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Question 1

hold on/tight

Answer 1

• to continue doing something or staying somewhere although it is difficult or unpleasant to do so
• Hold on and I’ll go and get some help

Question 2

surely (adverb)
/ˈʃərli/

Answer 2

1- used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you.
. Surely we should do something about it?

2- used with a negative to show that something surprises you and you do not want to believe it.
. Surely you don’t think I was responsible for this?
. “They’re getting married.” “Surely not!”

3- (formal) without doubt; certainly
. He knew that if help did not arrive soon, they would surely die.

4- (old-fashioned) (informal) used to say “yes” to someone or to agree to something

[Idiom]
slowly but surely
making slow but definite progress
We’ll get there slowly but surely.

Question 3

walk off (phrasal verb)

Answer 3

• to leave a person or place suddenly because you are angry or upset.

walk something…..off

1-to go for a walk after a meal so that you feel less full
*We walked off a heavy Sunday lunch.
2- to go for a walk in order to make yourself feel better
* Is your foot OK? Come on, let’s walk it off.

Question 4

individual (adjective)-(noun)
/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/

Answer 4

منحصر بفرد-تک
1-[only before noun] (often used after each) considered separately rather than as part of a group
*We interviewed each individual member of the community.

2-[only before noun] connected with one person; designed for one person
*respect for individual freedom

Question 5

It’s likely = probably = it seems that

Question 6

pronouncement (noun)
/prəˈnaʊnsmənt/
pronouncement (on something) (formal)

Answer 6

(اظهار عقیده رسمی، صدور رای، اعلامیه رسمی)
a formal public statement
. She made an official pronouncement on changes in government policy.

Question 7

prompt (adjective)-(Verb)- (Noun)
/prɑmpt/

promptness (noun) [uncountable]

[Verb Forms]
present simple I / you / we / they prompt
he / she / it prompts
past simple prompted
-ing form prompting

Answer 7

(Adj)
(فوری، سریع)
1-done without delay
=immediate
Prompt action was required as the fire spread

2- [not before noun] (of a person) acting without delay; arriving at the right time
=punctual (خوش قول، به موقع)
Please be prompt when attending these meetings.

(V) (سریع کردن، به فعالیت واداشتن، برانگیختن)
1- [transitive] to make someone decide to do something; to cause something to happen
= provoke (تحریک کردن, دامن زدن، برانگیختن، برافروختن)
prompt something/ prompt somebody to do something
. The thought of her daughter’s wedding day prompted her to lose some weight.

2- [transitive] to encourage (دلگرم کردن، تشویق کردن) someone to speak by asking them questions or suggesting words that they could say.
prompt somebody / prompt somebody to do something / prompt (somebody) + speech
. She was too nervous to speak and had to be prompted.
. And then what happened?” he prompted.

3- [transitive, intransitive] prompt (somebody) to follow the text of a play and remind the actors what the words are if they forget their lines.

(n)
1-a word or words said to an actor, to remind them what to say next when they have forgotten

2- (computing) a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer has finished doing something and is ready for more instructions

Question 8

The chance of a lifetime.

Question 9

commencement (noun)
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
[uncountable, countable, usually singular]

Answer 9

1- (formal) beginning
. the commencement of the financial year

2- a ceremony at which students receive their academic degrees or diploma
= graduation

Question 10

nonverbal (adjective)
/ˌnɑnˈvərbl/
[usually before noun]

Answer 10

(غیر شفاهی، غیرزبانی)
- not involving words or speech
.nonverbal communication

Question 11

inflame (verb)
/ɪnˈfleɪm/
(formal)

[Verb Forms]
present simple I / you / we / they inflame
he / she / it inflames
past simple inflamed
-ing form inflaming

inflammation (noun)
/ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]

Answer 11

بر افروختن، به هیجان اوردن
1- inflame somebody/something to cause very strong feelings, especially anger or excitement, in a person or in a group of people
*His comments have inflamed teachers all over the country.

2- inflame something to make a situation worse or more difficult to deal with
*The situation was further inflamed by the arrival of the security forces.

inflammation ; (التهاب، شعله ور سازی، احتراق، )
-a condition in which a part of the body becomes red, sore, and swollen because of infection or injury
*inflammation of the ear
*a cream to reduce inflammation

Question 12

ambivalent (adjective)
/æmˈbɪvələnt/
ambivalent (about/toward somebody/something)

ambivalence (noun [uncountable, singular])

ambivalently (adverb)

Answer 12

(توجه ناگهانی و دلسردی ناگهانی نسبت بشخص یا چیزی، دمدمی مزاجی، دارای دو جنبه)
- having or showing both good and bad feelings about someone or something
. She seems to feel ambivalent about her new job.

ambivalence (about/toward somebody/something)
.There was ambivalence among church members about women becoming priests(کشیش، روحانی، ).
. Many people feel some ambivalence toward television and its effect on our lives.

Question 13

defensive (adjective)- (noun)
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

defensively (adverb)
defensiveness (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 13

(تدافعی)
1- protecting someone or something against attack
. Troops (افراد) took up a defensive position around the town.

2- behaving in a way that shows that you feel that people are criticizing you
. Don’t ask him about his plans—he just gets defensive.

3- (sport) connected with trying to prevent the other team or player from scoring points or goals
. defensive play

Question 14

respond (verb)
/rɪˈspɑnd/

[Verb Forms]
present simple I / you / we / they respond
he / she / it responds
past simple responded
-ing form responding

Answer 14

(پاسخ دادن, جواب دادن، واکنش نشان دادن، پاسخ)
1- [intransitive, transitive] (rather formal) to give a spoken or written answer to someone or something
= reply
. I asked him his name, but he didn’t respond.
. + speech “I’m not sure,” she responded.
. respond that…
When asked about the company’s future, the director responded that he remained optimistic(خوشبینانه).

2- [intransitive] respond (to something) (with something/by doing something)
to do something as a reaction to something that someone has said or done
= react
. How did they respond to the news?

3- [intransitive] respond (to something/somebody)
to react quickly or in the correct way to something or someone
. The car responds very well to the controls.

4- [intransitive] respond (to something) to improve as a result of a particular kind of treatment
. The infection(عفونت, سرایت مرض، گند ) did not respond to the drugs.

Question 15

fire off (phrasal verb)

Answer 15

1- to shoot a bullet from a gun
. They fired off a volley (رگبار)of shots.

2- to write or say something to someone very quickly, often when you are angry
. He fired off a letter of complaint.
. She spent an hour firing off e-mails to all concerned.

Question 16

*The image of a woman suffering keeps me up at night.

*The dream keeps me up at night.

Question 17

genuine (adjective)
/ˈdʒɛnyuən/

genuinely (adverb)

genuineness (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 17

(صادقانه، خالصانه، از ته قلب)
1- real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial
= authentic
. Only genuine refugees (مهاجر، فراری، پناهنده سیاسی، آواره شدن)can apply for asylum(/əˈsaɪləm/
پناهندگی).

2- sincere(صادقانه، خالصانه، از ته قلب)and honest; that can be trusted
. He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions.

.genuinely sorry

Question 18

unhappy (adj) = upset(adj)

Question 19

pseudo- (combining form)
/ˈsudoʊ/

Answer 19

-(in nouns, adjectives, and adverbs) not genuine; false or pretended
. pseudointellectual (شبه روشنفکر)
. pseudoscience (شبه علم)
. pseudo-expert (شبه کارشناس)

Question 20

comprehension (noun)
/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃn/
[uncountable]

Answer 20

1-the ability to understand
*speech and comprehension
*His behavior was completely beyond comprehension (= impossible to understand).

2- an exercise that trains students to understand a language
*listening comprehension
*reading comprehension

Question 21

Undivided attention

Answer 21

If you give someone or something your undivided attention, you concentrate on them fully and do not think about anything else.

Question 22

His wife is, politely put, meek and submissive. In other words she is a
yes-woman.

Answer 22

meek (adj) : quiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want without expressing your own opinion
=compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/, self-effacing

submissive: too willing to accept someone else’s authority (قدرت) and to obey(اطاعت کردن) them without questioning anything they want you to do

Question 23

tumble (verb)
/ˈtʌmbl/

[Verb Forms]
present simple I / you / we / they tumble
he / she / it tumbles
past simple tumbled
-ing form tumbling

Answer 23

غلت خوردن،
. He slipped (لیز خوردن، لغزیدن) and tumbled down the stairs.
2- [intransitive] to fall rapidly in value or amount
. The price of oil is still tumbling.
3- [intransitive] + adv./prep. to move or fall somewhere in a relaxed, uncontrolled or noisy way
. I undressed and tumbled into bed.

Question 24

assumed (adjective)
/əˈsumd/
[only before noun]

Answer 24

(فرض کردن)
- that you suppose to be true or to exist.
. the assumed differences between the two states.

Question 25

Timekeeping is important to me

Question 26

Abandon the situation

Answer 26

وضعیت را رها کنید

Question 27

Special (adjective) /ˈspɛʃl/

Answer 27

= exceptional *There is something special about this place. *What are your special interests?

Question 28

defend (verb) /dɪˈfɛnd/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they defend he / she / it defends past simple defended -ing form defending

Answer 28

(دفاع کردن, حمایت کردن) 1- protect against attack defend somebody/yourself/something-- defend somebody/yourself/something from/against somebody/something--defend against somebody/something . All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. 2- support defend something-- defend somebody/yourself/something from/against somebody/something . Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. 3- in sports opposite attack 4- in competitions .She will be defending her title at next month's championships. 5- law . He has employed one of the country's top lawyers to defend him.

Question 29

often feels like people are talking past each other

Question 30

simultaneous (adjective) /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪniəs/ simultaneity (noun) [uncountable] /ˌsaɪmltəˈniət̮i/ simultaneously (adverb)

Answer 30

- happening or done at the same time as something else . Any ceasefire (آتش بس) would be simultaneous with the withdrawal (پس گرفتن، باز گرفتن، صرفنظر کردن) of U.S. forces. . simultaneous translation/interpreting(معنی کردن) . The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio.

Question 31

quote (verb) /kwoʊt/ present simple I / you / we / they -- quote he / she / it -- quotes past simple -- quoted -ing form -- quoting

Answer 31

1- [transitive, intransitive] to repeat the exact words that another person has said or written . quote (somebody) (as doing something) The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. . “It will all be gone tomorrow.” “Can I quote you on that?” . Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. 2- [transitive] quote (somebody) something to mention an example of something to support what you are saying . Can you quote me an instance (مورد، نمونه) of when this happened? 3- [transitive, intransitive] quote (somebody) (something) (for something/for doing something) to tell a customer how much money you will charge them for a job, service, or product . They quoted us $300 for installing a shower unit. 4- [transitive] quote something (at something) (finance) to give a market price for shares, gold, or foreign money . Yesterday the euro was quoted at $1.42775, unchanged from Monday. 5- [transitive] quote something (finance) to give the prices for a business company's shares on a stock(سهام؛ موجودی کالا) exchange(معاوضه کردن) . Several cosmetic(وسیله ارایش) companies are quoted on the New York Stock Exchange.

Question 32

agenda (noun) /əˈdʒɛndə/

Answer 32

(دستور جلسه) - a list of items to be discussed at a meeting . The next item on the agenda is the publicity budget(بودجه).

Question 33

except preposition /ɪkˈsept/ (also except for)

Answer 33

- used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true =apart from *We work every day except Sunday. *They all came except Matt. *I had nothing on except for my socks.

Question 34

introspect (Verb)

Answer 34

(بخود برگشتن، بخود امدن، درخود فرورفتن)

Question 35

Steer the conversation = navigate the conversation Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they steer he / she / it steers past simple steered -ing form steering / Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they navigate he / she / it navigates past simple navigated -ing form navigating

Answer 35

-You steer a conversation when there's something that you want to talk about, or something that you want to avoid talking about. * When people bring up politics, I usually try to steer the conversation back to something a little less controversial(بحث برانگیز) . steer (verb) /stɪr/ : 1-steer (something /somebody) (+ adv./prep.) to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves *He steered the boat into the harbor. 2-[transitive, intransitive] steer (something) (+ adv./prep.) (of a boat, car, etc.) to move in a particular direction *The ship steered a course between the islands. / . navigate verb /ˈnævəˌɡeɪt/ 1-[intransitive, transitive] to find your position or the position of your ship, plane, car, etc. and the direction you need to go in, for example by using a map *I'll drive, and you can navigate. * navigate your way… How do you navigate your way through a forest? 2-[transitive] navigate something to sail(سفر دریایی)along, over, or through an ocean, river, etc. *The river became too narrow and shallow(کم عمق) to navigate.

Question 36

Counter argument

Answer 36

ضد استدلال

Question 37

conduct (verb) /kənˈdʌkt/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they conduct he / she / it conducts past simple conducted -ing form conducting

Answer 37

(رفتار,سیره، جریان، انتقال دادن، انجام دادن، رفتار کردن، ) 1- [transitive] conduct something to organize and/or do a particular activity . to conduct an experiment/an investigation(تحقیق)/a survey (نظر سنجی، پژوهش). 2- [transitive, intransitive] conduct (something) to direct a group of people who are singing or playing music . a concert by the San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas. 3- [transitive] conduct something (technology) (of a substance) to allow heat or electricity to pass along or through it . Copper conducts electricity well. 4- [transitive] conduct yourself + adv./prep. (formal) to behave in a particular way . He conducted himself far better than expected. 5- [transitive] conduct somebody/something + adv./prep. to lead or guide someone through or around a place . The guide conducted us around the ruins(خراب کردن، از بین بردن) of the ancient(باستانی، قدیمی) city.

Question 38

distraction (noun) /dɪˈstrækʃn/

Answer 38

(گیجی، حواس پرتی، دیوانگی) 1- [countable, uncountable] a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about . I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions. 2- [countable] an activity that amuses (سرگرم کردن، مشغول کردن، ) or entertains (سرگرم کردن پذیرایی کردن، مهمانی کردن، ) you. [Idioms] to distraction so that you become upset, excited, or angry and not able to think clearly. . The children are driving me to distraction today.

Question 39

upon preposition /əˈpɑn/

Answer 39

1-(formal) = on *The decision was based upon two considerations(ملاحظات). 2- …upon… used to emphasize that there is a large number or amount of something *mile upon mile of dusty(غبارآلود، گرد و خاکی) road. *thousands upon thousands of letters. [Idioms] -once upon a time used, especially at the beginning of stories, to mean “a long time in the past” *Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. -(almost) upon you if something in the future is almost upon you, it is going to arrive or happen very soon *The summer season was almost upon them again.

Question 40

They may be punished

Answer 40

ممکن است مجازات شوند

Question 41

Dead(ly)-serious (informal)

Question 42

comfort (noun) /ˈkʌmfərt/

Answer 42

(آسایش، راحتی) 1- [uncountable] the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need . These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. 2- [uncountable] a feeling of not suffering or worrying so much; a feeling of being less unhappy = consolation (دلداری، تسلی، تسلیت) . to take/draw comfort from someone's words. 3- [singular] a person or thing that helps you when you are suffering, worried, or unhappy . The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. 4- [countable, usually plural] a thing that makes your life easier or more comfortable . The hotel has all modern comforts/every modern comfort.

Question 43

One-hour therapy sessions

Question 44

idiocy (noun) /ˈɪdiəsi/ (pl. idiocies) (formal)

Answer 44

1- [uncountable] very stupid behavior; the state of being very stupid = stupidity . It is sheer idiocy to go climbing in this weather. 2- [countable] a very stupid act, remark(اظهار نظر), etc. . the idiocies of bureaucracy(تشریفات اداری)

Question 45

lounge (noun) /laʊndʒ/

Answer 45

1- a room for waiting in at an airport, etc. . the departure lounge 2- a public room in a hotel, club, etc. for waiting or relaxing in . the television lounge

Question 46

threaten (verb) /ˈθrɛtn/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they threaten he / she / it threatens past simple threatened -ing form threatening

Answer 46

(تهدید کردن، ترساندن) 1- [transitive] to say that you will cause trouble, hurt someone, etc. if you do not get what you want. threaten somebody/ something --threaten somebody with something--threaten to do something--threaten that… . They threatened that passengers (مسافر) would be killed. 2- [intransitive, transitive] to seem likely to happen or cause something unpleasant . A storm was threatening. 3- [transitive] threaten something to be a danger to something = endanger, at risk (from/of something) .Pollution is threatening marine (دریایی) life.

