Vocabulary Flashcards
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astonishing
A
extremely surprising or impressive amazing
Example:
His achievements at such a young age is simply astonishing
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bad-tempered
A
easily annoyed or made angry
Example:
He got more and more bad-tempered as he aged
3
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to bang
A
to strike or put down (something) forcefully and noisily
Example:
She banged her fist on the table with anger during the argument
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bow
A
a knot tiedwith two loops and two loose-ends
a weapon for shootıng arrows
Example:
The little girl put a bow on her present to make it look nice
5
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breakthrough
A
a sudden, dramatic and important discovery or development
Example:
His discovery is sure to be a breakthrough in medicine
6
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to mingle
A
to mix, or be mixed, to meet and talk to a lot of people at the party or similar event
Example:
I could smell my friend’s perfume mingled with sweat
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to mumble
A
to speak too quietly and not clearly enough for someone to understand you
Example:
She mumbled about how she was right and her parents were wrong, but she still obeyed her mother’s wishes
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hip
A
one of the two parts of your body above your leg and below your waist
Example: He had a lot of problems regarding his hips as he got older
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hood
A
a prt of a jacket that covers your head and neck
Example:
His face was invisible under his hood, making him look really scary
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leek
A
a long white and green vegetable that smells and tastes similar to an onion (pırasa)
Example:
Most people don’t like to eat leek as children, but grow to like the vegetable when they are adults
11
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recreation
A
activities that you do for enjoyment when you are not working
Example:
for recreation they went shopping every weekend with their friends
12
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self-conscious
A
too aware of what other people are thinking about you and your appearance (çekingen, sıkılgan)
Example:
On the first day of school, he felt very shy and self-conscious
13
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self-esteem
A
confidence in yourself and a belief in your qualities and abilities (öz saygı)
Example:
Rejection shattered his self-esteem
** shattered: to upset
14
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sensibly
A
showing good judgement
Example:
Jack sensibly stayed calm when Harry tried to provoke him
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setback
A
a problem that makes something happen later or more slowly than it should
Example:
We ran into many setbacks when trying to arrange our wedding
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sheer
A
used to emphasize how strong a feeling or quality is (katıksız)
Example:
The sheer ambition she displayed while preparing for the Olympics was quite impressive
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shortcoming
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a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system (kusur)
Example:
Your theory might seem viable at first, but it has aa lot of shortcomings.
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to smuggle
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to take something into or out of a place in an illegal or secret way (kaçakçılık yapmak)
Example:
The criminals were caught at the airport trying to smuggle stolen works of art into the country
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to sow
A
to put seeds into the ground
Example:
You need to sow the seeds a few centimeters deep into the soil
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subsequently
A
happening after something else (sonraki)
Example:
The book achieved great success, yet the author subsequently admitted that the story was fictional
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utmost
A
most extreme, greatest
Example:
The training of our staff to respond to the many obstacles we face is of utmost importance
22
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vacancy
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a job that is available for someone to apply for/to do
Example:
One in five job vacancies remain unfilled because of a shortage of skilled workers
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vague
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not clear or certain; showing that someone is not thinking clearly or does not understand
Example:
She was maybe 20 and had vague hopes, somewhere down the line, of becoming an actor.
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vegetation
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the plants and trees that grow in a particular area
Example:
Mountain beavers live in small colonies, accupying areas with plentiful green vegetation and cover.
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verdict
a decision in a court of law saying if someone is guilty or not (hüküm)
Example:
The jury reached a unanimous verdict of guilty
--
someone's opinion about something after experiencing it, often the first time (kanı, düşünce)
Example:
This seems a fair verdict on the tabloids
26
flair
an attractive, skillful or interesting way of doing something (kabiliyet); stylishness and originality
Example:
What makes him so attractive is that he always dresses with flair
She had a flair for languages
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to adhere
believe in and follow the practices of.
Example:
I do not adhere to any organized religion.
28
frail
(of a person) weak and delicate.
Example:
His small, frail body looked bad.
