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abnormal
abort
abstract
accompany
acid
adequate
advocate
alone
analogy
anthem
anthropology
anticipation
appointment
approval
aquarium
architect
assume
assumption
assure
athlete
attempt
audience
avoid
bachelor
bark
barrel
bear
beat
behalf
blink
blossom
bound
bud
bulb
cabin
cancel
cater
cease
chat
check
checkup
circumstance
clause
cling
clip
coach
coincidence
committee
community
compensation
competition
comprehensive
concept
condition
confirm
conservative
considerate
consult
content
convenience
convention
cooperate
craft
crash
critical
crush
cube
current
cushion
custom
dart
dawn
debris
decent
declare
deficiency
demonstrate
dense
depart
deposit
desirable
destination
device
dim
diplomatic
discipline
disgust
dismiss
disrupt
disturb
dot
draft
dramatic
dreadful
dull
dump
duplicate
emphasis
emphasize
enormous
ensemble
equal
eventually
exchange
exhibit
expertise
explosive
facility
feeble
filter
flare
fleeting
forge
fraction
fragrance
freight
fusion
garbage
gear
global
gossip
grand
graphic
gravity
grim
Word and Definition List
abnormal 
(الشاذ) unusual; not typical; not normal
E.g. Fujitsu, Toshiba, HP and Lenovo all insist that their designs are sufficiently different to Dell and Apple, that there is no abnormal risk of fire.
E.g. Fujitsu, Toshiba, HP and Lenovo all insist that their designs are sufficiently different to Dell and Apple, that there is no abnormal risk of fire.
abort
(إفشال) stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
E.g. However, most women say that the decision to abort is a difficult one.
E.g. However, most women say that the decision to abort is a difficult one.
abstract
(الملخص) theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
E.g. To him, hunger was an abstract concept; he had never missed a meal.
E.g. To him, hunger was an abstract concept; he had never missed a meal.
accompany
(تصاحب) travel with; be associated with
E.g. But the night being wet and inclement, Mr. Rochester did not accompany them.
E.g. But the night being wet and inclement, Mr. Rochester did not accompany them.
acid
(حمض) sour; water-soluble compounds having a sour taste; quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful
E.g. There is a barrage of acid comments in today's newspapers.
E.g. There is a barrage of acid comments in today's newspapers.
adequate
(كاف) sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
E.g. England missed key players through injury, lacked adequate preparation and was unable to match Australia's skill.
E.g. England missed key players through injury, lacked adequate preparation and was unable to match Australia's skill.
advocate
(الدعوة) speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
E.g. The some doctors advocate a smoking ban in the entire house.
E.g. The some doctors advocate a smoking ban in the entire house.
alone
(وحده) solitary; by oneself
E.g. Alice cried with a sudden burst of tears, 'I do wish they WOULD put their heads down! I am so VERY tired of being all alone here!'
E.g. Alice cried with a sudden burst of tears, 'I do wish they WOULD put their heads down! I am so VERY tired of being all alone here!'
analogy
(القياس) similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
E.g. This analogy is almost always noted without further comment, although in fact it may be taken further.
E.g. This analogy is almost always noted without further comment, although in fact it may be taken further.
anthem
(النشيد الوطني) song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty
E.g. Let us now all join in singing the national anthem.
E.g. Let us now all join in singing the national anthem.
anthropology
(انثروبولوجي) social science that studies origins and social relationships of human beings
E.g. The strength of anthropology is its diversity of approach and perspective, unified by a common theme: the study of human variation and adaptability.
E.g. The strength of anthropology is its diversity of approach and perspective, unified by a common theme: the study of human variation and adaptability.
anticipation
(التوقع) something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
E.g. Please hold your breath in anticipation of that event.
E.g. Please hold your breath in anticipation of that event.
appointment
(تعيين) act of putting a person into a non-elective position; arrangement
E.g. Mr. Straw’s appointment as Foreign Secretary has triggered speculation in London about the Prime Minister’s motives for the change.
E.g. Mr. Straw’s appointment as Foreign Secretary has triggered speculation in London about the Prime Minister’s motives for the change.
approval
(الموافقة) official approbation; endorsement; act of approving
E.g. First, Ehrlich knows it would be extremely unlikely to win approval from the Democratic-dominated General Assembly.