Question 47

conquer (verb) /ˈkɑŋkər/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they conquer he / she / it conquers past simple conquered -ing form conquering

Answer 47

(غلبه کردن-پیروزی یافتن بر، فتح کردن، تسخیر کردن)

Question 48

commute (verb) /kəˈmyut/ present simple I / you / we / they commute he / she / it commutes past simple commuted -ing form commuting commutative (adjective) commutator (noun) commute (noun) commuter (noun)

Answer 48

1- [intransitive, transitive] to travel regularly by bus, train, car, etc. between your place of work and your home . commute (from A) (to B) She commutes from Palo Alto to San Francisco every day. . commute between A and B He spent that year commuting between New York and Chicago. . I live within commuting distance of Atlanta. . commute something People are prepared to commute long distances if they are desperate (درمانده، مستاصل) for work. 2- [transitive] commute something (to something) (law) to replace one punishment with another that is less severe (شدید، طاقت فرسا) . The death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment(زندان، محبوس کردن ). 3- [transitive] commute something (for/into something) (finance) to exchange one form of payment for something else

Question 49

burglar (noun) /ˈbɜːrɡlər/

Answer 49

-a person who enters a building illegally in order to steal *Burglars broke into the gallery and stole dozens(ده ها) of priceless paintings.

Question 50

I had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Question 51

reveal (verb) /rɪˈvil/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they reveal he / she / it reveals past simple revealed -ing form revealing

Answer 51

(آشکار کردن، افشا کردن, فاش کردن، معلوم کردن) 1- to make something known to someone = disclose (باز کردن، آشکار کردن) reveal something (to somebody) / reveal (that)… / it is revealed that…/ reveal how, what, etc…/ reveal somebody/something to be/have something . to reveal a secret . It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. 2- to show something that previously could not be seen = display (ابراز کردن، نشان دادن) reveal something / reveal yourself . He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth.

Question 52

league (noun) /liɡ/ [Idioms] in league (with somebody) making secret plans with someone

Answer 52

. out of my league 1- a group of sports teams who all play each other to find out which team is best . major-league baseball 2- (informal) a level of quality, ability, etc. . As a painter, he is in a league of his own (= much better than others). . They're in a different league from us. . When it comes to cooking, I'm not in her league (= she is much better than me). . A house like that is out of our league (= too expensive for us). 3- a group of people or nations who have combined for a particular purpose = alliance (اتحاد -پیوستگی) . the League of Nations . a meeting of the League of Women Voters

Question 53

part-way (adverb)

Answer 53

-some of the way .They were part-way through the speeches when he arrived.

Question 54

compound (verb) /kəmˈpaʊnd/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they compound he / she / it compounds past simple compounded -ing form compounding compound (noun) compound (adjective)

Answer 54

1- [often passive] compound something to make something bad become even worse by causing further damage or problems . The problems were compounded by severe(شدید، طاقت فرسا) food shortages. 2- be compounded of/from something (formal) to be formed from something . The DNA molecule is compounded from many smaller molecules. 3- [often passive] compound something (with something) (formal or technology) to mix something together . liquid soaps compounded with disinfectant(داروی ضد عفونی، ماده گندزدا،) 4-compound something (finance) to pay or charge interest on an amount of money that includes any interest already earned or charged

Question 55

alter (verb) /ˈɔltər/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they alter he / she / it alters past simple altered -ing form altering alterable (adjective) (formal)

Answer 55

(تغییر دادن، تغییر کردن) 1- [intransitive, transitive] to become different; to make someone or something different . Prices did not alter significantly(بطور چشمگیر) during 2010. 2- [transitive] alter something to make changes to a piece of clothing so that it will fit you better . We can have the dress altered to fit you.

Question 56

identify (verb) /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they identify he / she / it identifies past simple identified -ing form identifying identified (adjective) identifying (adjective)

Answer 56

(شناسایی کردن, تعیین کردن، تعیین هویت کردن، مشخص کردن، تشخیص دادن) 1- (informal ID) to recognize someone or something and be able to say who or what they are . identify somebody/something as somebody/something The bodies were identified as those of two suspected (مشکوک بودن) drug dealers. 2- to find or discover someone or something identify something/ identify what, which, etc… . They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. 3- identify somebody/something (as somebody/something) . In many cases, the clothes people wear identify them as belonging to a particular social class.

Question 57

You are an introvert(wrong)/introverted person/ you are an introvert I believe you are on the introverted side of the personality spectrum(طیف).

Question 58

boomerang effect’

Question 59

frequently (adverb) /ˈfrikwəntli/

Answer 59

often opposite infrequently اغلب، مکررا خیلی اوقات، بارها، کرارا، غالبا

Question 60

champion (noun) /ˈtʃæmpiən/

Answer 60

قهرمان، پهلوان، مبارز

Question 61

vehicle (noun) /ˈviɪkl/

Answer 61

1-(rather formal) a thing that is used for transporting people or goods from one place to another, such as a car or truck *motor vehicles (= cars, buses, trucks, etc.) 2-vehicle (for something) something that can be used to express your ideas or feelings or as a way of achieving something *Art may be used as a vehicle for propaganda.

Question 62

manufacturer (noun) /ˌmænyəˈfæktʃərər/

Answer 62

a person or company that produces goods in large quantities = maker *a car/computer manufacturer

Question 63

entrench (verb) /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/ [usually passive] entrench something (sometimes disapproving) present simple I / you / we / they entrench he / she / it entrenches past simple entrenched -ing form entrenching trench (noun) /trɛntʃ/

Answer 63

entrench سنگر گرفتن-تجاوز کردن به- -to establish(تاسيس كردن) something very firmly(محکم) so that it is very difficult to change *Sexism is deeply entrenched in our society. *entrenched attitudes/interests/opposition *This idea had firmly entrenched itself in his consciousness(آگاهی) trench: 1-a long, deep hole dug in the ground, for example for carrying away water *Workmen were digging a trench beside the road. 2-a long, deep hole dug in the ground in which soldiers can be protected from enemy attacks (for example, in northern France and Belgium in World War I) *life in the trenches *trench warfare (جنگ)

Question 64

consistent (adjective) /kənˈsɪstənt/ consistently (adverb)

Answer 64

(ثابت قدم,استوار، استحکام، سازگار، نامتناقض) 1- (approving) always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. . She's not very consistent in the way she treats her children. 2- happening in the same way and continuing for a period of time . the senator's consistent failure(عیب، نقص؛) to come up with any new policies(سیاست های). 3-consistent with something in agreement with something; not contradicting(متناقض) something . The results are entirely(کاملا، کلا، سراسر) consistent with our earlier research. 4- (of an argument or a set of ideas) having different parts that all agree with each other .a well-thought-out and consistent argument opposite inconsistent .Her work has been consistently excellent.

Question 65

take / took / taken fly / flew / flown

Question 66

Lower/raise the temperature

Question 67

outcome (noun) /ˈaʊtkʌm/

Answer 67

- the final result of an action or event . We are waiting to hear the outcome of the negotiations(/nə'gəuʃı'eıʃənz/ مذاکره، مذاکرات ). . These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case.

Question 68

further down the road

Answer 68

-(further) along/down the road at some time in the future *There are certain to be more job losses further down the road. *We can't solve every problem today, so we’ll deal with that one further down the road.

Question 69

clarity (noun) /ˈklærət̮i/ [uncountable]

Answer 69

(شفافیت, وضوح، روشنی، نظم و ترتیب، تمیزی) 1- the quality of being expressed clearly . a lack of clarity in the law 2- the ability to think about or understand something clearly . clarity of thought/purpose/vision 3- if a picture, substance(جسم، شی، جنس، ماده اصلی، ذات، ), or sound has clarity, you can see or hear it very clearly, or see through it easily . the clarity of sound on a CD.

Question 70

attempt (noun- Verb) /əˈtɛmpt/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they attempt he / she / it attempts past simple attempted -ing form attempting

Answer 70

(کوشش کردن؛ کوشش, سو قصد کردن، قصد کردن، مبادرت کردن به، تقلا کردن، ) (noun) 1-[countable, uncountable] an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult, often with no success . I passed my driving test on the first attempt. 2- [countable] attempt (on somebody/on somebody's life) an act of trying to kill someone . Someone has made an attempt on the president's life. 3- [countable] attempt (on something) an effort to do better than something, such as a very good performance in sports . his attempt on the world land speed record. (Verb) -to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult . attempt to do something/ attempt something I will attempt to answer all your questions.

Question 71

strike back (phrasal verb)

Answer 71

strike back (at/against somebody) to try to harm someone in return for an attack or injury you have received (مقابله به مثل)

Question 72

grand plan

Answer 72

طرح بزرگ

Question 73

convince (verb) /kənˈvɪns/ present simple I / you / we / they -- convince he / she / it -- convinces past simple -- convinced -ing form -- convincing convict (noun) conviction (noun) convinced (adjective) convincing (adjective) unconvincing

Answer 73

1- to make someone/yourself believe that something is true. . convince somebody/yourself (of something) -- You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm (اشتیاق، شور و شوق) for the job. . convince somebody/yourself (that)… -- I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. 2- convince somebody to do something to persuade (ترغیب کردن، مجاب کردن) someone to do something . I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. متقاعد کردن

Question 74

regardless (adverb) /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

Answer 74

(بدون توجه به .صرفنظر از، با وجود، علی رغم,ارسال ایمیل) - paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties . The weather was terrible but we carried on regardless.

Question 75

she’s just done the marathon.

Question 76

bizarre (adjective) /bɪˈzɑr/ bizarrely (adverb)

Answer 76

-very strange or unusual = weird . a bizarre situation/incident(پیشامد، حادثه)/story . bizarre behavior . bizarrely dressed

Question 77

giant (noun) /ˈdʒaɪənt/

Answer 77

*He's a giant of a man. *the multinational oil giants *literary giants

Question 78

interpersonal adjective /ˌɪntərˈpɜːrsənl/ [only before noun] ​

Answer 78

میان فردی -connected with relationships between people *interpersonal skills

Question 79

identity (noun) /aɪˈdɛntət̮i/ (pl. identities)

Answer 79

1- [countable, uncountable] (abbreviation(مخفف) ID) who or what someone or something is. . She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. . She went through an identity crisis (بحران) in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). 2- [countable, uncountable] the characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that distinguish (تمیزدادن، تشخیص دادن، ) people from others . a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity . a plan to strengthen (استحکام بخشیدن، تقویت کردن) the corporate identity (هویت سازمانی) of the company. 3- [uncountable] identity (with somebody/something) identity (between A and B) the state or feeling of being very similar to and able to understand someone or something . an identity of interests

Question 80

discover verb /dɪˈskʌvər/ present simple I / you / we / they -- discover he / she / it -- discovers past simple -- discovered -ing form -- discovering discoverer (noun)

Answer 80

1- discover something to be the first person to become aware that a particular place or thing exists . Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. . Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure (علاج، دارو) for AIDS. 2- to find someone or something that was hidden or that you did not expect to find . discover somebody/something -- Police discovered a large stash(انبار کردن، ذخیره کردن )of drugs while searching the house. . discover somebody/something doing something -- He was discovered hiding in a shed(انباری). . discover somebody/something + adj. -- She was discovered dead at her home in Portland. 3- to find out about something; to find some information about something . discover something-- I've just discovered hang gliding(نوعی کایت سواری)! . discover (that)…-- It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. . discover why, how, etc… -- We never did discover why she gave up her job. . it is discovered that… -- It was later discovered that the diaries(دفتر سررسید، دفتر خاطرات روزانه) were a fraud. . somebody/something is discovered to be/have… -- He was later discovered to be seriously ill. 4- [often passive] discover somebody to be the first person to realize that someone is very good at singing, acting, etc. and help them to become successful and famous . The singer was discovered while still in school.

Question 81

revolutionize (verb) /ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnaɪz/ revolutionize something [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they revolutionize he / she / it revolutionizes past simple revolutionized -ing form revolutionizing revolution (noun) revolutionize (verb) revolutionary (adj) revolutionarily (adv)

Answer 81

-to completely change the way that something is done *Aerial(هوایی) photography has revolutionized the study of archaeology(باستان شناسی).

Question 82

exhibit (verb) /ɪɡˈzɪbət/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they exhibit he / she / it exhibits past simple exhibited -ing form exhibiting

Answer 82

(به نمایش گذاشتن, نمایش دادن، در معرض نمایش قراردادن، ارایه دادن، ابراز کردن) 1- [transitive, intransitive] to show something in a public place for people to enjoy or to give them information . exhibit something (at/in…)/exhibit (at/in…) He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. 2- [transitive] exhibit something (formal) to show clearly that you have or feel a particular feeling, quality, or ability = display . The patient exhibited signs of fatigue (خستگی , فرسودگی، فرسودن) and memory loss.

Question 83

rush (verb) /rʌʃ/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they rush he / she / it rushes past simple rushed -ing form rushing

Answer 83

(با عجله رفتن، شتاب کردن, یورش کردن، حمله کردن، حمله، یورش، حرکت شدید، ازدحام مردم، جویبار، هجوم بردن ) 1- move fast . + adv./prep. Don't rush off, I haven't finished. . The children rushed out of school. 2- take/send quickly . Ambulances rushed the injured to the hospital. 3- do something too quickly . rush into something/into doing something We don't want to rush into having a baby. . rush somebody/rush somebody into something/into doing something 4- attack . Fans rushed the stage after the concert. 5- in football . [transitive] rush somebody to run into someone who has the ball 6- [transitive, intransitive] rush (something) to go through the process of joining a fraternity or sorority . He's deciding whether to rush a fraternity.

Question 84

phenomenon (noun) /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ pl. phenomena phenomenal adjective /fəˈnɑmənl/

Answer 84

phenomenon: پدیده-حادثه-تجلی 1-a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood *cultural/natural/social phenomena *Globalization (جهانی شدن)is a phenomenon of the 21st century. 2-(phenomenons) a person or thing that is very successful or impressive(چشمگیر) phenomenal: فوق العاده very great or impressive = extraordinary *The product has been a phenomenal success.

Question 85

In awe

Question 86

polarize (verb) /ˈpoʊləˌraɪz/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they polarize he / she / it polarizes past simple polarized -ing form polarizing polarization (noun) [uncountable, countable] /ˌpoʊlərəˈzeɪʃn/

Answer 86

1- [intransitive, transitive] to separate or make people separate into two groups with completely opposite opinions . Public opinion has polarized on this issue. . polarize something The issue has polarized public opinion. 2- [transitive] polarize something (physics) to make waves of light, etc. vibrate in a single direction 3- [transitive] polarize something (physics) to give polarity to something to polarize a magnet

Question 87

sprain (verb)/ sprain (noun) /spreɪn/ sprain something Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they sprain he / she / it sprains past simple sprained -ing form spraining

Answer 87

(verb) پیچ خوردن -to injure a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, by suddenly twisting it *I stumbled(تصادف کرد) and sprained my ankle. (noun) *a bad ankle sprain

Question 88

feasible (adjective) /ˈfizəbl/ feasibility (noun) [uncountable] /ˌfizəˈbɪlət̮i/

Answer 88

(عملی، امکان پذیر، میسر) - that is possible and likely to be achieved = practicable a feasible plan/suggestion/idea opposite -unfeasible . a feasibility study on the proposed (پیشنهاد کردن، طرح کردن) new airport

Question 89

inattentive (adjective) /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/ (disapproving- ناپسند، حاکی از نارضایتی) opposite attentive inattentively (adverb)

Answer 89

(بی اعتنا، بی توجه) - not paying attention to something or someone . an inattentive pupil . inattentive to something/somebody inattentive to the needs of others

Question 90

inherent (adjective) /ɪnˈhɪrənt/ , inherent (in somebody/something) inherently (adverb)

Answer 90

ذاتی -that is a basic or permanent part of someone or something and that cannot be removed = intrinsic /inˈtrinzik/ *the difficulties inherent in a study of this type *Violence is inherent in our society. *an inherently unworkable system

Question 91

Idiom fair enough (informal)

Answer 91

used to say that an idea or a suggestion seems reasonable . “We'll meet at 8.” “Fair enough.” . If you don't want to come, fair enough, but let Bill know.

