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intoxicated \-sə-ˌkā-təd\ |
drunk affected by or as if by alcohol : drunk |
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sobriety \sə-ˈbrī-ə-tē, sō-\ |
the state of not being drunk |
the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety |
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crusade \krü-ˈsād\ |
: a major effort to change something any one of the wars that European Christian countries fought against Muslims in Palestine in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries |
تلاش دشوار برای تغییر چیزی جنگ های صلیبی |
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affluent |
having a large amount of money and owning many expensive things rich, affluent, wealthy |
he is affluent and can afford to send his children to the best schools |
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feasible \ˈfē-zə-bəl\ |
: possible to do |
looking for a feasible way to create new jobs |
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discern \di-ˈsərn, -ˈzərn\ |
perceive• to detect with the eyes to detect with senses other than vision to recognize or identify as separate |
The reasons behind this sudden change are difficult to discern تشخیص دادن، فهمیدن |
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sally \ˈsa-lē\ |
a sudden attack in which a group of soldiers rush forward against an enemy suddenly rush forth a clever and funny remark |
Some prisoners planned a disturbance while others would sally toward حمله، هجوم جواب زیرکانه |
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consternation \ˌkän(t)-stər-ˈnā-shən\ |
amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue بهت، حیرت |
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beggar \ˈbe-gər\ |
a person who lives by begging for money, food, |
Under duress• from the tax officer, the beggar admitted that he was truly beggar |
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dismay \dis-ˈmā, diz-\ |
consternation to cause (someone) to feel very worried, disappointed, or upset |
بهت، حیرت، ترس they were dismayed by the U-turn in policy |
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perfunctory \pər-ˈfəŋ(k)-t(ə-)rē\ |
used to describe something that is done without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected
mechanical done without care, superficial |
کاری که از روی عادت انجام میشه، سر سری کارهای خشک و روتین the violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for |
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chagrin \shə-ˈgrin\ |
a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment |
The fact that he'd been unable to attend the funeral was a source of chagrin for Ted. غم و غصه |
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perverse \(ˌ)pər-ˈvərs, ˈpər-ˌ\ |
wrong or different in a way that others feel is strange or offensive turned away from what is right or good : corrupt improper, incorrect bstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted : wrongheaded persisting in error |
منحرف، فاسد، گمراه His friends all enjoy his perverse sense of humor. |
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deride \di-ˈrīd, dē-\ |
to talk or write about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way : to say that (someone or something) is ridiculous or has no value to laugh at contemptuously |
my brothers derided our efforts, but were forced to eat their words when we won first place تمسخر کردن به استهزا گرفتن |
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perpendicular \ˌpər-pən-ˈdi-kyə-lər\ |
going straight up or to the side at a 90 degree angle from another line or surface |
She lives on the street that is perpendicular to mine. |
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curb \ˈkərb\ |
a short border along the edge of a street that is usually made of stone or concrete to control or limit (something) |
جدول، کنترل کردن، محدود کردن We sat on the curb eating our ice cream. H |
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snort |
to force air noisily through your nose make a sudden sound through one's nose, especially to express indignation or derision. |
هوا را با فشار از درون بینی عبور دادن صدای ناگهانی ایجاد کردن که نشانه تمسخر و استهزاست |
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recruitment |
the action of enlisting new people in the armed forces. |
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plumber
\ˈplə-mər\ |
a person who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems
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put in
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set up, barge in, submit, inject, insert, salt away
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make arrangement |
make plans or preparations |
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estate agent |
buys or sells houses or lands for people |
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civil service |
he permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians. |
The permanent bureaucracy of government, the civil service , took more and more control. |
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civil |
of or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters. |
کشوری، غیرنظامی، مدنی |
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skeptic \ˈskep-tik\ |
a person who questions or doubts something (such as a claim or statement) : a person who often questions or doubts things |
Skeptics have pointed out flaws in the researchers' methods. You can believe in ghosts if you like, but I'm still a skeptic. |
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superficial \ˌsü-pər-ˈfi-shəl\ |
concerned only with what is obvious or apparent : not thorough or complete |
a superficial analysis of the results they had a superficial knowledge of the topic. سطحی، ظاهری، جزئی |
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red-letter day |
day of happiness, time for rejoicing (holidays are red-letter days on our calendars) |
