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fractious \ˈfrak-shəs\ |
causing trouble : hard to manage or control : full of anger and disagreement |
Roger's fractious behavior compounded* the bad relationship he had already سرکش، نافرمانبردار |
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ostentatious \ˌäs-tən-ˈtā-shəs\ |
displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy |
books that people buy and display ostentatiously but never actually finish |
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sprightly sprītlē |
full of life and energy |
a sprightly child who often claims to be too tired to move when it's time to do chores سرشار از انرژی، سرشار از شادی |
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apprentice \ə-ˈpren-təs |
a person who learns a job or skill by working for a fixed period of time for someone who is very good at that job or skill |
decided to be an apprentice to an electrician after he graduated کارآموز |
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strut \ˈstrət\ |
a proud and confident walk |
با افتخار قدم زدن |
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curse \ˈkərs\ |
an offensive word that people say when they are angry : |
I heard him utter a curse before the microphone was shut off. |
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disjointed \-ˈjȯin-təd\ |
lacking order and organization |
"piecing together disjointed fragments of information بی نظم، پراکنده |
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era \ˈer-ə, ˈe-rə, ˈir-ə\ |
a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc. |
We're just now entering an era of great prosperity. His death marks the end of an era. عصر، دوره |
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prosperity pros·per·i·ty |
the condition of being successful or thriving especially : economic well-being |
We're just now entering an era of great prosperity. His death marks the end of an era. |
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importune \ˌim-pər-ˈtün, |
to ask (someone) for something or to do something in a repeated or annoying way |
He stood on the street corner, importuning passersby for help. He importuned them to help. درخواست کردن |
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incontrovertible ˌin-ˌkän-trə-ˈvər-tə-bəl\ |
not able to be doubted or questioned undeniable |
incontrovertible facts that left the jury with no choice but to convict The expert's incontrovertible testimony corroborated* the police report انکار ناپذیر، بی چون و چرا |
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surreptitious sər-əp-ˈti-shəs |
done in a secret way |
She had a surreptitious relationship with her employee. مخفیانه |
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adept \ˈa-ˌdept, |
a highly skilled or well-trained person someone who is adept at something very good at doing something that is not easy |
even by the standards of Washington, he's an adept at political intrigue and power politics ماهر |
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intrigue \ˈin-ˌtrēg, |
the activity of making secret plans : a secret plan |
a novel of intrigue and romance an administration characterized by intrigue and corruption دسیسه، توطئه |
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haven \ˈhā-vən\ |
place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc. |
The shelter offers a haven from abusive spouses. The inn is a haven for weary travelers. This national park provides a safe haven for wildlife. |
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inn \ˈin\ ; |
a house usually in the country where people can eat and rent a room to sleep in a pub |
We stayed at a cozy little inn in the country |
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weary \ˈwir-ē\ |
lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep bored or annoyed by something because you have seen it, heard it, done it, etc., |
The miners were weary after a long shift. خسته، کسل، |
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subjugate \ˈsəb-ji-ˌgāt\ |
to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.) conquer |
The emperor's armies subjugated the surrounding lands. The dictator used duplicity* in order to subjigate his rivals تسلیم کردن، تحت اطاعت و کنترل خود درآوردن، شکست دادن |
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bombard \ˈbäm-ˌbärd\ |
to attack (a place) with bombs, large guns, etc to hit or attack (something or someone) constantly or repeatedly |
The navy bombarded the shore. Scientists bombarded the sample with X-rays. |
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supremacy \sə-ˈpre-mə-sē |
the quality or state of having more power, authority, or status than anyone else : the state of being suprem |
the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world> برتری |
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barn \ˈbärn\ |
a building on a farm that is used for storing grain and hay and for housing farm animals or equipment : a large building that is usually bare and plain |
1. They live in a big barn of a house. طویله |
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to take the bull by the horns |
to face a problem directly |
after several days of delay, the minister decided to take the bull by the horns, and so he sent for the vandals. |
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vandal |
a person who deliberately destroys or damages property : a person who vandalizes something |
Vandals defaced the school's walls خرابکاری کردن
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ultimate \ˈəl-tə-mət\ |
happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc. greatest or most extreme |
Their ultimate fate has not yet been decided. Our ultimate aim is to increase production. |
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eventuate \i-ˈven-chə-ˌwāt\ |
to come out finally : result, come about |
you never know what might eventuate نتیجه دادن، به نتیجه رسیدن |
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emit \ē-ˈmit\ |
to send (light, energy, etc.) out from a source : to make (a certain sound) |
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies.