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to vilify
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. (karalamak, iftira atmak)
Example:
he has been vilified in the press
30
foul
very dirty or smelling or tasting unpleasant; against the rules of a sport
Example:
The taste of the fish was foul and she couldn't bring herself to eat it.
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fright
a sudden feeling of shock and fear
Example:
I nearly died of fright when I heard his voice behind me
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garment
a piece of clothing (giysi)
Example:
He carefully selected the garments he wanted to wear on his wedding day.
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to reflect
(of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
Example:
When the sun's rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space
--
Embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way.
Example:
Schools should reflect cultural differences
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to regard
to think of someone or something in a particular way
Example:
I have always regarded you as my best friend, I hope you know that.
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regardless
despite the prevailing circumstances. (her şeye rağmen)
Example:
They were determined to carry on regardless.
36
remark
something that you say
Example:
His crude remarks about his opponent disgraced him in the public eye.
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to disgrace
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.
Example:
He left the army in disgrace
38
pavement
a path by the side of a road that people walk on
Example:
Children should be thought to walk on the pavement and be cautious at all times.
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peculiar
different to what is normal or expected; strange.
Example:
He gave her some very peculiar looks
40
to persuade
to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it
Example:
She was hesitant at first, but we finally persuaded her to sing a song for us.
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plot
The things that happen in a story. storyline. (olay dizisi, konu)
Example:
You should at least know the plot of the story before you take the literature exam.
The plot consists almost entirely of a man and woman falling in love.
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to plot
to plan to do something bad
Example:
Members of the board were plotting against the CEO to remove him from the board.
43
tailpipe
the pipe that waste gas from a vehicle's engine flows through (egsoz)
Example:
Put a baloon on a tailpipe ofa someone's car so it will pop when they start their car
44
tedious
boring, slow or dull
Example:
Machines andtechnology are here to make our lives easier, to do boring and tedious tasks for us
45
tendency
an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behavior (eğilim)
Example:
Shehas a tendency to overthink on her future
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thereby
as a result of a particular action or event (böylece)
Example:
The diet makes the blood less sticky, thereby helping to prevent heart disease.
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amid
surrounded by; in the middle of.
Example:
our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside
--
in an atmosphere or against a background of.
Example:
Talks broke down amid accusations of a hostile takeover bid
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cardigan
a knitted jumper fastening down the front (hırka)
Example:
My mother wears her silk cardigan whenever she goes out.
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reluctantly
in an unwilling and hesitant way
Example:
Two-thirds of bar owners spoken to said they would reluctantly accept the law
After she had an offer from another company, she reluctantly done her daily job anymore.
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hesitant
tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking.
Example:
Clients are hesitant about buying.
Do not be hesitant to ask me anytime.
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respectively
in the same order as the people or things you have just talked about (sırasıyla)
Example:
A group of heroes and villians set out to respectively save or exploit the situation.
52
narrowly
only by a small amount (kıl payı)
Example:
He narrowly avoided getting hit by a a bus so he feels very lucky
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to mutter
to speak quietly so that your voice is difficult to hear, often when complaining about something (homurdanmak)
Example:
My grandfather always mutters to himself when watching the television
54
stimulate
to make something happen or develop more, to make someone feel interested and excited (uyarmak, heves uyandırmak)
Example:
To stimulate the economy, the government announced economic reforms
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to soak
to make or allow (something) to become throughly wet by immersing it in liquid (ıslatmak)
Example:
You need to soak the rice for at least six hours to get rid of the starchy texture
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sensation
a physical feeling or the ability to physically feel things
Example:
The doctors told her that the loss of sensation in her arm was only temporary.
57
sack
a large bag made of paper, plastic or cloth and used to carry or store things (çuval)
Example:
Peasents carried their harvest in large sacks they carrier on their backs
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to restrain
to stop someone doing something, sometimes by using force; to limit something (engel olmak, sınırlamak)
Example:
A weak labor market means less money to spend on goods and services and thus restraning economic growth.
Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget
He urged the protestors to exercise restraint.
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mundane
ordinary or not interesting. boring
Example:
The truth is far more mundane and less interesting than the story might suggest
60
latter
near the end of a period (ikinci, son). Opposite of former
Example:
In the latter half of the decade, my life changed completely
61
to elucidate
make (something) clear; explain.
