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sustain \sə-ˈstān\ |
to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc. to hold up the weight of (something) to deal with or experience (something bad or unpleasant) |
Hope sustained us during that difficult time. The roof, unable to sustain the weight of all the snow, collapsed نگه داشتن، متحمل شدن، حمایت کردن، سرپا نگه داشتن |
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predominant priˈdämənənt |
more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people or things |
Religion is the predominant theme of the play.
She is predominant among new writers. This year's flu vaccine only 23 percent effective against predominant strain, غالب، برجسته، حکم فرما |
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manifest \ˈma-nə-ˌfest\ |
able to be seen : clearly shown or visible : easy to understand or recognize readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
Their sadness was manifest in their faces. His love for literature is manifest in his large library. آشکار نمودن، معلوم کردن، واضح و آشکار |
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readily ˈredl-ē |
without hesitation or reluctance; willingly |
Excellent schools should be readily available to everyone با اشتیاق |
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mighty \ˈmī-tē\ |
having or showing great strength or power very great possessing might powerful |
The barbarians faced a mighty army. the decline of a mighty empire نیرومند، توانا، پر قدرت |
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reap rēp |
to get (something, such as a reward) as a result of something that you have done to cut and collect (a plant, crop, etc.) from a field |
She is now reaping the benefits of her hard work. He reaped large profits from his investments. درو کردن، به نتیجه رسیدن |
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entail \in-ˈtāl, en-\ |
to have (something) as a part, step, or result involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence. |
He accepted the responsibility, with all that it entails. مستلزم بودن، شامل شدن |
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grim |
unpleasant or shocking to see or think about
causing feelings of sadness or worry gloomy or depressing |
Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods. ترسناک، شوم، سخت |
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gang up |
: to combine for a specific purpose |
متحد شدن |
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heckle \ˈhe-kəl\ |
Interrupt (someone, such as a speaker or performer) by shouting annoying or rude comments or questions |
Several protesters were heckling the speaker at the rally. The players were being heckled by the fans. حرف کسی را متوقف کردن |
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ovation \ō-ˈvā-shən\ |
an occurrence in which a group of people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., show enthusiastic approval or appreciation by clapping their hands together over and over |
He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage. |
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withstand wiTHˈstand |
to not be harmed or affected by (something) to deal with (something, such as an attack or criticism) successfully |
cookware that can withstand high temperatures I couldn't withstand the rigors of army life. |
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rigor \ˈri-gər\ |
the difficult and unpleasant conditions or experiences that are associated with something
the quality or state of being very exact, careful, or strict |
They underwent the rigors of military training. سخت گیری، شرایط سخت |
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insubstantial ˌinsəbˈstanCHəl |
not large or important not strong or solid not real not made of a real substance |
Their contribution to the fund was insubstantial. غیر مهم و کوچک، جزئی، غیر واقعی |
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mesmerize \-mə-ˌrīz\ |
to hold the attention of (someone) entirely to interest or amaze (someone) so much that nothing else is seen or noticed |
he discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show به طور کامل جلب شدن، متوجه چیزی شدن |
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allege \ə-ˈlej\ |
claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case. |
He alleged that the mayor has accepted bribes. |
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assert \ə-ˈsərt, a-\ |
to state (something) in a strong and definite way to demand that other people accept or respect (something) |
He asserted that there were spies in the government. She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment. اثبات کردن، ادعا کردن، اظهار کردن |
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lay off |
stop doing or taking something furloughdiscontinue, quit, stop, cease, give up |
you need to lay off eating those jelly doughnuts, or you'll end up looking like one انجام کاری را متوقف کردن |
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cherished |
wanted, treasured, precious |
he needed a woman he could cherish |
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hospitality \ˌhäs-pə-ˈta-lə-tē\ |
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers |
It was refreshing to be met with such hospitality after our long journey. مهمان نوازی |
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condominium \ˌkän-də-ˈmi-nē-əm\ |
a room or set of rooms that is owned by the people who live there and that is part of a larger building containing other similar sets of rooms |
ساختمان با مالکیت مشترک |
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pearl pərl |
a hard, lustrous spherical mass, typically white or bluish-gray, formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other bivalve mollusk and highly prized as a gem. |
She had changed from her khaki uniform to a more casual blue slacks, white pullover sweater and blue shoes |
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passerby \ˌpa-sər-ˈbī |
a person who walks by something on a street or road |
