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Primeval praimi:vel adj 3 |
Belonging to the earliest time in the existence of the universe or the earth..primeval clouds of gas formed themselves into stars 2.very ancient.Primeval forest.Primeval feelings are very strong and seem to come from a part of people's character that is ancient and animal like.The primeval urge to reproduce |
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Constrictor Constrict verb |
Verb.to make sth narrower or tighter ,or become narrower or tighter. Caffeine constrict the blood vessele in your body. To limit someone's freedom to do what they want.restrict. |
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Prey n3/v2 n |
N1.an animal bird etc that is hunted and eaten by another animal . opp predator. Bird/beats of pray.a bird or animal which lives by killing and eating other animals Verb. prey on sb/sth. If an animal or bird preys on another animal or bird ,it hunts and eats it. To try to deceive or harm weaker people. |
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Ponder pa:nder verb 1 |
1.to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem,a difficult question or sth that has happened. He continued to ponder the problem as he walked home. The university board is still pondering over the matter. |
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Grown up adj2/n1 |
Noun.an adult .used by or to children. If you're frightened ,tell one of the grown-ups Adj.fully developed as an adult. I've got two grown-up sons. Behaving in a responsible way,like an adult. I expect more more grown-up behaviour of you. |
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Arithmetic e'rithmetik noun Adj aerit'metik |
The science of numbers involving adding,multiplying. |
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Miraculous mi'raekjules adj 2 |
2.a miraculous action or event is believed to be caused by god,and is impossible according to the ordinary laws of nature. Miraculous power of healing 1.very good,completely unexpected ,and often very lucky. |
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Recap ri:kap verb |
To repeat the main points of sth that has just been said. Let me just recap what's been discussed so far |
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Attentive etentive adj 2 Attentive |
Listening to or watching someone carefully because you are intrested. Opp inattentive. Making sure someone has every thing they need. Customers want companies that are attentive to their needs. |
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Excessive ik'sesiv adj |
Much more than is reasonable or neccessary. His excessive drinking. |
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Blink v3/n2 verb blink |
To shut and open your eyes quickly . I blinked as i came out into the sunlight. If light blink ,they shine unsteady or go on and off quickly. The light on your answering machine is blinking. Wink wink v2/n2 A quick action of opening and closing one eye,usually as a signal to someone else. |
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Acknowledge eknalid3. Verb5 |
1.to admit or accept that sth is true or that a situation exist . The family acknowledge the need for change. He acknowledge that when he is tired he gets bad temperd. 2.recognize sth' importance.if people acknowledge sth they recognize how good or important it is. 3.accept sb's authority.to accept that someone or sth has authority over people. Both defendants refused to acknowledge the authoriy of the court. |
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Lean toward sth 1 |
To tent to support ,or begin to support a particular set of opinions,beliefs etc. Canada ,uk and japan leant toward the us view. |
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Panel n2 Group of people |
1.a group of people with skills or specialist knowledge who have been choosen to give advice or opinions on a particular subject.
A group of well-known people who answer question on a television or radio programme.
A group of people who are chosen to listen to a case in a court of law.and decide the result. 2.a flat piece of wood,glass etc with straight sides which form part of a door,wall,fence. |
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Matterial metirial adj4/n3 متریال. |
Things that are needed in order to do a particular activity. Teaching matterial. The teacher saw her as good university matterial(good enough to go to university) |
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Essay esei n1 |
A short piece of writing about a particular subject by a student as part of a course of study. An essay on bernard shaw. A short piece of writing giving someone's ideas about politics,society. |
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Figurative figjuretiv adj2 فیگرتیو |
A figurative word or pharase is used in a different way from it's usuall meaning ,to give you a particular idea or picture in your mind literal
He's my son ,in the figurative sense of the word. 2.figurative art shows objects,,people or the countryside as they really look
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Unwavering unveivering adj |
An unawavering attitude ,belief ,expression does not change. |
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Apparently e'parentli adv 2 |
1.used to say that you have heard that sth although ,you are not completely sure about it. Apparently the company is loosing a lot of money. 2.according to the way someone looks or a situation appears,although you cannot be sure. |
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Consequence n2 kansikwense |
Sth that happens as a result of a particular action or set of consitions. Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation. |
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Pursue per'su: verb 4 |
To continue to do an activity to achieve sth over a long period of time pursuit. Student should persue their own intrest.