My red-letter day came when I was chosen as senior class president. |
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rejoice |
to feel or show that you are very happy about something |
شادی، خوشحالی شاد شدن we all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. |
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censure \ˈsen(t)-shər\ |
official strong criticism a judgment involving condemnation |
The country faces international censure for its alleged involvement in the assassination. انتقاد، سرزنش |
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outburst \-ˌbərst\ |
a sudden expression of strong feeling a sudden increase in activity |
the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read> there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour انفجار، طغیان، احساس شدید خشم و عصبانیت |
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wit |
an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny : a person who is known for making clever and funny remarks |
بذله گویی، شوخی، |
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hinder \ˈhin-dər\ |
to make (something, such as a task or action) slow or difficult to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper to hold back |
The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation. The country's economic growth is being hindered by the sanctions. مانع شدن، به عقب انداختن |
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imprison \im-ˈpri-zən\ |
to put in or as if in prison : confine - |
he was imprisoned for murder. He has threatened to imprison his political opponents. - |
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inscribe \in-ˈskrīb\ |
to write or cut (words, a name, etc.) on something to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record to autograph or address (a book) as a gift |
The book was inscribed with the author's signature ; |
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demoralize \di-ˈmȯr-ə-ˌlīz, ˌdē-, - |
to cause (someone) to lose hope, courage, or confidence : to weaken the morale of (a person or group) to corrupt the morals of |
the mere sight of the forbidding cliffs demoralized the climbers |
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mere |
that is solely or no more or better than what is specified. a lake, pond, or arm of the sea. |
"it happened a mere decade ago" فقط یا بیشتر یا بهتر نبودن |
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rookie |
a first-year player in a professional sport a person who has just started a job or activity and has little experience |
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attain \ə-ˈtān\ |
to accomplish or achieve (something) to succeed in getting or doing (something) to grow or increase to (a particular amount, size, etc.) |
She refused to let the injury keep her from attaining her goal of being in the Olympics. به دست آوردن، نائل شدن، به پایان رساندن، موفق شدن |
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concise \kən-ˈsīs\ |
using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information |
a concise article on violence in the media that manages to say more than most books on the subject مختصر، موجز |
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covenant \ˈkəv-nənt, ˈkə-və-\ |
a formal and serious agreement or promise a formal written agreement between two or more people, businesses, countries, etc. |
an international covenant on human rights موافقت نامه، توافق نامه |
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forebear \fȯr-ˈber, fər-\ |
to choose not to do (something that you could do) to avoid doing or saying (something) |
1. He carefully forbore any mention of her name for fear of upsetting them. We decided to forbear provoking him any further. l> خودداری کردن، انجام ندادن |
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solemn \ˈsä-ləm\ |
very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression sad and serious |
He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner table> |
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confront \kən-ˈfrənt\ |
to oppose or challenge (someone) especially in a direct and forceful way to face especially in challenge : oppose |
They confronted the invaders at the shore. She confronted him about his smoking. Protesters in Iran confront security forces ; |
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effrontery \i-ˈfrən-tə-rē, e-\ |
a very confident attitude or way of behaving that is shocking or rude shameless boldness : insolence |
the little squirt had the effrontery to deny eating any cookies, even with the crumbs still on his lips جسارت، گستاخی |
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disparage |
to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc. to lower in rank or reputation : degrade discredit,belittle |
1. Voters don't like political advertisements in which opponents disparage one another. تخریب کردن، بی اعتبار کردن، |
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laudable \ˈlȯ-də-bəl\ |
deserving praise worthy of praise : commendable praiseworthy |
1. Improving the schools is a laudable goal. قابل ستایش، هژیر |
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fiasco \fē-ˈas-(ˌ)kō |
a complete failure |
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masticate \ˈmas-tə-ˌkāt\ |
to chew (food) to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth |
1. The cows were masticating their food. mindlessly masticated peanuts while watching the baseball game on TV |
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grind \ˈgrīnd\ |
to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special |
1. The steel grinds to a sharp edge. ساییدن، خرد کردن، آسیاب کردن |
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eschew \e-ˈshü, |
to avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper, etc. to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds |
They now eschew the violence of their past. psychologist who eschews the traditional methods of psychotherapy -- اجتناب کردن، خودداری کردن |