E.g. First, Ehrlich knows it would be extremely unlikely to win approval from the Democratic-dominated General Assembly.
aquarium
(تقارب الحوض) tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
E.g. This is the world's largest aquarium with 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe.
E.g. This is the world's largest aquarium with 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe.
architect
(مركز البحوث الزراعية معماري) one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
E.g. Simon Conder, a British architect, is responsible for this beautiful conversion of a group of farm.
E.g. Simon Conder, a British architect, is responsible for this beautiful conversion of a group of farm.
assume
(أتقلد) suppose; presume; take on; bear
E.g. He looked at me long and hard: I turned my eyes from him, fixed them on the fire, and tried to assume and maintain a quiet.
E.g. He looked at me long and hard: I turned my eyes from him, fixed them on the fire, and tried to assume and maintain a quiet.
assumption
(افتراض) something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
E.g. The young princess made the foolish assumption that the regent would not object to power.
E.g. The young princess made the foolish assumption that the regent would not object to power.
assure
(ضمان) solidify; guarantee; convince
E.g. I know it, and I don't wish to palliate them, I assure you.
E.g. I know it, and I don't wish to palliate them, I assure you.
athlete
(رياضي) sports man; one who contended for prize in public games
E.g. Our goal is to help the athlete get the best performance.
E.g. Our goal is to help the athlete get the best performance.
attempt
(محاولة) action of trying at something
E.g. I also want to claim that this attempt is a romantic one.
E.g. I also want to claim that this attempt is a romantic one.
audience
(المقابلة) a group of people within hearing; crowd seeing a stage performance
E.g. You should have a clear idea about who your audience is and how you can exploit your product to them through the correct platform.
E.g. You should have a clear idea about who your audience is and how you can exploit your product to them through the correct platform.
avoid
(تجنب) shield away from; prevent
E.g. If you are the press secretary to the President of the United States, the main thing to avoid is becoming the story yourself.
E.g. If you are the press secretary to the President of the United States, the main thing to avoid is becoming the story yourself.
bachelor
(بكالوريوس) unmarried men; the first or lowest academic degree conferred by universities and colleges
E.g. A soon-to-be-married man's friends throw him the ultimate bachelor party.
E.g. A soon-to-be-married man's friends throw him the ultimate bachelor party.
bark
(اللحاء) sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
E.g. She set off at once, and ran till she was quite tired and out of breath, and till the puppy's bark sounded quite faint in the distance.
E.g. She set off at once, and ran till she was quite tired and out of breath, and till the puppy's bark sounded quite faint in the distance.
barrel
(برميل) vessel; large cylindrical container
E.g. With the oil price soaring above thirty dollars a barrel and the pumps going nearly at full capacity, Gulf Arab coffers are overflowing with unforeseen wealth.
E.g. With the oil price soaring above thirty dollars a barrel and the pumps going nearly at full capacity, Gulf Arab coffers are overflowing with unforeseen wealth.
bear
(الدب) support; sustain; carry; have; yield; give birth; hold up or support
E.g. They studied the ways in which the relativity theory can bear on the history of science.
E.g. They studied the ways in which the relativity theory can bear on the history of science.
beat
(تهزم) whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly
E.g. Speak roughly to your little boy; And beat him when he sneezes; He only does it to annoy; Because he knows it teases.
E.g. Speak roughly to your little boy; And beat him when he sneezes; He only does it to annoy; Because he knows it teases.
behalf
(باسم) represent; advantage, benefit, interest of someone
E.g. And I'm going to work to assure that that voice that is heard on their behalf is a roar and not a whisper.
E.g. And I'm going to work to assure that that voice that is heard on their behalf is a roar and not a whisper.
blink
(طرفة) shut eyes briefly; wink
E.g. The TV announcer never seems to blink.
E.g. The TV announcer never seems to blink.
blossom
(الزهرة) reproductive organ of plants, especially one having showy or colorful parts
E.g. The locust-trees were in bloom and the fragrance of the blossom filled the air.
E.g. The locust-trees were in bloom and the fragrance of the blossom filled the air.
bound
(ملزمة) tied; held; committed; limit; constraint; leap; jump
E.g. Supreme Court ended a term bound to affect our lives in significant ways in the months ahead.
E.g. Supreme Court ended a term bound to affect our lives in significant ways in the months ahead.
bud
(مهدها) one that is not yet fully developed; sprout
E.g. The first thing to be thought of is to pluck the disease in its bud, which is best done by injections.
