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Au pair

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D: a young foreign person, typically a woman, who helps with housework or childcare in exchange for food, a room, and some pocket money.

Ex: Working as an au pair has its pros and cons but i would suggest and alternative choic.

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convenience

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راحة / الوقت المناسب /ملائم / فرصة مناسبة
D: he state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty.

Ex: could you pleas look into this matter at your earliest convenience.

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correspondence

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مراسلة / تطابق / تراسل / انسجام / تشابه
D: a close similarity, connection, or equivalence.
D: communication by exchanging letters, emails, or other messages.

Ex: there is a simple correspondence between the distance of a focused object from the eye and the size of its image on the retina.

Ex: I entered into detailed correspondence with him on the problem, but nothing ever came of it.

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Prosperity

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ازدهار / رخاء / رفاهية / نجاح
D: The state of being successful and having a lot on Money.

Ex: A country’s future prosperity depends ,to an extent, upon the quality of education of its people. /the war was followed by a long period of peace and prosperity.

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Blueprint

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مخطط / برنامج عمل/الطبعة الزرقاء
D:Something which acts as a plan, model or template for others.

Ex: The scheme was a blueprint for future development programmers.

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Narratives

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روايات / سرد / قصة / حكاية
D: A spoken or written account of connected events, a story.

Ex: A gripping narrative.

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Pervasiveness

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الانتشار
D: The quality of spreading widely or being present throughout an area or a group of people.

Ex: The pervasiveness of violence on television.

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Humdrum

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رتابة / حديث ممل / شخص مضجر
D: Lacking excitement or variety, boringly monotonous.

Ex: The use of computers to perform humdrum tasks.

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Tyranny

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استبداد / طغيان
D: unfair or cruel use of power or authority.

Ex: the children had no protection against the tyranny of their father.

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Exceptionalism

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استثنائيه
D: The belief that something, especially a country or its system of government, is unusually good or successful.

Ex: the popular belief in American exceptionalism.

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legitimacy

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شرعية / أهلية / مشروعية
D: ability to be defended with logic or justification; validity.
D: conformity to the law or to rules.

Ex: he has undermined the legitimacy of the criminal justice system

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Inferior

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السفلي / أدنى منزلة / غير بارع
D: lower in rank, status, or quality.

Ex: schooling in inner-city areas was inferior to that in the rest of the country

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Overindulgence

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الإفراط في التساهل / تجاوز الحد / أشبع كل نزواته / حلم / فرط
D: to allow yourself to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink.

Ex: Some people regularly overindulge in alcohol.

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Aggrandizement

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التعظيم / مبالغة
D: expansion of power, wealth, rank, or honor.

Ex: The department was used for the aggrandizement of its leaders.

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Councillor

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عضو مجلس
D: a member of a council

EX: Councillor Ralph Lewis

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Indolence

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الكسل / خمول / تراخ / جمود
D: avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Ex: my failure is probably due to my own indolence.

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Legislation

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تشريع / قانون /
D: the process of making or enacting laws.

Ex: it will require legislation to change this situation”

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analysis

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تحليل
D: A detailed examination

Ex: your analysis is fairly accurate .

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sovereignty / supremacy

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سيادة / سلطة عليا
D: supreme power or authority

Ex: the sovereignty of the parliament.

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Euphemism

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كناية / لطف التعبير
D: A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Ex: “Passed away” is a euphemism for “died”.

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Cacophony

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نشاز / تنافر النغمات
D: A harsh, discordant ( متعارض// متضارب //متنافر//متباين) mixture of sounds.

Ex: The city streets were filled with a cacophony of car horns, sirens, and shouting.

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Scold

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امرأة سليطة
D: a person who nags or grumbles constantly (typically used of a woman)

Ex: his mother was the village scold.

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Premise

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فرضية
D: A statement or an idea forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument.

Ex: His reasoning is based on the premise that all people are equally capable of good and evil.

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Inundation

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غمر / الفيضان
D: An overwhelming abundance of people or things.