Question 92

collaborative (adjective) [only before noun] /kəˈlæbrət̮ɪv/ collaboratively (adverb)

Answer 92

(مبتنی بر همکاری) - involving, or done by, several people or groups of people working together . collaborative projects/studies/research . a collaborative effort(تلاش، کوشش)/venture (جرات، جسارت)

Question 93

underscore (verb) /ˈʌndərˌskɔr/ = underline [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they underscore he / she / it underscores past simple underscored -ing form underscoring

Answer 93

(خط یا علامتی زیرچیزی کشیدن، تاکید)

Question 94

profitable ( adj) /ˈprɑfət̮əbl/ = lucrative profitability (n) profitably (adv)

Answer 94

1-that makes or is likely to make money .a highly profitable business .a profitable investment 2-that gives someone an advantage or a useful result . a profitable experience =rewarding

Question 95

Strain a relationship

Answer 95

-If a relationship is strained, problems are spoiling (خراب کردن) it * Relations between the two countries have become strained (= difficult) recently. -showing that someone is nervous or worried *She was looking strained and had dark circles beneath(زیر) her eyes

Question 96

paramount (adjective) /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/ paramountcy (noun [uncountable]) /ˈpærəˌmaʊntsi/

Answer 96

(فائق، حاکم عالیمقام، بزرگتر، برترین) 1- more important than anything else . This matter is of paramount importance. . Safety is paramount. 2- (formal) having the highest position or the greatest power . China's paramount leader

Question 97

substitute (verb) /ˈsʌbstəˌtut/ [intransitive, transitive] [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they substitute he / she / it substitutes past simple substituted -ing form substituting sub‧sti‧tu‧tion (noun [uncountable, countable]) /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃn/

Answer 97

جایگزین کردن -to take the place of someone or something else; to use someone or something instead of someone or something else *substitute for somebody/something Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. *the substitution of low-fat spreads for butter

Question 98

defensive (adjective) /dɪˈfɛnsɪv

Answer 98

(دفاعی، حالت تدافع) 1- protecting someone or something against attack . a defensive measure (یک اقدام دفاعی) 2- behaving in a way that shows that you feel that people are criticizing(انتقاد کردن، ایراد گرفتن) you . Don't ask him about his plans—he just gets defensive. 3- (sport) connected with trying to prevent the other team or player from scoring points or goals . defensive play

Question 99

indicate (verb) /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they indicate he / she / it indicates past simple indicated -ing form indicating

Answer 99

1-show *Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. 2-suggest *A red sky at night often indicates good weather the next day. 3- mention *In his letter, he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate(همکاری کردن). 4- point to *She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. 5- give information *The results are indicated in Table 2. *You are allowed 2 pieces of luggage(بار مسافر) unless your ticket indicates otherwise(در غیر این صورت). 6- show measurement *When the temperature gauge indicates 90°F or more, turn off the engine. 7- be recommended *A course of chemotherapy(شیمی درمانی) was indicated.

Question 100

curiosity (noun) /ˌkyʊriˈɑsət̮i/ (pl. curiosities)

Answer 100

(کنجکاوی-حس کنجکاوی) 1- [uncountable, singular] curiosity (about something) curiosity (to do something) a strong desire (میل، خواسته) to know about something . Children show curiosity about everything. 2- [countable] an unusual and interesting thing . The museum is full of historical curiosities. [Idioms] - curiosity killed the cat (saying) used to tell someone not to ask questions or try to find out about things that do not concern them

Question 101

controversial (adjective) /ˌkɑntrəˈvərʃl/ opposite --- noncontroversial, uncontroversial controversially (adverb) /ˌkɑntrəˈvərʃəli/

Answer 101

(جنجالی، بحث برانگیز) - causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement . a highly controversial topic . Punishments for prisoners include the loss of privileges (مزایا) and, more controversially, the stopping of visits.

Question 102

They must have/bear a certain resemblance to each other.

Question 103

admit (verb) /ədˈmɪt/

Answer 103

1- [intransitive, transitive] admit (to somebody) (that…) to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true = confess . Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. 2- [intransitive, transitive] to say that you have done something wrong or illegal = confess to . He refused to admit to the other charges.(او از اعتراف به سایر اتهامات خودداری کرد.) 3- [transitive] to allow someone or something to enter a place. . Each ticket admits one adult. 4- [transitive] to allow someone to become a member of a club, a school, or an organization. . Women were only admitted into the club last year. 5- admit somebody to/into a hospital, an institution(موسسه), etc. to take someone to a hospital or other institution where they can receive special care. . Two crash victims were admitted to the local hospital.

Question 104

belief (noun) /bɪˈlif/

Answer 104

(باور، عقیده، اعتقاد, ایمان، گمان، اعتماد) 1- [uncountable] belief (in something/somebody) a strong feeling that something or someone exists or is true; confidence that something or someone is good or right . I admire his passionate(پر شور، پر هیجان - adj) belief in what he is doing. . belief in God/democracy 2- [singular, uncountable] belief (that…) an opinion about something; something that you think is true . She acted in the belief that she was doing good. . Contrary to popular belief (= in spite (با وجود) of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. 3- [countable, usually plural] something that you believe, especially as part of your religion . religious/political beliefs.

Question 105

lessen (verb) /ˈlɛsn/ [intransitive, transitive] [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they lessen he / she / it lessens past simple lessened -ing form lessening lessening (noun) [singular, uncountable]

Answer 105

-to become or make something become smaller, weaker, less important, etc. = diminish , minimize *The noise began to lessen. *lessen something to... lessen the risk/impact/effect of something *a lessening of tension (تنش)

Question 106

avalanche (noun) /ˈævəˌlæntʃ/ (also snowslide)

Answer 106

بهمن

Question 107

-a cold - runny nose - cough (verb)

Answer 107

*I caught a cold / I'm catching a cold * cough syrup

Question 108

giant (noun) /ˈdʒaɪənt/

Answer 108

1- (in stories) a very large, strong person who is often cruel and stupid 2- an unusually large person, animal, or plant . He's a giant of a man. 3- a very large and powerful organization . the multinational oil giants 4- a person who is very good at something . literary (کتابی، ادیبانه، ) giants

Question 109

oppose (verb) /əˈpoʊz/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they oppose he / she / it opposes past simple opposed -ing form opposing

Answer 109

1- to disagree strongly with someone's plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding(متعاقب، بعدی) . I would oppose changing the law. 2- oppose somebody to compete with someone in a contest(مسابقه) . She intends (قصد کردن، خیال داشتن) to oppose the incumbent(متصدی، ناگزیر) in the next election(انتخابات).

Question 110

foster (verb) - (adjective [only before noun]) /ˈfɔstər/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they foster , he / she / it fosters , past simple fostered , -ing form fostering

Answer 110

(پرورش دادن، کمک کردن) (V) 1- foster something to encourage something to develop = encourage (تشویق کردن), promote (تاسیس کردن، توسعه دادن، بالا بردن) The organization's aim is to foster better relations within the community. 2- foster somebody to take another person's child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years. (adj) - used with some nouns in connection with the fostering of a child .a foster mother/father/family/ foster parent/ a foster child/a foster home / foster care

Question 111

destructive (adjective) /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ destructively (adverb) destructiveness (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 111

(مخرب، ویرانگر) - causing destruction or damage . the destructive power of modern weapons(سلاح). . the destructive effects of anxiety

Question 112

adopt (verb) /əˈdɑpt/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they adopt he / she / it adopts past simple adopted -ing form adopting

Answer 112

(بطور رسمی به فرزندی پذیرفتن یک کودک ,قبول کردن، اتخاذ کردن، اقتباس کردن، تعمید دادن، نام گذاردن) 1- child . adopt somebody / to adopt a child 2- [transitive] adopt something to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude toward someone or something . All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. 3- [transitive] adopt something to formally accept a suggestion or policy by voting . to adopt a resolution 4- [transitive] adopt something to choose a new name, a country, a custom, etc. and begin to use it as your own . to adopt a name/title/language 5- [transitive] adopt something (formal) to use a particular manner, way of speaking, expression, etc. . He adopted an air of indifference.

Question 113

It’s just an excuse [to] avoid doing exercise. You can manage to do some light exercises every day.

Question 114

petrified (adjective) = terrified /ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪd/

Answer 114

1- extremely frightened . petrified (of something) I'm petrified of snakes. . They were petrified with fear (= so frightened that they were unable to move or think). . petrified (that…) She was petrified that the police would burst (/bərst/ -- حمله کردن) in at any moment. 2- [only before noun] petrified trees, insects, etc. have died and been changed into stone over a very long period of time . a petrified forest

Question 115

thrilling(هیجان انگیز)/ exhilarating(نشاط آور)/exciting

Question 116

shabby (adjective) /ˈʃæbi/ (shabbier, shabbiest) shabbily (adverb) /ˈʃæbəli/ shabbiness (noun [uncountable]) /ˈʃæbinəs/

Answer 116

پست، دون، نخ نما، کهنه، ژنده 1- (of buildings, clothes, objects, etc.) in poor condition because they have been used a lot = scruffy (کثیف و ژولیده-ناهنجار، ناسترده) *The outside of the house was beginning to look shabby. 2- (of a person) badly dressed in clothes that have been worn a lot = scruffy *The old man was shabby and unkempt(شانه نکرده، ژولیده، نامرتب، ناهنجار، خشن، ناسترده). 3- (of behavior) unfair or unreasonable = shoddy *She tried to make up for her shabby treatment of him. *shabbily dressed *I think you were very shabbily treated.

Question 117

stretch (verb) /strɛtʃ/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they stretch he / she / it stretches past simple stretched -ing form stretching

Answer 117

کشش، دراز کردن، کشیدن، امتداد دادن، بسط دادن، منبسط کردن،

Question 118

phenomenon (noun) /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/

Answer 118

(پدیده, حادثه، عارضه) 1- a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood . cultural/natural/social phenomena 2- (phenomenons) a person or thing that is very successful or impressive

Question 119

spread (verb) /sprɛd/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they spread he / she / it spreads past simple spread -ing form spreading

Answer 119

گسترش شیوع وسعت

Question 120

appear verb /əˈpɪr/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they appear he / she / it appears past simple appeared -ing form appearing

Answer 120

1-linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses) to give the impression of being or doing something = seem *+ adj./appear to be something/appear to do something/it appears (that)…/It would appear that They appeared not to know what was happening. 2-[intransitive] to start to be seen *Three days later a rash(کهیر) appeared. *+ adv./prep. A bus appeared around the corner. 3-begin to exist *When did mammals appear on the earth? 4-of book/program *His new book will be appearing in the spring. 5-in movie/play *He has appeared in over 60 movies. 6-arrive *By ten o'clock, Lee still hadn't appeared. 7-be written/mentioned *Your name will appear at the front of the book. 8-in court *She appeared on six charges of theft.

Question 121

alter (verb) /ˈɔltər/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they alter he / she / it alters past simple altered -ing form altering alterable (adjective) (formal)

Answer 121

1-[intransitive, transitive] to become different; to make someone or something different *Prices did not alter significantly(به طور قابل ملاحظه) during 2010. 2-[transitive] alter something to make changes to a piece of clothing so that it will fit you better *We can have the dress altered to fit you.

Question 122

chronic (adjective) /ˈkrɑnɪk/ chronically (adverb) /ˈkrɑnɪkli/

Answer 122

(مزمن -دیرینه، سخت، شدید) 1- (especially of a disease) lasting for a long time; difficult to cure or get rid of . chronic bronchitis/arthritis(التهاب مفصل)/asthma(تنگی نفس، آسم) 2- having had a disease for a long time . a chronic alcoholic/depressive . a hospital for the chronically ill.

Question 123

high-quality listening

Question 124

completion (noun) /kəmˈpliʃn/ [uncountable]

Answer 124

تکمیل -the act or process of finishing something; the state of being finished and complete *the completion of the new hospital building *The project is due for completion in the spring. *The road is nearing completion (= it is nearly finished).

Question 125

consistent (adjective) /kənˈsɪstənt/ consistently (adverb) opposite inconsistent

Answer 125

(استوار، استحکام، سازگار، نامتناقض، غلظت) 1- (approving) always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. . She's not very consistent in the way she treats her children. 2- happening in the same way and continuing for a period of time . the senator's consistent failure to come up with any new policies 3- consistent with something in agreement with something; not contradicting something . The results are entirely consistent with our earlier research. 4- (of an argument or a set of ideas) having different parts that all agree with each other . a well-thought-out and consistent argument opposite inconsistent .Her work has been consistently excellent.

Question 126

idiom time is kind of up

Answer 126

the allowed period of time has ended

Question 127

prejudiced (adjective) /ˈprɛdʒədəst/

Answer 127

(متعصب) 1- having an unreasonable dislike of or preference(اولویت) for someone or something, especially based on their race(نژاد، نسل، تبار), religion, sex, etc. . Few people will admit(اعتراف کردن، پذیرفتن) to being racially(نژادی) prejudiced. . prejudiced (against/in favor of somebody/something) They are prejudiced against older applicants(متقاضی, داوطلب).

Question 128

turnover (noun) /ˈtərnˌoʊvər/

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1- [countable, usually singular, uncountable] turnover (of something) the total amount of goods or services sold by a company during a particular period of time . an annual (سالانه) turnover of $75 million . a fall in turnover 2- [singular] turnover (of somebody) the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people a high turnover of staff 3- [singular] turnover (of something) the rate at which goods are sold in a store and replaced by others . a fast turnover of stock 4- [countable] a small pie in the shape of a triangle or half a circle, filled with fruit or jelly 5- [countable] (in football or basketball) an occasion when the team that has the ball loses it to the other team (میزان درآمد، مقدار فروش)

Question 129

essentially (adverb) /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ essential (adjective) essential (noun) [usually plural] /ɪˈsɛnʃl/

Answer 129

(adv) (اصولا، در اصل, ذاتا، بطور ضروری، واقعا) -when you think about the true, important, or basic nature of someone or something = basically, fundamentally .There are three essentially different ways of tackling ((به مشکلات) پرداختن) the problem. (n) (حیاتی، ضروری، واجب) 1- something that is needed in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing . I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). 2- an important basic fact or piece of knowledge about a subject . the essentials of English grammar

Question 130

explorer (noun) /ɪkˈsplɔrər/

Answer 130

جستجوگر -a person who travels to unknown places in order to find out more about them *Early explorers traded directly with Native Americans for furs.

Question 131

Treat with animals I treat Peyman kindly.

Question 132

concerted (adjective) [only before noun] /kənˈsərt̮əd/

Answer 132

(مجتمعا، باهم، موزون، هم نوا) -done in a planned and determined way, especially by more than one person, government, country, etc. . a concerted approach/attack/campaign . She has begun to make a concerted effort to find a job.