Example:
Work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter.
62
agape
(of a person's mouth) wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example:
Downes listened, mouth agape with incredulity.
** incredulity: the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
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jaw
either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla forming the framework of the mouth
Example:
Her jaw was broken for a few days without her noticing
64
guilt trip
make (someone) feel guilty, especially in order to induce them to do something.
Example:
pay increase will not guilt-trip them into improvements.
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imperative
absolutely necessary or required, unavoidable (zorunlu)
Example:
It is imperative that we take action quickly
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witty
using words in a funny and clever way (nükteli, nüktedan)
Example:
My mother was a witty woman who lit up the room whenever she spoke
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to yearn
to want something very much with a feeling of sadness (can atmak, özlem duymak)
Example:
I've been yearning for my hometown ever since I left to study abroad
68
to yield
to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information (kazanç sağlamak, randıman almak)
Example:
This tree yielded so many oranges this year that it fed our whole village
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zealous
enthusiastic and eager (hevesli)
Example:
For this job you need a zealous, determined employee who won't get discouraged by potential hardships.
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zeal
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. (azim, heves)
Example:
His zeal for privatization
a zeal for money-making
71
zucchini
a long thin vegetable with a dark green skin. It is a type of small marrow
Example:
The recipe said to cut the zucchini in half and season it with salt and pepper
** marrow: kabak
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notion
an idea of belief
Example:
the notion of identity is nonexistent with children under the age of two
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nonetheless
despite what has just been said (yine de, buna rağmen)
Example:
Some of his advice may seem simplistic in the extreme but it is important nonetheless
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nonexistent
completely absent
Example:
Two hundred years ago, communications were slow and in many cases almost nonexistent
75
waist
the part around the middle of your body where you wear a belt (bel)
Example:
Even though he was told that he would be paralyzed from the waist down, he started walking again against all odds.
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vivid
producing powerful feelings or strong clear images in the mind; (of a clour) intensely deep or bright (göz alıcı)
Example:
Her vivid imagination played a major part in her career as a novelist
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pale
light in color or shade; containing little color or pigment
Example:
His skin looked quite pale in the moonlight.
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to pursue
to follow or chase; continue or proceed along
Example:
He opted to pursue a career in academics
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amendment
a change made to a law or agreement
Example:
A constitutional amendment is adopted regarding animal abuse
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ample
enough, and often more than you need; large
Example:
There is ample evidence to prove his guilt
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to anticipate
to think that something will probably happen.
Example:
Although noone told her about the surprise, she anticipated that they were planning something.
82
affluent
rich enough to buy things for pleasure (varlıklı)
Example:
Affluent neighbourhoods tend to have cleaner streets and more green areas.
83
to abduct
to take someone away from their home, family etc... using force
Example:
Here is the picture of the woman who tried to abduct the millionaire's young son.
84
deprived
not having the things that are necessary for a pleasent life, such as enough money, food, or good living conditions. (mahrum edilmiş, yoksun)
Example:
The single father is trying to survive with his three children in this deprived area.
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to diminish
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance (azalmak, azaltmak)
Example:
The house diminished in value after the earthquake.
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distressed
upset or worried (sıkıntılı)
Example:
He is very distressed because of the upcoming exam.
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immense
extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
Example:
The cost of restoration has been immense.
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to interfere
intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.
Example:
You promised not to interfere.
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to sway
control or influence (a person or course of action).
Example:
He's easily swayed by other people.
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disarming
charming, (of manner or behaviour) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
Example:
He gave her a disarming smile.
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vice
immoral or wicked behaviour. (kötü alışkanlıklar)
Example:
An open sewer of vice and crime.
Hypocrisy is a particularly sinister vice
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to resonate
evoke images, memories, and emotions.
Example:
The words resonate with so many different meanings.
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stave
.
a strong wooden stick or iron pole used as a weapon. (sopa)
Example:
Put that stave down and let's talk.
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decisive
strongly affecting how a situation will progress or end; making decisions quickly and easily (kararlı)
Example:
He's such a decisive manager which is one of his strengths.
