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cinch
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something that is very easy:
'How was the exam?' 'Oh, it was a cinch!' |
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oblivion
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فراموشى
when something is completely forgotten or no longer important |
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squalor
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درهم وبرهمى وکثافت ،ژوليدگى
the condition of being dirty and unpleasant because of a lack of care or money |
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startle
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to make someone suddenly surprised or slightly shocked:
Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. |
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fetch
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to go and get something or someone and bring them back:
Quick! Go and fetch a doctor. |
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robe
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a long loose piece of clothing, especially one worn for official ceremonies:
a priest's robes |
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brioche
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a type of sweet bread made with flour, eggs, and butter
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slay
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to kill someone - used especially in newspapers
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pedophile
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someone who is sexually attracted to children
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vibe(s)
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the good or bad feelings that a particular person, place, or situation seems to produce and that you react to
good/bad etc vibes I have good vibes about this contract |
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twig
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a small very thin stem of wood that grows from a branch on a tree
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snap
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break,move into position,say something angrily
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frisky
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1 full of energy and fun:
a frisky horse 2 informal feeling sexually excited [= horny] |
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klutz (clutz)
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someone who drops things and falls easily
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creepy
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making you feel nervous and slightly frightened:
There's something creepy about the way he looks at me. The whole place feels creepy |
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slinky
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1 a slinky dress, skirt etc is smooth and tight and shows the shape of a woman's body in a way that looks sexually attractive:
a slinky black dress 2 slinky movements, music, or voices are slow in a way that is sexually attractive: a song with slinky bass lines |
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meticulous
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very careful about small details, and always making sure that everything is done correctly:
He kept meticulous accounts. باريک بين ،خيلى دقيق |
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beseech
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to eagerly and anxiously ask someone for something,beg
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smuggle
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to take something or someone illegally from one country to another
smuggle something across something The guns were smuggled across the border. |
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perky
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confident, happy, and active:
a perky salesgirl |
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mutter
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to speak in a low voice, especially because you are annoyed about something, or you do not want people to hear you
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hoist
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to raise, lift, or pull up something, especially using ropes:
The crew hurried to hoist the flag. |
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bail
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money left with a court of law to make sure that a prisoner will return when their trial starts.
Carpenter is free on bail while he appeals his conviction |
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couture
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the design and production of expensive and fashionable clothes, or the clothes themselves:
a couture collection |
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laxative
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a medicine or something that you eat which makes your bowels empty easily
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bowel
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روده ،شکم
he system of tubes inside your body where food is made into solid waste material and through which it passes out of your body |
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jaunt
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a short trip for pleasure:
a weekend jaunt |
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conscription
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when people are made to join the army, navy etc
سربازگيرى کردن |
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barge
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a large low boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying goods on a canal or river
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back off
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to stop telling someone what to do, or stop criticizing them, especially so that they can deal with something themselves:
I think you should back off for a while. Back off, Marc! Let me run my own life! |
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impeccable
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without any faults and impossible to criticize [= perfect]:
She has taught her children impeccable manners. a bar with impeccable service |
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obscenity
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وقاحت ،قباحت ،زشتى
sexually offensive language or behaviour, especially in a book, play, film etc: laws against obscenity |
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ditch
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a long narrow hole dug at the side of a field, road etc to hold or remove unwanted water
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extort (extortionist)
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blackmail
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dodgy
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dishonest:
One girl thought the men looked dodgy risky; dangerous: not good or reliable: a dodgy hard disk |
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tacky
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1 if something is tacky, it looks cheap or badly made, and shows poor taste:
tacky ornaments 2 showing that you do not have good judgment about what is socially acceptable: It's kind of tacky to give her a present that someone else gave you. |
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ravish
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to force a woman to have sex,rape
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glitter
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sparkle, if someone's eyes glitter, they shine very brightly and show a particular strong emotion
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menace
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threat
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vigilent
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giving careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity
گوش بزنگ |
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asinine
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extremely stupid or silly [= ridiculous]:
What an asinine remark! |
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pederast
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a man who has sex with a young boy
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niche
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A shallow recess, esp. one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament
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puke
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vomit
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auspicious
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showing that something is likely to be successful [≠ inauspicious]
auspicious start/beginning Saccani's excellent recording is an auspicious start to what promises to be a distinguished musical career. مساعد |
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demeanor
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the way someone behaves, dresses, speaks etc that shows what their character is like:
his quiet, reserved demeanour رفتار،سلوک |
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camaraderie
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a feeling of friendship that a group of people have, especially when they work together:
the camaraderie of the women's basketball team رفاقت |
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scrutinize
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to examine someone or something very carefully:
He scrutinized the document. She scrutinized his face. موشکافى کردن |
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abhor
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to hate a kind of behaviour or way of thinking, especially because you think it is morally wrong:
I abhor discrimination of any kind. |
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discrimination
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تبعيض
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touchy
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1 easily becoming offended or annoyed
touchy about She is very touchy about her past. زود رنج ،نازک نارنجى ،حساس ،دل نازک |
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tantrum
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a sudden short period when someone, especially a child, behaves very angrily and unreasonably
have/throw a tantrum She throws a tantrum when she can't have the toy she wants. children's temper tantrums کج خلقى ،اوقات تلخى |
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peril
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great danger, especially of being harmed or killed
in peril They put their own lives in peril to rescue their friends. |
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sneaky
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doing things in a secret and often dishonest or unfair way:
a sneaky little trick اب زير کاه |
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furtive
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behaving as if you want to keep something secret [= secretive]:
There was something furtive about his actions. furtive glances/looks Chris kept stealing furtive glances at me. |
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sly
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1 someone who is sly cleverly deceives people in order to get what they want [= cunning]
2 sly smile/glance/wink etc a smile, look etc that shows you know something secret: He leaned forward with a sly smile. ادم تودار،ادم اب زيرکاه |
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inexorable
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impossible to stop or prevent: the inexorable march of new technology.