Question 133

Injure your back

Question 134

swallow (verb) /ˈswɑloʊ/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they swallow he / she / it swallows past simple swallowed -ing form swallowing

Answer 134

1- [transitive, intransitive] to make food, drink, etc. go down your throat into your stomach *swallow (something) Always chew food well before swallowing it. 2-[intransitive] to move the muscles of your throat as if you were swallowing something, especially because you are nervous *She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. 3- [transitive, often passive] to take someone or something in or completely cover them, so that they cannot be seen or no longer exist separately *swallow somebody/something I watched her walk down the road until she was swallowed by the darkness. 4-[transitive] swallow somebody/something (up) to use up something completely, especially an amount of money *Most of my salary gets swallowed (up) by the rent and bills. 5-[transitive] to accept that something is true; to believe something swallow something I found her excuse very hard to swallow. 6-[transitive] swallow something to hide your feelings *to swallow your doubts 7- [transitive] swallow something to accept insults, criticisms, etc. without complaining or protesting *I was surprised that he just sat there and swallowed all their remarks(اظهار نظر-توضیح، تفسیر، تذکر، ). [Idioms] -a bitter pill (for somebody) (to swallow) a fact or an event that is unpleasant and difficult to accept *The election(انتخابات) defeat(شکست) was a bitter pill(قرص) for the party to swallow.

Question 135

prioritize (verb) /praɪˈɔrəˌtaɪz/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they prioritize he / she / it prioritizes past simple prioritized -ing form prioritizing prioritization (noun)[uncountable] /praɪˌɔrət̮əˈzeɪʃn/

Answer 135

(اولویت بندی کنید) 1- [transitive, intransitive] prioritize (something) to put tasks, problems, etc. in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important first .You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and prioritize them. 2-[transitive] prioritize something (formal) to treat something as being more important than other things . The organization was formed to prioritize the needs of older people.

Question 136

failure (noun) /ˈfeɪlyər/

Answer 136

not successful 1- [uncountable] lack of success in doing or achieving something . The success or failure of the plan depends on you. . The attempt (کوشش کردن؛ کوشش )was doomed (محکوم به فنا - /du:md/ ) to failure. . All my efforts ended in failure. 2- [countable] a person or thing that is not successful . The whole thing was a complete failure. not doing something 3- [uncountable, countable] failure to do something an act of not doing something, especially something that you are expected to do . His confession followed repeated failures to appear(ظاهرشدن، پدیدار شدن ) in court. of machine/part of body 4- [uncountable, countable] the state of not working correctly or as expected; an occasion when this happens . patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure of business 5- [countable, uncountable] business/bank failure a situation in which a business or bank has to close because it is not successful . an alarming increase in bank failures of crops 6- [uncountable, countable] crop failure a situation in which crops do not grow correctly and do not produce food . Bad weather has resulted in crop failure.

Question 137

clash (verb)-(noun) /klæʃ/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they clash he / she / it clashes past simple clashed -ing form clashing

Answer 137

(verb) 1-fight/compete .Demonstrators (معترض) clashed violently with police. 2-argue / (over/on something) .The leaders and members clashed on the issue. 3- be different .They have clashing personalities. 4- of colors . The wallpaper and the carpet clash. 5- make loud noise .The long blades clashed together. 6- of two events . Unfortunately your party clashes with a wedding I'm going to (noun) = conflict . Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators. . a clash between the two leaders over education policy

Question 138

decade (noun) /ˈdɛkeɪd/

Answer 138

- a period of ten years, especially a period such as 1910–1919 or 1990–1999

Question 139

thought (noun) /θɔt/

Answer 139

1- something you think . The very thought of it makes me feel sick. 2- mind/ideas . You are always in my thoughts. 3-process/act of thinking . She was lost in thought (= concentrating so much on her thoughts that she was not aware((از چیزی) آگاه بودن) of her surroundings). 4- [uncountable] the act of thinking seriously and carefully about something = consideration . I've given the matter careful thought. 5- care/worry . Spare a thought for those without enough to eat this winter. . Don't give it another thought (= to tell someone not to worry after they have said they are sorry). . It's the thought that counts (= used to say that someone has been very kind even if they have only done something small or unimportant). 6- intention . She had given up all thought of changing her job. 7- in politics/science, etc. . feminist thought

Question 140

participant (noun) /pɑrˈtɪsəpənt/ participant (in something)

Answer 140

(شریک، سهیم، همراه) - a person who is taking part in an activity or event . He has been an active participant in the discussion.

Question 141

treasurer (noun) /ˈtrɛʒərər/

Answer 141

a person who is responsible for the money and accounts of a club or an organization. مسئول امور مالی شرکت، خزان دار

Question 142

janitor (noun) /ˈdʒænət̮ər/

Answer 142

سرایدار -a person whose job is to take care of a building such as a school or an apartment building = custodian /kəˈstōdēən/

Question 143

bravery (noun) = courage (noun) Brave (adj) = courageous (adj) = lion-heart (noun)  lion-hearted (adj)

Answer 143

-brave behavior or actions: *They were awarded medals for their bravery. *inherent(ذاتی) bravery (شجاعت ذاتی)

Question 144

polarize (verb) /ˈpoʊləˌraɪz/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they polarize he / she / it polarizes past simple polarized -ing form polarizing

Answer 144

قطبی کردن 1-[intransitive, transitive] to separate or make people separate into two groups with completely opposite opinions *Public opinion has polarized on this issue. 2-[transitive] polarize something (physics) to make waves of light, etc. vibrate in a single direction

Question 145

interplay (noun) /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/ [uncountable, singular] interplay (of/between A and B) (formal)

Answer 145

(ناثیر و تاثر، اثر متقابل، فعل و انفعال) - the way in which two or more things or people affect each other . the interplay between politics and the environment.

Question 146

relieve (verb) /rɪˈliv/ relieve of (phrasal verb). relieved (adjective)

Answer 146

1- relieve something to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or pain . to relieve the symptoms (نشانه بیماری، علایم بیماری) of a cold . to relieve anxiety/guilt/stress 2- relieve something to make a problem less serious = alleviate [/əˈliːvieɪt/] (تسکین دادن) . efforts to relieve poverty(فقر) . to relieve traffic congestion(ازدحام، تراکم) 3- relieve something to make something less boring, especially by introducing something different . We played cards to relieve the boredom of the long wait. 4- relieve somebody to replace someone who is on duty . to relieve a sentry (پاسدار، نگهبان) 5- relieve something to free a town, etc. from an enemy army that has surrounded it 6- relieve yourself a polite way of referring to going to the bathroom . I had to relieve myself behind a bush(بوته).

Question 147

remedy (noun)-(Verb) /ˈrɛmədi/ (pl. remedies)

Answer 147

(راه حل, گزیر، علاج، دارو، میزان، چاره، اصلاح کردن، جبران کردن) 1- a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation = solution remedy (for something)/ remedy (to something) . There are a number of possible remedies to this problem. 2- a treatment or medicine to cure a disease or reduce pain that is not very serious . an herbal (گیاهی) remedy .remedy for something an excellent home remedy for sore throats 3- remedy (against something) (law) a way of dealing with a problem, using the processes of the law = redress (جبران خسارت، تصحیح) .Holding copyright provides the only legal remedy against unauthorized copying.

Question 148

chronological (adjective) /ˌkrɑnlˈɑdʒɪkl/ chronologically (adverb) /ˌkrɑnlˈɑdʒɪkli/

Answer 148

بترتیب وقوع 1- (of a number of events) arranged in the order in which they happened *The facts should be presented in chronological order. 2- chronological age (formal) the number of years a person has lived as opposed to their level of physical, mental, or emotional development

Question 149

crisis (noun) /ˈkraɪsəs/ [countable, uncountable] (pl. crises /ˈkraɪsiz/

Answer 149

بحران 1-a time of great danger, difficulty, or confusion(گیجی) when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made *a political/financial crisis *the government's latest economic crisis 2-a time when a problem, a bad situation, or an illness is at its worst point *Their marriage has reached a crisis point.

Question 150

On weekends, …

Question 151

surrounding (adjective) /səˈraʊndɪŋ/ [only before noun] surround (verb) surround (noun) surroundings (noun)

Answer 151

- that is near or around something .San Francisco and the surrounding area . From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside.

Question 152

executive (noun) /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/

Answer 152

1- [countable] a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization *company/corporate(مربوط به شرکت-صنفی)/business/industry executives *a senior/top executive in a computer firm (شرکت، موسسه تجاری) 2-[countable + singular or plural verb] a group of people who run a company or an organization *The union’s(اتحادیه) executive has/have yet to reach a decision. 3-the executive [singular + singular or plural verb] the part of a government responsible for putting laws into effect *Conservatives (محافظه کار/ /kənˈsɜːvətɪv /) are by tradition believers in a strong executive. (مدیر.مدیر عامل، مدیر اجرایی، مجری، هیئت رئیسه)

Question 153

come along (phrasal verb)

Answer 153

* I've come along you 1-to arrive; to appear *When the right opportunity comes along, she'll take it. 2- to go somewhere with someone *I'm glad you came along. 3- to improve or develop in the way that you want = progress * Your French has come along a lot recently.

Question 154

substitute (verb) /ˈsʌbstəˌtut/ [intransitive, transitive] [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they substitute he / she / it substitutes past simple substituted -ing form substituting sub‧sti‧tu‧tion (noun) [uncountable, countable] /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃn/

Answer 154

(جایگزین کردن, علی البدل، بازیگر ذخیره، قائم مقام، عوض، جانشین کردن، تعویض کردن، جابجا کردن، بدل، ) - to take the place of someone or something else; to use someone or something instead of someone or something else .. substitute for somebody/something/ substitute A for B/ substitute B with/by A/ substitute somebody/something .Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. .Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. . Brady was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Brady in the second half). . the substitution of low-fat spreads for butter. . Two substitutions were made during the game.

Question 155

emphasize (verb) /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they emphasize he / she / it emphasizes past simple emphasized -ing form emphasizing emphasis (noun) /ˈɛmfəsəs/ (pl. emphases /ˈɛmfəsiz/ ) [uncountable, countable]

Answer 155

(V) (تاکید, اهمیت، قوت، تکیه, باقوت تلفظ کردن، تایید کردن، اهمیت دادن، نیرو دادن) 1- to give special importance to something = stress emphasize something / emphasize that… / emphasize how, what, etc… / it must/should be emphasized that… / + speech . She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. . “This must be our top priority,” he emphasized. 2- emphasize something to make something more noticeable . She swept (متمایل، پیچ دار، پیچ خورده، کج شده) her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. 3- emphasize something to give extra force to a word or phrase when you are speaking, especially to show that it is important (N) 1- special importance that is given to something = stress emphasis (on/upon something) . The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. . to put/lay/place emphasis on something 2- the extra force given to a word or phrase when spoken, especially in order to show that it is important; a way of writing a word (for example drawing a line underneath it) to show that it is important = stress . “I can assure (اطمینان دادن) you,” she added with emphasis, “the figures are correct.”

Question 156

framework noun /ˈfreɪmwərk/

Answer 156

چارچوب 1-the parts of a building or an object that support its weight and give it shape *built on a wooden/metal framework 2-framework (of/for something) a set of beliefs, ideas, or rules that is used as the basis for making judgments, decisions, etc. *The report provides a framework for further research.

Question 157

-You shouldn’t go to school. (I advise you against going to school) -You don’t have to go to school. (you have the option of staying [at] home)

Question 158

fraud (noun) /frɔd/

Answer 158

1- [uncountable, countable] the crime of cheating someone in order to get money or goods illegally . She was charged with credit card fraud. 2- [countable] a person who pretends to have qualities, abilities, etc. that they do not really have in order to cheat other people . He's nothing but a liar and a fraud. 3- [countable] something that is not as good, useful, etc. as people claim it is. سو استفاده، کلاه برداری، فریب، حیله، تقلب

Question 159

subsequent (adjective) /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/ (formal)

Answer 159

بعدی -happening or coming after something else opposite previous *subsequent generations *Subsequent events confirmed(تایید شدهv) our doubts.

Question 160

debate (verb) /dɪˈbeɪt/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they debate he / she / it debates past simple debated -ing form debating debating (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 160

مناظره-مناقشه، بحث 1- [transitive, intransitive] to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution = discuss *debate (something)... Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. *debate whether, what, etc.... The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. 2-[intransitive, transitive] to think carefully about something before making a decision *debate (with yourself)... She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone. *a debating club at a school

Question 161

subsequently (adverb) (formal) /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/

Answer 161

(متعاقبا، سپس) - afterward; later; after something else has happened . The original interview notes were subsequently lost.

Question 162

All hell(جهنم) broke loose (*hell breaks loose)

Answer 162

all hell breaks loose, a situation suddenly becomes violent and noisy, especially with people arguing or fighting * One policeman drew his gun and then suddenly all hell broke loose

Question 163

empathy (noun) [uncountable] /ˈɛmpəθi/ empathetic /ˌɛmpəˈθɛt̮ɪk/ (also empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ ) (adjective)

Answer 163

(همدل، همدلانه) - the ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc. empathy (with somebody/something)/ empathy (for somebody/something) / empathy (between A and B) . the writer's imaginative(خلاقانه، مبتکرانه) empathy with his subject. . empathy for other people's situations

Question 164

merely (adverb) /ˈmɪrli/

Answer 164

-used meaning “only” or “simply” to emphasize a fact or something that you are saying . It is not merely a job, but a way of life. (فقط-صرفا، محضا)

Question 165

entrench (verb) /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/ [usually passive] entrench something (sometimes disapproving) [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they entrench he / she / it entrenches past simple entrenched -ing form entrenching

Answer 165

(سنگر کندن، به سنگر رفتن، تجاوز کردن به) -to establish something very firmly so that it is very difficult to change .Sexism is deeply entrenched in our society. .entrenched attitudes/interests/opposition

Question 166

consume (verb) /kənˈsum/ (formal) [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they consume he / she / it consumes past simple consumed -ing form consuming

Answer 166

(مصرف کردن، تناول کردن, تحلیل رفتن، از پا درآمدن) 1- consume something to use something, especially fuel, energy, or time . The electricity industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels. 2- consume something to eat or drink something . Before he died he had consumed a large quantity (مقدار، اندازه) of alcohol. 3- consume somebody (with something) [usually passive] to fill someone with a strong feeling . Carolyn was consumed with guilt(گناه، تقصیر). 4- consume something (of fire) to completely destroy something . The hotel was quickly consumed by fire.

Question 167

commitment noun /kəˈmɪtmənt/

Answer 167

(تعهد, التزام، سرسپردگی، الزام) 1- [countable, uncountable] a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support someone or something; the fact of committing yourself commitment (to somebody/something) / commitment to do/doing something . The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. 2- [uncountable] commitment (to somebody/something) the willingness to work hard and give your energy and time to a job or an activity . A career as an actor requires one hundred percent commitment. 3- [countable] a thing that you have promised or agreed to do, or that you have to do . He's busy for the next month with professional commitments. 4- [uncountable, countable] commitment (of something) (to something) agreeing to use money, time, or people in order to achieve something . the commitment of resources to education

Question 168

The whole (of-wrong) project

Question 169

recognize (verb) /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ (not used in the progressive tenses) [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they recognize he / she / it recognizes past simple recognized

Answer 169

(تشخیص دادن، تصدیق کردن) 1- to know who someone is or what something is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them or it before recognize somebody/something/ recognize somebody/something by/from something . I recognized her by her red hair. 2- to admit(اعتراف کردن، پذیرفتن) or to be aware that something exists or is true = acknowledge . They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. 3- to accept and approve(تایید کردن) of someone or something officially. 4- be recognized (as something) to be thought of as very good or important by people in general .The book is now recognized as a classic. 5- recognize somebody/something to give someone official thanks for something that they have done or achieved . His service to the country was recognized with the award of the Medal of Honor.

Question 170

entrepreneur (noun) /ˌɑntrəprəˈnʊr/

Answer 170

- a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks ---entrepreneurial (adj) .entrepreneurial skills ---entrepreneurship (noun) [uncountable] کارآفرین

Question 171

Breath holding

Question 172

exception (noun) /ɪkˈsepʃn/

Answer 172

1- a person or thing that is not included in a general statement *Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. 2-a thing that does not follow a rule *Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather (نسبتا ، تا اندازه ای) than the rule (= it is unusual).

