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nimble
agile

You need nimble fingers for that job.
appealing

attractive or interesting

Working abroad is appealing to many people.
Through his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters.

appeal

1- a quality that makes somebody/something attractive or interesting


2- an urgent and deeply felt request for money, help or information, especially one made by a charity or by the police

1- The Beatles have never really lost their appeal.


2- to launch a TV appeal for donations

frail
(especially of an old person) physically weak and thin
The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground.
One of the frailties of human beings is laziness.
conform
adapt
Yon must conform to the rules or leave the club.
She has always been a conformist.
arbitrary
haphazard

not seeming to be based on a reason

He makes unpredictable, arbitrary decisions.
The teacher arbitrarily decided to give the class a test.
assert
declare
The government asserted its control over the banking system.
The company president is an assertive individual.
astounding

So surprising that it is difficult to believe



Astonishing
The scientists made an astounding discovery.
The fans were astounded by their team's success.
astute

Very clever and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation

Perceptive
He was an astute worker, finishing in half the time it took the others to finish.
They astutely determined that there would be no chance to finish on time.
deceptively

in a way that appears to be something that it is not

misleadingly
Appearances can often be deceptive.
A deceptive advertisement.
elicit

(from somebody) (formal) to get information or a reaction from somebody, often with difficulty

extract
A lawyer will elicit all the facts necessary to prove her case.
I could elicit no response from him.
petition
appeal
Canada petitioned the United Nations to consider its case.
The student's petition was denied.
relinquish
to give up control; abdicate

*They had relinquished all hope that she was alive.

The troubled executive relinquished his control of the company.

resilient
strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease; tenacious
She has a resilient personality and will soon feel better.
The doctor was surprised by his patient's resilience.
tempt

(tempt somebody into something)


(tempt somebody to do something)

entice
The idea of getting rich quickly tempted him to invest his life savings.
Desserts are more tempting when one is on a diet.
baffle
puzzle
The causes of many harmful diseases have baffled doctors for centuries.
That was a baffling question.
bear
yield

He can't bear to be laughed at

This orchard bears many fine harvests of apples.
Although stock prices declined, losses have been bearable for most investors.


obstruct
block
You can't park here, you're obstructing my driveway.
intrigue
Fascinate

To make somebody very interested and want to know more about something

He was intrigued by the acclaim that he received.
You've really intrigued me—tell me more!
shed
discard/ drop

o get rid of something that is no longer wanted

The factory is shedding a large number of jobs.
The experiments shed no new information on the cause of the disease.
coarse
rough
Sandpaper is an extremely coarse material.
Wool clothing has certain coarseness in texture.
appropriate
proper

an appropriate response/measure/method

It is not appropriate to cheat on tests.
She was dressed appropriately in a suit for the job interview.
constantly
continually
Philosophy constantly questions the nature of human existence.
The speed of light is constant at 186,000 miles a second.
convenient
practical
The student union is convenient to the physical sciences building.
For the convenience of the student body, the library is located in a central location.
distort
deform


Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.


The article gave a distorted picture of his childhood.

prosperous
thriving

rich and successful




Prosper: to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money

In the early 1900s, San Francisco was a prosperous city.

Bacteria prosper under the proper conditions.

purposefully
Deliberately: She's been deliberately ignoring him all day.
The course syllabus was designed purposefully to be easy to follow.
He was authorized to spend the money for business purposes.
crack
Fracture: Old people's bones are more prone to fracture.

(prone to: likely to do something bad)

Cracks in the ice allowed for fishing.
The wall cracked due to poor construction.
creep


crawl- خزیدن

to move or develop slowly, quietly and carefully


to grow along the ground or up walls

Some mistakes are beginning to creep into his work.
Ivy is a creeping variety of plant.
crush
grind: to grind coffee/corn
The machine crushes corn to produce corn meal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president's program.
flaw
defect
There is a flaw in his theory.
settle
to make a place your permanent home

to put an end to an argument or a disagreement

People arriving from the south settled in California.
The lawyers settled their differences and came to an agreement.
dim

Not bright

faint: that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt


The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
drab
colorless

without interest

A cold drab office.

Their clothing was quite drab.
The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.
elaborate
complex

very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized




to explain or describe something in a more detailed way

She had prepared a very elaborate meal.


His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.
hazardous
dangerous
Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business.
minuscule (minute, minitia)
tiny: a tiny baby
The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation.
Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.
prime

1- Main; most important; basic: My prime concern is to protect my property.

2- V. prepare/ brief

3- the time in your life when you are strongest or most successful

The directors primed the actors before the performance.

he was ready and primed for action.


He was barely 30 and in the prime of (his) life.

rudimentary
dealing with only the most basic matters or ideas
He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The most rudimentary forms of life.
superficial

Not deep

Shallow: (of a person, an idea, a comment, etc.) not showing serious thought, feelings, etc. about something- This shows how shallow their commitment to the environment really is.
A superficial analysis

A superficial injury
You should not try to answer the question superficially.

amenity
convenience
She had all the amenities of home when she went camping.
One expects many amenities at a five-star hotel.
disperse
to cause to move in many different directions; circulate
The crowd dispersed quickly.


Police dispersed the protesters with tear gas.

encircle
surround: Police surrounded the building.
The players encircled their coach after winning the big game.
The encircled celebrity actually became afraid of her fans.
erratic
no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason; inconsistent
The artist's paintings have an erratic qualify, some being excellent, and others
mediocre.
The unstable chemical reacted erratically.
pier
dock
The submarine arrived at the pier on time.
The goods were unloaded onto the pier.
prevalent
commonplace
Comfortable trade winds are prevalent in the Caribbean islands.
There is a prevalence of disease where poor sanitation conditions exist.
release
free
A new movie was just released.
The release of the records was expected today.
burgeon
grow at a fast pace; thrive
The burgeoning population of major cities is creating a demand for more services.
His talent as a pianist burgeoned at the age of 14.
conspicuously
attracting attention; noticeably
His name was conspicuously absent from the list of winners.

