Unit 3 - Ch 3 Flashcards

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appliance

n.

A

a machine (such as a stove, microwave, or dishwasher) that is powered by electricity and that is used in people’s houses to perform a particular job

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craft

A

a job or activity that requires special skill

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hassle

n.

A

something that is annoying or that causes trouble

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illustrate

v.

A

to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand

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offset

n. and v.

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to cancel or reduce the effect of (something) : to create an equal balance between two things
جبران كردن
جبران

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opt

v.

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to choose one thing instead of another

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ornamental

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used to make something more attractive : used for decoration

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persist

v.

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to continue to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop

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resolve

v.

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to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)

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10
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squeeze

A

مثلا در آوردن خمير از خمير دندان

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11
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sting

n.

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a quick, sharp pain

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n. form of usable

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usability

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counterpart

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someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another

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cognitive

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of, relating to, or involving conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering)

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appraise

v.

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to say how much something is worth after you have carefully examined it : to give an official opinion about the value of (something)

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acquaint

v.

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This class is designed to acquaint students with the region’s most important writers

ex: This class is designed to acquaint students with the region’s most important writers.

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n. of acquaint

A

acquaintance

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18
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acquaintance

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someone who is known but who is not a close friend

the state of knowing someone in a personal or social way : the state of knowing someone as an acquaintance

knowledge about something

19
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congest

v.

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to concentrate in a small or narrow space

20
Q

spectate

v.

A

to watch something (such as a sports event)

21
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continual

A

happening without interruption : not stopping or ending

مداوم
بي وقفه

22
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spout

n.

A

a tube, pipe, or hole out of which a liquid flows

23
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spout

v.

A

to shoot out (a liquid) with force

: to flow out with force

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scratchy

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rough and irritating to the skin : likely to make you itch

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n. of sctatchy
scratchiness
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rebate | n.
an amount of money that is paid back to you because you have paid too much
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rebate | v.
to reduce the force or activity o
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furnace
one for melting metals
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whopping
very large, impressive, etc.
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adj. form of option
optional
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adj. form of panic
panicky
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adj. of illustration
illustrative
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The hard work by the band members is illustrative of their commitment to music and each other.
ex. for "illustrative"
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در دفاع از ...
in defense of ...
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choir
a group of singers especially in a church
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headlong
with the head leading without taking time to think about your actions
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dark humor
a type of humor in comedy movies
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wry
humorous in a clever and often ironic way
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pledge | n.
a serious promise or agreement
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pledge | v.
to formally promise to give or do (something) to pledge an oath
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fraternity
a group of people who have the same job, interests, etc.
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sorority
an organization of female students at a U.S. college
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اين سخن منسوب به سروش هست.
This saying is associated with Soroush.
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در نظر گرفتن
to take into consideration