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Handicap |
(old-fashioned) if someone has a handicap, a part of their body or their mind has been permanently injured or damaged. Many people think that this word is offensive.2) a situation that makes it difficult for someone to do what they want |
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Conference |
a large formal meeting where a lot of people discuss important matters such as business, politics, or science, especially for several days |
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Splendid |
(old-fashioned) very good excellent beautiful and impressive magnificent |
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Astounding |
so surprising that it is almost impossible to believe SYN astonishing |
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Oasis |
1) a place with water and trees in a desert2) a peaceful or pleasant place that is very different from everything around it haven واحه |
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Stand by |
to not do anything to help someone or prevent something from happening → ➔ bystander |
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ediphone |
An early recording device for dictation, using wax cylinders as a medium. |
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Crawl |
to move along on your hands and knees with your body close to the ground |
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Queer |
strange or difficult to explain |
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Slogan |
a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc → catchphrase شعار |
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inasmuch as |
used to explain the way in which what you are saying is true بقدر ما |
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egotism |
the belief that you are much better or more important than other people الأنانية |