Question 173

converse (verb- noun) /kənˈvərs/ [intransitive] converse (with somebody) (formal) [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they converse he / she / it converses past simple conversed -ing form conversing converse (adjective) /ˈkɑnvərs/

Answer 173

(معکوس، واژگون، وارونه، مخالف، گفتگو، عکس، صحبت کردن، محاوره کردن، مذاکره کردن، امیزش، صحبت ) (V) -to have a conversation with someone . She conversed with the Romanians in French. (n) - the opposite or reverse of a fact or statement . Building new roads increases traffic and the converse is equally true: reducing the number and size of roads means less traffic. (adj) .the converse effect

Question 174

holiday weight

Question 175

demonstrate (verb) /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they demonstrate he / she / it demonstrates past simple demonstrated -ing form demonstrating

Answer 175

(تظاهرات کردن, نمایش دادن، ثابت کردن، اثبات کردن (با دلیل)، نشان دادن، شرح دادن) 1- [transitive] to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence(مدرک، اثبات). demonstrate that --- demonstrate something (to somebody) --- demonstrate how, what, etc… ---demonstrate somebody/something to be something --- it is demonstrated that . His sudden departure (عزیمت، ترک) had demonstrated how unreliable he was. . It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. 2- [transitive] demonstrate something to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion = display . You need to demonstrate more self-control. 3- [transitive] to show and explain how something works or how to do something . demonstrate something (to somebody) / demonstrate (to somebody) how, what, etc… Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. 4- [intransitive] to take part in a public meeting or march, usually as a protest or to show support for something = protest . demonstrate (against something) / demonstrate (in favor/support of something) students demonstrating against the war

Question 176

eject (verb) /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they eject he / she / it ejects past simple ejected -ing form ejecting ejection (noun) [uncountable, countable] /ɪˈdʒɛkʃn/

Answer 176

(بیرون کردن، پس زدن، بیرون راندن، بیرون انداختن، دفع کردن،) 1- [transitive] eject somebody (from something) (formal) to force someone to leave a place = throw somebody---out (of…) . Police ejected a crowd of violent protesters from the hall. 2- [transitive] eject something (from something) to push something out suddenly and with a lot of force . Used cartridges are ejected from the gun after firing. 3- [transitive, intransitive] eject (something) when you eject a disk, etc., or when it ejects, it comes out of the machine after you have pressed a button 4- [intransitive] (of a pilot) to escape from an aircraft that is going to crash, sometimes using an ejection seat0 . The pilot managed to eject moments before the plane crashed.

Question 177

reasoned (adjective) /ˈrizənd/ [only before noun]

Answer 177

(دلیل، علت, سبب، عقل، خرد، شعور، استدلال کردن، دلیل و برهان آوردن) -(of an argument, opinion, etc.) presented in a logical way that shows careful thought . His claims were supported with proofs (سند، گواه) and reasoned argument.

Question 178

overseas (adjective) /ˌoʊvərˈsiz/

Answer 178

-connected with foreign countries, especially those separated from your country by the ocean *overseas development/markets/trade *overseas students/visitors

Question 179

arrogant (adjective) /ˈærəɡənt/

Answer 179

متکبر، خودپسند - behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people *He was a rude, arrogant young man.

Question 180

let in on (phrasal verb)

Answer 180

- let somebody in on something (informal) :to allow someone to share a secret . Are you going to let them in on your plans? . Well, let me let you in on something...

Question 181

reciprocate (verb) /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they reciprocate he / she / it reciprocates past simple reciprocated -ing form reciprocating reciprocation ( noun ) [uncountable] /rɪˌsɪprəˈkeɪʃn/

Answer 181

(مقابله به مثل نمودن، دادن و گرفتن، تلافی کردن) 1- [transitive, intransitive] to behave or feel toward someone in the same way as they behave or feel toward you. . reciprocate something (with something) Her passion for him was not reciprocated 2- [intransitive] (technology) to move backward and forward in a straight line . a reciprocating action

Question 182

moderate (adjective - Verb - Noun) /ˈmɑdərət/ opposite immoderate [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they moderate he / she / it moderates past simple moderated -ing form moderating

Answer 182

(ملایم، آرام، میانه رو، مناسب، محدود، اداره کردن، تعدیل کردن) (adj) 1-that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc. . students of moderate ability (دانش آموزان با توانایی متوسط) 2- having or showing opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme . moderate views/policies 3- staying within limits that are considered to be reasonable by most people . a moderate drinker ----------- (V) 1- [intransitive, transitive] to become or make something become less extreme, severe, etc. . moderate something We agreed to moderate our original demands(تقاضا). 2- [transitive, intransitive] moderate (something) to be in charge of a discussion or debate (مناظره کردن، مباحثه کردن)and make sure it is fair . The television debate was moderated by a law professor. (n) a person who has opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme.

Question 183

enhance (verb) /ɪnˈhæns/ enhance something [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they enhance he / she / it enhances past simple enhanced -ing form enhancing enhanced (adjective) enhancement (noun) [uncountable, countable]

Answer 183

(افزایش دادن، بهبود دادن, کمک کردن، تسهیل کردن، بالابردن، افزودن، زیادکردن، بلندکردن) - to increase or further improve the good quality, value, or status of someone or something . This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company. . enhanced efficiency . equipment for the enhancement of sound quality

Question 184

aisle (noun) /aɪl/

Answer 184

-a passage between rows of seats in a church, theater, train, etc., or between rows of shelves in a supermarket . an aisle seat (= in a plane) . Coffee and tea are in the next aisle. [Idioms] go/walk down the aisle (informal) to get married rolling in the aisles (informal) laughing a lot . She soon had us rolling in the aisles.

Question 185

Every now and then, I go out and see some friends.

Answer 185

هرازگاهی بیرون می روم و چند دوست را می بینم

Question 186

flier noun (also flyer) /ˈflaɪər/

Answer 186

1- (informal) a person who flies an aircraft (usually a small one, not a passenger plane) 2- a person who travels in a plane as a passenger . frequent fliers (پروازهای مکرر) 3- a person who operates something such as a model aircraft or a kite from the ground 4- a thing, especially a bird or an insect, that flies in a particular way . Butterflies can be strong fliers. 5- a sheet of paper that advertises a product or an event and is given to a large number of people . to hand out fliers for a new club

Question 187

attuned (adjective) /əˈtund/ [not before noun]

Answer 187

هماهنگ شده *Attuned to the life you have. -attuned (to somebody/something) familiar with someone or something so that you can understand or recognize them or it, and act in an appropriate way *She wasn't yet attuned to her baby's needs.

Question 188

prior (adj) /ˈpraɪər/

Answer 188

1- happening or existing before something else or before a particular time . Although not essential( ضروری، واجب), some prior knowledge of statistics (آمار و ارقام) is desirable(مطلوب، پسندیده). . Visits are by prior arrangement. 2- already existing and therefore more important .They have a prior claim to the property(ملک، زمین و ساختمان، مستقلات). 3- prior to (formal) before something . during the week prior to the meeting . prior business experience

Question 189

comprehension (noun) [uncountable] /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃn/

Answer 189

(دریافت، قوه ادراک) 1- the ability to understand . speech and comprehension . His behavior was completely beyond comprehension (= impossible to understand). 2- an exercise that trains students to understand a language . listening / reading comprehension

Question 190

Imposter syndrome (IS)

Answer 190

is a behavioral (رفتاری) health phenomenon(حادثه، عارضه، نمود، تجلی، اثر طبیعی، پدیده) described as self-doubt of intellect (هوش، فهم، قوه درک، ), skills, or accomplishments(کمالات، فضائل، معلومات، ) among high-achieving individuals(انفرادی، اختصاصی).

Question 191

be caught up in

Answer 191

be/get caught up in something to become involved in something, especially when you do not want to be . Innocent(بیگناه، بی تقصیر) passersby(رهگذر، عابر) got caught up in the riots(اغتشاش، آشوب، فتنه، ).

Question 192

apparently (adverb) /əˈpɛrəntli/

Answer 192

- according to what you have heard or read; according to the way something appears . Apparently they are getting divorced. . He paused, apparently lost in thought.

Question 193

cover the mouthpiece (of) the phone.

Question 194

figure out (phrasal verb) = work something out

Answer 194

figure somebody/something --- out 1- to think about someone or something until you understand them/it . We couldn't figure her out. . figure out how, what, etc… I can't figure out how to do this. 2- to calculate an amount or the cost of something = work something out . figure out how, what, etc… Have you figured out how much the trip will cost?

Question 195

intense (adjective) /ɪnˈtɛns/

Answer 195

*Intense (adj) day at work(روز پر فشار در محل کار) 1-very great; very strong = extreme *intense heat/cold/pain *The President is under intense pressure to resign(استعفا دهد) 2-serious and often involving a lot of action in a short period of time *intense competition

Question 196

compensate (verb) /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they compensate he / she / it compensates past simple compensated -ing form compensating

Answer 196

Compensate for … جبران کردن 1-[intransitive] compensate (for something) to provide something good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc. = make up (to somebody) for something *Nothing can compensate [for] the loss of a loved one. 2-[transitive] compensate somebody (for something) to pay someone money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc. *Her lawyers say she should be compensated for her suffering.

Question 197

genuine (adjective) /ˈdʒɛnyuən/ Genuine promise genuine person genuinely (adverb) genuineness (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 197

خالص- اصل- حقیقی-درست 1-real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial = authentic (معتبر) *Is the painting a genuine Picasso? 2-sincere and honest; that can be trusted *He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. * genuinely sorry

Question 198

much better NOT much more better

Question 199

economics (noun) /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/

Answer 199

1- [uncountable] the study of how a society organizes its money, trade(داد و ستد، کسب و کار، تجارت), and industry . He studied politics and economics at Yale. 2- [plural, uncountable] the way in which money influences, or is organized within an area of business or society . The economics of the project are very encouraging(دلگرم کننده).

Question 200

harness (noun) /ˈhɑrnəs/

Answer 200

(مهارکردن، مطیع کردن، تحت کنترل دراوردن) 1- a set of strips of leather and metal pieces that is put around a horse's head and body so that the horse can be controlled and fastened to a carriage(کالسکه، واگن), etc. 2- a set of strips of leather, etc. for fastening something to a person's body or to keep them from moving off or falling . a safety harness(یک مهار ایمنی)

Question 201

Mental health

Question 202

ensure (verb) (also insure) /ɪnˈʃʊr/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they ensure he / she / it ensures past simple ensured -ing form ensuring

Answer 202

(اطمینان حاصل کردن, تامین کردن، مطمئن ساختن، متقاعد کردن، حتمی کردن) - to make sure that something happens or is definite ensure something / ensure somebody something / ensure (that)… . Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. . The book ensured his success.

Question 203

He is too proud

Question 204

mere (adjective) /mɪr/ (merest) [only before noun]

Answer 204

(محض، خالی، تنها، انحصاری، دریا، آب راکد، مرداب) 1- used when you want to emphasize how small, unimportant, etc. someone or something is . It took her a mere 20 minutes to win. 2- used when you are saying that the fact that a particular thing is present in a situation is enough to have an influence on that situation . His mere presence (= just the fact that he was there) made her feel afraid.

Question 205

inclination (noun) /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃn/

Answer 205

تمایل 1- [uncountable, countable] a feeling that makes you want to do something *inclination (to do something) He did not show the slightest(کوچکترین) inclination to leave. 2- [countable] inclination to do something a tendency(گرایش) to do something *There is an inclination to treat geography as a less important subject.

Question 206

Less/more the least/most

Question 207

fast-forward (verb) present simple I / you / we / they -- fast-forward he / she / it -- fast-forwards past simple -- fast-forwarded -ing form -- fast-forwarding

Answer 207

- to wind a tape or video forward without playing it. -fast forward (noun) [uncountable] . Press fast forward to advance (پیش رفتن، پیش افتادن، ) the tape. . the fast-forward button

Question 208

introspection (noun) /ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃn/ [uncountable]

Answer 208

باطن بینی، درون گرایی - the careful examination of your own thoughts, feelings, and reasons for behaving in a particular way . These situations are best resolved with the minimum of introspection or self-analysis.

Question 209

participant (noun) /pɑrˈtɪsəpənt/ participant (in something)

Answer 209

-a person who is taking part in an activity or event . He has been an active participant (شریک، سهیم، همراه) in the discussion.

Question 210

set back (phrasal verb)

Answer 210

- to delay the progress of something or someone by a particular time . The bad weather set back the building program by several weeks. - set somebody back something [no passive] (informal) to cost someone a particular amount of money . The repairs could set you back over $200. - set something back (from something) [usually passive] to place something, especially a building, at a distance from something . The house is set well back from the road.

Question 211

alteration (noun) /ˌɔltəˈreɪʃn/

Answer 211

1-[countable] a change to something that makes it different *major/minor alterations *They are making some alterations to the house. 2-[uncountable] the act of making a change to something *The dress will not need much alteration.

Question 212

A two-month contract

Question 213

deepen (verb) /ˈdipən/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they deepen he / she / it deepens past simple deepened -ing form deepening

Answer 213

(گود کردن، گودشدن) 1- [intransitive, transitive] deepen (something) (into something) if an emotion or a feeling deepens, or if something deepens it, it becomes stronger . Their friendship soon deepened into love. 2- [intransitive, transitive] deepen (something) to become worse; to make something worse . Warships were sent in as the crisis(بحران) deepened. 3- [intransitive, transitive] to become deeper; to make something deeper . The water deepened gradually. 4- [transitive] deepen something to improve your knowledge or understanding of something . an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of different cultures 5- [intransitive, transitive] deepen (something) if color or light deepens or if something deepens it, it becomes darker . deepening shadows 6- [intransitive, transitive] deepen (something) (to something) if a sound or voice deepens or if you deepen it, it becomes lower or you make it lower . His voice deepened to a growl (خرخر کردن). 7- [intransitive] if your breathing deepens, you breathe more air into your lungs than before

Question 214

defend (verb) /dɪˈfɛnd/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they defend he / she / it defends past simple defended -ing form defending

Answer 214

(دفاع کردن) 1- protect against attack defend somebody/yourself/something--defend somebody/yourself/something from/against somebody/something--defend against somebody/something . It is impossible to defend against an all-out (از همه طرف)attack. 2- support defend something--defend somebody/yourself/something from/against somebody/something . Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. 3- in sports opposite attack 4- in competitions . He is defending champion. 5- law . He has employed one of the country's top lawyers to defend him.

Question 215

grasp (verb)-(noun) /ɡræsp/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they grasp he / she / it grasps past simple grasped -ing form grasping

Answer 215

(Verb) [به چنگ آوردن، گیر آوردن، فهمیدن، چنگ زدن، قاپیدن، اخذ، ] 1- grasp somebody/something to take a firm hold of someone or something synonym grip . He grasped my hand and shook it warmly. 2-to understand something completely . grasp something/grasp how, why, etc… / grasp that She was unable to grasp how to do it. 3- grasp a chance/an opportunity to take an opportunity without hesitating (تامل کردن، مردد بودن، بی میل بودن)and use it, . I grasped the opportunity to work in Europe. [dioms] clutch(چنگ زدن، محکم گرفتن)/grasp at straws(پوشال، ناچیز) to try all possible means to find a solution or some hope in a difficult or unpleasant situation, even though this seems very unlikely . I know I'm just clutching at straws here, but is it possible that the doctors are wrong? (noun) 1- a firm hold of someone or something or control over someone or something =grip . I grabbed him, but he slipped(لیز خوردن، لغزیدن) from my grasp. 2- a person's understanding of a subject or of difficult facts . He has a good grasp of German grammar. 3- the ability to get or achieve something . Success was within her grasp.