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covenant
a formal written aggreement (antlaşma)
Example:
According to the property covenant, all residents must pay a sixty dollar monthly fee in exchange for sanitation and water.
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to convey
to communicate information, feelings or images indirectly, transport them (iletmek)
Example:
A good photograph can often convey far more than words.
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occasionally
at infrequent or irregular intervals, now and then (ara sıra)
Example:
They occasionally met after the divorce to discuss the wellbeing of their child.
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deceive
to deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain (kandırmak)
Example:
He deceived her into thinking he was not married when in reality he was married with children.
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damp
slightly wet (nemli)
Example:
My clothes are slightly damp, it's been drizzling all day.
** drizzling: rain lightly
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to drizzle
rain lightly
Example:
It's started to drizzle.
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upbringing
the way your parents threat you when you are growing up (aile terbiyesi)
Example:
Most of our characte is defined by our upbringing.
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thoroughly
very much; greatly.
Example:
I thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Detectives searched the house thoroughly, checking every nook and cranny.
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obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date.
Example:
The disposal of old and obsolete machinery.
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itinerary
a list of places that you plan to visit on a journey (gezi programı, güzergah)
Example:
Try to plan your itenerary to arrive at your destination during daylight hours if you can.
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to compromise
to expediently accept standards that a lower than indesirable (taviz vermek)
Example:
You need to compromise on your social life if you want to succeed academically.
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to combine
to join or to form a single unit or subsctance
Example:
After you combine the pudding mix with milk, add one egg to the mixture.
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compotent
able to do something well, good enough for the purpose but not especially good. (ehil, yerterince iyi)
Example:
She proved herself as a compotent teacher in the first lecture.
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to comply
to obey an order, rule or request
Example:
The weak group could fight and lose or comply with whatever the strong group demanded.
109
nearsighted
unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes, short sighed (miyop, uzağı göremeyen)
Example:
I found out I was nearsighted when I noticed I coudn't see the television screen.
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notorious
famous or well known, typically for bad quality or deed
Example:
Beijing is notorious for its smog.
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to assert
to state firmly that something is true
Example:
The governor asserted that no more money would be wasted.
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to appeal
to strongly request something, often publicly; to attract or interest someone (talep etmek, cezbetmek)
Example:
The prosecutor has appealed for more information to conclude the trial.
113
to grasp
to take hold of something or someone firmly; to understand something (yakalamak; kapmak)
Example:
John grasped Rob firmly by the wrist and moved toward the door.
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grace
the quality of moving in smooth, relaxed and attractive way; the quality of being pleasantly polite. (zerafet)
Example:
He danced marveleously with grace, elegance and form.
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to undertake
to start work on something that will take a long time or be difficult (üstlenmek, yüklenmek)
Example:
No manager in the right mind would undertake such responsibilities.
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to undergo
to experience something especially a change or medical treatment (maruz kalmak)
Example:
When babies are born they undergo all sorts of tests to make sure they're fit and healthy.
117
juvenile
by, for or relating to young people (çocuksu)
Example:
As juvenile and immature as it may seem, you will never imagine how useful this can be.
118
nuisance
a person, thing or situation that annoys, you or causes problems for you (baş belası)
Example:
All the noise coming from upstairs has become a nuisance
119
cauliflower
a cabbage of a variety which bears a large immature flower head of small creamy-white flower buds (karnıbahar)
Example:
My grandmother cooks the most delicious cauliflower with meat.
120
grumpy
easily annoyed and often complaining (huysuz, hırçın)
Example:
There are plenty of negative reviews written by grumpy people about this film.
121
greed
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power or food. (açgözlülük, hırs)
Example:
in an era dominated by greed and selfishness, they acted phenomenal selflessness.
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bound
certain to do something or certain to happen (kesin)
Example:
There is bound to be a problem between the two men because they are both assertive.
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to shirk
to avoid, to neglect (responsibilities)
Example:
World leaders must not shirk their responsibilities regarding climate change.
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to hinder
to limit the ability to do something (opposite of help) (köstek olmak)
Example:
Excessive nerves during an exam can hinder your performance.
