Word Flashcards
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کلاغ
Agenda
a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
the question of nuclear weapons had been removed from the agenda
Pitched
Pitched battled
Dispute
Disputes over financial arrangements regarding senior managers
Argument
Debate
Discussion
Shareholder
Stockholders
Insatiable
Voracious
Insatiable appetite
The tyranny of quarterly reporting can distort board decision-making, as directors have to ‘make the numbers every four months to meet the insatiable appetite of the market for more data.
tyranny
ˈtirənē
people who survive war and escape tyranny
oppression
an oppressive dictatorship
cruelty
despotism
the King’s arbitrary despotism
Delegate
the power delegated to him must never be misused
envoy
representative
Diligent
Hard-working
Industrious
Measures
actions
Eradication
Eradication of poverty
Eradication of plague
(plāɡ)
this disease has been eradicated from the world
consolidation
the permanent consolidation of peace
Impairment
Hearing impairment
literacy
tests of literacy and numeracy
mandate
command
a mandate to seek the release of political prisoners
cede
he ceded control of the company to his brother
spring up
500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology
adept
skillful
expert
proficient
he is adept at analysing and exploiting trend
infuse
he did his best to infuse good humour into his voice
infuse the dried flowers in boiling water
saline was infused into the aorta
Augment
he augmented his summer income by painting houses
enhance
increase
retain
built in 1830, the house retains many of its original features
hold
keep
maintain
preserve
unleash
free
we unleashed the dog and carried it down to our car
release
retailer
retail
the product’s retail price
tangible
the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible
tochable
redeem
rescue
save
a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech
The points can redeem for cash
proposition
the proposition that all men are created equal
statement
Argument
Theory
Hypothesis
plan
proposal
a detailed investment proposition
streak
tears streaking her face, Cynthia looked up
there’s a streak of insanity in the family
tendency
green tendency
transcend
go beyond
combine and transcend
commitment
obligation
warranty
guarantee
devotion
loyalty
the prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to the agreement
the company’s commitment to quality
reaffirm
reaffirmed his commitment to the agreement
pedometer
step counter
disparity
a great difference.
economic disparities between different regions of the country
the fire was started deliberately
consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
counteract
should we deliberately intervene in the climate system to counteract global warming?
foil
prevent
reinvigorate
refresh
fuel
we are fully committed to reinvigorating the economy of the area