Question 216

inevitable adjective /ɪnˈɛvət̮əbl/

Answer 216

اجتناب ناپذیر 1-that you cannot avoid or prevent = unavoidable *It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. *It was inevitable that there would be job losses. (از دست دادن شغل اجتناب ناپذیر بود) 2-[only before noun] (often humorous) so frequent (زود زود)that you always expect it *toddlers and their inevitable tantrums(کج خلقی)

Question 217

interpersonal (adjective) /ˌɪntərˈpərsənl/ [only before noun]

Answer 217

- connected with relationships between people . interpersonal skills

Question 218

recognize (verb) /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ (not used in the progressive tenses) [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they recognize he / she / it recognizes past simple recognized

Answer 218

(تشخیص دادن، تصدیق کردن, به رسمیت شناختن، ) 1- to know who someone is or what something is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them or it before. . recognize somebody/something I recognized him as soon as he entered the room. 2- to admit or to be aware that something exists or is true = acknowledge . recognize something They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. 3- to accept and approve of someone or something officially . recognize somebody/something (as something) recognized qualifications 4- be recognized (as something) to be thought of as very good or important by people in general . The book is now recognized as a classic. 5- recognize somebody/something to give someone official thanks for something that they have done or achieved . His service to the country was recognized with the award of the Medal of Honor.

Question 219

Hanging off a cliff

Answer 219

آویزان شدن از یک صخره cliff (noun) -a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the ocean the cliff edge/top

Question 220

someone is out of their depth

Answer 220

-you mean that they are in a situation that is much too difficult for them to be able to cope (از عهده برآمدن)with it . I'd always struggled at school. I hated it and felt out of my depth.

Question 221

Sore (adj) = painful (adj) *sore spot

Question 222

posit (verb) /ˈpɑzət/ posit something posit that… (formal) [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they posit he / she / it posits past simple posited -ing form positing

Answer 222

(ادعا، قرار دادن، ثابت کردن، فرض کردن، فرض) - to suggest or accept that something is true so that it can be used as the basis for an argument or discussion = postulate (شرط اصلی، لازمه) . Most religions posit the existence of life after death.

Question 223

kick off (phrasal verb)

Answer 223

-when a football or soccer game or a team, etc. kicks off, the game starts - kick off (with something) (informal) to start . What time shall we kick off? . Tom will kick off with a few comments. - to start a discussion, a meeting, an event, etc. =open

Question 224

obligation /ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃn/

Answer 224

1-obligation (to do something) the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc. .You are under no obligation to buy anything. 2-something that you must do because you have promised, because of a law, etc. .obligation to do something We have a moral obligation to protect the environment. التزام-تعهد- وظیفه

Question 225

despite (preposition) /dɪˈspaɪt/

Answer 225

(علی رغم، با وجود) 1- used to show that something happened or is true although something else might have happened to prevent it =in spite of something . Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts(تلاش، کوشش) to control it. 2- despite yourself used to show that someone did not intend (قصد انجام کاری داشتن) to do the thing mentioned = in spite of yourself . He had to laugh despite himself.

Question 226

Injure (verb) injury (noun)

Answer 226

*He injured his knee playing hockey. *serious injury/injuries *minor injuries

Question 227

immediately (adverb / conjunction) /ɪˈmidiətli/

Answer 227

(فورا، بی درنگ، بدون واسطه) 1- without delay = at once . She answered almost immediately. 2- (usually with prepositions) next to or very close to a particular place or time . Turn right immediately after the church(کلیسا). 3- (usually with past participles) closely and directly . Counseling(مشاوره) is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy.

Question 228

I have no time to exercise or … Exercise routine

Question 229

reasoned (adjective) /ˈrizənd/ [only before noun]

Answer 229

-(of an argument, opinion, etc.) presented in a logical way that shows careful thought *His claims were supported with proofs and reasoned argument. *She argued(استدلال کرد) her point in a reasoned and intelligent manner.

Question 230

rather (adverb) /ˈræðər/

Answer 230

(نسبتا ، تا اندازه ای, بلکه، تا یک اندازه، با میل بیشتری، ترجیحا) 1- used to mean “fairly” or “to some degree,” often when you are expressing slight criticism, disappointment, or surprise . She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. 2- used to correct something you have said, or to give more accurate information . She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. 3- used to introduce an idea that is different or opposite to the idea that you have stated previously . The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty gray. [Idioms] rather than -instead of someone or something .I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. would rather… (than) -(usually reduced to 'd rather) would prefer to . She'd rather die than give a speech.

Question 231

engaging (adjective) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/ engagingly (adverb)

Answer 231

(گیرا، سرگرم کننده، جالب توجه) - interesting or pleasant in a way that attracts your attention . an engaging smile . She smiled engagingly.

Question 232

attend (verb) /əˈtɛnd/ present simple I / you / we / they ---- attend he / she / it ---- attends past simple ---- attended -ing form ---- attending

Answer 232

1- [intransitive, transitive] to be present at an event . We'd like as many people as possible to attend. . attend something The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. . to attend a wedding/funeral 2- [transitive] attend something to go regularly to a place . Our children attend the same school. . How many people attend church every Sunday? 3- [intransitive] attend (to somebody/something) (formal) to pay attention to what someone is saying or to what you are doing . She hadn't been attending during the lesson. 4- [transitive] attend something (formal) to happen at the same time as something . She dislikes the loss of privacy that attends TV celebrity. 5- [transitive] attend somebody (formal) to be with someone and help them . The president was attended by several members of his staff (پرسنل ).

Question 233

You reinforce my belief in love.

Answer 233

تو باور من به عشق را تقویت می کنی.

Question 234

suspect (verb) /səˈspɛkt/ present simple I / you / we / they suspect he / she / it suspects past simple suspected suspected (adjective)

Answer 234

1- [transitive, intransitive] to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof(سند، گواه) . Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. 2- [transitive] suspect something to be suspicious(مشکوک- adj) about something; to not trust something . I suspected her motives in offering to help. 3- [transitive] to have an idea that someone is guilty of something, without having definite proof . He resigned (استعفا دادن) after being suspected of theft(دزدی، سرقت). suspected (adjective) .a suspected outbreak (فاجعه، حادثه، وقوع، بروز، ) of smallpox (شیوع مشکوک آبله) . suspected tax evasion(بهانه، حیله)

Question 235

reputation (noun) /ˌrɛpyəˈteɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable]

Answer 235

شهرت-اعتبار-سابقه -the opinion that people have about what someone or something is like, based on what has happened in the past *to earn/establish/build a reputation *to have a good/bad reputation. *The company enjoys a worldwide reputation for quality of design.

Question 236

constructive (adjective) /kənˈstrʌktɪv/ constructively (adverb)

Answer 236

(سازنده، بناکننده، (مج). سودمند، مفید، ساختمانی) - having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose . constructive criticism(انتقاد)/suggestions/advice . His work involved helping hyperactive children to use their energy in a constructive way. . Use your time constructively.(از زمان خود به طور سازنده استفاده کنید.)

Question 237

hone (verb) /hoʊn/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they hone he / she / it hones past simple honed -ing form honing

Answer 237

1- to develop and improve something, especially a skill, over a period of time . hone something She honed her debating skills at college. . It was a finely honed piece of writing. . hone something to something His body was honed to perfection. 2- hone something (to something) to make a blade sharp or sharper synonym sharpen . The knife had been honed to razor sharpness. . The hook should be honed to a needle-sharp point.

Question 238

indefinite (adjective) /ɪnˈdɛfənət/

Answer 238

نامعین 1- lasting for a period of time that has no fixed end *She will be away for the indefinite future. 2- not clearly defined = imprecise (مبهم) /imprəˈsīs/ *an indefinite science

Question 239

Compete against/with

Question 240

worn off (phrasal verb)

Answer 240

-wore off; worn off; wearing off; wears off. : to gradually decrease, disappear, or stop . The painkillers wore off after a couple of hours . The shine on the leather will wear off pretty quickly.

Question 241

minister (noun) /ˈmɪnəstər/

Answer 241

- Minister (in some countries) a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one . cabinet ministers

Question 242

composer (noun) /kəmˈpoʊzər/

Answer 242

-a person who writes music, especially classical music. آهنگساز

Question 243

diagnose verb /ˈdaɪəɡˌnoʊs/ [transitive, intransitive] Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they diagnose he / she / it diagnoses past simple diagnosed -ing form diagnosing

Answer 243

تشخیص دادن *I’m an expert when it comes to diagnosing my problem, but I’m too poor a physician(پزشک). -to say exactly what an illness or the cause of a problem is *diagnose (something)... The test is used to diagnose a variety of diseases. *diagnose something as something...The illness was diagnosed as cancer. *diagnose somebody with something... He has recently been diagnosed with angina(گلو درد). *diagnose somebody as something... He was diagnosed as a diabetic when he was 64.

Question 244

*I couldn’t stick to the usual schedule/routine

Question 245

whether (conjunction) /ˈwɛðər/

Answer 245

1- used to express a doubt or choice between two possibilities. . I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. 2- used to show that something is true in either of two cases . You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not . I'm going whether you like it or not.

Question 246

strain (noun) /streɪn/

Answer 246

1- worry/anxiety . These repayments (بازپرداخت) are putting a strain on our finances(امور مالی). . Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). 2- physical pressure . The rope broke under the strain 3- injury (جراحت، آسیب) . a calf (ماهیچه ساق پا)/groin(کشاله ران)/leg strain 4- type of plant/animal/disease . a new strain of mosquitoes (پشه) resistant(مقاوم) to the poison. 5- in someone's character . He had a definite strain of snobbery(رفتاراز روی خودستایی، افاده فروشی) in him. = streak 6- of music . She could hear the strains of Mozart through the window.

Question 247

tailor (noun) /ˈteɪlər/

Answer 247

-a person whose job is to make men's clothes, especially someone who makes suits, etc. for individual customers

Question 248

justify (verb) = defend /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/ present simple I / you / we / they justify he / she / it justifies past simple justified -ing form justifying

Answer 248

1- to show that someone or something is right or reasonable . justify (somebody/something) doing something How can they justify paying such huge salaries? . justify something Her success had justified the faith(ايمان، اعتقاد)her teachers had put in her. 2- justify something/yourself (to somebody) justify (somebody/something) doing something to give an explanation or excuse for something or for doing something (= defend) The Secretary of Education has been asked to justify the decision to Congress. You don't need to justify yourself to me. 3- justify something (technology) to arrange lines of printed text so that one or both edges are straight ((((Idiom)))) the end justifies the means (saying) bad or unfair methods of doing something are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive (توجیه کردن,هم تراز کردن، قضاوت کردن، تبرئه کردن، حق دادن، تصدیق کردن، ذی حق دانستن، )

Question 249

explicit (adj) /ɪkˈsplɪsət/

Answer 249

1-(of a statement or piece of writing) clear and easy to understand . He gave me very explicit directions on how to get there. 2- (of a person) saying something clearly, exactly, and openly . She was very explicit about why she had left. =frank 3- said, done, or shown in an open or direct way, so that you have no doubt about what is happening . The reasons for the decision should be made explicit. (روشن، واضح، آشکار، صاف، ساده، ) explicitly (adv) . The report states explicitly that the system was to blame. explicitness (n) [uncountable] . He didn't like the degree of sexual explicitness in the movie.

Question 250

have an ideal shape (is wrong)/ be in ideal shape

Question 251

primary OP rear

Answer 251

-refer to sth that is first , main , or basic. *primary colors *primary elections(انتخابات) *primary school *primary care physician(پزشک مراقبت های اولیه)

Question 252

act out (phrasal verb)

Answer 252

-act something .... out 1- to perform a ceremony or show how something happened, as if performing a play *The ritual(تشریفات مذهبی، آیین پرستش، تشریفات، ) of the party convention is acted out in the same way every year. *The children started to act out the whole incident. 2- to act a part in a real situation *She acted out the role of the wronged lover. *Whenever I emotionally disturbed, my body starts to act out

Question 253

deadly serious

Question 254

Heated disagreement

Answer 254

A heated discussion or quarrel( /ˈkwɑrəl/نزاع) is one where the people involved are angry and excited.

Question 255

Visible OP invisible

Question 256

maintain (verb) /meɪnˈteɪn/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they maintain he / she / it maintains past simple maintained -ing form maintaining

Answer 256

(نگهداری کردن, پشتیبانی کردن، ابقا کردن، ادامه دادن، حمایت کردن) 1- maintain something to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc. = preserve . to maintain law and order/standards/a balance 2- maintain something to keep a building, a machine, etc. in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly . The house is large and difficult to maintain. 3- to keep stating that something is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it = insist (اصرار کردن، پافشاری کردن) . maintain (that)…/ maintain something/ + speech The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. 4- maintain somebody/something to support someone or something over a long period of time by giving money, paying for food, etc. = keep Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three.

Question 257

budget (noun) /ˈbʌdʒət/

Answer 257

بودجه اختصاص دادن؛ بودجه

Question 258

decline (verb) /dɪˈklaɪn/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they decline he / she / it declines past simple declined -ing form declining

Answer 258

(کاهش یافتن؛ نزول) 1- [intransitive] to become smaller, fewer, weaker, etc. . The number of tourists going to the resort declined by 10% last year. 2- [intransitive, transitive] (formal) to refuse politely to accept or to do something = refuse .decline something to decline an offer/invitation 3- [intransitive, transitive] decline (something) (grammar) if a noun, an adjective, or a pronoun declines, it has different forms according to whether it is the subject or the object of a verb, whether it is in the singular or plural, etc. When you decline a noun, etc., you list these forms.

Question 259

narrator (noun) /ˈnæˌreɪt̮ər/

Question 260

payable (adjective) /ˈpeɪəbl/ [not before noun]

Answer 260

1- that must be paid or can be paid . A 10% deposit (پس انداز ) is payable in advance. . The price is payable in monthly instalments( پرداخت قسطی). 2- when a check, etc. is made payable to someone, their name is written on it and they can then deposit it to their bank account . Please make the check payable to Rose Roger.

Question 261

favor (noun) /ˈfeɪvər/ (Canadian English usually favour)

Answer 261

1- [countable] a thing that you do to help someone . Could you do me a favor and pick up Sam from school today? . Can I ask a favor? 2- approval (تایید) or support for someone or something .The program has lost favor with viewers recently. . She's not in favor with (= supported or liked by) the media right now. 3- [uncountable] treatment that is generous to one person or group in a way that seems unfair to others = bias . As a coach, she showed no favor to any of the girls on the softball team. 4- party gift = party favors 5- favors [plural] (old-fashioned) agreement to have sex with someone . demands (تقاضا) for sexual favors

Question 262

chivalrous (adjective) /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/ chivalrously (adverb)

Answer 262

(of men) polite, kind, and behaving with honor(شرافت، افتخار), especially toward women = gallant (دلیر، شجاع، عالی، خوش لباس، جنتلمن، )

Question 263

I’m putting on weight

Question 264

essential (adjective)- ( noun [usually plural]) /ɪˈsɛnʃl/ opposite dispensable (صرفنظر کردنی، چاره پذیر، غیرضروری)

Answer 264

(adj) (حیاتی، ضروری، واجب) 1- completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity = vital (حیاتی، ضروری، واجب) essential to something / essential for something / it is essential to do something / it is essential that… . an essential part/ingredient/component of something. . Experience is essential for this job. 2- [only before noun] connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of someone or something = fundamental .The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. (N) 1- something that is needed in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing . I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). 2- an important basic fact or piece of knowledge about a subject . the essentials of English grammar

Question 265

timetable (noun) = schedule /ˈtaɪmteɪbl/

Answer 265

1-a chart showing the times at which trains, buses and planes leave and arrive *a bus/train timetable *It said in the timetable that a train was due (مورد انتظار، مقرر شده) at 11.30. 2- a chart or plan of the classes that a student or teacher has in school each week *We have a new timetable each term. = schedule 3-a plan of when you expect or hope particular events to happen = schedule *I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things).