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to dread
To worry about/fear something in the future.
Example:
I’m dreading getting the results of the exam. I’m sure I’ve failed.
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to cherish
To feel strong affection for something/someone. (özlem)
Example:
I cherish the memories of my holidays with my family when I was young.
127
to thrive
To grow/develop very well. To prosper.
Example:
Surprisingly, some people thrived during the pandemic lockdowns.
Thrive or survive
128
to crave
To have strong desire for something
Example:
Children often misbehave because they crave the attention of their parents.
Pregnant women often crave for some specific food.
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to jeopardise
To put at risk
Example:
Relaxing COVID sanctions too soon, could jeopardise the recovery.
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to tackle
To make an effort to deal with a problem. (ele almak, uğraşmak)
Example:
Before we move forward, we need to tackle the problems of logistics.
Police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime"
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to hasten
To make something happen more quickly/sooner
Example:
If you want to hasten your learning process, you should read more.
I hasten to add that there are no shortcuts to learn English.
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namely
that is to say, to be specific
Example:
Terrorist acts undermine the very basis of human rights, namely the right to live.
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firm
not soft but not completely hard
Example:
A firm handshake is crucial if you want to make a good first impression.
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edible
suitable or safe for eating
Example:
To celebrate her first day at work, her parents sent her an edible flower arrangement.
135
beak
the hard part of a bird's mouth (gaga)
Example:
The little bird's beak was bright red and the rest of its body was pitch black.
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to attain
to succeed in achieving something especially after a lot of effort (erişmek, elde etmek)
Example:
It is not easy to attain this level of physical fitness, which is why I found her determination admirable.
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lawn
an area of grass that is cut (çimenlik, çim)
Example:
There was a little park near her house with a big lawn and few swings.
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broadly
in a general way, without considering specific examples or all the details.
Example:
We broadly estimate that over a thousand guests will attend the wedding ceremony.
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handout
money or food that is given to people who are poor (sadaka)
Example:
After he lost his job, he became dependent on handouts from his relatives for a short time.
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detrimental
tending to cause harm (zararlı)
Example:
Your staying here has been detrimental to his mental health.
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decisive
able to make decisions quickly and confidently or showing this quality. (kararlı)
Example:
Decisive people usually become the leaders of their social circles.
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deliberately
consciously and intentionally on purpose (bilerek)
Example:
This wasn't an accident, she deliberately dropped the expensive vase.
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inadequate
not good enough or too low in quality
Example:
The system appears to be inadequate for the present requirements of the village.
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incidentally
used for adding related but less important information to what has been said for suddenly introducing a new subject
Example:
There's a magazine devoted to them, and a museum which incidentally... I have been to.
145
chore
a routine task, especiallya household one
Example:
Taking out the garbage is an example of a household chore.
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bulky
too big and taking up too much space. (hantal)
Example:
I had a hard time carrying the bulky suitcases from the store to the home.
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hectic
extremely busy and full of activity (telaşlı, heyecanlı)
Example:
Decompress after a hectic workday by taking a walk, going to the gym or taking a bath or shower.
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hilarious
extremely amusing
Example:
Some of the hilarious incidents described in the book are absolutely hilarious.
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unbearable
too painful or unpleasent for you to continue to experience (dayanılmaz)
Example:
What made his speech unbearable was his slow pace
150
harassment
behaviour that annoys or upsets someone. (taciz)
Example:
We encourage anyone who has been the subject of racial harassment to report it.
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excessive
too much, too many
Example:
His excessive drinking lef to liver failure.
152
to unwind
to relax, especially after working; to become straighter or looser after being wrapped around something else. (dinlenmek)
Example:
I went and found a quiet bench to sit down and unwind a bit before heading into the exhibition.
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to overtake
catch up with and pass whie travelling in the same direction.
Example:
Coffee has overtaken tea as the most popular drink outside the home.
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to overwhelm
to have strong emotional effect on; defeat completely
Example:
Now her whole body was overwhelmed with rage and anger and pain.
