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abrupt |
əˈbrʌpt quick, without warning |
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acclaim |
əˈkleɪm syn. praise enthusiastic approval; applause |
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applause |
əˈplɔːz the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands and sometimes shouting to show their approval or enjoyment Give her a big round of applause! The audience broke into rapturous applause. |
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allot |
əˈlɑːt to give time, money, tasks, etc. to somebody/something as a share of what is available allot something I completed the test within the time allotted. allot something to somebody/something How much money has been allotted to us? allot somebody/something sth How much money have we been allotted? |
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adverse |
ˈædvɜːrs syn. unfavorable adj. displeasing, objectionable or bad |
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advise |
syn. suggestion |
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appealing |
attractive |
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autonomous |
ɔːˈtɒnəməs syn. independent adj. by itself; with no association |
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disapproval |
syn. objection n. the act of disagreeing; not giving approval |
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disruptive |
dɪsˈrʌptɪv syn. disturbing adj. causing confusion and interruption |
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herb |
hɜːrb a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to flavour food, in medicines or for their pleasant smell. Parsley, mint and oregano are all herbs.a herb garden |
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barrow |
ˈbæroʊ a small open vehicle with two wheels from which fruit, vegetables, etc. are sold in the streeta large pile of earth built over a place where people were buried in ancient times |
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lawsuit |
ˈlɔːsjuːt a claim or complaint against somebody that a person or an organization can make in court He filed a lawsuit against his record company. |
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estate |
اموال، دارایی، وضع، طبقه، شهرک ɪˈsteɪt large area of land, usually in the country, that is owned by one person or family a 3 000-acre estate She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. |
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haphazardly |
hæpˈhæzərdli syn. arbitrarily, carelessly adv. having no order or pattern; by chance |
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persistent |
adj. continuous: refusing to give up; firm in action or decision syn. constant |
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attorney |
əˈtɜːrni a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court |
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wide |
syn. broad |
