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1
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yeterli, tatmin edici

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satisfactory [adj]

ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri

We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem.

a satisfactory explanation/answer/solution /conclusion

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aktarma, iktibalıntı,as

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quotation [n]

kwoʊˈteɪʃn

The book began with a quotation from Goethe.

a quotation from Shakespeare/the Bible

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müteşebbis, girişimci

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entrepreneur [n]

ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜːr

A creative entrepreneur, he was continually dreaming up new projects.

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(iş) anlaşma, aynı fikirde olma

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deal [n]

diːl

a business deal

We did a deal with the management on overtime.

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adli, mahkemeye ait

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forensic [adj]

fəˈrenzɪk

the forensic laboratory

forensic evidence/medicine/science/tests

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konu, mevzu

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issue [n]

ˈɪʃuː

This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it.

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işsizlik

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unemployment [n]

ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt

a rise in both inflation and unemployment

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uygun, yerinde

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appropriate [adj]

əˈproʊpriət

Is this film appropriate for young children?

Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?

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söz etmek; …a/e değinmek; kastetmek

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refer [v]

rɪˈfɜːr

He always referred to his father as ‘the old man’.

I promised not to refer to the matter again.

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ayırt etmek

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distinguish [v]

dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ

Children must learn to distinguish between right and wrong.

It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other.

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aklını karıştırmak, şaşırtmak

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confuse [v]

kənˈfjuːz

These advertisements simply confused the public.

Seeing the two of them together totally confused me.

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açıklayıcı

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expository [adj]

ɪkˈspɑːzətɔːri

The film suffers from too much expository dialogue.

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elde etmek, edinmek

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acquire [v]

əˈkwaɪər

How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills?

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(pre) (ikiden fazla şey) arasında

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among [pre]

əˈmʌŋ

They strolled among the crowds.

It’s OK, you’re among friends now.

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öncelik vermek; ön sıralara yerleştirmek; önem sırasına göre önceliğini belirlemek

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prioritise [v]

praɪˈɔːrətaɪz

You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and prioritize them.

You must learn to prioritize your work.

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kazanç, edinim

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acquisition [n]

ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn

His latest acquisition is a racehorse.

children’s acquisition of language

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aşılamak (fikir vb)

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instil [v]

ɪnˈstɪl

to instil confidence/discipline/fear into sb

He’s a manager with great skill at instilling confidence in/into his players.

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tatminkâr, memnuniyet verici

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satisfactory [adj]

ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri

We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem.

The work is satisfactory but not outstanding.

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alıntı, aktarma, iktibas

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quotation [n]

kwoʊˈteɪʃn

a quotation from Shakespeare/the Bible

The book began with a quotation from Goethe.

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(iş) anlaşma, aynı fikirde olma

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deal [n]

diːl

a business deal

The police refused to do/make/strike a deal with the terrorists.

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ele almak, ilgilenmek

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deal with [v]

diːl

Have you dealt with these letters yet?

The government must deal with unemployment.

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işsizlik

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unemployment [n]

ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt

Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment.

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adli

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forensic [adj]

fəˈrenzɪk

forensic evidence/medicine/science/tests

the forensic laboratory

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konu, mevzu

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issue [n]

ˈɪʃuː

This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it.

Don’t confuse the issue.

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uygun, yerinde

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appropriate [adj]

əˈproʊpriət

Is this film appropriate for young children?

Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?

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bir şeyi öğrenmek,edinmek

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acquire [v]

əˈkwaɪər

She has acquired a good knowledge of English.

How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills?

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öncelik vermek; ön sıralara yerleştirmek; önem sırasına göre önceliğini belirlemek

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prioritize [v]

praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz

You must learn to prioritize your work.

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kazanç, edinme

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acquisition [n]

ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn

His latest acquisition is a racehorse.

theories of child language acquisition

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kafasına sokmak, aşılamak, telkin etmek

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instil [v]

ɪnˈstɪl

to instil confidence/discipline/fear into sb

He’s a manager with great skill at instilling confidence in/into his players.

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yetenekli, ehil, usta, kabiliyetli

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competent [adj]

ˈkɑːmpɪtənt

He’s very competent in his work.

Make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work.

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iş gücü, çalışanlar

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workforce [n]

ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs

The factory has a 1 000-strong workforce.

Two thirds of the workforce is/are women.

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ortaya konulan çalışma, kreasyon

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creation [n]

kriˈeɪʃn

the creation of a new political party

He had been with the company since its creation in 1989.

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fert, birey, kişi, şahıs

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individual [n]

ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl

The competition is open to both teams and individuals.

We try to treat our students as individuals.

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emel, istek, arzu, dilek

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desire [n]

dɪˈzaɪər

I have no desire to have children.

enough money to satisfy all your desires

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bir şeyin özü ana hattı, temeli, esası

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gist [n]

dʒɪst

to get (= understand) the gist of an argument

I missed the beginning of the lecture—can you give me the gist of what he said?

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gerçek, olgu, hakikat

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fact [n]

fækt

I’m not angry that you drove my car, it’s just the fact that you didn’t ask me first.