A passerby saw the accident and stopped to help. Passersby were asked if they were registered to vote |
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tantrum ˈtantrəm |
an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child. |
"he has temper tantrums if he can't get his own way بدخلقی، به خصوص برای بچه ها |
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hideous \ˈhi-dē-əs\ |
very ugly or disgusting offensive to the senses and especially to sight exceedingly ugly |
the hideous way in which she treated her maid after she discovered her ring was missing |
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laughter \ˈlaf-tər |
the action or sound of laughing |
the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater |
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reassure \ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r\ |
to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful |
Experts reassured the public that the accident wouldn't happen again. قوت قلب دادن، اطمینان دادن |
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tease \ˈtēz\ |
to laugh at and criticize (someone) in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind to annoy or bother (an animal) . |
He and his wife enjoy teasing each other about their different tastes in music. The other children teased her because she was wearing braces. مسخره کردن، اذیت کردن |
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pick up |
to recover or increase speed, vigor, or activity : improve |
The game picked up after a sluggish start افزایش سرعت یا قدرت یا فعالیت، بهبود پیدا کردن |
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fulfill \fu̇(l)-ˈfil |
to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract) to succeed in doing or providing |
He fulfilled his pledge to cut taxes. The program is intended to fulfill the basic needs of children in the community. انجام دادن، به نتیجه رساندن |
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chestnut |
a glossy brown nut that may be roasted and eaten. |
فندوق |
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wipeout \ˈwīp-ˌau̇t\ |
the act or an instance of wiping out complete or utter destruction a fall or crash caused usually by losing control |
a nuclear wipeout نابودی ناگهانی |
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quirk kwərk |
an unusual habit or way of behaving something strange that happens by chance |
his distaste for travel is an endearing quirk wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks عادت عجیب، رفتار عجیب |
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distaste |
mild dislike or aversion |
Harry nurtured a distaste for all things athletic |
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aversion əˈvərZHən |
a strong dislike or disinclination a strong feeling of not liking something |
They regarded war with aversion. بیزاری و نفرت |
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endear in-ˈdir |
to make higher in cost, value, or estimation cause to be loved or liked. |
Flora's spirit and character endeared her to everyone who met her loved or liked. باعث علاقه شدن، دوست داشته شدن |
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prodidious \prə-ˈdi-jəs |
amazing or wonderful very impressive very big remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. |
stage magicians performing prodigious feats for rapt audiences عجیب، شگفت انگیز |
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rapt \ˈrapt\ |
showing complete interest in something completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing |
The students listened with rapt attention |
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connotation \ˌkä-nə-ˈtā-shən\ |
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. |
ایهام، معنی دیگر علاوه بر معنی اصلی |
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Denotation |
refers to the literal meaning of a word, the "dictionary definition. |
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lust \ˈləst\ |
a strong feeling of sexual desire pleasure, delight |
He was driven by a lust for power. Lust for chocolate drew her into the candy store light |
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omniscient ämˈniSHənt |
knowing everything having unlimited understanding or knowledge |
the story is told by an omniscient narrator |
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taint \ˈtānt\ |
to hurt or damage the good condition of (something) to make (something) dangerous or dirty especially by adding something harmful or undesirable to it contaminate or pollute (something). |
criticism of her sister's singing that was tainted by envy |
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envy \ˈen-vē\ |
the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has |
my envy of his success Their exotic vacations inspired envy in their friends |
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exotic \ig-ˈzä-tik\ |
very different, strange, or unusual |
She's known for her exotic tastes. متفاوت، غیر معمول، |
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turmoil \ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l |
a state of confusion or disorder |
the country was in turmoil |
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ecstatic \ek-ˈsta-tik, ik-ˈsta-\ |
very happy or excited : feeling or showing ecstasy |
He was ecstatic when he heard that he was going to be a father. خیلی خوشحال و هیجان زده |
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compassionate \kəm-ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət\ |
feeling or showing concern for someone who is sick, hurt, poor, etc. : having or showing compassion |
a compassionate smile made the refugees feel a little better |
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acuity \ə-ˈkyü-ə-tē, a-\ |
the ability to see, hear, or understand something easily keenness of perception |
a worrisome deterioration in the acuity of his hearing over the years |
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worrisome ˈwərēˌsəm |
causing people to worry |
There is the worrisome possibility of hurricane damage on the coast |