Question 266

incorrect (adjective) /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/ incorrectly (adverb) incorrectness (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 266

1-not accurate or true *incorrect information/spelling 2-speaking or behaving in a way that does not follow the accepted standards or rules opposite correct *an incorrectly addressed letter

Question 267

persuasion (noun) /pərˈsweɪʒn/

Answer 267

(قانع سازی، تشویق، تحریک، اجبار، متقاعد سازی) 1- [uncountable] the act of persuading someone to do something or to believe something . It didn't take much persuasion to get her to tell us where he was. 2- [countable, uncountable] a particular set of beliefs, especially about religion or politics . politicians(سیاستمدار) of all persuasions

Question 268

neutral (adjective) /ˈnutrəl/

Answer 268

(خنثی,بی اثر، بی طرف)

Question 269

During disagreements, people tend to listen quite poorly to each other.

Question 270

exclusive (adjective) /ɪkˈsklusɪv/ [opposite inclusive] exclusively (adverb)

Answer 270

(انحصاری,تنها، منحصر به فرد، گران، دربست) 1- only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group . The hotel has exclusive access to the beach. 2- (of a group, society, etc.) not very willing to allow new people to become members, especially if they are from a lower social class . He belongs to an exclusive club. 3- of a high quality and expensive, and therefore not often bought or used by most people . an exclusive hotel 4- not able to exist or be a true statement at the same time as something else . The two options are not mutually(متقابلا ) exclusive (= you can have them both). 5- (formal) exclusive of somebody/something not including someone or something . The price is for room only, exclusive of meals. [opposite inclusive] . a charity that relies (متکی است) almost exclusively on voluntary contributions

Question 271

1-athlete (noun) /ˈæθlit/ 2-athletic (adjective) /æθˈlɛt̮ɪk/ 3- athletically (adverb) /æθˈlɛt̮ɪkli/ 4- athleticism (noun) [uncountable] /æθˈlɛt̮əˌsɪzəm/

Answer 271

1- person who does/plays sport ورزشکار 1-a person who competes in sports *Olympic athletes 2-a person who is good at sports and physical exercise *She is a natural athlete. 2-ورزشی -physically strong, fit, and active *an athletic figure/build *a tall, slim, athletic girl 4-ورزشکاری *She moved with great athleticism around the court.

Question 272

controversial (adjective) /ˌkɑntrəˈvərʃl/ controversially (adverb) /ˌkɑntrəˈvərʃəli/

Answer 272

(جنجالی، بحث برانگیز, مباحثه ای، جدلی، جدال آمیز) -causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement . a highly controversial topic . one of the most controversial of Seattle's new office buildings. . Punishments for prisoners include the loss of privileges and, more controversially, the stopping of visits.

Question 273

I'm particularly (به ویژه، علی الخصوص) proud of...

Question 274

merit (noun- verb) /ˈmɛrət [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they merit he / she / it merits past simple merited

Answer 274

(سزاواری، لیاقت، شایسته بودن، استحقاق داشتن) (n) 1- [uncountable] (formal) the quality of being good and of deserving praise, reward, or admiration = worth (ارزش) .I want to get the job (on merit) and not because I know the president of the company. . a work of outstanding artistic (هنری) merit. 2- [countable, usually plural] a good feature that deserves praise(تحسین کردن؛ تعریف و تمجید), reward, or admiration(تحسین) = strength .We will consider each case on its (own) merits (= without considering any other issues, feelings, etc.). (V) (formal) to do something to deserve praise, attention, etc. synonym deserve . He claims that their success was not merited.

Question 275

Romantic relationships are usually exclusive(انحصاری) (to the two people involved)

Question 276

composition (noun) /ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃn/

Answer 276

ترکیب بندی-ترکیب-فرمول 1- [uncountable] the different parts that something is made of; the way in which the different parts are organized *the chemical composition of the soil (خاک). 2- [countable] a piece of music or art, or a poem *one of Beethoven's finest compositions. 3-[uncountable] the act of composing something *pieces performed in the order of their composition 4- [uncountable] the art of writing music *to study composition 5- [countable] a short text that is written as a school exercise; a short essay 6- [uncountable] (art) the arrangement of people or objects in a painting or photograph

Question 277

disappointment (noun) /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

Answer 277

1- [uncountable] sadness because something has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected or hoped *Reserve early for the show to avoid disappointment. *To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. 2- [countable] a person or thing that is disappointing *a bitter/major disappointment *That new restaurant was a big disappointment.

Question 278

incorporated (adjective) /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌreɪt̮əd/ (abbreviation Inc.) (business)

Answer 278

formed into a business company with legal status

Question 279

politician (noun) /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃn/

Answer 279

سیاستمدار 1- (informal pol) a person whose job is concerned with politics, especially as an elected(انتخاب شده است) member of a legislature(قانونگذار /ˈlejəˌslāCHər/) (= governing body) 2-(disapproving رد کردن-تصویب نکردن) a person who is good at using different situations in an organization to try to get power or advantage for himself or herself

Question 280

Results in = leads to = causes

Answer 280

resulted in; resulting in; results in. - to cause (something) to happen. *The disease resulted in his death. - to produce (something) as a result. *The trial(آزمایش) resulted in an acquittal(تبرئه).

Question 281

practitioner (noun) /prækˈtɪʃənər/

Answer 281

(متخصص, وکیل حرفه ای) 1- (technology) a person who works in a profession, especially medicine or law. . health care practitioners 2- (formal) a person who regularly does a particular activity, especially one that requires skill. . one of the greatest practitioners of science fiction

Question 282

genuine (adjective) /ˈdʒɛnyuən/ genuinely (adverb) genuineness (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 282

(صادقانه، خالصانه، از ته قلب) 1- real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial = authentic . Is the painting a genuine Picasso? 2- sincere and honest; that can be trusted . He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. . genuinely sorry

Question 283

numerous (adjective) /ˈnumərəs/ (formal)

Answer 283

- existing in large numbers = many . He has been late on numerous occasions. . The advantages of this system are too numerous to mention.

Question 284

approach (verb) /əˈproʊtʃ/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they approach he / she / it approaches past simple approached -ing form approaching

Answer 284

(نزدیک شدن، نزدیک آمدن) 1- [intransitive, transitive] to come near to someone or something in distance or time approach somebody/something . As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. 2- [transitive] to speak to someone about something, especially to ask them for something or to offer to do something approach somebody . We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. 3- [transitive] approach something to come close to something in amount, level, or quality . profits approaching 30 million dollars 4- [transitive] approach something to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way .What's the best way of approaching this problem?

Question 285

surround (verb)-(Noun) /səˈraʊnd/ present simple I / you / we / they surround he / she / it surrounds past simple surrounded -ing form surrounding

Answer 285

. surrounded by احاطه شده، در میان (Verb): 1- to be all around something or someone . surround something/somebody : Tall trees surround the lake. . surround something/somebody with something : The lake is surrounded with/by trees. 2- to move into position all around someone or something, especially so as to prevent them from escaping; to move someone or something into position in this way . surround somebody/something Police surrounded the building. . surround somebody/something with somebody/something They surrounded the building with police. 3- surround something/somebody to be closely connected with something or someone . publicity (تبلیغات ) surrounding the divorce 4- surround yourself with somebody/something to choose to have particular people or things near you all the time . I like to surround myself with beautiful things. (Noun) : 1- a border(حاشیه دار کردن، لبه دار کردن، مرز) or an area around the edge of something, especially one that is decorated . a fireplace with a tile (کاشی، کاشی کاری کردن) surround 2- surrounds [plural] the area surrounding a place . Cleveland and its surrounds

Question 286

look up a word

Answer 286

the definition of a word

Question 287

Complete idiot idiocy (noun) /ˈɪdiəsi/ (pl. idiocies) (formal)

Answer 287

1-[uncountable] very stupid behavior; the state of being very stupid = stupidity *It is sheer(خالص، ناب) idiocy to go climbing in this weather. 2-[countable] a very stupid act, remark(اظهار نظر), etc. *the idiocies of bureaucracy(بوروکراسی)

Question 288

acceptance (noun) /əkˈsɛptəns/

Answer 288

1- [uncountable, countable] the act of accepting a gift, an invitation, an offer, etc. . Please confirm (تایید کردن، تصدیق کردن) your acceptance of this offer in writing. 2- [uncountable] the act of agreeing with something and approving (تایید کردن)of it . The new laws have gained widespread (گسترده, همه جانبه ) acceptance. 3- [uncountable] the process of allowing someone to join something or be a member of a group . Your acceptance into the insurance (حق بیمه، پول بیمه) plan is guaranteed. 4- [uncountable] willingness (تمایل، رضایت، میل) to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation . acceptance of death/suffering

Question 289

sensation (noun) /sɛnˈseɪʃn/

Answer 289

(شور- هيجان- احساس- حس-ظاهر) 1- [countable] a feeling that you get when something affects your body . a tingling(گز گز -سوزن سوزن )/burning, etc. sensation . I had a sensation of falling, as if in a dream. 2- [uncountable] the ability to feel through your sense of touch = feeling . She seemed to have lost all sensation in her arms. 3- [countable, usually singular] a general feeling or impression that is difficult to explain; an experience or a memory . He had the eerie(وهم اور، ترساننده، گرفته، مکدر) sensation of being watched. . When I arrived, I had the sensation that she had been expecting me. 4- [countable, usually singular, uncountable] very great surprise, excitement(هیجان), or interest among a lot of people; the person or the thing that causes this surprise . News of his arrest caused a sensation. . The band became a sensation overnight.

Question 290

What a story! What an event! What a night!

Question 291

I’m not a violent person

Question 292

instead (adverb) /ɪnˈstɛd/

Answer 292

(به جای، در عوض) - in the place of someone or something . He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel (پاشنه پا) and left the room.

Question 293

intimidated (adjective) /ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪt̮əd/ [not usually before noun]

Answer 293

(ترساندن، مرعوب کردن، تشر زدن به، نهیب زدن به) - feeling frightened and not confident in a particular situation . We try to make sure students don't feel intimidated on their first day at school.

Question 294

Deceive (V) /dɪˈsiv/

Answer 294

1-to make someone believe something that is not true .Her husband had been deceiving her for years. 2- deceive yourself (that…) to refuse to admit to yourself that something unpleasant is true .You're deceiving yourself if you think he'll change his mind. 3-deceive (somebody) to make someone have a wrong idea about someone or something . Unless my eyes are deceiving me, that's his wife. =mislead(v) /ˌmɪsˈlid/

Question 295

awareness (noun) /əˈwɛrnəs/ [uncountable, singular] awareness (of something) awareness (that…)

Answer 295

(آگاهی, اطلاع، هشیاری ) - knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important; being interested in something . to raise(افزایش دادن)/heighten(تشدید کردن، شدت بخشیدن)/increase public awareness of something . a greater/a growing/an increasing awareness of something

Question 296

crave (verb) /kreɪv/ [transitive, intransitive] crave (for) something crave to do something Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they crave he / she / it craves past simple craved -ing form craving

Answer 296

هوس کردن-اشتیاق داشتن-ارزو کردن -to have a very strong desire for something = long for *She has always craved excitement. *Sarah craves adrenaline rush

Question 297

scramble (verb)-(noun) /ˈskræmbl/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they scramble he / she / it scrambles past simple scrambled -ing form scrambling

Answer 297

1- [intransitive] + adv./prep. to move quickly, especially with difficulty, using your hands to help you = clamber .She managed to scramble over the wall. 2- [intransitive] scramble to do something + adv./prep. to move or do something quickly because you are in a hurry .Rescue (نجات دادن؛ نجات) workers scrambled to find survivors in the wreckage(لاشه هواپیما یا ماشین و غیره). 3- [intransitive] to push, fight, or compete with others in order to get or to reach something scramble for something/scramble to do something . Shoppers were scrambling to get the best bargains(مذاکره، معامله باصرفه). 4- [transitive, usually passive] scramble something to cook an egg by mixing the white and yellow parts together and heating them, sometimes with milk and butter . scrambled eggs 5- [transitive, often passive] scramble something to change the way that a telephone or radio message sounds so that only people with special equipment(لوازم، تجهیزات) can understand it . scrambled satellite(ماهواره) signals. 6- [transitive] scramble something to confuse(گیج، سردرگم) someone's thoughts, ideas, etc. so that they have no order .Alcohol seemed to have scrambled his brain. 7- [transitive, intransitive, usually passive] scramble (something) to order that planes, etc. should take off immediately in an emergency; to take off immediately in an emergency .A helicopter was scrambled to help rescue three young climbers. 8- [intransitive] (of a quarterback in football) to run around with the ball while waiting for a chance to throw it .He scrambled left and right on the play.

Question 298

embark (verb) /ɪmˈbɑrk/ [intransitive, transitive] [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they embark he / she / it embarks past simple embarked -ing form embarking embarkation /ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃn/ (noun) [uncountable, countable]

Answer 298

-to get onto a ship; to put something onto a ship *We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked. *embark somebody/something They embarked the troops by night. opposite disembark * embark on a journey / embark upon a journey *Embarkation will be at 4:00 p.m.

Question 299

Simply put, hopelessness is the state of not having any hope left.

Question 300

chicken out (phrasal verb)

Answer 300

chicken out (of something/of doing something) (informal) to decide not to do something because you are afraid *You're not going to chicken out, are you? *Kim put my name down for a sponsored parachute(چتر نجات-perəˌSHo͞ot) jump but I chickened out at the last moment.

Question 301

bruise (verb) /bruz/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they bruise he / she / it bruises past simple bruised -ing form bruising . bruised (adjective)

Answer 301

کبود کردن؛ کبودی-خون مردگی، 1- [intransitive, transitive] to develop a bruise, or make a bruise or bruises appear on the skin of someone or something *Strawberries bruise easily. *bruise something... She had slipped and badly bruised her knee. 2-[transitive, usually passive] bruise somebody to affect someone badly and make them feel unhappy, and less confident *They had been badly bruised by the defeat(شکست). *He suffered badly bruised ribs in the crash. *bruised fruit *a bruised ego (نفس-ضمیر، عزت نفس)

Question 302

closed-mindedness

Answer 302

not willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to your own: We're not going to be closed-minded: we're going to look at every possible option.

Question 303

counsel (verb) /ˈkaʊnsl/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they counsel he / she / it counsels past simple counseled (Canadian English usually)counselled -ing form counseling (Canadian English usually)counselling

Answer 303

1- counsel somebody to listen to and give support or professional advice to someone who needs help . Therapists were brought in to counsel the bereaved(داغ دیده). 2- (formal) to advise someone to do something counsel something/ counsel somebody to do something . Most experts counsel caution (احتیاط, توجه کنید، هوشیاری، وثیقه، ضامن، هوشیار کردن، اخطار کردن به، ) in such cases.

Question 304

cultivate (verb) /ˈkʌltəˌveɪt/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they cultivate he / she / it cultivates past simple cultivated -ing form cultivating

Answer 304

* You should cultivate a stable sleeping habit. After several days/weeks your body just becomes accustomed(عادت کرده) to that routine. 1-cultivate something to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops = grow *The land around here has never been cultivated. 2-cultivate something to grow plants or crops *The people cultivate mainly rice and beans.

Question 305

implicit (adj) /ɪmˈplɪsət/

Answer 305

1-implicit (in something) suggested without being directly expressed . Implicit in his speech was the assumption( فرض -گمان) that they were guilty. 2-implicit (in something) forming part of something (although perhaps not directly expressed) . The ability to listen is implicit in the teacher's role. 3-complete and not doubted . She had the implicit trust of her staff. (ضمنی، بلا اعتراض، مطلق، بی شرط، ) implicitly (adv) . It reinforces(مسلح کردن، مستحکم کردن), implicitly or explicitly, the idea that money is all-important. . I trust John implicitly.

