TPO40 Flashcards

1
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polis

A

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a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.

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2
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established

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having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
the ceremony was an established event in the annual calendar

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3
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proto

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original or primitive.

prototherian

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4
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assembly

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a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.
an assembly of scholars and poets

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5
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framework

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an essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object.
a conservatory in a delicate framework of iron

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6
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fledge

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(of a young bird) develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight.
the young fledge around four weeks after hatching

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7
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stranglehold

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a grip around the neck of another person that can kill by asphyxiation if held for long enough.

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8
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obligation

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an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
I have an obligation to look after her

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9
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interim

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in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

an interim arrangement

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10
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ruthless

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having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

a ruthless manipulator

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embellish

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make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
blue silk embellished with golden embroidery

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ripe

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(of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating.

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13
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corporation

A

شرکت

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14
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civic

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relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.
civic and business leaders

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15
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juror

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a member of a jury.

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16
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delegate

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a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

17
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subordinate

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lower in rank or position.

his subordinate officers

18
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agenda

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a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

the question of nuclear weapons had been removed from the agenda

19
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judicial

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of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge.
a judicial inquiry into the allegations
قضایی

20
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executive

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اجرایی

21
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focal

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relating to the center or main point of interest.
tapestries in which birds or animals provide the focal interest
کانونی

22
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inferior

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lower in rank, status, or quality.

schooling in inner-city areas was inferior to that in the rest of the country

23
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stunning

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خیره کننده