3.to chase or follow someone in order to catch them ,attack them pursuit.(persu:t)
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Curriculam kerikjulem n1 |
The subject that are thaught(ta:t) by a school ,college etc,or the things that are studied in a particular subject. Languages are an essential part of the school currculum.
Curriculum planning. IT is now on the curriculum in most schools.
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Wrap n4 /v2 verb raep |
Verb.to put paper or cloth ovee sth to cover it. The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper. If wrap your arms ,legs,or fingers around sth,you use them to hold it. He wrapped his arm around her waist. Noun.a piece of thick cloth that a woman wears around her shoulder. Shawl. 4.a type of sandwich. |
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Audit odit n2/v2 |
An official examination of a company's financial records in order to check that they are correct.
Internal audit(=an audit carried out by a company's own staff).
A detailed examination of sth in order to check if it is good. Enough. Verb.2.ame.to attend a course at university without intending to take examination in it or get a credit for it. Verb1.to offically examine a company's financial records in order to check that they are correct.
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Fly birds/insect Fly away/off/in |
Flew P.p flown 7.intransitive.to move through the air using wings. The robin shook it's feather and flew away |
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Terribly teribli adj |
1.very.esp bre.extremely. I'm terribly sorry to have kept you waiting. Very badly. The little boy missed his mother terribly. |
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Extensive ik'stensive. Adj 2 |
Large in size ,amount,or degree. Fire has caused extensive damage to the island's forest. Containing or dealing with a lot of information and details. |
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Nut n11/v1 noun. Person |
3.informal.someone who is crazy or behaves strangely. مهره |
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File v5/n5 verb Court. |
3.to give a document to a court of law or other organization so that it can be officially recorded and dealt with. Mr Geona filed a formal complaint against the department.
2.to give or send an official report or news story to your employer. The officer left the scene without filing a report.
1.to keep paper documents etc,in a particular place so that you can find them easily. |
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Duplicate n2/adj1 |
N1.an exact copy of sth that you can use in the same way. Locksmiths can make duplicates of most keys. 2.if sth is in duplicate ,there are two copies of it. Adj.exactly the same as sth ,or made as an exact copy of sth. A duplicate key. |
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Scarcely skersli adv3 |
1.almost not or almost none at all. Syn hardly. The city had scarcely changed in 20 years. 2.only a moment ago. He had scarcely sat down when there was a knock at the door. 3.definitely not or almost certainly not. |
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Resound ri'zaund verb |
If a place resounds with a sound ,it is full of that sound. The stadium resounded with cheers. 2.if a sound such as a musical note resounds,it continues loudly and clearly for quite a long time. The horn resounding through the forest. To be mentioned or talked about a lot. |
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If you please Old fashion |
A.formal.usef to politely ask someone to do sth. Close the door if you please. Bre.used to show that you are surprise ,angry,or annoyed about sth. |
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Overpowering ouve'paur adj2 |
Very strong. An overpowering smell of rotten flesh. Someone who is overpowering has such a strong character that they make other people. |
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Sickly sikli adj |
1.a sickly person or animal is weak,unhealthy,and often ill. A sickly child. 2.esp.bre.a sickly smell ,taste etc is unpleasant and make you feel sick. A sickly colour or light is unpleasantly pale or weak.. The wall were painted a sickly green. |
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Ram n3/v3 |
N.an adult male sheep. Verb.to run or drive into sth very hard. In the last raid,thieves used his van to ran a police car. V2.to push sth into a position ,using great force. I rammed my foot down on the break. |
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Curious kjuries adj2 |
2.strange or unusal . He felt a curious mixture of excitement and panic. 1.wanting to know about sth. He was curious about how he would react. Curious glance/look. |
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Mention noun1 No mention of sth |
When someone mention something or someone in a conversation ,piece of writing etc. He made no mention of his wife's illness. |
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Asteroid aesteroid n1 |
One the many small planets that move around the sun ,especially between mars and jupitor. |
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Hazard haezerd n2/v2 n |
Noun.sth that may be dangerous(deind3eres) ,or cause accidents,or problems. The pile of rubbish is a fire hazard(sth that is likely to cause a fire)
2.a risk that cannot be avoid The economic hazard of running a small farm.
Verb.2.to risk loosing your money ,property etc in an attempt to gain sth.
To say sth that is only a suggestion or guess and that might not be correct 5000$.i don't know i'm only hazerding a guess. |
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Pretty priti adv4/adj3 adv |
1.spoken.fairly or more than a little. I'm pretty sure he'll say yes.