I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy.

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kökünü kazımak/kurutmak, kökten halletmek

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root out [v]

ruːt

It is our aim to root out corruption.

The principal promised to root out the troublemakers.

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ahlakını bozma, namussuzluk, ahlaksızlık, ahlaki çöküntü

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corruption [n]

kəˈrʌpʃn

the corruption of innocent young children

The new district attorney has promised to fight police corruption.

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suçsuz, masum

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innocent [adj]

ˈɪnəsnt

They have imprisoned an innocent man.

She was found innocent of any crime.

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bölge, mahalle, yöre, ilçe, semt

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district [n]

ˈdɪstrɪkt

the fashion district of New York

the City of London’s financial district

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avukat

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attorney [n]

əˈtɜːrni

a defense attorney

district attorney

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muhakeme etmek

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reason [v]

ˈriːzn

We reasoned that it was unlikely he would be a serious threat to the public.

She reasoned that she must have left her bag on the train.

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hizmet, servis, görev

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service [n]

ˈsɜːrvɪs

The food was nice, but the service wasn’t very good.

The government aims to improve public services, especially education.

44
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bakmak, büyütmek, yetiştirmek, ilgilenmek, bakıp büyütmek

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bring up [v]

brɪŋ

She was brought up by her grandparents.

45
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yapıştırmak

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stick [v]

stɪk

The nurse stuck the needle into my arm.

Anne stuck a picture of her boyfriend on the wall.

46
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…dan/den vazgeçmemek; …a/e sadık kalmak

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stick to sth [v]

stɪk

She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.

I’ll stick to lemonade - I’m driving.

47
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sahne, manzara, görüntü, olay mahalli

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scene [n]

siːn

a love scene

They went abroad for a change of scene

the scene of the crime

48
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sade, basit,

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plain [adj]

pleɪn

plain food

the facts were plain to see.

49
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çıplak, açık

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bare [adj]

ber

She ran out into the road in her bare feet.

Bare wires were sticking out of the cable.

50
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kablo, tel

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wire [n]

ˈwaɪər

electrical wires

a wire basket

51
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kasa dairesi

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vault [n]

vɔːlt

Most of her jewellery is stored in bank vaults.

52
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sıçramak, atlamak

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vault [v]

vɔːlt

Rick vaulted the gate and ran off.

to vault a fence

53
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işaret parmağı

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forefinger [n]

ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər

54
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belirtmek, vurgulamak

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emphasize [v]

ˈemfəsaɪz

He emphasized that the driver was not to blame for the accident.

His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town.

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önemini vurgulamak, değerini belirtmek

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underscore [v]

ˌʌndərˈskɔːr

His speech underscored the need for a clear policy.

56
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yen, elbise kolu

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sleeve [n]

sliːv

He rolled up his sleeves to do the dishes

a dress with short/long sleeves

57
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önem, ehemmiyet, vurgu, vurgulama

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emphasis [n]

ˈemfəsɪs

Schools are starting to place/put greater emphasis on passing exams.

The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language.

58
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kare

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square [adj]

skwer

a square room

a carpet four metres square

59
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alın

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forehead [n]

ˈfɔːrhed

60
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baş parmak

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thumb [n]

θʌm

She still sucks her thumb when she’s worried.

61
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barındırmak, yerleştirmek, yer temin etmek

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house [v]

haʊs

This development will house over 100 families.

The government is committed to housing the refugees.

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sığınmacı, mülteci

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refugee [n]

ˌrefjuˈdʒiː

a refugee camp

a steady flow of refugees from the war zone

63
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mağara

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cave [n]

keɪv

the mouth (= the entrance) of the cave

a cave-dweller (= a person who lives in a cave )

64
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sakin, yaşayan, orada ikâmet eden

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dweller [n]

ˈdwelər

apartment dwellers

65
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gölgede bırakmak, önemsiz konuma getirmek, gölge düşürmek

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overshadow [v]

ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ

The party was overshadowed by a family argument.

He had always been overshadowed by his elder sister.

66
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diktatör

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dictatorial [adj]

ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl

a dictatorial ruler

a dictatorial regime

67
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bir şeyden rahatsız olduğunu göstermek

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bristle [v]

ˈbrɪsl

She bristled at the suggestion that it was her fault.

His lies made her bristle with rage.

68
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kel, az saçı olan

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bald [adj]

bɔld

John started to go bald at an early age.

I’ve got a bald patch/spot.

69
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büyük çiftlik, plantasyon

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plantation [n]

plænˈteɪʃn

a banana plantation

plantation workers/owners

71
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tokmak, topuz, kontrol düğmesi

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knob [n]

nɑb

the volume control knob

Turn the black knob to switch on the radio.

a door knob

72
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erik

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plum [n]

plʌm

a plum tree

73
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ancak, hemen hemen hiç, henüz

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scarcely [adv]

ˈskɛrsli

I can scarcely believe it.

They had scarcely finished eating when the doorbell rang.

