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208 Cards in this Set
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To ask around |
To ask many people around you the same question |
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Estate |
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Diddly squat |
Nothing |
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racial discrimination |
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Discrimination |
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File a suit |
يرفع قضيه |
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sexual harassment |
تحرش جنسي |
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Inevitable |
محتوم |
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Settling an argument |
تسويه خلاف |
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make up for something |
يعوض عن |
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Counterpart |
نظير في المرتبه |
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year round |
على مدار السنه |
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Census Bureau |
مكتب التعداد |
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by comparison |
بالمقارنة |
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dry cleaning |
التنظيف بالبخار |
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fruit of the womb |
ثمره الرحم |
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Blessed |
مبارك |
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speak out |
يتكلم بلا خوف |
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Grains |
بقوليات |
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One grain |
حبه واحده |
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Oats |
الشوفان |
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Wheat |
القمح |
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To sink |
To go down into the water and not die |
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To drown |
To go down into the water and die |
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Furthermore |
In addition |
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Prey ( noun ) |
The animal which is chased |
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To prey on |
To attack an animal in order to kill and eat it |
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A pack |
A group of animals |
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I ripped my pants |
To torn |
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civilization |
Culture |
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Politics |
السياسه |
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when it comes to you |
عندما يتعلق الأمر ب ك |
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humankind |
البشريه |
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ruins ( the Roman ruins in Lebanon are worth seeing) |
الأنقاض |
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turn my back on you |
ان تتخلى / تتجاهل |
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it is a city like (no other) |
لا مثيل لها |
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To crack down on |
يتخذ إجراء صارم ضد |
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Increasingly |
to keep increasing |
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to call for |
to deserve or to ask for |
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to call for |
to ask for |
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To go against |
يعارض / يتعارض مع |
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Socialism |
الاشتراكي |
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Capitalism |
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to show off |
يتباهى / يستعرض |
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save face |
ان يحفظ ماء الوجه |
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Lavish |
ان يصرف ببذخ |
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Lavish lifestyle |
نمط حياه رغيدة |
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The onset of rainy season |
The beginning of something unpleasant |
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Twigs |
غصينات |
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Branches |
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To weave , wove , woven |
تحيك ؛ تنسج |
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A bird chips |
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To see me through .... ( it's a boring movie , but I have enough snacks to see me through it ) |
يعني شي بسليني عن الشي الكذا |
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To shiver |
To shake your your body cause of the cold |
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To drip |
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In vain |
عالفاضي |
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There was little they could do for him |
They couldn't do anything for him |
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Piteous |
بائس |
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To growl at |
صوت انزعاج الحيواز |
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To pounce on |
ينقض على |
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Chick |
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there's no time like the present |
Do it now , there's no better time . |
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good things come to those who wait |
Don't be hurry and be patient |
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The grass is always greener on the other side of fence |
People always like what the others have , they don't like what they have |
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Bye , felicia |
Leave me alone , go to hell |
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Frenemies |
Sometimes friends , sometimes enemies |
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Spill the tea , the tea |
To tell the rumors about people . |
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A chain is only as strong as its weakest link |
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empty vessels make the most noise |
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you can't judge a book by its cover |
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At the foot of the ..... |
At the base of ST |
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Hawk |
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Crow |
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To imitate |
To do the same things like others |
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Would = used to |
تستخدم مع عاده في الماضي او مع سوف في الماضي |
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Gifted with beautiful eyes |
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Snob |
Arrogant |
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To spot |
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Swoop down |
Pounce down on |
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Crash against |
