XXIX

Question 1

pursuant /pəˈsjuːənt/ to something

Answer 1

done according to a particular law, rule, contract etc

“The boy was provided with an interpreter, pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Act.”

Question 2

conservation /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

Answer 2

1) the protection of natural things such as animals, plants, forests etc, to prevent them from being spoiled or destroyed SYN preservation
2) when you prevent something from being lost or wasted → conserve

1. حفاظت
2. نگهداری
3. حفظ منابع طبیعی

Question 3

oppress /əˈpres/

Answer 3

1) to treat a group of people unfairly or cruelly, and prevent them from having the same rights that other people in society have.
“native tribes oppressed by the authorities”
2) to make someone feel unhappy, worried, or uncomfortable.

ستم کردن
ظلم کردن بر
پریشان کردن

oppression /əˈpreʃən/ => ستم
oppressor /əˈpresə/, oppressive /əˈpresɪv/ => ستمگر

Question 4

gross /ɡrəʊs/

Answer 4

1) a gross sum of money is the total amount before any tax or costs have been taken away → net
“a gross profit of $5 million”
2) clearly wrong and unacceptable.
3) very unpleasant to look at or think about SYN disgusting
4) extremely fat and unattractive

Question 5

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Answer 5

1) a strong feeling of dislike, annoyance, or disapproval.

2) a very strong feeling of dislike that almost makes you sick, caused by something unpleasant

Question 6

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/

Answer 6

1) a decrease in the quality, quantity, or importance of something.
2) to say no politely when someone invites you somewhere, offers you something, or wants you to do something
“Offered the position of chairman, Smith declined, preferring to keep his current job.”

Question 7

staple /ˈsteɪpəl/

Answer 7

1) a small piece of thin wire that is pushed into sheets of paper and bent over to hold them together.
2) a small U-shaped piece of metal with pointed ends, used to hold something in place.
3) a food that is needed and used all the time.
4) the main product that is produced in a country.

adjective
1. عمده
noun
1. گیره کاغذ
2. جزء اصلی هر چیزی

Question 8

authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/

Answer 8

1) done or made in the traditional or original way SYN genuine
2) a painting, document, book etc that is authentic has been proved to be by a particular person SYN genuine
3) based on facts

1. معتبر
2. موثق
3. صحیح
4. درست
5. قابل اعتماد

Question 9

snatch /snætʃ/

Answer 9

1) to take something away from someone with a quick, often violent, movement SYN grab
2) to take someone away from a person or place, especially by force

noun
1. قاپ زنی
2. جزئی
3. ربایش
4. ربودگی
verb
1. ربودن
2. گرفتن
3. قاپیدن
4. بردن

Question 10

crave /kreɪv/ verb

Answer 10

to have an extremely strong desire for something.

“an insecure child who craves attention”

1. اشتیاق داشتن
2. ارزو کردن