2.very. Dinner at luigi's sounds pretty good to me. Adj.a woman or child who is pretty has a nice attractive face.
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Hoard v1/n1 verb ho:rd |
Verb.to collect and save large amounts of food ,money,etc,especially when it is not necessary to do so. Families who hoarded food during the strike. Noun.a collection of things that someone hides somewhere ,especially so they can use them later. The discovery of a hoard of gold coin. |
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Sew verb1 Past tense sewed p.p sewen |
To use a needle and thread to make or repair clothes or to fasten sth such as a button to them. I learn to sew at school. |
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Baloney be'louni Ame bologna be'lounje |
Bologna.a type of sausage that is put in sandwiches ,made of a mixture of meat. |
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Bite n9/v16 bait A bite(to eat) |
A bite (to eat) A small meal. |
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Intolerant in'talerent adj2 |
2.not able to eat particular foods,use particular medicines,etc. Recipes for people who are gluten intolerant 1.(~of sb/sth)not willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own People whoe are intolerant of other people's political beliefs. |
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Fond fand adj 5 Be fond of sb |
Be fond of sb.to like sb very much ,especially when you have know them for a long time. And almost feel love for them. Over the years we've grown very fond of each other. |
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Drawback dra: n1 |
A disadvantage(aedva:ntid3) of a situation ,plane,product etc It's a great city -the only drawback is the weather. |
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Sprout spraut v3/n3 noun |
2.a new growth on a plant. Syn shoot. 1.if vegetable ,seeds،or plants, sprout They start to grow,producing ,shoots. A appear suddenly in larg mumbers. Office blocks are sprouting up everywhere.
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Greedy adj 2 |
1.always wanting more food ,money,power,possessions etc than you need. A greedy and selfish society. Greedy guts.somwone who is greedy. |
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Toil v2/n2 verb Toil away |
Also toil away.to work very hard for long peroid of time. I've been toiling away at this essay all weekend.
To move slowly and with great effort. They toiled slowly and with great effort.
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Intervene intervi:n v4 |
3.intransitive.if an event intervenes ,it delays or interups something else. They were planning to get married and then the war intervened. 4.to exist between to event or place. 1.to become involved ina situation in order to improve or help it. She might had been killed if the neighbours had'nt intervened. |
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Turn up pha verb 6 |
2.to be found (faund) ,especially by chance after having been lost,or searched for. Eventually my watch turned up in a coat pocket. 3.to arrive at a place ,especially in a way that is unexpected. You can't just turn up and expect a meal. 1.to turn a switch on a machine such as an oven ,radio,etc ao that it produces more heat,sound opp turn down |
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Dishevelled adj1 dishevel Someone's appearance |
If someone's appearance or their clothes ,hair,etc is disheveled they look very untidy.
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Torment n2/v2 verb to:rment |
To deliberately treat someone cruelly by annoying them or hurting them syn torture To make someone suffer a lot ,especially mentally, |
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Vanity n1 |
1.to much pride in yourself ,so that you are always thinking about yourself . Sabrina had non of the vanity so often associated with beautiful women. The quality of being unimportant ,especially compard with other things that are important. The vanity of the human ambition in the face of death. |
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Subject n6 Citizen |
someone who was born in a country that has a king or queen,or someone who has a right to live there. |
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Sire sair n2/v2 |
1.old use.used when speaking to a king. The people wait you sire. The father of a four legged animal,especially a horse. 2.to be the father of a child. Dam sired eight children. |
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Tolerate ta:lereit verb4 |
2.to be able to accept sth unpleasant even though you don't like it. I couldn't tolerate the long hours.
1.to allow people to do ,say,or believe sth without criticizing or punishing them. We simply will not tolerate vigilante groups on our streets.
2.if a plane tolerate prticular weather or soil |
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Insubordination n1 insebodeneishen Subordinate sebo:rdinait v1/n1/adj |
When someone refuses to obey a person who has more authority than them. Disobedience. Subordianate. To put someone or sth in a less important position. Safety considerations were subordinated to commercial interests. N.someone who has a lower position and less authority than someone else in an organization. Adj.in a less important position than someone else. A subordinate officer.