I felt very conspicuous in my new car.

endorse
support
The union endorsed the new contract.
The president's endorsement of the project guaranteed its funding.
erode
to wear away, disappear slowly; deteriorate

to gradually destroy the surface of something through the action of wind, rain, etc.;

The rocks have eroded away over time.



Her confidence has been slowly eroded by repeated failures.

evaporate

disappear

to vanish: The magician vanished in a puff of smoke.


The chances of the two sides reaching an agreement have evaporated.
The evaporation of the funds was unexplainable.

Her confidence had now completely evaporated.

recover
retrieve: The dog retrieved the ball from the water.
The NASA team was unable to recover the space capsule.
The recovered objects had not been damaged.
reportedly
Rumored: It is widely rumoured that she is considering a divorce.
The students reportedly sent a representative, but she has not arrived yet.
The reported tornado has not been confirmed.
Suffer
Endure: The pain was almost too great to endure.
The old man suffers from loss of memory.
Many families experience the suffering of difficult economic times.
dignitary
a very important or famous person, usually associated with a high position in government; notable
Every dignitary in Washington was invited to the wedding.
All of the high ranking dignitaries attended the economic summit.
elude
to escape in a tricky way; evade
The criminal has eluded the police for months.
Success has been elusive for the team.
exhaust
deplete: to reduce something by a large amount-Food supplies were severely depleted

2- study a subject until there is nothing else to say about it

They exhausted their energy in 10 minutes.
The exhaustive report was acclaimed by everyone.
extensive
comprehensive

covering a large area; great in amount

The extensive snowfall caused problems throughout the city.
The professor extended a warm welcome to the new student.
Facet
element or component; aspect
The proposal had many beneficial facets.
It was a multi faceted problem that challenged the entire student body.
inaccessible
remote: isolated- a remote beach

distant: in the remote past/future



The summit of the mountain was inaccessible.
The dignitary's inaccessibility frustrated the reporter.
ample
more than enough; sufficient
There is ample evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident
occurred.
She was amply paid for the work she completed.
arid
dry
Nothing grows in these arid region.
The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid.

avert


avoid: She could not avoid letting her feelings show

Talks are taking place in an attempt to avert a strike.

She averted her eyes from the terrible scene in front of her.

defy
resist

to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority


to be impossible or almost impossible to believe, explain, describe, etc.

The protesters continued to defy a court injunction.

Hundreds of people today defied the ban on political gatherings.



enact
Legislate
Congress enacted the legislation during its last session.
The enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate.
even
regular, smooth; in equal parts; Equitable
Children do not learn at an even pace.
The profits were divided evenly among the investors.

Our scores are now even.

feign
simulate

to pretend that you have a particular feeling or that you are ill/sick, tired, etc.

‘Who cares?’ said Alex, feigning indifference.

‘A present for me?’ she asked with feigned surprise.


She feigned sleep to avoid having to answer.

fertile
Rich
The delta areas of rivers are known for their fertile soil.
Fertilizers are used on crops to increase yields.
indiscriminate
arbitrary

without thought about what the result may be, especially when it causes people to be harmed

The indiscriminate arrangement of the products made the store confusing.
The book's chapters seem to be organized indiscriminately.
spacious
expansive
The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable.

White walls can give a feeling of spaciousness.

withstand
survive
She cannot withstand the pressures of her job.
The old building withstood the terrible storm.
durable
sturdy= robust

a sturdy table

Durable plastics.

Negotiations for a durable peace The durability of tires is a key factor in determining their quality.

favor
to prefer; support
My parents always favoured my older brother.
Can I ask a favour?

Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today?


The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people.

attain


to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort

attain(a)degree/standard/level/proficiency/mastery
halt
stop
Bus service to the city was halted due to poor road conditions.
The supervisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees.
harbor
shelter

harbour somebody to hide and protect somebody who is hiding from the police


to keep feelings or thoughts, especially negative ones, in your mind for a long time

They harbored the political refugee in their home.

To harbour thoughts of revenge

perilous
Dangerous
It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.
There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing.
convey
communicate
The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the workers.
He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease.
encompass
include
Her plan of the study encompasses every aspect of computer science.
The course encompasses all the literature of the nineteenth century.
expansion
growth
Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips.
heighten
intensify
A very successful interview can heighten a candidate's chances to get a job.
Tension has heightened after the recent bomb attack.
inadvertently
Unintentionally; Carelessly

We had inadvertently left without paying the bill.

The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries.

His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer.

infancy
beginning

Infantile jokes.

The new theory is in its infancy and will be thoroughly tested by its critics.
Certain head injuries can cause infantile behavior.
miraculously
astonishingly

wonder: It’s a miracle (that) nobody was killed in the crash. *The car is a miracle of engineering.

Miraculously, he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.
Given the extent of her injuries, it is almost a miracle that she is still alive.
systematically
methodically
The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts.
Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed.
unlikely
doubtful
Rain is unlikely during the summer.
It is unlikely that he will want to attend the conference.
Unwarranted
without good reason or cause; inappropriate; unjustified
His negative reaction was unwarranted.
The motorist felt that the ticket for the infraction was unwarranted.

They condemned the new law as an unwarranted intrusion into people’s private lives.

zenith
the highest point; apex
He reached the zenith of his profession at a very young age.
The publication of the book represented the zenith of his career.

Yield

yield something to produce or provide something, for example a profit,

The research has yielded useful information.

Derive

to come or develop from something

The word ‘politics’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘city’.


Children derive great pleasure from sport.