To crash with ST strongly |
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Pigeon |
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Bird catcher |
A man who catches birds alive |
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Desperately |
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Overwhelmed |
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Distract |
To lose your attention |
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Flabbing the wings |
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Cruel |
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Humble = modest |
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Reunited |
To be with who you loved again |
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Real life = real-life |
الحياه الواقعيه ؛ نسخه حية |
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Diver |
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Snorkeler |
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Sardine run |
هجره سمك السردين |
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Marine animals |
الحيوانات البحريه |
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Bait balls |
كرات الطعم |
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To grab |
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Luckily = hopefully |
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Man-eaters |
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Looks nothing like ~ doesn't look like |
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To approve |
To officially agree or accept something |
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Skyscraper |
كاشطة سحاب |
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Scrape |
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To project |
يبث صوره / يسقط صوره |
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Weatherproof |
مقاوم للجو |
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To place ( to put something at a specific place ) |
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Real-time |
وقت حدوث الشئ / مباشر |
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Merge sales devision with marketing devision |
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To capture |
يأسر / يلتقط صوره ( فيديو ) |
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Create the illusion |
عمل الوهم |
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He's under the illusion |
هو متوهم |
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Hundo P |
100% |
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Pal |
Friend |
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Oh well |
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Mosey |
Go away |
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A pill ( he's acting like a pill ) |
Annoying |
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To chill |
To cool something/ to relax |
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Take a chill pill |
خلصنا بقى، حاج دوشة |
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To ask out |
To ask someone to go out for a date |
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Same difference |
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To care for ...? |
Would you like ... ? ( care for some coffee ? |
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Hot potato |
1) a very sensitive topic ( don't ask people about their religious, it's hot potato. 2) a complex topic ( abortion is hot potato in many countries around the world ) |
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I dropped it like a hot ( potato) |
To leave something so quickly without even to ask about it again . ( after seeing the price if the shirt , I dropped it like a hot potato) |
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What kinda a stupid question is that !!? |
refer to wounder |
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Like مثل يأتي بعدها اما ( اسم / ضمير ) او عباره أسميه ( فاعل + فعل ) |
My house looks like yours .ضمير Do like Ahmad اسم Don't act like I do عباره أسميه |
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As بصفتي يأتي بعدها عباره أسميه عندما تأتي بمعنى كما |
As your brother I have to advise you بصفتي اخوك
Don't act as you do كما لا تتصرف كما اتصرف |
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To care for .... |
To like .... ( I dont care for your tone ( I dont like your tone ) |
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Solemnly |
Officially |
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Conjurer / ˈkʌn.dʒɚ.ɚ / |
Wizard |
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Courageous / kəˈreɪ.dʒəs |
Brave |
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I'm forever indebted to you / ɪnˈdet̬.ɪd / |
( in debt to you ) |
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smallpox / ˈsmɑːl.pɑːks / |
جدري |
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Devastated |
Completely destroyed Thousands of people have left their devastated villages and fled to the mountains
Flee < fled ( escape by running away ) |
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Just or unjust |
Fair or unfair |
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Hyena /haɪˈiː.nə/ |
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Curl up / kɝːl / |
She curled up on the sofa to watch TV |
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Cub /kʌb/ |
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Shortly after |
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Devour / dɪˈvaʊ.ɚ / |
The young cubs hungrily devoured the deer. |
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Dart / dɑːrt |
I darted behind the sofa and hid |
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Wail / weɪl |
The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region. تجمعت النساء حول التابوت وبدأت في البكاء ، كما كانت العادة في المنطقة. |
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Dutiful/ ˈduː.t̬ɪ.fəl/ |
A dutiful son/wife |
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Bounce /baʊns/ |
She bounced the ball quickly |
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Pant /pænt/ |
Matteo arrived at the top of the hill, panting and covered in sweat. |
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Stretch /stretʃ/ |
I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had stretched across the path. تعثرت على قطعة من الأسلاك امدها شخص ما عبر الطريق. |
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Wholeheartedly |
In a way that's completely enthusiastic and without any doubts.
Former south Africa president Nelson Mandila wholeheartedly opposed apartheid.
Both groups are wholeheartedly in favour of the changes.
To be in favour of ( to give your positive opinion about something) تؤيد
The Council voted in favour of a £200 million housing developmen.
2) to oppose
To disagree with something or someone , often by speaking or fighting against it , him or her
The proposed new testing system has been vigorously opposed by teachers.