impossible to persuade by request or entreaty. |
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entreaty
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التماس ،استدعا
an earnest or humble request |
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earnest
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very serious and sincere:
a rather earnest young man |
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immolate
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to kill someone or destroy something by burning them
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wobble
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to move unsteadily from side to side, or make something do this:
The pile of bricks wobbled and fell. Tom stopped, wobbling from the weight of his load. تلوتلو خوردن |
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penance
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something that you must do to show that you are sorry for something you have done wrong, especially in some religions
do/perform penance We prayed and did penance together. penance for as a penance for his sins ،توبه وطلب بخشايش ،پشيمانى ،رياضت ،وادار به توبه کردن |
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drape
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1 to put something somewhere so that it hangs or lies loosely
drape something over/around/across something He took off his coat and draped it over a chair. Mina lay back, her arms draped lazily over the cushions. 2 to cover or decorate something with a cloth |
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pre-nup (informal)
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a legal document that is written before a man and a woman get married, in which they agree things such as how much money each will get if they divorce
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lingerie
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women's underwear
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mole
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a small dark brown mark on the skin that is slightly higher than the skin around it
someone who works for an organization while secretly giving information to its enemies ،خال سياه ،خال گوشتى |
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undermine
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to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective:
economic policies that threaten to undermine the health care system undermine somebody's confidence/authority/position/credibility etc The constant criticism was beginning to undermine her confidence. |
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GOP
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the Grand Old Party
another name for the Republican Party in US politics |
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clasp
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،گيره قزن قفلى
a small metal object for fastening a bag, belt, piece of jewellery etc a tight hold [= grip]: the firm clasp of her hand |
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tuck in
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1 tuck somebody in: to make a child comfortable in bed by arranging the sheets around them
2 tuck something ↔ in: to move a part of your body inwards so that it does not stick out so much: Stand up straight and tuck in your tummy. |
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klutz,clutz
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a clumsy person, one who makes careless mistakes What a clutz I am! I poured sugar in the salt shaker!
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promiscuous
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having many sexual partners:
the risks of promiscuous sexual behaviour بيقاعده ،بيقيد در امور جنسى |
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mortgage
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1 a legal arrangement by which you borrow money from a bank or similar organization in order to buy a house, and pay back the money over a period of years:
Your building society or bank will help arrange a mortgage. They've taken out a 30 year mortgage (=they will pay for their house over a period of 30 years). We decided to use Fred's redundancy money to pay off the mortgage (=pay back all the money we borrowed for a mortgage). Mortgage rates are set to rise again in the spring. She was having trouble meeting her mortgage payments. 2 the amount of money you borrow in the form of a mortgage: If you earn £20,000 per year, then you may be able to get a mortgage of £60,000. گرو،رهن |
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redundancy
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1The state of being no longer needed or useful
2 a situation in which someone has to leave their job, because they are no longer needed [=layoff] The closure of the export department resulted in over 100 redundancies |
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fuss
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anxious behaviour or activity that is usually about unimportant things:
James said he'd better be getting back or there'd be a fuss. The Steamatic enables you to clean any carpet with the minimum of fuss. هايهوى ،سروصدا،نق نق زدن ،اشوب ،نزاع |
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mace
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گرز
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conceal
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to hide something carefully:
The shadows concealed her as she crept up to the house. The path was concealed by long grass. |
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cleavage
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1 the space between a woman's breasts
2 formal a difference between two people or things that often causes problems or arguments |
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itinerary
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برنامه سفر
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thwart
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Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
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resemblance
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The state of resembling or being alike
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Striking
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Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent
- the murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting قابل توجه |
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preach
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Deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church
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sermon
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A talk on a religious or moral subject, esp. one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible
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solicitation
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an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status; "a solicitation to the king for relief".