Ex: An inundation of rugby fans.

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Longevity

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طول عمر او تعمير
D: Long life or long existence and service.

Ex: The greater longevity of women compared to men.

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Indecisions

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ألتردد
D: the inability to make a decision quickly.

Ex: I’ve been racked with indecision over what to do next.

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Trajectory

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مسار
D: the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Ex: the missile’s trajectory was preset

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Retention

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حفظ / استبقاء / احتجاز
D: the act of retaining something.

Ex: the Quiz Builder and videos reinforce your understanding and strengthen your retention.

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comprehension

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فهم / إدراك / اشتمال
D: the ability to understand something.

Ex: flashcards, powered by Spaced Repetition, and the Daily Practice Quiz enhance your comprehension of complex topics.

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Enlightenment

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تنوير / ثقافة
D: the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened.

Ex: hey talked about ideas, about what serves enlightenment, and about the true purposes of life.

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superior

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ولي الأمر/ الأرفع مقاما / رئيس دير / الأفضل منزلة
D: a person superior to another in rank or status, especially a colleague in a higher position.

Ex: obeying their superiors’ orders.

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Individualism

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الفردية
D: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.
Ex: a culture that celebrates individualism and wealth.

D: a social theory favouring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.
Ex: encouragement has been given to individualism, free enterprise, and the pursuit of profit.

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Testimonial

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شهادة / دليل / برهان
D: a formal statement testifying to someone’s character and qualifications.

Ex: I asked my mum and my wife to share a testimonial and I kid you not, this is what they said WORD FOR WORD…

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Democracy

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ديمقراطية
D: A system of government where the citizens have the power to choose their leaders through elections and participate in decision-making processes.

Ex: a system of parliamentary democracy.

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Authoritarianism

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الاستبداد
D: A political system characterized by centralized control, limited political freedoms, and often a lack of free and fair elections.

Ex: he warned against the intrusion of authoritarianism in various countries

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Intrusion

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تدخل / تطفل
D: the action of intruding.

Ex: he was furious about this intrusion into his private life

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Bipartisanship

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الشراكة بين الحزبين
D: Cooperation or agreement between two major political parties, especially on issues of national importance, despite their ideological differences.

Ex: The passage of the new environmental legislation was achieved through bipartisanship, as both the Democrats and Republicans came together to address the pressing issue of climate change.

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Filibuster

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المماطلة
D: A parliamentary tactic used to delay or block legislation by prolonging debate, typically employed by minority parties or legislators.

Ex: he was one of four Tories who filibustered for more than 30 minutes each to derail the free parking plan

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Gerrymandering

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الغش
D: The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one political party or group, often resulting in unequal representation.

Ex: The opposition party accused the ruling party of gerrymandering electoral districts to gain an unfair advantage in the upcoming election, sparking widespread criticism and calls for electoral reform.

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Lobbying

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الضغط
D: The act of attempting to influence decisions made by government officials or legislators in favor of a particular cause or interest group.

Ex: The tech company hired a team of lobbyists to advocate for favorable regulations on data privacy, demonstrating the significant influence of corporate lobbying on government policy-making.

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Political polarization

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الاستقطاب السياسي
D: The division of a society into distinct ideological or political camps with little or no common ground, often leading to increased hostility and gridlock.

Ex: The increasing political polarization in the country has led to a breakdown in civil discourse, making it difficult for lawmakers to find common ground on key issues facing the nation.

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Populism

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الشعبوية
D: A political approach that seeks to appeal to the concerns and interests of ordinary people, often by criticizing the elites or establishment.

Ex: The rise of populism in recent elections reflects a growing dissatisfaction among the populace with traditional political elites and their policies.

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Theocracy

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الثيوقراطية
D: A form of government where religious institutions hold the ultimate authority, and religious law governs the state’s policies and laws.

Ex: The nation’s government operates as a theocracy, with religious doctrines guiding all aspects of public policy and governance, from education to criminal law.

