English verbs Flashcards
Rejuvenate
تجديد
D: the act of making someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively. It can also refer to the process of restoring or revitalizing something that has become tired or worn out.
Ex: Exfoliation rejuvenates the skin.
Ex: the exercise and fresh air rejuvenated me.
Torpedoed
نسف / فرقع / أحبط /
D: attack or sink (a ship) with a torpedo or torpedoes.
Ex: the liner was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine.
Alienate
ينفر / نقل / أبعد / صرف أو يحول عن
D: make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.
Ex: an urban environment which would alienate its inhabitants”
Articulate
يتكلم بوضوح
D: pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly.
Ex: he articulated each word with precision
D: form a joint.
Ex: the mandible is a solid piece articulating with the head
untether
فك الارتباط
D: release or free from a tether.
Ex: I reached the horses and untethered them
Analyze
تحليل / اختصر / حلل نفسيا
D: to examine something in details.
Ex: we need to analyze this sample.
Dictate
يملي او يامر
D: State or order authoritatively control, or decisively affect
Ex: choice is often dictated by availability.
Frown
يعبس / يتجهم
D: To make an angry,unhappy or confused expression.
Ex: he frowned as he reread the letter.
cope
يساير / يتصدي
D: To deal successfully with difficult situations.
EX: his ability to cope with stress
scold
D: to angrily criticize someone, especially a child, about something they have done.
Ex: mum took Anna away, scolding her for her bad behavior.
Situate
يقع / وضعه في مركز معين
D: fix or build (something) in a certain place or position
Exacerbate
تفاقم
D: Make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Ex: The exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem.
Construe
تفسير / ترجم
D: interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
Ex: his words could hardly be construed as an apology.
Rivet
ثبت بإحكام / لفت الانتباه
D: direct (one’s eyes or attention) intently.
Ex: guests sat in the round as equals and discussed riveting topics triggered by great questions.
D: hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement.
Ex: the grip on her arm was firm enough to rivet her to the spot.
Enlighten
أضاء/ وسع
D; give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
Ex: Christopher had not enlightened Francis as to their relationship