Proposed suggested
Vigorously In a way that's very forceful or energetic
3) apartheid A political system in which people of different races are separated
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Bits and pieces |
Small things or jobs of different types |
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Bits and pieces |
Small things or jobs of different types |
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Dust something off /dʌst/ |
To prepare something for use , especially after it hasn't been used for a long time It's time to dust off the old chemistry books and start studying. |
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Dust something off /dʌst/ |
To prepare something for use , especially after it hasn't been used for a long time It's time to dust off the old chemistry books and start studying. |
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To eavesdrop /ˈiːvz.drɑːp/ |
To listen to someone's private conversation without them knowing. He was eavesdropping on our conversation. |
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To eavesdrop /ˈiːvz.drɑːp/ |
To listen to someone's private conversation without them knowing. He was eavesdropping on our conversation. |
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To eavesdrop /ˈiːvz.drɑːp/ |
To listen to someone's private conversation without them knowing. He was eavesdropping on our conversation. |
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Foolproof /ˈfuːl.pruːf/ |
So simple and easy to understand that it's unable to go wrong or be used wrongly . I don't believe there's any such thing as a foolproof system for making money |
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Exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ |
The fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in particular situation or place . You should always limit your exposure to the sun . |
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Hydrated /haɪˈdreɪ.tɪd/ |
Having absorbed enough water or other liquid . Be sure to be always hydrated during the race by drinking plenty of fluids |
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Agony /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ |
Extreme physical or mental pain or suffering I was in an agony of suspense Suspense /səˈspens/ the feeling of excitement or nervousness that you have when you are waiting for something to happen and are uncertain about what it is going to be She kept him in suspense for several days before she said that she would marry him. |
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Pass out = faint /feɪnt/ |
to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down:
He faints at the sight of blood.I nearly fainted in the heat.
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Concisely /kənˈsaɪs.li_ |
In a short and clear way that expresses what needs to be said without unnecessary words . The information was presented clearly and concisely (Die Informationen wurden klar und knapp dargestellt) تم تقديم المعلومات بوضوح و اختصار |
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Festive /ˈfes.tɪv/ |
Having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion A festive mood/occasion |
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Compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ |
To calculate an answer or amount by using a machine . Compute the ration of the object's height ( haɪt )to its weight ( weɪt ) |
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Prompt /prɑːmpt/ |
( of an action ) done quickly and without delay , ( of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time . They've written back already , it was a very prompt reply . |
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Dwelling /ˈdwel.ɪŋ/ |
A house or place to live in There's an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country Shortfall /ˈʃɔːrt.fɑːl/ An amount that's less than the level that's expected or needed . The drought caused serious shortfalls in the food supply. Drought /draʊt/ A long period when there's little or no rain . This year severe drought ruined the crops . Crop /krɑːp/ |
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Vicinity /vəˈsɪn.ə.t̬i/ |
The area around a place or where the speaker is : There're several hotels in the immediate vicinity of the station |
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Privilege /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒ/ |
An advantage that's only one person or a group of people has , usually because of their position or because they're rich . Healthcare should be a right , not a privilege . Senior management enjoy certain privileges, such as company cars and health insurance. |
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Ultimate ( ˈʌl.tə.mət ) |
Most extreme or important because either original or final , the best or worst . Of course the ultimate responsibility for the present conflict without doubt lies with the aggressor. Aggressor (əˈɡres.ɚ) A person , or country that starts an argument , fight or war by attacking first . |
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Spice up your life |
نكه حياتك |
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Self-esteem |
Belief and confidence in your own ability and value .
The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem.
She suffers from low self-esteem and it prevents her from pursuing her goals.
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Introspect (ˌɪn.trəˈspekt) |
To examine and consider your own ideas , thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we need to introspect about our own motives. |
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To pamper |
To give someone special treatment,making that person as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they want .
She Pampers her dogs with the finest steak and salmon .
Why not pamper yourself after a hard day with a hot bath scented with oils ?