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Prowess

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شجاعة / بطولة / براعة فائقة
D: skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Ex: Our linguistic prowess is matched only by our dedication to staying ahead of industry trends.

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Inertia

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العطالة / كسل
D: a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.

Ex: the problem runs deeper than bureaucratic inertia

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Timidity

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خجل / حياء
D: lack of courage or confidence.

Ex: she believes everyone can overcome their timidity

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literature

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أدب
D: written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.

Ex: a great work of literature.

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Discourse

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محادثة / محاضرة
D: written or spoken communication or debate.

Ex: the language of political discourse

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Critique

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نقد / مقالة نقدية
D: a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

Ex: They will draft and critique their own writing.

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Mantra

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تعويذة، شعار
D: (originally in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.

Ex: you certainly have heard the political mantra, “Make America great again.

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Oratory

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فن الخطابة/ مصلي
D: the art or practice of formal speaking in public. eloquent or rhetorical language.

Ex: the gift of persuasive oratory

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Discrimination

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تمييز / تمييز في المعاملة
D: the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.

Ex: victims of racial discrimination.

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Proclamation

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إعلان
D: a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance.

Ex: the government restricted the use of water by proclamation

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Emancipation

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تحرير / عتق
D: freeing someone from the control of another.

Ex: Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Decree

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قرار / فرمان / حكم قضائي
D: an official order that has the force of law.

Ex: This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions.

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Sear

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ذبول

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Manacles

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قيود / غل قيد
D: one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person’s hands or ankles.
“the practice of keeping prisoners in manacles”

Ex: the practice of keeping prisoners in manacles.

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Segregation

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فصل / عزل
D: the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.

Ex: The life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination.

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Gradualism

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التدرج
D: the policy of approaching a desired end in gradual stages.

Ex: This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.

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Tranquility

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طمأنينة / هدوء
D: a peaceful, calm state

Ex: there will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights.

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Revolt

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ثورة / تمرد
D: an attempt to end the authority of a person or body by rebelling.

Ex: the whirlwinds (زوابع) (noun)of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges

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Syntax

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بناء الجملة / تركيب الجملة
D: the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Ex: the syntax of English.

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Diction

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الالقاء / أسلوب / تقطيع الكلام
D: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Ex: Wordsworth campaigned against exaggerated poetic diction.

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Omission

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إغفال / سهو
D: the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something.

Ex: the omission of recent publications from his bibliography.

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Intonation

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تجويد / ترنيم
D: the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

Ex: she spoke English with a German intonation.

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Simile

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التشبيه في علم بلاغة / مقارنة
D: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g. as brave as a lion ).

Ex: his audacious deployment of simile and metaphor.

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Apartheid

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تمييز عنصري
D: a policy that is founded on the idea of separating people based on racial or ethnic criteria.

Ex: This Jewish apartheid supremacy will destroy the humanity.

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Ethnostate

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عرقي
D: a sovereign state of which citizenship is restricted to members of a particular racial or ethnic group.

They actively promoted the concept of a white ethnostate.

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Trend

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اتجاه / مجرى
D: a general direction in which something is developing or changing.

Ex: an upward trend in sales and profit margins

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Enormity

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ضخامة / فداحة
D: the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Ex: a thorough search disclosed the full enormity of the crime

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Allusion

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إشارة / تلميح
D: Reference to another artistic work, person, place, or idea well known to the audience in order to use its message or characteristics to illustrate the author’s message.

Ex: an allusion to Shakespeare.

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Rectitude

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استقامة / السداد
D: morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness.

Ex: we are appealing to the supreme judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions.

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Allegiance

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إخلاص / قسم يمين الولاء
D: loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Ex: those wishing to receive citizenship must swear allegiance to the republic

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Providence

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العناية الإلهية / تدبير
D: the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Ex: And for the support of this declaration, [with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence,] we mutually pledge to each other our lives.

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Prudence

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التعقل / حكمة / حصافة
D: the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.

Ex: Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes.

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