented for a particular purpose.
a seaside resort

46
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prone

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likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome.
years of logging had left the mountains prone to mudslides

47
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irony

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the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
“Don’t go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony

48
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equinox

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1
the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length (about September 22 and March 20).

49
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reckoning

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the action or process of calculating or estimating something.
last year was not, by any reckoning, a particularly good one

50
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hall

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1
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events.
Carnegie Hall

51
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secular

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denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
secular buildings

52
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municipal

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relating to a city or town or its governing body.

municipal offices

53
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conqueror

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a person who conquers a place or people.

a people ruled over by a foreign conqueror

54
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seize

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take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
she jumped up and seized his arm

take (an opportunity or initiative) eagerly and decisively.
he seized his chance to attack as Delaney hesitated

55
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spoil

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diminish or destroy the value or quality of.
I wouldn’t want to spoil your fun

harm the character of (someone, especially a child) by being too lenient or indulgent.
the last thing I want to do is spoil Thomas

be extremely or aggressively eager for.
Cooper was spoiling for a fight

n

goods stolen or taken forcibly from a person or place.
the looters carried their spoils away

waste material brought up during the course of an excavation or a dredging or mining operation.

56
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relic

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an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.

57
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sacred

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مقدس

58
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pilgrim

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a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

59
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pilgrimage

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a pilgrim’s journey.
he wanted to go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

go on a pilgrimage.
thousands pilgrimage there every year

60
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ingenuity

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the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

considerable ingenuity must be employed in writing software

61
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relentless

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oppressively constant; incessant.

the relentless heat of the desert

62
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miniaturize

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make on a smaller or miniature scale.

it was only natural to miniaturize the battery to power small electronics like mobile phones

63
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temporal

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relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
the Church did not imitate the secular rulers who thought only of temporal gain

relating to time.
the spatial and temporal dimensions of human interference in complex ecosystems

64
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notion

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a conception of or belief about something.

children have different notions about the roles of their parents

65
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consciousness

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the state of being awake and aware of one’s surroundings.

she failed to regain consciousness and died two days later

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