Unit 5 Flashcards

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studious

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Adjective
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spending a lot of time studying or reading.
he was quiet and studious

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overcome

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Verb
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succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
she worked hard to overcome her paralyzing shyness

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company

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Noun
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a commercial business.
a shipping company

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the fact or condition of being with another or others, especially in a way that provides friendship and enjoyment.
I could do with some company

3
a number of individuals gathered together, especially for a particular purpose.
the Mayor addressed the assembled company

Verb
LITERARY
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associate with; keep company with.
these men which have companied with us all this time
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organise

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Verb
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arrange into a structured whole; order.
organize lessons in a planned way

2
make arrangements or preparations for (an event or activity); coordinate.
the union organized a 24-hour general strike

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atlas

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Noun
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a book of maps or charts.
a road atlas

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protractor

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Noun
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an instrument for measuring angles, typically in the form of a flat semicircle marked with degrees along the curved edge.

نقاله

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compass

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Noun
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an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.
walkers should be equipped with a map and compass
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an instrument for drawing circles and arcs and measuring distances between points, consisting of two arms linked by a movable joint, one arm ending in a point and the other usually carrying a pencil or pen.
a regular heptagon cannot be constructed accurately with only ruler and compass

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revise

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Verb
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re-examine and make alterations to (written or printed matter).
the book was published in 1960 and revised in 1968

according to book : to study for an exam

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dyslexia

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Noun
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a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.

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distract

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Verb
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prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something.
don’t allow noise to distract you from your work

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primary school

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from the age 5 to 11 school

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go up to the senior part of the school

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scholarship

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chance to go to school without paying fees

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high school

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from age 11 to 18 school

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afford

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Verb
1
have enough money to pay for.
the best that I could afford was a first-floor room

2
provide or supply (an opportunity or facility).
the rooftop terrace affords beautiful views

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private school

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not free school

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single-sex school

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mixed school

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architect

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Noun
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a person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
the great Norman architect of Durham Cathedral

معمار

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architectural

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adjective of architecture

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archeologist

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باستان شناس

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archeological

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adjective of archeology

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economical

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Adjective
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giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
a small, economical car

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economic

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Adjective
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relating to economics or the economy.
pest species of great economic importance
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justified in terms of profitability.
many organizations must become larger if they are to remain economic

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geographer
subject of geography
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journalistic
adjective of journalisticsm
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linguist
person who studies languages
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linguistic
adjective of languages
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lawyer
Noun 1 a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor. وکیل
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legal
adjective of law
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scientific
adjective of science
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dig
Verb 1 break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc. the boar had been digging for roots 2 push or poke something in or into. he dug his hands into his pockets Noun 1 an act or spell of digging. a thorough dig of the whole plot 2 a push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc. Ginnie gave her sister a dig in the ribs
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artifact
Noun 1 an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest. gold and silver artifacts 2 something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure. widespread tissue infection may be a technical artifact غیرواقعی، ساختگی
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recession
Noun 1 a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. the country is in the depths of a recession
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consideration
Noun 1 careful thought, typically over a period of time. a long process involving a great deal of careful consideration 2 a payment or reward. you can buy the books for a small consideration
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face
Noun 1 the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal. 2 the surface of a thing, especially one that is presented to the view or has a particular function. Verb 1 be positioned with the face or front toward (someone or something). he turned to face her 2 confront and deal with or accept a difficult or unpleasant task, fact, or situation. honesty forced her to face facts
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dissertation
Noun 1 a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Joe wrote his doctoral dissertation on Thucydides پایان نامه
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daunt
Verb 1 make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive. some people are daunted by technology دلهره آور?
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straightforward
Adjective 1 uncomplicated and easy to do or understand. in a straightforward case no fees will be charged
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appropriate
Adjective 1 suitable or proper in the circumstances. a measure appropriate to a wartime economy Verb 1 take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. his images have been appropriated by advertisers 2 devote (money or assets) to a special purpose. there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses
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literature
Noun 1 written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit. a great work of literature ادبیات
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specialization
Noun 1 the process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill. the division and specialization of labor
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ascertain
Verb 1 find (something) out for certain; make sure of. an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident
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narrow
Verb 1 become or make less wide. the road narrowed and crossed an old bridge
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narrow down ?
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scope
Noun 1 the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant. we widened the scope of our investigation Verb 1 assess or investigate (something). they'd scoped out their market
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controversy
Noun 1 disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated. the announcement ended a protracted controversy
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take into account
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despair
Noun 1 the complete loss or absence of hope. in despair, I hit the bottle Verb 1 lose or be without hope. we should not despair
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enquiry
Noun 1 an act of asking for information. a reporter from New York makes inquiries
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make inquiry
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grant
Verb 1 agree to give or allow (something requested) to. a letter granting them permission to smoke 2 agree or admit to (someone) that (something) is true. he hasn't made much progress, I'll grant you that Noun 1 a sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose. a research grant