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Asthma

(N)



A medical condition that makes it difficult to breathe



.I think he's having an asthma attack.

Astonished

(Adj)



Very surprised



She looked astonished when she heard the news.

Bang

(N)



A short loud noise e g a sound of a door closing with a lot of force



They heard a bang followed by a scream , from the next room.

Basis

(N)



The stated way of carrying out an action , process , etc



He gives advice on an individual basis

Bow

(V)



Bend the bead or body as a sign of respect or greeting



We all browed to the Queen.

Broke

(Adj)



(Infrml) having no mony



Could you lend me 10 dollars ? I'm completely broke!

Burst

(N)



A sudden shor period of loud noise or strong feeling



Tere was a burst of anger.

Cast

(V)



Turn or send sth in a particular direction , direct



He cast a glance at her.

Character

(N)



The particular combination of qualities in a person or place that makes them diffirent from others



The two sisters were exactly different in character.

Compose

(V)



Write ( music opera etc )



She began composing songs at an early age.

Cordially

(Adv)



In a freindly manner



The two statesmen shook hands crodially in front of the cameras.

Fine

(V)



Make sb pay an amount of mony as punishment for breaking the law



He was fined for dangerous driving.

Sight

(N)



Sth that is seen



What a beautiful sight those roses make!

Overwhelm

(V)



( often paasive) have a very strong emotional effect on sth



I felt completely overwhelmed by the kindness i had received.

Counsel

(V)



Give profesional advice to ( sb with a problem)



The school is now providing a service to counsel students with drag problem.

Curious

(Adj)



Having a strong desire to know about sth



They were very curious about the people who lived upstairs.

Eager

(Adj)



Full of interest or desire



He is eager for success.

Hesitant

(Adj)



Being slow in speaking or acting because of uncertainty



I am rather hesitant about singing this.

Let go of sb/sth

Eslxp



Release ( one's hold of ) sb /sth



Don't let go of the rope!

Knocker

(N)



A metal hammer on a door used for knocking ; doorknocker

Polished

(Adj)



Clean and shiny because of being robbed , usu with a chemical substance



The dining room has a highly polished floor.



صیغلی

Inquiring

(Adj)



As if asking a question



He had an inquiring look on his face.

Startled

(Adj)



وحشت زده ، جا خورده

Exquisite

(Adj)



Finely or skilfully made or done



Look at his exquisite painting .

Outpour

(V)



(Cause sth ) to be expressed freely ( and fully); pour out



The outpouring of public emotion after the court's decision yesterday took a lot of people by surprise.

Master

(N)



A man who has great skill in art or in working with his hands



The painting is the work of a master

Mastery

(N)



Great skill , knowledge , etc



She shwed complete mastery of Arabic

Recommendation

(N)



Statement , letter , etc that recommends sb/sth esp a person for a job



My university principal wrote me a letter of recommendation to support me job application.

Shake hands

(V)



Grasp sb's hand and move it up and down for greeting



He shook hands with me.

Improvise

(V)



Compose or play music , speak or act without preparation



The pianist forgot his notes and had to improvise.

Talent

(N)



A special or very great ability



She has a remarkable talent for music.

Worthy

(Adj)



(Frm) deserving respect , admiration or support



Two points in this report are epecially worthy of notice.

Halfhearted

(Adj)



With little interest



He made a rather halfhearted attempt to clear up the rubbish.

Intense

(Adj)



Involving or done with a lot of effort , energy , attention , etc



This type of work requires intense concentration

Touch

(N)



A very small amount ( esp in the phrase " a touch of sth "



I have a touch of the flu.

Honor

(N)



Source of pride and pleasure



It is a great honor to be invited.

Passion

(N)



A strong feeling



She argued with great passion.

Respectful

(Adj)



Feeling or showing politeness or honor to sb/sth



You should be respectful of other people's opinions.

Rev up

(V)



(Infrml) make sth become faster , more lively , or moer exciting



The presidential candidates are new revving up their campaigns

Serve

(V)



(Frm) be good enough or suitable for ( a purpose )




I haven't got a hammer , but this stone shoud serve ( my purpose).

Meditative

( adj)



Thoughtful ; showing deep thought



As she grew older , she became more meditative

Hustle and bustle

( exp)



A lof of noisy activity in a crowded place



They love the hustle and bustle of the market-place

Dedicate

(V)



Spend your time and effort doing sth ; devote



This woman has dedicated her whole life to helping others.

Deserving

(Adj)



Worth supporting or helping



He efforts are certainly deserving of praise.