E.g. The first thing to be thought of is to pluck the disease in its bud, which is best done by injections.
bulb
(لمبة) rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
E.g. The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good.
E.g. The light bulb hasn't changed a whole lot in its 120 years -- the original design was just that good.
cabin
(مقصورة) small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
E.g. British Airways says passengers reported a slight smell of petrol in the cabin of BA flight 003 bound for New York.
E.g. British Airways says passengers reported a slight smell of petrol in the cabin of BA flight 003 bound for New York.
cancel
(إلغاء) revoke; call off; omit or delete
E.g. The meeting in Addis Ababa has heard Chinese promises to cancel debts and increase Chinese investments in Africa.
E.g. The meeting in Addis Ababa has heard Chinese promises to cancel debts and increase Chinese investments in Africa.
cater
(التعليم تلبية) supply what is needed or desired; provide food professionally for special occasion
E.g. The chef was happy to cater to the tastes of his highly sophisticated clientele.
E.g. The chef was happy to cater to the tastes of his highly sophisticated clientele.
cease
(وقف ل) stop; terminate; put an end to; discontinue
E.g. We must not only cease from the acts of sin, but we must get the vicious habits and inclinations weakened and destroyed.
E.g. We must not only cease from the acts of sin, but we must get the vicious habits and inclinations weakened and destroyed.
chat
(الدردشة) talk without exchanging too much information; informal conversation
E.g. Inviting others into the chat is as simple as sending them a human-readable URL, and nobody has to sign up or answer an invitation email.
E.g. Inviting others into the chat is as simple as sending them a human-readable URL, and nobody has to sign up or answer an invitation email.
check
(تحقق) stop motion; curb or restrain
E.g. "Young man," she said, "you'd better check your temper.".
E.g. "Young man," she said, "you'd better check your temper.".
checkup
(فحص) thorough physical examination
E.g. Answer the following questions and we'll provide you with a personalized checkup checklist that you can take to your doctor.
E.g. Answer the following questions and we'll provide you with a personalized checkup checklist that you can take to your doctor.
circumstance
(ظرف) situation; condition; detail accompanying or surrounding an event
E.g. Her heart is broken, but then a change in circumstance forces them to be together every day.
E.g. Her heart is broken, but then a change in circumstance forces them to be together every day.
clause
(فقرة) sentence; phrase; distinct article, stipulation, or provision in a document
E.g. Congress insisted on an exclusion clause for seventeen-year-olds.
E.g. Congress insisted on an exclusion clause for seventeen-year-olds.
cling
(التشبث) hold fast or adhere to something; stick together and resist separation; remain emotionally
E.g. Boys cling to the rope to keep from falling.
E.g. Boys cling to the rope to keep from falling.
clip
(كليب) small section of filmed or filed material
E.g. Phil's job at Fox Sports involved selecting the most important clip of the day's sporting highlights for later broadcast.
E.g. Phil's job at Fox Sports involved selecting the most important clip of the day's sporting highlights for later broadcast.
coach
(المدرب) tutor; teacher; a vehicle carrying many passengers
E.g. When the players and coach arrive back later today they'll be greeted as national heroes in the stadium where the first modern Olympics were held.
E.g. When the players and coach arrive back later today they'll be greeted as national heroes in the stadium where the first modern Olympics were held.
coincidence
(صدفة) two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
E.g. Was it just a coincidence that John and she had chanced to meet at the market, or was he deliberately trying to seek her out?
E.g. Was it just a coincidence that John and she had chanced to meet at the market, or was he deliberately trying to seek her out?
committee
(لجنة) special group delegated to consider some matter
E.g. He was director of the central bank's monetary policy committee which sets Brazil's interest rates.
E.g. He was director of the central bank's monetary policy committee which sets Brazil's interest rates.
community
(المجتمع) society; a group of people living in the same locality and under the same government
E.g. Where governments manage public life, human freedom in community is compromised.
E.g. Where governments manage public life, human freedom in community is compromised.
compensation
(تعويضات) something given or received as payment as for a service or loss or injury
E.g. There are an estimated 86000 survivors around the world and almost half of them could be eligible for payments from the compensation fund.
E.g. There are an estimated 86000 survivors around the world and almost half of them could be eligible for payments from the compensation fund.
competition
(مسابقات) struggle; rivalry; act of competing as for profit or a prize
E.g. There she's against tough competition such as Meryl Streep but this award will give her extra momentum towards what's undoubtedly the bigger prize in movies.