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entreaty
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An earnest or humble request
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falsify
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Alter (information or evidence) so as to mislead
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divulge
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Make known (private or sensitive information)
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liaison
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Communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations
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flaunt
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Display (something) ostentatiously, esp. in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance
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ostentation
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Pretentious and vulgar display, esp. of wealth and luxury, intended to impress or attract notice
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vulgar
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1 remarks, jokes etc that are vulgar deal with sex in a very rude and offensive way
2 not behaving politely in social situations [= uncouth]: vulgar behaviour 3 not showing good judgment about what is beautiful or suitable: a vulgar check suit عوامانه ،عاميانه ،پست ،رکيک ،مبتذل |
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overgeneralize
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Draw a conclusion or make a statement about (something) that is more general than is justified by the available evidence
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tell off
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the act of telling someone that they have done something wrong:
I've already had one telling-off from Dad this week. |
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sprain
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to damage a joint in your body by suddenly twisting it [= twist]:
I fell down the steps and sprained my ankle |
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crutch
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one of a pair of long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk when you have hurt your leg
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ligament
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رباط
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tantrum
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کج خلقى ،اوقات تلخى
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prowess
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great skill at doing something:
his physical prowess military prowess |
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illiterate
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1 someone who is illiterate has not learned to read or write
2 badly written, in an uneducated way: It was an illiterate letter, full of mistakes. |
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Ship's Mast
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To tie belts to both front doors of a car. Then while speeding, climbing out through the passenger window, grabbing the belts and laying on the hood at high speeds. As seen in the movie Grindhouse.
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insinuate
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تلقين کردن ،داخل کردن ،اشاره کردن ،به اشاره فهماندن ،بطور ضمنى فهماندن
1 to say something which seems to mean something unpleasant without saying it openly, especially suggesting that someone is being dishonest [= imply] insinuate that Are you insinuating that the money was stolen? What are you trying to insinuate? 2 formal to gradually gain someone's love, trust etc by pretending to be friendly and sincere: He managed to insinuate his way into her affections. |
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demonize
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portray as wicked and threatening
ديو سان کردن |
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compel
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Force or oblige (someone) to do something.
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electorate
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All the people entitled to vote in an election.
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bogus
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ساختگى ،جعلى ،قلابى
bogus email |
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profanity
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offensive words or religious words used in a way that shows you do not respect God or holy things
،ناسزا email containing profanity |
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disgruntled
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ناخوشنود،ناراضى
angry or dissatisfied disgruntled former employee |
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frenzied
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wildly excited or uncontrolled
ديوانه وار،شوريده ،اشفته after the frenzied weekend |
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bash
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a party or social event.
birthday bash |
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rabies
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هاری
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benevolent
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Well meaning and kindly.
(of an organization) Serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose |
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hunch
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ظن
if you have a hunch that something is true or will happen, you feel that it is true or will happen [↪ suspicion] have a hunch (that) I had a hunch that something like this would happen. somebody's hunch My hunch is that she's his mother. |
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stale
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کهنه ،مانده ،تازگى وطراوت چيزى را از بين بردن
bread or cake that is stale is no longer fresh or good to eat [≠ fresh]: French bread goes stale (=becomes stale) very quickly. stale cake |
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reap
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درو کردن ،جمع اورى کردن ،بدست اوردن
to get something, especially something good, as a result of what you have done reap the benefit/reward/profit (of something) Those who do take risks often reap the rewards. |
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unprecedented
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Never done or known before
بى سابقه ،بى مانند،جديد،بى نظير |
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adulation
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excessive admiration
پرستش ،ستايش ،چاپلوسى |
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pseudonym
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A fictitious name, esp. one used by an author
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martial
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appropriate to war; warlike
وابسته به ارتش ،جنگى ،لشکرى ،جنگجو،نظامى |
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spar
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Make the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training
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vandalize
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Deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property)
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Deliberately
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Consciously and intentionally; on purpose
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counterpoint
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نقطه مقابل
as a counterpoint to their concerns |
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shiver
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(of a person or animal) Shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
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تب و لرز،تب نوبه ،تب مالاريا
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trembling
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shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
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human trafficking ring
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باند قاچاق انسان
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parlour
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a room in a public building, hotel, monastery, etc. for receiving guests or private conversation.
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sordid
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پست ،چرک ،کثيف
Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt. Dirty or squalid. Synonyms squalid - mean - vile - filthy - nasty - foul - base |
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abduct
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ربودن ،دزديدن( شخص)،ادم دزديدن
take (someone) away illegally by force or deception. |
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ordeal
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امتحان سخت براى اثبات بيگناهاى ،کار شاق
a prolonged painful or horrific experience. |
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steal thunder
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to steal thunder is to take attention away from the person who has brought it to the current place.
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procession
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A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, esp. as part of a ceremony or festival
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quartet
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A group of four people playing music or singing together
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centerpieces
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A decorative piece or display placed in the middle of a dining or serving table
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gynecologist
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،متخصص بيماريهاى زنان
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layman
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a person without professional or specialized knowledge
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barbed wire
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سیم خاردار
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pinhead
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One who lacks the intelligence of the "normal" sector of the human population;
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confit
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Duck or other meat cooked slowly in its own fat
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