Scented (ˈsen.t̬ɪd)
Having a pleasant strong smell , usually because a pleasant-smelling substance has been added to it .
Scented candles.
The air was scented with lavender.
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Aromatherapy ( əˌroʊ.məˈθer.ə.pi) |
The treatment of worry or nervousness, or medical conditions that are not serious , by rubbing pleasant-smelling natural substances into the skin or breathing in their smell . Aromatherapy kit . Aromatherapy oils . |
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Irreversible (ˌɪr.əˈvɝː.sə.bəl) |
Not possible to change ; impossible to return to a previous condition. Smoking has caused irreversible damage to his lungs . |
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Delicacy (ˈdel.ə.kə.si) |
Something especially rare or expensive that's good to eat . In some parts of the world , sheep's eyes are considered a great delicacy. |
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Delicacy (ˈdel.ə.kə.si) |
Something especially rare or expensive that's good to eat . In some parts of the world , sheep's eyes are considered a great delicacy. |
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Adapt : to change something to suit different conditions or uses Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operation system Adept : having a natural ability to do songs that needs skill She's very adept at dealing with social media |
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monotony məˈnɑː.t̬ən.i |
A situation in which something stays the same and is therefore boring: The routine was the same every day with nothing to relieve the monotony. Relieve rɪˈliːv To make an unpleasant feeling such as pain or worry less strong She was given a shot of Morphin to relieve the pain. |
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declutter ˌdiːˈklʌt.ər |
To remove unnecessary things from a place in order to make it more pleasant and useful. I'm going to declutter before my family comes to visit. Declutter your kitchen worktops to give you more space to cook |
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endeavor ɪnˈdev·ər |
to try to do something: I endeavored to explain him the legal consequences of the action |
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minor ˈmaɪ.nɚ |
having little importance influence or effect especially when compared with other things of the same type. it's a minor problem |
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Tardy ˈtɑːr.di |
Slow or late in happening or arrivingDinner was somewhat delayed on account of David's tardy arrivalOn account of = because of Dinner was somewhat delayed on account of David's tardy arrival Dinner was somewhat delayed on account of David's tardy arrivalOn account of = because of On account of = because of |
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Heighten |
To increase something especially Emotion or effect . As the excitement heightened the audience began stamping their feet. |
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Irreverent |
Lacking the expected respect for official important or holy things :
The TV Program takes an irreverent look at the medical profession |
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consensus |
or wide agreement
A generally accepted opinion or wide agreement They're trying to build a consensus on the need to improve the city's Schools or wide agreementThey're trying to build a consensus on the need to improve the city's Schools They're trying to build a consensus on the need to improve the city's Schools |
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Contagious |
A contagious disease can be caught by touching someone who has the disease or a piece of infected clothing :The infected is highly contagious so don't let anyone else use your towel The infected is highly contagious so don't let anyone else use your towel The infected is highly contagious so don't let anyone else use your towel |
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Jeopardy |
Something in Jeopardy is in danger of being damaged or destroyed Bad Investments with the company's future in jeopardy |
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Jeopardy |
Something in Jeopardy is in danger of being damaged or destroyed Bad Investments with the company's future in jeopardy |
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Extinct |
No longer existing There's concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct. Concern = worry |
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retaliate |
To take revenge or Strike back His first instinct was to retaliate the attacks Instinct : a natural ability that helps you decide what to do or how to act without thinking He lacked the Instinct for quick action |
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haphazard |
Describe something that works Organisation ( random ) : He tackled the problem in a typically haphazard manner Tackle : deal with |
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Stroll فعل |
To walk in a leisurely way We could stroll along the beach after dinner. |
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jolly صفة |
happy or cheerful She's a jolly , upbeat sort of a person Upbeat full of Hope |
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Holler |
to shout loudly He was hollering something about seeing a snake. |
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Compliance اسم |
Is the act of obeying an order or rule . The company said it had always acted in compliance with environmental laws. In compliance with وفقا ل |
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Tenacity |