74
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ambar, depo

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warehouse [n]

ˈwɛrhaʊs

Textbooks are sent right from the warehouse to the schools.

75
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inatçı, dediğim dedikçi, dik kafalı, söz dinlemez

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obstinate [adj]

ˈɑbstənət

He can be very obstinate when he wants to be!

He’s a very rude and obstinate man.

76
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at arabası, vagon

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carriage [n]

ˈkærɪdʒ

a horse-drawn carriage

77
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palto, manto

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coat [n]

koʊt

a fur/winter coat

to put on/take off your coat

78
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zan, sanı, varsayım

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assumption [n]

əˈsʌmpʃn

These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.

It was impossible to make assumptions about people’s reactions.

79
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takdir etmek

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appreciate [v]

əˈpriʃiˌeɪt

His talents are not fully appreciated in that company.

Her family doesn’t appreciate her.

80
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emin, inanmış

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convinced [adj]

kənˈvɪnst

I’m convinced that he’s made a mistake.

Sam nodded but he didn’t look convinced.

81
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doğrulamak, onaylamak

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confirm [v]

kənˈfərm

The report could not be confirmed independently.

His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions.

82
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görgü kuralları; adabı muaşeret kaideleri

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etiquette [n]

ˈɛt̮əkət

advice on etiquette medical/legal/professional etiquette

83
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açıklama, talimat, izah, bilgilendirme

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rubric [n]

ˈrubrɪk

Read/Follow the rubric carefully.

84
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destek olmak, gelişmesine yardımcı olmak, teşvik etmek

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nurture [v]

ˈnərtʃər

He was an inspiring leader who nurtured the talents of his colleagues. children nurtured by loving parents It’s important to nurture a good working relationship.

85
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ağaçlık alan, ormanlık bölge

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woodland [n]

ˈwʊdlænd

woodland walks

ancient woodland

86
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omuz,

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shoulder [n]

ˈʃoʊldər

She tapped him on the shoulder.

He carried the child on his shoulders.

87
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keşif

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exploration [n]

ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃn

She’s always loved travel and exploration. the exploration of space

88
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tanıtmak, tanıştırmak, takdim etmek

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introduce [v]

ˌɪntrəˈdus

Can I introduce my wife?

Emma introduced herself and they shook hands.

89
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kaynaklanmak, çıkmak, başlamak

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originate [v]

əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪt

Citrus fruits originated in China and Southeast Asia.

The disease is thought to have originated in the tropics.

90
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evlat edinmek

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adopt [v]

əˈdɑpt

a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt to adopt a child

91
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yeni bir şeyi kullanmaya başlamak veya kabul etmek

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adopt [v]

əˈdɑpt

All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.

We’ve adopted a new approach.

92
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kendine güvenli, kendinden emin, öz güvenli

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self-assured [adj]

ˌselfəˈʃʊəd

She moves with self-assured grace.

The interview showed her as a self-assured and mature student.

93
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düzgünce

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appropriately [adv]

əˈproʊpriət

appropriately dressed

The government has been accused of not responding appropriately to the needs of the homeless.

94
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ilham/esin kaynağı kişi/şey

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inspiration [n]

ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn

Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.

95
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ilişkilendirmek, bağdaştırmak

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associate [v]

əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt

Most people associate this brand with good quality.

I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.

96
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gezi, gezinti, seyahat

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excursion [n]

ɪkˈskərʒn

They’ve gone on an excursion to New York.

There are regular weekend excursions throughout the summer.

97
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değerlendirmek, değerini belirlemek

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assess [v]

əˈsɛs

It’s difficult to assess the effects of these changes.

The tests are designed to assess a child’s reading skills.

98
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büyütmek, bakmak, yetiştirmek

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rear [v]

rɪr

In these waters they breed and rear their young.

She reared a family of five on her own.

Lions usually manage to rear about half the number of cubs born to them.

99
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girişim, teşebbüs

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initiative [n]

ɪˈnɪʃət̮ɪv

a United Nations peace initiative a new government initiative to reduce crime

100
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bir şeyin farkında olmak, farkına varmak

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be aware [v]

əˈwɛr

Are you aware of the risks involved?

As you’re aware, this is not a new problem.

101
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ağaçlık alan, ormanlık bölge

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woodland [n]

ˈwʊdlænd

woodland walks

ancient woodland

102
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kurtulmak, defetmek

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dispel [v]

dɪˈspɛl

He appeared on TV to dispel rumours that he was dying.

His speech dispelled any fears about his health.

103
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yanlış kanı/anlama/yorumlama

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misconception [n]

ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃn

frequently held misconceptions about the disease

Let me deal with some common misconceptions.

104
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köklü, yerleşmiş; nesilden nesile geçen

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time-honored [adj]

ˈtɑɪm ˌɑn·ərd

They showed their approval in the time-honored way

The developers dealt with the problem in the time-honoured fashion/way, burying the industrial waste in landfill sites.

105
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mesela, örneğin, örnek olarak

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for instance [n]

ˈɪnstəns

Many teenagers earn money, for instance by babysitting or cleaning cars.

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