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32 Cards in this Set
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Satisfactory |
Sth that seems good enough (Very/perfectly/not entirely/far from satisfactory) |
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Resolve |
•To Find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem (Resolve a problem/issue/dispute/differences) •To make a definite decision to do sth |
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Tackle |
Try to deal with a difficult problem (Tackle a problem/issue) |
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Poverty |
The situation of being poor (Be reduced to poverty: become very poor Tackle poverty: reduce the amount of poverty) |
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Remedy |
Solution Cure |
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Compromise |
مصالحه/توافق (Reach/accept/seek a compromise) |
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Dilemma |
A situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, bc all the choices seem equally good or bad Ex many women are faced with the dilemma of choosing between work and family (Be in/face/resolve/solve a dilemma) (A way out of a dilemma: a way to solve it) |
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Obstacle |
Barrier Ex fear of change is an obstacle to progress (Put obstacles in the way Overcome/face an obstacle) |
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Deteriorate |
To become worse |
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Deteriorate |
•To become worse Ethel’s health has deteriorated. America’s deteriorating economy |
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Compound |
ترکیب/مخلوط n V to make a difficult situation worse (Be compounded of sth: a mixture of sth Compound a problem/crime) |
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Enhance |
To improve sth |
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Adjust |
•Adapt/get used to It tooks a few minutes for her to adjust to the darkness •turn up/turn down/to change sth to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning Check and adjust the brakes regularly |
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Sword |
شمشیر• Double-edged sword |
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Transform |
•Completely change the appearance, form or character Transform sm/sth into sth |
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Decent |
•Satisfactory A decent salary A house with a decent-sized yard |
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Infrastructure |
the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example railways, banks etc |
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Majority |
•most of the people or things The majority of workers find it quite hard to live great/vast/majority of something (=almost all of a group): In the vast majority of cases the disease is fatal. be in the majority (=form the largest group): In this city, Muslims are in the majority. GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb? You use a plural verb with the majority of, when it is followed by a plural noun: The majority of patients are women. You use a plural verb with the majority on its own, when you are considering members of a group as individual people: He sees several patients a day. The majority are women. You usually use a singular verb with majority, when considering people as a single group: The majority is unwilling to listen to the views of the minority. In British English, you can also use a plural verb in this meaning. |
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Strain |
•worry/stress I couldn't look after him anymore; the strain was too much for me. put/place a strain on somebody: The long working hours put a severe strain on employees. under (a) strain: I know you've been under a lot of strain lately. •difficulty •force: sth is being pushed or pulled or is holding weight |
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Accommodation |
•Sw to live/stay/work The price for the holiday includes flights and accommodation. travel and hotel accommodations •compromise We reached an accommodation between both parties •GRAMMAR: Countable or uncountable? In meaning 1, accommodation is used as an uncountable noun, especially in British English: Can you arrange some accommodation for me? Don't say: Can you arrange an accommodation? In American English, accommodation is often used as a plural noun in meaning 1: The price includes meals and accommodations. In meaning 2, accommodation is often used as a singular noun: They reached an accommodation. |
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Council |
مجلس قانون گذار/شورا |
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Extensive |
•large in size, amount, or degree The house stands in extensive grounds. Fire has caused extensive damage to the island's forests. •containing or dealing with a lot of information and details Extensive research is being done into the connection between the disease and poor living conditions. |
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Scheme |
•Program/plan that is intended to help people in some way The money will be used for teacher training schemes. schemes for two new cross-city lines pilot scheme (=something that is done on a small scale in order to see if it is successful enough to be done on a larger scale) |
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Sword |
شمشیر• Double-edged sword |
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Decent |
•Satisfactory A decent salary A house with a decent-sized yard |
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Infrastructure |
the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example railways, banks etc |
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Majority |
•most of the people or things The majority of workers find it quite hard to live great/vast/majority of something (=almost all of a group): In the vast majority of cases the disease is fatal. be in the majority (=form the largest group): In this city, Muslims are in the majority. GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb? You use a plural verb with the majority of, when it is followed by a plural noun: The majority of patients are women. You use a plural verb with the majority on its own, when you are considering members of a group as individual people: He sees several patients a day. The majority are women. You usually use a singular verb with majority, when considering people as a single group: The majority is unwilling to listen to the views of the minority. In British English, you can also use a plural verb in this meaning. |
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Strain |
•worry/stress I couldn't look after him anymore; the strain was too much for me. put/place a strain on somebody: The long working hours put a severe strain on employees. under (a) strain: I know you've been under a lot of strain lately. •difficulty •force: sth is being pushed or pulled or is holding weight |
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Accommodation |
•Sw to live/stay/work The price for the holiday includes flights and accommodation. travel and hotel accommodations •compromise We reached an accommodation between both parties •GRAMMAR: Countable or uncountable? In meaning 1, accommodation is used as an uncountable noun, especially in British English: Can you arrange some accommodation for me? Don't say: Can you arrange an accommodation? In American English, accommodation is often used as a plural noun in meaning 1: The price includes meals and accommodations. In meaning 2, accommodation is often used as a singular noun: They reached an accommodation. |
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Council |
مجلس قانون گذار/شورا |
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Extensive |
•large in size, amount, or degree The house stands in extensive grounds. Fire has caused extensive damage to the island's forests. •containing or dealing with a lot of information and details Extensive research is being done into the connection between the disease and poor living conditions. |
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Scheme |
•Program/plan that is intended to help people in some way The money will be used for teacher training schemes. schemes for two new cross-city lines pilot scheme (=something that is done on a small scale in order to see if it is successful enough to be done on a larger scale) |
