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Sole

only; singlethe sole surviving member of the familyMy sole reason for coming here was to see you

وحيد

Prodigious

very large or powerful and causing surprise; impressiveSYNONYM colossal, enormousa prodigious achievement/memory/talent

مذهل

ز

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Adjacent

next to somethingThe planes landed on adjacent runways.numbers that are adjacent in the sequence adjacent to something Our farm land was adjacent to the river.

مجاور - متاخم - الى جانب

Endangered

(used especially about groups of animals, plants, etc.) at risk of no longer existingThe sea turtle is an endangered species .14% of primate species are highly endangered

مهددة بالانقراض

Abstract

1.based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situationabstract knowledge/principlesThe research shows that pre-school children are capable of thinking in abstract termsz


2.(of art) not representing people or things in a realistic way, but expressing the artist’s ideas about themthe work of American abstract expressionists like Mark Rothko

فكرة مجردة ( بدون تحديد )

Anxious

قلق

Insistent

demanding something and refusing to accept any opposition or excusesShe didn't want to go but her brother was insistent. insistent on (doing) something They were insistent on having a contract for the work.

مصر ( عازم على )

Abysmal

extremely bad or of a very low standardSYNONYM terribleHis manners are abysmal.The council has an abysmal record on education.

سيء

ٍٍSerene

calm and peacefula lake, still and serene in the sunlight

هادئ - مريح

Isolated

(of buildings and places) far away from any othersSYNONYM remoteisolated rural areas

معزولة

Enthusiastic

feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/somethingan enthusiastic supporterenthusiastic applauseThey gave her an enthusiastic reception.

متحمس

Deliberate

done on purpose rather than by accidentSYNONYM intentional, planneda deliberate act of vandalismThe speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government.

متعمد

gigantic

extremely largeSYNONYM enormous, hugea gigantic house

ضخم

Inclined

inclined (to do something) wanting to do somethingShe was inclined to trust him

ميال الى

Intellectual

connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand thingsSYNONYM mentalGifted children typically show great intellectual curiosity and a wide range of interests.an intellectual novel

فكري - مثقف

Myopic

unable to see what the results of a particular action or decision will be; unable to think about anything outside your own situationSYNONYM short-sighted (2)a myopic strategymyopic voters

ضعيف البصيرة

Impressed

admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.I must admit I am impressed. impressed by somebody/something We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.He was particularly impressed by her essay.

معجب ب

Introverted

More interested in your own thoughts and feelings than in spending time with other people


> His teachers perceived him as shy and introverted.


OPPOSITE extrovert


انطوائي

Ardent

very enthusiastic and showing strong feelings about something/somebodySYNONYM passionatean ardent supporter of European unity

متحمس

Lethargic

without any energy or enthusiasm for doing thingsSYNONYM listlessThe weather made her lethargic.

كسول - بليد

Prior

Hapenning or existing before something else or before a particular time> Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable.> This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent.> Visits are by prior arrangement.> Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.

مسبق

Sedentary

(of work, activities, etc.) in which you spend a lot of time sitting down> a sedentary job/occupation/lifestyle

خامل - كسول - غير نشط

Renowned

famous and respected


> a renowned author> We asked for advice from the renowned legal expert, Sam Pincher

مشهور

Prominent

important or well knowna prominent politicianHe played a prominent part in the campaign.She was prominent in the fashion industry.

Scattered

spread far apart over a wide area or over a long period of timea few scattered settlementssunshine with scattered showersHer family are scattered around the world.

مبعثرة - متشتتة

Peripheral

(formal) not as important as the main aim, part, etc. of somethingperipheral informationmatters of peripheral concern

هامشي - اقل اهمية

Elusive

difficult to find, define or achieveEric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found.the elusive concept of ‘literature’A solution to the problem of toxic waste is proving elusive.

صعبة المنال

Distinctive

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticedSYNONYM characteristicclothes with a distinctive style

متميز

indigenous

(of people and their culture) coming from a particular place and having lived there for a long time before other people came there; relating to, belonging to or developed by these peopleSYNONYM nativethe indigenous peoples/languages of an areaIndigenous Australians/Canadiansindigenous land/territory

الأصلي ( ابن البلد الأصلي ) المتجذر

Fundamental

serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of somethingSYNONYM basicthe fundamental principles of scientific methodYou have a fundamental right to privacy.a fundamental question/problem/issuea question of fundamental importance

جوهري - أساسي

Distinct

Clearly different or of a different kindThe results of the survey fell into two distinct groups. > Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct from North American jazz or blues.> We are talking about rural areas, as distinct from major cities.


متميز - مختلف

Indispensable

Too important to be withoutSYNONYM essential> Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives. > She made herself indispensable to the department. > A good dictionary is indispensable for learning a foreign language.

لا غنى عنه

stunned

very surprised or shocked; showing this> She was too stunned to speak.> There was a stunned silence when I told them the news.

متفاجئ - مصدوم

Thrilled

very excited and pleased‘Are you pleased?’ ‘I'm thrilled.’ thrilled about/at something He was thrilled at the prospect of seeing them again.

