TPO 30 Flashcards

Question

posit

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assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument. the Confucian view posits a perfectible human nature put in position; place. the Professor posits Cohen in his second category of poets

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the position or site of something. | the rock's size and locality

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متقاعد کننده evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. his eyes were strangely compelling

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characterized by abrupt stops and starts. | shallow, jerky, irregular breathing

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a quick, sharp, sudden movement. he gave a sudden jerk of his head move or cause to move with a jerk. the van jerked forward

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become pregnant with (a child). she was conceived when her father was 49 form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind. the dam project was originally conceived in 1977

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a line of people or things one behind another. Plains Cree warriors riding in file down the slopes (of a group of people) walk one behind the other, typically in an orderly and solemn manner. the mourners filed into the church سوهان

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complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. a comprehensive list of sources

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a momentary or partial view. she caught a glimpse of the ocean see or perceive briefly or partially. he glimpsed a figure standing in the shade

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1 experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant, painful, or arduous). the baby underwent a life-saving brain operation

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examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive. she has undergone exhaustive tests since becoming ill

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A sundial is a horological device that tells the time of day when there is sunlight by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky. In the narrowest sense of the word, it consists of a flat plate and a gnomon, which casts a shadow onto the dial.

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(of a person, especially a child) fail to conduct oneself in a way that is acceptable to others; behave badly. Josh misbehaved, pushing his food off the table

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a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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سپیده دم

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``` firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers. Kate squeezed his hand affectionately ```

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a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime. 1918 saw the bread ration reduced on two occasions

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خاموش کردن آتش

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able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable. | clear, authoritative information and advice

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disagreement between people. | a prosperous family who showed no signs of discord

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angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. strife within the community

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trustworthy and reliable. | a dependable supply of cold beer

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a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is frequented for a particular purpose. a seaside resort

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likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome. years of logging had left the mountains prone to mudslides

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the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. “Don't go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony

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1 the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length (about September 22 and March 20).

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the action or process of calculating or estimating something. last year was not, by any reckoning, a particularly good one

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1 a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events. Carnegie Hall

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denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis. secular buildings

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relating to a city or town or its governing body. | municipal offices

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a person who conquers a place or people. | a people ruled over by a foreign conqueror

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take hold of suddenly and forcibly. she jumped up and seized his arm take (an opportunity or initiative) eagerly and decisively. he seized his chance to attack as Delaney hesitated

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diminish or destroy the value or quality of. I wouldn't want to spoil your fun harm the character of (someone, especially a child) by being too lenient or indulgent. the last thing I want to do is spoil Thomas be extremely or aggressively eager for. Cooper was spoiling for a fight n goods stolen or taken forcibly from a person or place. the looters carried their spoils away waste material brought up during the course of an excavation or a dredging or mining operation.

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an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.

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a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

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a pilgrim's journey. he wanted to go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela go on a pilgrimage. thousands pilgrimage there every year

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the quality of being clever, original, and inventive. | considerable ingenuity must be employed in writing software

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oppressively constant; incessant. | the relentless heat of the desert

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make on a smaller or miniature scale. | it was only natural to miniaturize the battery to power small electronics like mobile phones

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relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular. the Church did not imitate the secular rulers who thought only of temporal gain relating to time. the spatial and temporal dimensions of human interference in complex ecosystems

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a conception of or belief about something. | children have different notions about the roles of their parents

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the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings. | she failed to regain consciousness and died two days later