E.g. There she's against tough competition such as Meryl Streep but this award will give her extra momentum towards what's undoubtedly the bigger prize in movies.
comprehensive
(رباطة) thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
E.g. Mr. Skubel has since completed what he describes as a comprehensive two-week training program and is now setting up his franchise in his hometown.
E.g. Mr. Skubel has since completed what he describes as a comprehensive two-week training program and is now setting up his franchise in his hometown.
concept
(التصور) something formed in the mind; thought or notion
E.g. The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
E.g. The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
condition
(الأحكام) mode or state of being; fitness; existing circumstances
E.g. The Organization Man survives as a modern classic because it captures a permanent part of our social condition.
E.g. The Organization Man survives as a modern classic because it captures a permanent part of our social condition.
confirm
(يؤكدون) support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify
E.g. In the aftermath of Saturday's mass poisoning, the authorities imposed a virtual news blackout, refusing even to confirm how many people had died.
E.g. In the aftermath of Saturday's mass poisoning, the authorities imposed a virtual news blackout, refusing even to confirm how many people had died.
conservative
(المحافظين) favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change
E.g. It's still far from clear whether he can persuade his more conservative colleagues in the regime to support the process.
E.g. It's still far from clear whether he can persuade his more conservative colleagues in the regime to support the process.
considerate
(مراعاة) thoughtful; marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate
E.g. I thanked her for her considerate choice, and as I really felt fatigued with my long journey, expressed my readiness to retire.
E.g. I thanked her for her considerate choice, and as I really felt fatigued with my long journey, expressed my readiness to retire.
consult
(استشارة) seek advice or information of; take into account; consider
E.g. I will consult with our friends, but it's going to be what's in the interests of our country first and foremost.
E.g. I will consult with our friends, but it's going to be what's in the interests of our country first and foremost.
content
(المحتوى) volume; something contained; material, including text and images
E.g. The brain is hungry not for method but for content, especially the latter which contains generalizations that are powerful, precise, and explicit.
E.g. The brain is hungry not for method but for content, especially the latter which contains generalizations that are powerful, precise, and explicit.
convenience
(التسهيل) state of being suitable
E.g. The popularity of convenience foods means that many people no longer eat enough fresh produce.
E.g. The popularity of convenience foods means that many people no longer eat enough fresh produce.
convention
(اتفاقية) social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
E.g. Moreover, following this convention is our friend's normal behavior when in such a mood.
E.g. Moreover, following this convention is our friend's normal behavior when in such a mood.
cooperate
(تعاون) work or act together toward a common end or purpose
E.g. The best way to get Pakistan to cooperate is to find the reasons why it is so keen to retain influence in Afghanistan and try to meet its concerns.
E.g. The best way to get Pakistan to cooperate is to find the reasons why it is so keen to retain influence in Afghanistan and try to meet its concerns.
craft
(الحرفية) something made by people; vessel
E.g. Space craft is a vessel to travel out air.
E.g. Space craft is a vessel to travel out air.
crash
(سقوط) smash; collision; falling down or in pieces with a loud noise of breaking parts
E.g. She heard a little shriek and a fall, and a crash of broken glass.
E.g. She heard a little shriek and a fall, and a crash of broken glass.
critical
(الحرجة) urgently needed; absolutely necessary; essential; acute; crucial; decisive
E.g. He says the international community has reached what he calls a critical time in the overall effort to bring stability to Afghanistan.
E.g. He says the international community has reached what he calls a critical time in the overall effort to bring stability to Afghanistan.
crush
(سحق) press between opposing bodies so as to break or injure; extract or obtain by pressing or squeezing
E.g. There's particular concern over reports of human rights abuses, committed by the Indonesian security forces in Aceh as they try to crush the separatist movement there.
E.g. There's particular concern over reports of human rights abuses, committed by the Indonesian security forces in Aceh as they try to crush the separatist movement there.
cube
(قشرة مكعبات) three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides; cubicle, used for work or study
E.g. Luckily, my cube is in the corner so no one noticed!
E.g. Luckily, my cube is in the corner so no one noticed!
current
(الحالية) stream; flow; up-to-date; present
E.g. The current was so swift, and then I got into the dead water and landed on the side towards the Illinois shore.
