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Conflict (n)

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Disagreement/argument/quarrel/tiff

Exp:

1-There was a lot of conflict between him and his father.
2-It was an unpopular policy and caused a number of conflicts within the party.
3-His outspoken views would frequently bring him into conflict with the president.

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Haphazard(adj)

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Random
Coincidental
Arbitary
chance
تصادفی-اتفاقی-بیقاعده

Exp: 1-He tackled the problem in a typically haphazard manner.
2-Haphazard record-keeping made it difficult for the agency to keep track of its clients.

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Incorporate (v)

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Include
Contain
Embrace
Embody
Assimilate

به هم پیوستن -آمیختن-متحد کردن

Exp
1-Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design.
2-This aircraft incorporates several new safety features.
3-He has become more venturesome this season with dress designs that incorporate a variety of ethnic influences.
4-The film incorporates elements of fantasy and science fiction.
5-The act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into English law.

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Incorporate (v)

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Include
Contain
Embrace
Embody
Assimilate

گنجاندن - به هم پیوستن -آمیختن-متحد کردن

Exp
1-Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design.
2-This aircraft incorporates several new safety features.
3-He has become more venturesome this season with dress designs that incorporate a variety of ethnic influences.
4-The film incorporates elements of fantasy and science fiction.
5-The act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into English law.

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Fascinating (adj)

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Captivating
Intresting
Thrilling
Exciting
Absorbing
Enchanting
Gripping
Be somone’s bag(idiom)

Exp:
1-The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.
2-I found the whole movie fascinating.

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strictly(adv)

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firmly
severly
rigidly
exactly or correctly

به شدت / سختگیرانه

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appealing

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attractive
charming
tempting
engaging
captivating
eye catching
alluring
enticing

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collaboration ( n )

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work together

exp: 1-The show was a result of collaboration between several museums.
2- international collaboration is important for solving global issues.

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Discover (v)

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figure out
detect
uncover
find out
reveal
identify
expose

exp: 1- They came to California hoping to discover gold.
2-She discovered that he had been married three times before.

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innovation

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use of new ideas
change
revolution
upheaval
reorganization
remodeling

نواوری
exp: 1-A real innovation here is the publication of this calendar in electronic form on a floppy disk.
2-
Moreover, his music may lack innovation and hence be deemed somewhat inconsequential.
3-A capacity for permanent innovation becomes the touchstone of success.

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estimate (v)

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guess
roughly calculate
approximate

برآورد کردن
exp:
1-They estimate that a hundred people were killed in the accident.
2-The number of dead is estimated at a hundred.
3-However, it should be emphasized that this survey was too limited to enable exact estimates.

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to pose a danger /problem/ threat

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cause or creat or generate a danger /problem/ threat
exp: A lot of these chemicals pose very real threats to our health.
2-a phobia is an extreme fear usually of something that poses no real danger at all.

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logical(adj)

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reasonable/rational / sensible

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rational (adj)

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logical/reasonable / sensible

opp> irrational / unreasonable /illogical

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to set sb/sth apart

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separate/ dufferentiate/ distinguish

If a quality sets someone or something apart, it makes them different from and usually better than others of the same type.set sb/sth apart

exp; t’s their intelligence which sets them apart from other rock bands.

متمایز کردن

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to lessen (v)

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decrease
reduce
opp> increase/ enhance

exp: exercise can help lessen stress and anxiety

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trigger (v)

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activate
irritate ( for negative situations > make someone angry )

exp: His arrest triggered mass protests.

تحریک کردن

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homebound (adj)

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*confined at home
*unable to leave your home because you are too sick or old

خانه نشین
exp: It makes use of a great fund of voluntary service, and it is in the interests of the housebound
2-It is the category of those who are housebound, who are immobile.

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impact (n)

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affect / influence/impression/

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slightly (adv)

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کمی

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widespread(adj)

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extensive / global/worldwide/ wholesale(it uses about products)

گسترده

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to seek(v)

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search for / look for /be after sth/ try to find / try to get

exp: to seek advice/a solution

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bumpy(adj)