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Salute se'lut v3/n2 verb |
1.verb.to move your tight hand to your head ,especially in order to show respect to an officer in the army,navy,etc. 2.to praise someone for the thing they have achieved ,especially publicly. |
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Acclaim e'kleim v1/n1 Praise. |
Noun.praise for a person or their achievements. Their recording have won great acclaim
Verb.to praise someone or sth publicly. His work was acclaimed by art critics.
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Handsome adj5 handsem |
1.a man who is handsome looks attractive syn good-looking. 2.a woman who is handsome looks atteactive in a strong healthy way. 3.an animal,object,or building that is handsome looks attractive in an impressive way. A handsom amount of money is larg. |
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Amputate aempjuteit verb1 |
To cut off someone's arm,leg,finger,etc during a medical operation Two of her toes were amputed because of frosbite. |
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Quadruple adj2/v1 adj kwa:dru:pel |
For time as big or as many. The subjects were given quadruple the normal dosage of the drug.
Involving four thing of the same time.
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Tame adj3/v2 |
Verb2.to train a wild animal to obey you and not to attack people. The asian elephant can be tamed and trained. Verb1.to reduce the power or strenght of sth and prevent it from causing a trouble. The prime minister manage to tame the trade unions. |
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Unique ju:nik adj 3 |
Unusually good and especial. A unique opportunity to study these rate creature. Being the only one of it's kind Each person's fingerprints are unique. Unique to sb/sth. Existing only in a particular place or in relation to a particular person or people. The issue being discussed here and not unique to the us. |
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Devote di'vout verb2 |
To use all or most of your time,effort etc in order to do sth or help someone. Syn dedicate. He devoted his energies to writing films. 2.to use a particular idea ,period of time,or amount of space,for a specific purpose. The meeting will be devoted to health and safety issue. |
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Present verb Make a present of a secret |
3.to show or describe sth/sb in a particular way. It is essential that we present a united front(show that we all agree). |
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Essential eenshel adj2/n2 |
1.extremely important and necessary. 2.the essential part quality ,or feature is the most basic Syn fundamental. |
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Pancake paenkeik n2 |
1.a thin flate round cake made from flour ,milk and eggs,that has been cooked in a flat pan and is eaten hot. 2.very tick make-up for your face ,that is worn especially by actors. |
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Responsibility rispansibiliti 5 Take responsibility |
1.a duty to be in charge of someone or sth ,so that you make decisions and can be blamed if sth bad happen. Who do you trust to take responsibility for our country's defence. 2.blame for sth bad that has happened. No one wants to take responsibility for the problem. 3.sth that you must do as part of you job ot duty. |
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Have been around Have been around the block a few times. |
To have had experience of many different situation so that deal with new situation confidently. You could tell this guy had been around a bit by the knowing way he talked. پر تجربه گرگ باران دیده. To have had many sexuall experience. |
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Forhead n1 |
The part of your face above your eyes and below your head. |
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Pale adj3/n1/v3 |
1.having a skin color that is very white,or whiter than it usually is: He looked very and drawn . 2.a pale colour has nore white in it than usually is. Opp deep Pale light is not bright. Used about a color that is very light. |
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Daybreak deibeik برک |
The time of day when light first appears. Dawn. |
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Hold your horses |
Used to tell someone to do sth more slowly or carefully. |
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Manage maenid3 v13 Do sth difficult |
2.To succeed in doing sth difficult ,especially after trying very hard. How do you manage to stay so slim. We somehow managed to persuade him. 3.Deal with problems. To succeed in dealing with problems ,living in a difficult situation. I don't know how she manage with seven children. 5.live without much money. To succeed in buying the things that you need in order to live eventhough you do not have very much money. |
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Productivity pradaktiviti n1 |
The rate at which goods are produced,and the amount produced ,especially in relation to the work,time,and money needed to produce them. Ways of increasing productivity. |
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Aviator eivieter n1 |
A pilot. |
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Get the hang of sth |
To learn how to do sth or use sth. It seems difficult at first ,but you'll soon get the hang of it . |
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Buckle n2.verb4 Buckle up |
4.Buckle up. To fasten your seal belt in a car,aircraft.etc. 1.to become bent or curved because of heat or pressure,or to make sth bend,or curve in this way. The steel pillars began to buckle. If your knees or legs buckles,they become weak and bend. 4.to fasten a buckle ,or be fastened with a buckle. Noun.a piece of metal used for fastening the two ends of a belt ,or fastening a shoe ,bag,etc or for decoration. |
