Unit 3

Question 1

“typical” type

• *// usual; of a kind
  a. The sinister character in the movie wore a typical costume, a dark shirt, loud tie, and tight jacket.
  b. The horse ran is typical race, a slow start and slower finish, and my uncle lost his wager.
  c. It was typical of the latecomer to conceal the real cause of his lateness.

Answer 1

نوعی، عادی، معمولی، نمونه، نمادین، ویژه، مخصوص

Question 2

"”minimum” mark

• *// the last possible amount; the lowest amount
  a. Studies show that adults need a “minimum” of six hours sleep.
  b. The “minimum” charge for a telephone, even if no calls are made, is about nine dollars a month.
  c. Congress has set a “minimum” wage for all workers.

Answer 2

کمترین، دست کم، حداقل، کمینه، کهین

Question 3

“scarce” scanner

• *// hard to get; rare
  a. Chairs which are older than one hundred years are “scarce”.
  b. Because there is little moisture in the desert, trees are “scarce”.
  c. How “scarce” are good cooks.

Answer 3

کمیاب، کم، نادر، اندک، تنگ، قلیل، به‌ندرت