TPO31 Flashcards

1
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speciation

A

the formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.

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2
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interbreed

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(with reference to an animal) breed or cause to breed with another of a different race or species.
wolves and dogs can interbreed

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3
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trickle

A

(of a liquid) flow in a small stream.
a solitary tear trickled down her cheek

come, go, or appear slowly or gradually.
the first members of the congregation began to trickle in

n

a small flow of liquid.
a trickle of blood

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4
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afford

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provide or supply (an opportunity or facility).

the rooftop terrace affords beautiful views

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5
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breakup

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the separation or breaking up of something into several pieces or sections.
the breakup of the Ottoman Empire

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imperceptibly

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in a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.
the corners of her mouth rose almost imperceptibly

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colossal

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extremely large.

a colossal amount of mail

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mutate

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change or cause to change in form or nature.

technology continues to mutate at an alarming rate

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9
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neutral

A

خنثی

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10
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instruction

A

a direction or order.
he issued instructions to the sheriff

detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled.
always study the instructions supplied

teaching; education.
the school offers personalized instruction in a variety of skills

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Poverty

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the state of being extremely poor.

thousands of families are living in abject poverty

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quotient

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a degree or amount of a specified quality or characteristic.

the increase in Washington’s cynicism quotient

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participate

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take part in an action or endeavour.

thousands participated in a nationwide strike

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14
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ultimately

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finally; in the end.

the largest firms may ultimately become unstoppable

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15
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intervene

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come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute

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16
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maturation

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بلوغ

17
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savanna

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a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

18
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altitude

A

ارتفاع

19
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consisting

A

شامل

20
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prevail

A

prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.

it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion

21
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notably

A

in particular; especially.

a diet low in animal fat protects against potentially fatal diseases, notably diabetes

22
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waterlogged

A

saturated with or full of water.

“parts of the racecourse were waterlogged”

23
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satisfactory

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fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.
the brakes are satisfactory if not particularly powerful

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penetrate

A

succeed in forcing a way into or through (a thing).

the shrapnel had penetrated his head and chest

25
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leach

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(with reference to a soluble chemical or mineral) drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by the action of percolating liquid, especially rainwater.
the nutrient is quickly leached away

26
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lush

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(of vegetation) growing luxuriantly.

lush greenery and cultivated fields

27
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outcompete

A

surpass (someone) in competition.

they were outcompeted by their foreign rivals

28
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humus

A

the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.

گیاخاک

29
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decomposition

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تجزیه