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پر ازچاله

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cramped (adj)
not big enough. it's about spaces )
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overwhelming (adj)
very large / enormous/ massive/huge / profuse
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in the face of sth (ph)
در مواجهه با چیزی
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fearful (adj)
ترسناک
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self confidence
اعتماد بنقس
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dizzy(adj)
گیج feeling that everything is turning around exp: 1-Going without sleep for a long time makes me feel dizzy and light-headed. 2-I felt dizzy with excitement as I went up to collect the award. 3-I keep having/getting dizzy spells.
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self esteem
عزت نفس
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to gain confidence (ph)
اعتماد بنفس پیدا کردن
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at ease (ph) (feel ) at ease put someone at ease
relaxed / calm exp : 1- A good interviewer will know how to put you at your ease
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to pose ( v ) to pose a threat
creat generate cause بوجود آوردن exp : 1-\Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other road users. 2-The students were deported because they posed a threat to national security. 3-The result of the vote poses a serious challenge to the government's credibility.
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impression (n)
influence effect impact perception judgment an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like: phrases: 1- to give you an impression of something = تأثیری درمورد چیزی گذاشتن 2-be under the impression = think sth is true when it's not 3- first impression exp: 1-You'll get a false impression of the town if you only visit the university. 2-My general impression of the place was good. 3-His helpfulness today has made me revise my original impression of him.
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to form an opinion about sth (ph)
نظری را در مورد چیزی شکل دادن
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to be naturally programmed to
به طور طبیعی یا ذاتی برنامه ریزی شده بودن
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what's more
in addition/ moreover علاوه بر این
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hold on to sth (ph v)
stick to sth /keep sth exp: she decided to hold on to her beliefs despite the criticism.
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as the saying goes ( ph )
as it said همانطور که گفته شد
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to turn out to be (ph )
after passing time you find out sth / to happen in an unexpected way /discover sth surprisingly and finally exp : 1- The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected. 2-[ + that ] It turns out that she had known him when they were children. تبدیل شدن / کاشف به عمل آمدن check dictionary
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to overlook (v)
pretend not to notice something / to fail to notice sth or someone exp: 1-I'm prepared to overlook his behaviour this time. 2- it's easy to overlook small details in a big project
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lead to sth
cause bring about result in منجر شدن به
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partnership (n)
collaboration cooperation alliance شراکت
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to be deeply connected to sth ( ph )
عمیقا مرتبط بودن به چیزی
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subconscious (n)(adj)
the part of your mind that notices and remembers information when you are not actively trying to do so exp: The memory was buried deep within my subconscious. 2-Such memories exist only on/at the subconscious level. 3-Our subconscious mind registers things which our conscious mind is not aware of.
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conscious (adj
noticing awake aware knowing what's happening around you opp > unconscious
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instinct (n)
a natural ability that helps a creature decide or behave in a particular way without having to think or learn about it
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initial (adj)
first / earliest/ primary/
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to take effort ( phrase)
نیاز به تلاش داشتن exp: it takes effort to maintain good relationships.
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intraction (n)
تعامل exp :positive interactions with someone can enhance your mood .
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sincere ( adj )
freindly/ profound / deep /
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sincerely(adv)
respectfully/fully hearted
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respectful(adj)
showing admiration or honor and politeness phrases: 1-be respectful of sth exp: He taught his children to be respectful of other cultures. 2-There was a respectful two-minute silence as we remembered the soldiers who had died in the war. 3-he was respectful towards everyone in the meeting
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engaging(adj)
charming/attractive/appealing/delightful/likeable/sweet
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to stand tall( ph )
با افتخار ایسادن
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compensate ( v)
repay/reimburse جبران کردن
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tend to(v)
want to / lean forward to sth/ prefer sth
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no matter the situation ( ph )
در هر شرایطی
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credible (adj)
believable opp incredible able to be believed or trusted exp: They haven't produced any credible evidence that he is guilty. 2-he story of what had happened to her was barely (= almost not)
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gesture (N)
movement a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling: exp: The prisoner raised his fist in a gesture of defiance as he was led out of the courtroom. 2-She made a rude gesture at the other driver. 3-"All this is mine, " she said with a sweeping arm gesture. 4-He threw his hands up in a gesture of despair.
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posture (n)
the way in which someone hold their body
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amenity(n)
facility/service/equipment *something, such as a swimming pool or shopping centre, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel, or other place *something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people: exp: The council has some spare cash, which it proposes to spend on public amenities. تسهیلات/ وسیله رفاه
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facilitation (n)
amentation something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people: أسان سازی
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omnipresent (adj)(F)
ubiquitous present everywhere and having an effect everywhere at the same time:
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omnipotent(adj)(F)
having unlimited power and able to do anything:
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attentive (adj)
alert/ awake/ focused/ aware/ perceptive /mindful/ حواس جمع
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be in touch (contact ) (ph)
در أرتباط بودن
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to be a bless in disguise ( idiom )
being a double edged sword something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later: exp: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise really.
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to put sb at ease/rest ( idiom)
to stop someone from worrying about something: exp : Chris phoned to say they'd arrived safely, so that really put my mind at rest. خیال کسی را راحت کردن
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restrict (v)
to limit exp : The government passed a law to restrict the sale of guns. 2-The government has restricted freedom of movement into and out of the country.
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harness (v)
to control something to put a harness on an animal or a person: exp: He harnessed the baby into her car seat. 2-There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind and waves as new sources of power.
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to put sb/sth at mercy
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off the grid (adj)
not using or depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity. exp: These are innovative green homes for an alternative off-the-grid lifestyle.
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solace (n)(v)
*help/ comfort /peace/ consolation *to give help and comfort to sb who is feeling sad or worried exp : When his wife left him, he found solace in the bottle (= drank alcohol)
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sovereignty(n)
the power or authority to rule the power of a country to control its own government: حق حاکمیت
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autarky(n)
self sufficiency economic independance استقلال اقتصادی
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perseverance (n)
continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time: exp: 1-It took a lot of patience and perseverance for all sides to reach an agreement. 2-Over and over, they have shown perseverance in the face of adversity. 3-A combination of brilliant imagination and dogged perseverance enabled them to triumph. 4-Eventually, her perseverance paid off and she won a contract with a major recording company پشتکار / استقامت
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autonomy(n)
the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself: خود مختاری - استقلال داخلی
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self employment(n) self employed (adj)
not working for an employer having your own business: exp: Many people like the flexibility of self-employment. 2-Laid-off workers are much less likely to be rehired by their old companies and have to find new jobs or turn to self-employment.
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reliance (n)
the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone
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to count on sb(ph v)
to be confident that you can depend on someone:
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meet your need
to provide what is needed
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no guts , no glory ( idiom)
you need to accept a risk in order to achieve something
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legalize (v)
decriminalize to allow sth by law exp: Same-sex marriages have been legalized in many states.
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flourish
to blossom to grow to develope exp: 1-My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather. 2-Watercolour painting began to flourish in Britain around 1750.
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anarchy(n)
chaos a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government: exp: 1-What we are witnessing is the country's slow slide into anarchy. 2-The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election.
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resilience( n)
the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened: the ability of a substance to return to its usual shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed: exp : Having a place that's theirs alone and that doesn't necessarily involve their mum or dad helps kids build resilience and problem-solving skills.

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