Question 306

1-caffeine (noun) /kæˈfin/ [uncountable] 2-decaffeinated (adjective)/(noun) [uncountable, countable] /ˌdiˈkæfəˌneɪt̮əd/

Answer 306

1-a drug found in coffee and tea that makes you feel more active 2-(of coffee or tea) with most or all of the caffeine removed

Question 307

rack up (phrasal verb)

Answer 307

rack up something - to collect something, such as profits or losses in a business, or points in a competition . The company racked up $200 million in losses in two years. . In ten years of boxing he racked up a record 176 wins.

Question 308

intensify (verb) /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/ [intransitive, transitive] Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they intensify he / she / it intensifies past simple intensified -ing form intensifying intensification (noun) [uncountable, singular] /ɪnˌtɛnsəfəˈkeɪʃn/

Answer 308

(تشدید کردن، شدت بخشیدن-تقویت کردن، افزایش دادن، سخت کردن) - to increase in degree or strength; to make something increase in degree or strength = heighten .Violence intensified during the night. . intensify something The opposition leader has intensified his attacks on the government.

Question 309

steer (verb) /stɪr/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they steer he / she / it steers past simple steered -ing form steering

Answer 309

1- [transitive, intransitive] steer (something /somebody) (+ adv./prep.) to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves . He steered the boat into the harbor. 2- [transitive, intransitive] steer (something) (+ adv./prep.) (of a boat, car, etc.) to move in a particular direction . The ship steered a course between the islands. 3- [transitive] steer something + adv./prep. to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops . He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce. [Idioms] keep/stay/steer clear (of somebody/something) to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems . Steer clear of the center of town at this time of the evening.

Question 310

heal (verb) /hil/ Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they heal he / she / it heals past simple healed -ing form healing

Answer 310

*my foot was sprained. It is healed now. *Some personalities(شخصیت ها) are healers. شفا دادن-التیام دادن 1-[intransitive, transitive] to become healthy again; to make something healthy again *It took a long time for the wounds(زخم ها) to heal. 2-[transitive] heal somebody (of something) (old use or formal) to cure someone who is sick; to make someone feel happy again *the story of Jesus healing ten lepers(جذامی ها) of their disease *I felt healed by his love.

Question 311

It was 11 at night.

Question 312

individual (noun) /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/ individual (adjective) /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/

Answer 312

(انفرادی، اختصاصی، تک، منحصر به فرد) (noun) 1- a person considered separately rather than as part of a group . The competition is open to both teams and individuals. 2- a person who is original and very different from others She's grown into quite an individual. 3- (informal) (usually disapproving) a person of a particular type, especially a strange one . an odd-looking individual . This is the same individual who's been hanging out on the corner lately. (adj) 1- [only before noun] (often used after each) considered separately rather than as part of a group . We interviewed each individual member of the community. 2- [only before noun] connected with one person; designed for one person . respect for individual freedom 3- (usually approving) typical of one particular person or thing in a way that is different from others = distinctive (مشخص-مشخصه) . a highly individual style of dress

Question 313

abandon (verb) /əˈbændən/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they abandon he / she / it abandons past simple abandoned -ing form abandoning

Answer 313

= leave . Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles. . He abandoned himself to despair(نومیدی، یاس، مایوس شدن، ). . They abandoned the game because of rain. . The baby had been abandoned by its mother.

Question 314

adrenaline junkie

Answer 314

(addicted to adrenaline)

Question 315

inclined (adjective) /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

Answer 315

(متمایل, مایل، کج، مورب,شیب دار) 1- [not before noun] inclined (to do something) wanting to do something . There'll be time for a swim if you feel so inclined. . He writes only when he feels inclined to. 2- inclined to do something tending to do something; likely to do something . He's inclined to be lazy. 3- inclined to agree, believe, think, etc. used when you are expressing an opinion but do not want to express it very strongly . I'm inclined to agree with you. 4- (used with particular adverbs) having a natural ability for something; preferring to do something . musically/academically inclined children 5- sloping (شیب دار) ; at an angle

Question 316

bumpy (adjective) /ˈbʌmpi/ (bumpier, bumpiest)

Answer 316

1-(of a surface) not even; with a lot of bumps *a bumpy road/track *bumpy ground 2-(of a journey) uncomfortable, with a lot of sudden, unpleasant movements caused by the road surface, weather conditions, etc. *a bumpy ride/flight

Question 317

pile (noun) /paɪl/

Answer 317

1- ​ [countable] a number of things that have been placed on top of each other *pile of something... a pile of clothes/paper *I found it in a pile of documents on his desk. *in/into a pile... The hats were stacked in neat piles. 2- [countable] a mass of something that is high in the middle and wider at the bottom than at the top = heap *pile of something... piles of dirty washing *The house was reduced to a pile of rubble. 3- [countable, usually plural] pile of something (informal) a lot of something *I have piles of work to do. 4-[uncountable, singular] the short threads, pieces of wool, etc. that form the soft surface of carpets and some types of cloth such as velvet *a deep-pile carpet 5- [countable] a large wooden, metal, or stone post that is fixed into the ground and used to support a building, bridge, etc.

Question 318

on a daily basis

Answer 318

به صورت روزانه

Question 319

We have no real influence on politics

Question 320

initiative (noun) /ɪˈnɪʃət̮ɪv/

Answer 320

(ابتکار عملیات، قدرت انجام عمل، ابتکار عمل، ذوق، پیشقدمی، قریحه، آغازی) 1- [countable] a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose . a United Nations peace initiative 2- [uncountable] the ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for someone to tell you what to do . You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. 3- the initiative [singular] the power or opportunity to act and gain an advantage before other people do . to seize(گرفتن، توقیف کردن)/lose the initiative . It was up to the U.S. to take the initiative in repairing relations. 4- [countable] (law) (in some states of the U.S.) a process by which ordinary people can suggest a new law by signing(علامت، نماد، تابلو) a petition(دادخواست، تظلم، دادخواهی کردن)

Question 321

currently (adverb) /ˈkərəntli/

Answer 321

-at the present time . The hourly charge is currently $35. . Currently, over 500 students are enrolled in the course. . All the options are currently available. . This matter is currently being discussed. در حال حاضر، اکنون

Question 322

sequence (noun)-(verb) /ˈsikwəns/

Answer 322

دنباله-ترتیب 1- [countable] a set of events, actions, numbers, etc. that have a particular order and that lead to a particular result *He described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery. 2-[countable, uncountable] the order that events, actions, etc. happen in or should happen in *The tasks had to be performed in a particular sequence. 3-[countable] a part of a movie that deals with one subject or topic or consists of one scene *the dream sequence in the middle of the movie

Question 324

Treat you/ behave toward you *My parents treat my little sister like a little girl. *Her boyfriend is the same age as her.

Question 325

refrain (verb) /rɪˈfreɪn/ [intransitive] (formal) [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they refrain he / she / it refrains past simple refrained -ing form refraining

Answer 325

(خود داری کردن، منع کردن، نگاه داشتن) - to stop yourself from doing something, especially something that you want to do =desist (بازایستادن، دست برداشتن از، دست کشیدن) refrain (from something)/refrain (from doing something) . They appealed to the protesters to refrain from violence.

Question 326

Crazy (adj) = insane (adj) = mad

Question 327

I advise against that!

Question 328

unfulfilled (adjective) /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/

Answer 328

محقق نشده است 1- (of a need, wish, etc.) that has not been satisfied or achieved *unfulfilled ambitions/hopes/promises, etc. *He died young with his ambitions unfulfilled. 2- if a person feels unfulfilled, they feel that they could achieve more in their life or work. *She's feeling restless(بی قرار) and unfulfilled in her present job. opposite fulfilled (برآورده شد)

Question 329

verbal (adjective) /ˈvərbl/

Answer 329

(زبانی، شفاهی، فعلی، تحت اللفظی) 1- relating to words . The job candidate must have good verbal skills. 2- spoken, not written . a verbal agreement/warning 3- (grammar) relating to verbs . a verbal noun

Question 330

embrace (verb) /ɪmˈbreɪs/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they embrace he / she / it embraces past simple embraced -ing form embracing embrace (noun) [countable, uncountable]

Answer 330

(در آغوش گرفتن، در بر گرفتن، بغل کردن، شامل بودن) 1- [intransitive, transitive] (formal) to put your arms around someone as a sign of love or friendship = hug .They embraced and promised to keep in touch. 2- embrace something (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc., especially when it is done with enthusiasm(اشتیاق، شور و شوق) . to embrace democracy/feminism/Islam 3- embrace something (formal) to include something . The talks embraced a wide range of issues. .He held (نگه داشته شده) her in a warm embrace. . There were tears and embraces as they said goodbye.

Question 331

desire (noun) /dɪˈzaɪər/

Answer 331

1- [countable, uncountable] a strong wish to have or do something enough money to satisfy all your desires . desire for something a strong desire for power . desire to do something She felt an overwhelming (عظیم، شدید) desire to return home. 2- [uncountable, countable] desire (for somebody) a strong wish to have sex with someone . She felt a surge (موج) of love and desire for him. 3- [countable, usually singular] a person or thing that is wished for . When she agreed to marry him he felt he had achieved his heart's desire.

Question 332

contribute (verb) /kənˈtrɪbyut/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they contribute he / she / it contributes past simple contributed -ing form contributing contributing (adjective)

Answer 332

1- [transitive, intransitive] to give something, especially money or goods, to help someone or something . contribute something (to/toward something)/contribute (to/toward something) Would you like to contribute to our cause? 2- contribute (to something) to be one of the causes of something Medical negligence could have contributed to her death. 3- [intransitive, transitive] to increase, improve, or add to something . contribute to something/ contribute something to something Immigrants (مهاجر) have contributed to American culture in many ways. 4- [transitive, intransitive] to write things for a newspaper, magazine, or a radio or television program; to speak during a meeting or conversation, especially to give your opinion . contribute something (to something)/ contribute (to something) We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. .Human error may have been a contributing factor. (خطای انسانی ممکن است یکی از عوامل موثر باشد)

Question 333

equipment (noun) /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ [uncountable]

Answer 333

تجهیزات 1-the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity *a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen 2-the process of providing a place or person with necessary things *The equipment of the photographic studio was expensive.

Question 334

overjoyed adjective /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/ [not before noun]

Answer 334

-extremely happy or pleased = delighted /dɪˈlaɪt̮əd/ *overjoyed (at something) ...He was overjoyed at my success. *overjoyed (to do something)... We were overjoyed to hear their good news. *overjoyed (that…) ...She was overjoyed that her article had been published.

Question 335

eventually (adverb) /ɪˈvɛntʃəli/

Answer 335

(بالاخره، سرانجام، عاقبت) - at the end of a period of time or a series of events . Our flight eventually left five hours late.

Question 336

.This person is not to be trusted! .Too trusting

Answer 336

این شخص قابل اعتماد نیست! اعتماد بیش از حد

Question 337

surreptitious (adjective) = furtive = stealthy /ˌsərəpˈtɪʃəs/ surreptitiously (adverb)

Answer 337

-done secretly or quickly, in the hope that other people will not notice . She sneaked (حركت پنهاني)a surreptitious glance (نيم نگاهي انداختن) at her watch. furtive (adjective) / furtively (adverb) / furtiveness (noun [uncountable]) stealthy (adjective)/ stealthily (adverb) (نهانی، پنهان، محرمانه)

Question 338

Segway (noun) [ C ] /ˈseɡ.weɪ/

Answer 338

-a brand name for an electric vehicle with two wheels. The rider stands on a base between the wheels and holds onto a bar at waist height.

Question 339

indemnity (noun) /ɪnˈdɛmnət̮i/ (pl. indemnities) (formal or )

Answer 339

غرامت 1-(law) [uncountable] indemnity (against something) protection against damage or loss, especially in the form of a promise to pay for any that happens *indemnity insurance (بیمه) 2-[countable] a sum of money that is given as payment for damage or loss

Question 340

deliberately (adverb) /dɪˈlɪbrətli/ deliberate (adjective) deliberate (verb) deliberation (noun) deliberative (adjective)

Answer 340

(تعمدا, با تامل، با مشورت، عمدا ) 1- done in a way that was planned, not by chance = intentionally . She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. 2- slowly and carefully . He packed up his possessions slowly and deliberately.

Question 341

principle (noun) /ˈprɪnsəpl/

Answer 341

(اصول اخلاقی، اصول) 1- [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions . He has high moral ( اخلاقی)principles. . Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. 2- [countable] a law, a rule, or a theory that something is based on . the principles and practice of writing reports. . Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). 3- [countable] a belief that is accepted as a reason for acting or thinking in a particular way . the principle that free education should be available for all children 4- [singular] a general or scientific law that explains how something works or why something happens . the principle that heat rises

Question 342

No prior business

Question 343

A keen observer

Answer 343

یک ناظر تیزبین *I’m keen on playing soccer

Question 344

particularly (adverb) /pərˈtɪkyələrli/

Answer 344

به ویژه، علی الخصوص,مخصوصا، جزء به جزء -especially; more than usual or more than others *particularly useful/important/interesting *I particularly like the colour of the walls.

Question 345

attribute (verb) /əˈtrɪbyut/ present simple I / you / we / they attribute he / she / it attributes past simple attributed -ing form attributing attribution (noun) [uncountable]

Answer 345

نسبت دادن، حمل کردن بر 1- attribute something to something to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing . She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck. 2- to say or believe that someone is responsible (مسئول، وظیفه شناس) for doing something, especially for saying, writing, or painting something . attribute something The committee (کمیته، هیات) refused (رد کردن) to attribute blame without further (بیشتر) information. . attribute something to somebody This play is usually attributed to Shakespeare. attribution (noun) [uncountable] /ˌætrəˈbyuʃn/ . The attribution of this painting to Rembrandt has never been questioned.

Question 346

paralyze (verb) /ˈpærəˌlaɪz/ [often passive] [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they paralyze he / she / it paralyzes past simple paralyzed -ing form paralyzing

Answer 346

(فلج کردن، از کار انداختن، بیحس کردن) 1- paralyze somebody to make someone unable to feel or move all or part of their body . The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. . (figurative)(مجازی، تمثیلی) paralyzing heat . (figurative) She stood there, paralyzed with fear. 2- paralyze something to prevent something from functioning normally . The airport is still paralyzed by the strike.

Question 347

announcer (noun) /əˈnaʊnsər/

Answer 347

1- a person who introduces, or gives information about, programs on radio or television 2- a person who gives information about something in a train station, an airport, etc., especially through a loudspeaker (اعلان کننده، گوینده)

Question 348

reinforce (verb) /ˌriɪnˈfɔrs/ [Verb Forms] present simple I / you / we / they reinforce he / she / it reinforces past simple reinforced -ing form reinforcing

Answer 348

(مسلح کردن، مستحکم کردن, تقویت یگانها، تقویت کردن، محکم کردن، مدد کردن، ) 1- reinforce something to make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger . The experience reinforced my sense of loss. 2- reinforce something to make a structure or material stronger, especially by adding another material to it . All buildings are now reinforced to withstand (مقاومت کردن، تاب آوردن) earthquakes. 3- reinforce something to send more people or equipment in order to make an army, etc. stronger . The U.N. has undertaken (بر عهده گرفتن) to reinforce its military presence (وجود، حضور) along the borders(حریم).

Question 349

orientation (noun) /ˌɔriənˈtəɪʃn/ orientate (verb)

Answer 349

(جهت یابی,تمایل، جهت گیری، توجیه کردن، روانه کردن، آشنایی، راهنمایی، گرایش) 1- [uncountable, countable] the type of aims or interests that a person or an organization has; the act of directing your aims toward a particular thing *The course is essentially (اصولا، در اصل) theoretical in orientation. *orientation to/toward something ... Companies have been forced into a greater orientation to the market. 2-[uncountable, countable] a person's basic beliefs or feelings about a particular subject *religious/political orientation *a person's sexual orientation (= whether they are attracted to men, women, or both)