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Step out Leave |
To leave your home or office for a short time. Vehicle vi:kle She's just step out for a few minutes. |
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Attempted e'temtid adj1 |
(Of acrime,etc)that sb has tried to do but without success. Attempted rape/murder/robbery |
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Conceited kensi:tid adj 1 Conciete n2 |
Someone who is conceited thinks they are very celever,skilful,beautiful,used to show disapproval. You are the most conceited selfish person. Conceite. N1.toi much pride in yourself and what you do |
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Disguise n2/v4 dis'gaiz |
To change someone's appearance so that people cannot recognize them. May be you could disguise yourself as a waiter and sneak in there. To hide a fact or feeling so that people will not notice it. Noun.sth that you wear to change your appearance and hide who you are ,or the act of wearing this |
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Badge baed3 n5 |
Bre english.a small piece of metal,cloth or plastic with a picture or word on it,worn to show rank,membership of a group,support of a political idea |
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Maintenance meitenens n3 Maintain meintein |
N1.the repairs (riper),painting etc that are necessary to keep sth in good condition. |
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Delightful di'laightfel adj |
Very pleasant.or enjoyable. A delightful evening. |
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Magnificent adj1 |
Very good or beautiful,and very impressive. A magnificent performance. Used about buildings,objects, A magnificent persian carpet. |
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Trivial triviel adj 1 |
Not serious ,important,or valuable. They had disagreement about some trivial matter. |
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Succinct sek'sinkt adj1 |
Clearly expressed in a few words-use this to show approval. A succinct explanation. Keep your answers as succinct as possible |
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Incredible "in'kredibel" adj2 |
Extremely good,larg ,or great. Unbeliebable. Too strange to believed ,or very difficult to believe. |
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Blank adj3/n3/v2 adj Blank eyes/face /look |
2.blank face or look shows no emotion ,understanding/or interest. Zoe looked at me with a blank expression 1.without any writing,print,or recorded sound A blank cassette. Verb.if you blank ,or if your mind blanks,you are suddenly unable to remember sth. I just blank in the oral exam. |
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Consent n2/v1 noun |
N1.a permission to do sth. He took the car without without the owner's consent.
Her parents gave their consent to the marriage.
2.agreement about sth Devorce by mutual concent.(=by agreement between both the people involved.
V1.to give your permission for sth or agree to do sth opp refuse. He rarely consent to do interviews.
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Liability laie'biliti n 3 |
Lega responsibilty for sth ,especially for paying money that is owed ,or for damage or injury. مسئولیت،الزام The court ruled there was no liability to pay any refund.
Liabilities.the amount of debt that must be paid. دیون The company is reported to have liabilities of nearly of nearly 90000$ 2.a prrson or thing that causes you a lot of problems.
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Idle adj1/verb 3 aidl |
Adj1.not working or producing anything . The whole team stood idle ,waiting for the mechanic.
Not serious,or not done with any definite intention
3.lazy.
Verb.2.to spend time doing nothing. Sometimes he went for a walk,sometimes he just idle.
1.if an engine idles,it runs slowly while the vehicle ,machine etc not moving.
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Pinch n4/v4 noun |
N2.when you press someone's skin between your finger and thumb. She gave him a playful pitch. N1.a pinch of salt/pepper etc. A small amount of salt,pepper that you can hold between your finger and thumb. |
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Centralize verb 1 |
To organize the control of a country ,organization,or system so that everything is done or decided in one place. |
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Act your age Age |
Behave in the way that a person of your age should behave It's time he started scting his age. |
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Merely mierli adv 2 |
1.used to emphasize how small or unimportant sth or someone is syn only. He is merely a boy. Used to emphasize that nothing more than what you say is involved. Syn just . We are merely good friends. 3.not merely /rather than merely. Used before the less important of two ideas in a sentence to emphasize the more important idea. It's not merely a matter of cost ,but weather she's old enough to go on holiday alone. It is not merely a job,but a way of life. |
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Wriggle "rigel" v2/n1 |
To twist your body from side to side with small quick movements. Stop wriggling and let me put your t-shirt on To nove part of you body backward and forwards with small movements. She took of her shoes and wriggled her toes. |
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Bumblebee bambelbi n1 |
A larg hairy bee. |
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Weep wi:p p and pp wept. V3 |
Formal or literary To cry ,especially because you feel very sad. She wept for the loose of her mother.
3.if a wound weeps,liquid comes out of it.
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