chimneys emitting thick, black smoke منتشر کردن، خارج شدن، متصاعد کردن |
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squeal \ˈskwēl\ |
to make or cause (something) to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise |
The car squealed to a stop. He squealed the tires and drove off. جیغ زدن، صدایی مانند جیغ |
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subterranean \ˌsəb-tə-ˈrā-nē-ən |
located or living under the surface of the ground: existing or working in secret |
a subterranean bunker that supposedly could withstand even an atomic blast |
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bunker |
a reinforced underground shelter, typically for use in wartime |
Major islands in the group remain heavily fortified with most soldiers hiding in underground concrete bunkers |
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fortify ˈfôrtəˌfī |
strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack |
the whole town was heavily fortified تقویت کردن |
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viable \ˈvī-ə-bəl\ |
capable of being done or used : capable of succeeding |
a viable solution to the problem He could not suggest a viable alternative. شدنی، دست یافتنی |
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chunk \ˈchəŋk\ |
a thick piece of something a large amount or part of something |
She cut the fruit into large chunks. She spends a good chunk of her day on the phone. |
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dungeon \ˈdən-jən\ |
a dark underground prison in a castle |
After two years of confinement in a dungeon, the prisoner was thin and wan |
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smokestack \ˈsmōk-ˌstak\ |
a tall chimney on a factory, ship, etc., for carrying smoke away |
The mayor issued a diatribe* against companies whose smokestacks emit poisonous fumes |
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the lion's share |
the major portion |
Because the salesman was essential to the business, he demanded the lion's share of the profits. |
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premise \ˈpre-məs\ |
a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument grounds for a conclusion |
The premises were searched by the police. He disagreed with her premise. فرض |
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jeopardize \ˈje-pər-ˌdīz\ |
to put (something or someone) in danger
endanger |
His health has been jeopardized by poor nutrition در معرض خطر قرار دادن |
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incredulous in-ˈkre-jə-ləs |
not able or willing to believe something feeling or showing a lack of belief skeptical |
She listened to his explanation with an incredulous smile. He was incredulous at the news. بی اعتقاد، |
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permeate \ˈpər-mē-ˌāt |
to pass or spread through (something) to spread through |
The water permeated the sand. The smell of baking bread permeated the kitchen. نفوذ کردن، سرایت کردن، پخش شدن |
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propitious \prə-ˈpi-shəs\ |
likely to have or produce good results favorable |
Now is a propitious time to start a business. Fermi completed his calculations, waited for a propitious moment, and then gave the signal. مساعد، مناسب، خوش یمن |
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trapeze \tra-ˈpēz |
a short bar that is hung high above the ground by two ropes and that is held by circus performers who perform athletic tricks on it |
The trapeze artist was squeamish• about having to jeopardize his life |
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skunk \ˈskəŋk\ |
a small black-and-white North American animal that produces a very strong and unpleasant smell when it is frightened or in danger : a very bad or unpleasant person |
A terrible odor that was impossible to expunge• راسو |
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out of the frying pan into the fire |
to go from a difficult situation to a worse one |
I thought I had escaped, but actually I went out of the frying pan into the fire. |
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surmise \sər-ˈmīz, |
a supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it |
Charles was glad to have his surmise confirmed |
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curtail |
to reduce or limit (something) to cut short |
The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use. School activities are being curtailed due to a lack of funds محدود کردن، کاهش دادن |
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repress \ri-ˈpres\ |
to not allow yourself to do or express (something) to not allow yourself to remember (something, such as an unpleasant event) |
Religious groups were severely repressed. سرکوب کردن، فرو نشاندن، |
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cryptic \ˈkrip-tik\ |
difficult to understand : having or seeming to have a hidden meaning |
His instructions were cryptic. He said only to wait until we felt certain the answer was clear. |
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inchoate ,inˈkō-it |
not completely formed or developed yet in an early stage |
The young couple was disappointed to see the inchoate state of their new house. نیمه تمام، تکامل پیدا نکرده، تازه آغاز شده، در مراحل اولیه |
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precise \pri-ˈsīs\ |
very accurate and exact |
Be sure to take precise measurements before you cut the cloth. The dating of very old materials has become more precise with new instruments. |
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sober \ˈsō-bər\ |
not drunk : having or showing a very serious attitude or quality : plain in color |
I'm driving, so I have to stay sober tonight. He is a sober, hardworking farmer. هوشیار، عاقل، جدی |
