Unit 1 - Chapter 3 Flashcards
Gross
a gross sum of money is the total amount before any tax or costs have been taken away - Total
- a gross profit of $5 million
Myth
an idea or story that many people believe, but which is not true SYN fallacy - افسانه
- the myth of male superiority(برتری)
Prosperity
when people have money and everything that is needed for a good life - رفاه
- a time of economic prosperity
Relevant
directly relating to the subject or problem being discussed or considered OPP irrelevant - مرتبط - مناسب
- Relevant documents were presented in court.
- We received all the relevant information.
Progress
the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something - پیشرفت
- The police are disappointed by the slow progress of the investigation.
- There has been significant progress in controlling heart disease.
Spiritual
relating to your spirit (روح) rather than to your body or mind - معنوی
- Painting helps fill a spiritual need for beauty.
- spiritual values
Indication
a sign, remark, event etc that shows what is happening, what someone is thinking or feeling, or what is true - نشانه - علامت
- Dark green leaves are a good indication of healthy roots.
- He gave no indication at all of his own feelings.
Debt
when you owe money to someone OPP credit - بدهی
- Nearly half the students said they were in debt.
Severe
severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious - سخت - شدید
- She’s suffering from severe depression.
- The storm caused severe damage.
- In everyday English, people usually say an injury, a problem etc is serious rather than severe:
- His injuries were quite serious.
Complaint
a statement in which someone complains about something - شکایت
- If you wish to make a complaint, you should see the manager.
Dispute
a serious argument or disagreement - اختلاف نطر
- He got into a dispute over a taxi fare.
Discrimination
the practice of treating one person or group differently from another in an unfair way - تبعیض
- laws to prevent discrimination
Solely
not involving anything or anyone else SYN only - صرفا
- Scholarships are given solely on the basis of financial need.
In Terms of Something
if you explain or describe something in terms of a particular fact or event, you are explaining or describing it only in relation to that fact or event - به لحاظ
- Femininity is still defined in terms of beauty.
- It’s a mistake to think of Florida only in terms of its tourist attractions.
Ambition
a strong desire to achieve something - جاه طلبی
- She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.
Foster
to help a skill, feeling, idea etc develop over a period of time SYN encourage, promote - پرورش دادن
- The bishop helped foster the sense of a community embracing (پذیرفتن) all classes.
Material (adj)
relating to your money, possessions, living conditions etc, rather than the needs of your mind or soul OPP spiritual - مادی
- The spiritual life is more important than material possessions.
Committed
willing to work very hard at something SYN dedicated
- We are fully committed to Equal Opportunity policies.
- The party has a core of committed supporters.
Be Founded on
to be the main idea, belief etc that something else develops from SYN be based on something - براساس
- The British parliamentary system is founded on debate and opposition
Principle
a moral rule or belief about what is right and wrong, that influences how you behave - اصول و قواعد اخلاقی
- Schools try to teach children a set of principles.
- He’s got no principles at all!
Sustanable
able to continue without causing damage to the environment - پایدار
- The government should do more to promote sustainable agriculture.
Wealth
a large amount of money, property etc that a person or country owns - ثروت
- The country’s wealth comes from its oil
Expense
the amount of money that you spend on something - خرج
- He borrowed £150,000 and used the money for legal expenses.
- Conference rooms were equipped at great expense.
Spoil
to have a bad effect on something so that it is no longer attractive, enjoyable, useful etc SYN ruin
- I don’t want to spoil your fun.
- Why do you always have to spoil everything?
Acute
an acute problem is very serious - حاد - شدید
- The housing shortage is more acute than first thought.
- acute pain
Exposure
the attention that someone or something gets from newspapers, television etc SYN publicity - در معرض قرار گرفتن
- The failure of their marriage has got a lot of exposure recently.
Vice
a bad or immoral quality in a person, or bad or immoral behavior OPP virtue - گناه
- Smoking is my only vice.
Readily
quickly and easily
- The information is readily accessible on the Internet.
Terrain
a particular type of land
- rocky terrain
Flourish
to develop well and be successful SYN thrive - شکوفا شدن - رشد کردن
- The economy is booming (پر رونق) and small businesses are flourishing.