متحمس - سعيد

Mere

used when you want to emphasize how small, unimportant, etc. somebody/something is> It took her a mere 20 minutes to win.> A mere 2 per cent of their budget has been spent on publicity.> He seemed so young, a mere boy.

مجرد

preceding

happening before something; coming before something/somebody in order> See the preceding chapter.> It had happened during the preceding year.

السابقة

adverse

negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good resultadverse change/circumstances/weather conditionsLack of money will have an adverse effect on our research programme.

سلبي

redundant

not needed or usefulThe picture has too much redundant detail.


غير ضروري - مفصول من العمل

Autonomous

(of a country, a region or an organization) able to govern itself or control its own affairsSYNONYM independent> an autonomous republic/state/province> a federation of autonomous groups

مستقل بذاته - متحكم بنفسه - ناجح بادارته

ِAppraisal

a judgement of the value, performance or nature of somebody/somethingHe had read many detailed critical appraisals of her work.She was honest in her appraisal of her team's chances.The report has been subject to appraisal.

تقييم

contingent

contingent (on/upon something) (formal) depending on something that may or may not happenAll payments are contingent upon satisfactory completion dates.

مشروط

Clerical

Connected with office work> clerical workers/staff/assistants> a clerical error (= one made in copying or calculating something)

مكتبي ( عمل مكتبي ) - مطبعي ( خطأ مطبعي )

Persistent

Determined to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable> How do you deal with persistent salesmen who won't take no for an answer?


> She can be very persistent when she wants something.


مثابر - مصر - عازم

Recalcitrant

Unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to controla recalcitrant child> He was like a teacher encouraging a recalcitrant pupil.> One option is to threaten recalcitrant ministers with the sack.

متمرد

ٌٌRefrain ( Verb )

To stop yourself from doing something, especially something that you want to doSYNONYM desist > They appealed to the protesters to refrain from violence.> Both sides should refrain from actions that would make the situation worse. > Please refrain from smoking.> He has refrained from criticizing the government in public.

يمتنع عن - يمسك نفسه عن

Explicit

Clear and easy to understand, so that you have no doubt what is meant> He gave me very explicit directions on how to get there.


> The reasons for the decision should be made explicit.


> She made some very explicit references to my personal life.


صريح _ واضح

Exotic

from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it seems to be connected with foreign countriesbrightly-coloured exotic flowers/plants/birdsShe travels to all kinds of exotic locations all over the world.The fruits sound exotic. Do they taste good?

غريب


Unscathed (adjective)

not hurtSYNONYM unharmedThe hostages emerged from their ordeal unscathed.

سالمين ( غير متأذيين )

ِAbrupt ( adjective)

sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant wayan abrupt change/halt/departureThe accident brought his career to an abrupt end.

مباغت - مفاجئ - حاد

collateral (adjective)

connected with something else, but in addition to it and less importantcollateral benefits

جانبي - اضافي

colossal ( adjective )

extremely largea colossal statueThe singer earns a colossal amount of money.The variety of wines available is colossal.They have spent a colossal amount of money on construction.

ضخم - هائل

Arable ( adjective )

connected with growing crops such as wheatarable farming/farms/cropsarable land/fields (= used or suitable for growing crops)

الصالحة للزراعة

conservative ( adjective )

(of an estimate) lower than what is probably the real amount or numberAt a conservative estimate, he'll be earning £50 000.The gloomy forecasts are based on overly conservative projections of growth.

معتدل - متحفظ

Feasible

that is possible and likely to be achievedSYNONYM practicablea feasible plan/suggestion/ideaIt's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.

ممكن - معقول - عملي

Viable

that can be done; that will be successfulSYNONYM feasiblea viable option/propositionThere is no viable alternative.to be commercially/politically/financially/economically viableIf there was any delay then the rescue plan would cease to be viable.

قابل للتطبيق - قابل للنجاح - قابل للحياة

Premium

very high (and higher than usual); of high qualitypremium prices/productsDaytime calls are charged at premium rate.

غالي ( بالقيمة )

integrated ( Adj )

in which many different parts are closely connected and work successfully togetheran integrated programme of patient carean integrated transport system (= including buses, trains, taxis, etc.)a highly integrated approach to planning

مدمج - موحد - متكامل

Skeptical ( ِAdj )

skeptical (about/of something) having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happenI am skeptical about his chances of winning.The public remain skeptical of these claims.She looked highly skeptical.

متشكك

Artificial ( adjective )

made or produced to copy something natural; not realan artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizerartificial lighting/light

اصطناعي

Rewarding ( Adj )

(of an activity, etc.) worth doing; that makes you happy because you think it is useful or importanta rewarding experience/job

مجزي

Mashed( adj )

made into a soft massmashed banana

مهروسة

confined ( adj )

(of a space or an area) small and surrounded by walls or sidesIt is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces.These chemicals should not be used in confined areas.They do not flower well in confined conditions.

محصور

plausible ( adj )

(of an excuse or explanation) reasonable and likely to be trueHer story sounded perfectly plausible.The only plausible explanation is that he forgot.

معقول