155
to abolish
to formally put an end to a system, practice or institution
Example:
To abolish slavery, various efforts were made throughout history.
156
outgoing
friendly and socially confident, going to another place (dost canlısı)
Example:
They're usually just confident, outgoing people with a great sense of fun.
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prejudiced
having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from prejudice; bigoted. (önyargılı)
Example:
People are prejudiced against us.
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preliminary
done or happening in order to prepare for the main event or activity (öncül, başlangıç)
Example:
"a preliminary draft"
"the bombardment was resumed as a preliminary to an infantry attack"
Up to 100 preliminary experiments were needed to get acceptable resolution.
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precaution
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
Example:
He had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice
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to peek
a quick furtive look (göz atma)
Example:
Smiling she got out of bef, taking a quick peek out of the window; it was still dark.
** furtive: kaçamak
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furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. (kaçamak, gizli)
Example:
They spent a furtive day together.
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temperate
relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures. (ılıman)
Example:
Sage can be grown outdoors in cool, temperate climates.
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intimate
closely acquainted; familiar.
Example:
The article revealed intimate details about his family life.
164
tangible
clear and definite; real.
Example:
The emphasis is now on tangible results.
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syndicate
Group of people or business that work together (ortak girişim)
Example:
The company is owned by a syndicate of investors.
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to swell
to become larger than normal
Example:
The bee sting made my whole arm swell up.
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affection
Feelings of love; a person's romantic feelings
Example:
The two women competed for the affection of the same man.
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to alleviate
to reduce the pain, to make (something) less painful, difficult or severe
Example:
The doctor tried to alleviate her suffering by giving strong painkillers.
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earnestness
sincere and intense conviction. (ciddiyet)
Example:
Lucy is a better babysitter as she seems earnest and dedicated.
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to needle (someone)
provoke or annoy (someone) by continual criticism or questioning. (Laf sokmak)
Example
I just said that to Charlie to needle him.
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to needle (something)
prick or pierce with or as if with a needle.
Example:
Dust needled his eyes
172
deferential
showing deference; respectful.
Example:
People were always deferential to him.
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paramount
more important than anything else; supreme.
Example:
The interests of the child are of paramount importance.
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thrifling
unimportant or trivial.
Example:
A trifling sum
175
to rivet
hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement.
Example:
The grip on her arm was firm enough to rivet her to the spot.
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dreadful
Causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.
Example:
There's been a dreadful accident.
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quaint
Attractive because of being unusual and esp. old-fashioned.
Example:
In Spain, we visited a cobblestone plaza with quaint little cafés around its perimeter.
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hideous
extremely ugly or bad:
Example:
They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront.
She wears the most hideous colour combinations you could ever imagine.
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baffling
Impossible for someone to understand or explain (aldatıcı)
Example:
I found what he was saying completely baffling.
The baffling array of features on baby monitors can be overwhelming.
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paltry
(of an amount of money) very small and of little or no value (değersiz)
Example:
Student grants these days are paltry.
The company offered Frazer a paltry sum, which he refused.
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blissfully
In an extremely happy way
Example:
They seemed blissfully happy.
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utterly
completely or extremely
Example:
What an utterly stupid thing to do!
She was utterly devastated when her husband died.
** devastated: destroyed, ruined
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unabashed
without any worry about possible criticism (arsız)
Example:
He was unabashed by the furore his words provoked
An unabashedly romantic story
This may be the most unabashedly sentimental piece of theatre you'll see this year.
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deceptively
making you believe something that is not true (aldatıcı)
Example:
The plan seemed deceptively simple (= it seemed simple but was not).
The tool is noisy to use and deceptively dangerous (= it is more dangerous than it seems)
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discrepancy
inconsistency
Example:
I’ve been running both client-side analytics and server-side analytics on my site and I’ve noticed some alarming discrepancies.
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adequate
good enough for what is needed
Example:
A very light jacket will be adequate for Los Angeles's warm winter.
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pale
light in colour or shade; containing little colour or pigment. (Soluk)
Example:
Choose pale floral patterns for walls
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to dodge
avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement. (atlatmak)
Example:
Marchers had to dodge missiles thrown by loyalists.