The termination to continue what are you doing.Tenacity is the quiet strength that brings passion to our purpose. Tenacity is the quiet strength that Tenacity is the quiet strength that brings passion to our purpose. brings passion to our purpose. |
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authorization |
Official permission for something to happen or the act of giving someone official permission to do something :
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The authorization to sell the shares arrived too late. Medical records can be disclosed without authorization from the patient.The authorization to sell the shares arrived too late. Disclose : To make something known publicly or to show something that was hidden
Disclose : .The authorization to sell the shares arrived too late. Disclose : To make something known publicly or to show something that was hidden
To make something known publicly or to show something that was hidden |
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Concurrent |
The judge imposed concurrent sentences totalling 14 years for the attacks on the girls. Having or existing at the same time :The judge imposed concurrent sentences totalling 14 years for the attacks on the girls.فرض القاضي أحكامًا متزامنة يبلغ مجموعها 14 عامًا على الاعتداءات على الفتياتImpose : To officially Force a rule , tax or punishment , etc . To be obeyed or received فرض القاضي أحكامًا متزامنة يبلغ مجموعها 14 عامًا على الاعتداءات على الفتيات The judge imposed concurrent sentences totalling 14 years for the attacks on the girls.فرض القاضي أحكامًا متزامنة يبلغ مجموعها 14 عامًا على الاعتداءات على الفتياتImpose : To officially Force a rule , tax or punishment , etc . To be obeyed or received Impose : To officially Force a rule , tax or punishment , etc . To be obeyed or received |
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facilitate |
To make something easier: The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs. The current structure doesn't facilitate efficient work flow |
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malicious |
Intended to harm or upset other people : a malicious look in her eyes |
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Disgruntled |
Unhappy, annoyed or in a state of sulky dissatisfaction: A disgruntled employee. Sulk: To be silent and unpleasant because you're angry or annoyed. She pouts and sulks , and she almost never smiles or laughs . Pout : To show annoyance esp. By pressing the lips together or pushing out the lower lip . Our four-year-old pouts whenever she doesn't get what she wants . |
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Sulk |
To be silent or unpleasant because you're angry. She pouts and sulks , and she almost never smiles or laughs . |
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Pout |
The show annoyance especially by pressing the lips together or pushing out the lower lip. Our four-year-old pouts whenever she doesn't get what she wants. |
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Congregate |
To gether together in a large Group usually for a purpose . A crowd congregated around City Hall |
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Immortal |
Living or lasting forever or so famous as to be remembered for a very long time : Einstein ist an immortal character. Teenagers think they are immortal |
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Insidious |
Gradually and secretly causing harm : some diseases are Insidious. some diseases are Insidious. some diseases are Insidious. |
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Lament |
. to express griefHe lamented his students lack of interest in the classics.Grief :Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. He lamented his students lack of interest in the classics.Grief :Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. He lamented his students lack of interest in the classics.Grief :Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. Grief :Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. :Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. :Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. Very great sadness especially at the death of someoneI took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. I took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. I took her years to get over her grief at the death of your mother. |
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Misshapen |
not having a normal shape.The drug caused some Babies to be born with Misshapen limbs . The drug caused some Babies to be born with Misshapen limbs . The drug caused some Babies to be born with Misshapen limbs . |
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Revolt |
To resist Authority ; rebel ; mutiny They may be ready to revolt against the government. Mutiny : Refusal to obey orders. Ahmet superion charged him with mutiny . |
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Mutiny |
refusal to obey orders Ahmad's superiors charged him with mutiny |
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Wreck |
To destroy or badly damage something. The Explosion wrecked one house and shattered nearby window.
Shattered = broken Demolish : To completely destroy buildings or other structuresMost of the town was demolished by the tornado.
Demolish :
The Explosion wrecked one house and shattered nearby window.Shattered = broken Demolish : To completely destroy buildings or other structuresMost of the town was demolished by the tornado. To completely destroy buildings or other structures
Most of the town was demolished by the tornado.
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