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to defy
openly resist or refuse to obey.(meydan okumak)
Example:
A woman who defies convention.
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ominous
sinister (uğursuz)
Example:
Branches and leaves were turned to ominous, quiet black shapes that would spring on her if she stirred.
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stiff
not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid. (katı)
Example:
A stiff black collar.
** collar: yaka
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to culminate
to reach the highest or most developed point
Example:
Beethoven’s geniousity culminated with the 9th symphony.
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to loom
is to appear or stand over someone in a threatening way.
Example:
Don’t loom over the person you’re teaching to weave! You'll just make her nervous.
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unbeknownst
happening or existing without the knowledge of someone specified —usually used with to
Example:
Unbeknownst to us rumors were flying.
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flustered
Feeling agitated or confused. (telaşlı)
Example:
He started feeling flustered when his code piece stopped functioning.
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agitated
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.(tedirgin)
Example:
There's no point getting agitated.
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to harness
control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy. (faydalanmak)
Example:
Attempts to harness solar energy.
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on the bench
the part of an organisation's employees that are not actively working on any project for the time being.
Example:
Due to market conditions we've got 20 engineers on the bench.
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prospective
expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the future. (muhtemel)
Example:
She showed a prospective buyer around the house.
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to devastate
To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.
Example:
A reluctant American consumer would devastate the ad industry.
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go-getter
an aggressively enterprising person. (tuttuğunu koparan)
Example:
They went to great lengths to select a team of go-getters willing to learn about the latest in high-tech manufacturing.
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respective
belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things. (kendi)
Example:
They chatted about their respective childhoods.
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to induce
succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something. (İkna etmek, kandırmak)
Example:
The pickets induced many workers to stay away.
** picket: grev sözcüsü
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prominent
important; famous.
Example:
She was a prominent member of the city council.
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strained
showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness. (gergin)
Example:
Jean's pale, strained face
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to obscure
keep from being seen; conceal.
Example:
Grey clouds obscure the sun.
We mustn’t obscure the problems.
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to foster
encourage the development of something desirable (teşvik etmek)
Example:
The teacher's task is to foster learning.
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indifference
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. (ilgisizlik, kayıtsızlık)
Example:
Her indifference to sports bothered him.
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wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. (tedbirli)
Example:
I'm a little wary about giving people my address when I don't know them very well.
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affection
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking. (şefkat)
Example:
She felt affection for the wise old lady.
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to pledge
a solemn promise or undertaking. (taahhüt etmek)
Example:
The conference ended with a joint pledge to limit pollution.
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vigorous
strong, healthy, and full of energy. (enerjik, coşkulu)
Example:
They conducted a vigorous campaign against tax fraud.
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rigorous
extremely thorough and careful. (titiz)
Example:
The rigorous testing of consumer products.
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meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. (detaycı, titiz)
Example:
The designs are hand-glazed with meticulous care.
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to attune
make receptive or aware. (uyum sağlamak, alıştırmak)
Example:
A society more attuned to consumerism than ideology.
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to coincide
occur at the same time.
Example:
Publication is timed to coincide with a major exhibition.
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to deplete
use up the supply or resources of. (tükenmek, tüketmek)
Example:
Reservoirs have been depleted by years of drought.
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to neglect
fail to care for properly. (ihmal etmek)
Example:
The old churchyard has been sadly neglected.
Don't neglect your health
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to strive
struggle or fight vigorously. (çabalamak)
Example:
Scholars must strive against bias.
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auspicious
giving or being a sign of future success. (Uğurlu)
Example:
They said it was an auspicious moon—it was rising.
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to retaliate
make an attack in return for a similar attack. (misilleme yapmak)
Example:
The blow stung and she retaliated immediately.
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oblivion
the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.
Example:
They drank themselves into oblivion.
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protagonist
The main character of a story
Example:
The novel's main protagonist is an American intelligence officer.
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dumbfounded
So shocked that you cannot speak.
Example:
He was dumbfounded by the allegations.
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to cuddle
to hug
Example:
You can, however, cuddle your pet and it costs nothing.