E.g. The current was so swift, and then I got into the dead water and landed on the side towards the Illinois shore.
cushion
(سادة) soft pillow or pad usually used for sitting, reclining, or kneeling
E.g. I knelt down by him; I turned his face from the cushion to me; I kissed his cheek; I smoothed his hair with my hand.
E.g. I knelt down by him; I turned his face from the cushion to me; I kissed his cheek; I smoothed his hair with my hand.
custom
(العرف) tradition; practice followed by people of a particular group or region
E.g. John had a book in his hand - it was his unsocial custom to read at meals - he closed it, and looked up.
E.g. John had a book in his hand - it was his unsocial custom to read at meals - he closed it, and looked up.
dart
(دارت) move suddenly and rapidly
E.g. Your eyes take them in, then dart away to something else.
E.g. Your eyes take them in, then dart away to something else.
dawn
(الفجر) time each morning at which daylight first begins; beginning; start
E.g. When I again unclosed my eyes, a loud bell was ringing; day had not yet begun to dawn, and a rush light or two burned in the room.
E.g. When I again unclosed my eyes, a loud bell was ringing; day had not yet begun to dawn, and a rush light or two burned in the room.
debris
(الحطام) remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
E.g. A full year after the earthquake in Mexico City, they were still carting away the debris.
E.g. A full year after the earthquake in Mexico City, they were still carting away the debris.
decent
(اللائق) suitable; modest.; honorable; meeting accepted standards
E.g. I wandered the theatre – an old one from the thirties - kept in decent repair by those that love movies.
E.g. I wandered the theatre – an old one from the thirties - kept in decent repair by those that love movies.
declare
(نعلن) state clearly; make known formally or officially
E.g. A distinct and near voice said, "The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment."
E.g. A distinct and near voice said, "The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment."
deficiency
(نقص) scarcity; lack or shortage, especially of something essential to health
E.g. It has been demonstrated that a blood protein deficiency is the cause of this inherited illness.
E.g. It has been demonstrated that a blood protein deficiency is the cause of this inherited illness.
demonstrate
(يتظاهرون) show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
E.g. After a series of drug scandals, this was Major League Baseball's chance to demonstrate its determination to crack down on the cheats.
E.g. After a series of drug scandals, this was Major League Baseball's chance to demonstrate its determination to crack down on the cheats.
dense
(طائفة التجميع) thick; crowded closely together; compact
E.g. It's mountainous country, just a few kilometers from the border with Serbia; dense woodland surrounds the site.
E.g. It's mountainous country, just a few kilometers from the border with Serbia; dense woodland surrounds the site.
depart
(يسافر) take off; leave; set out
E.g. I too have some to see and ask after in England, before I depart for ever.
E.g. I too have some to see and ask after in England, before I depart for ever.
deposit
(مستودعات) money given as a guarantee or security
E.g. In the meantime, she could keep the $400,000 in a secure investment such as a term deposit or money market fund.
E.g. In the meantime, she could keep the $400,000 in a secure investment such as a term deposit or money market fund.
desirable
(المرغوب فيه) worthwhile; worth doing or achieving; advisable
E.g. A number of other factors coincide to make a June election desirable for the government.
E.g. A number of other factors coincide to make a June election desirable for the government.
destination
(المقصد) ultimate goal; place to which one is going or directed
E.g. It's an ageing coaster and reportedly in poor condition, but even so, it should have got back to Benin - its declared destination - by now.
E.g. It's an ageing coaster and reportedly in poor condition, but even so, it should have got back to Benin - its declared destination - by now.
device
(الجهاز) technique or means; instrument; machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks
E.g. Anti-gravity device could change air travel.
E.g. Anti-gravity device could change air travel.
dim
(قاتمة) emitting only a small amount of light; lacking in brightness
E.g. Night vision declines as well; therefore, trying to read labels in dim lighting may lead to errors.
E.g. Night vision declines as well; therefore, trying to read labels in dim lighting may lead to errors.
diplomatic
(الدبلوماسي) relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others
E.g. Well, the secretary of state's trip to Canada is putting a brand new spin on the term diplomatic relations.
E.g. Well, the secretary of state's trip to Canada is putting a brand new spin on the term diplomatic relations.
discipline
(الانضباط) trait of being well behaved ; act of punishing ; system of rules of conduct or method of practice
E.g. Here in the heart of conservative Texas, young criminals, murderers are forced to confront military style discipline.
E.g. Here in the heart of conservative Texas, young criminals, murderers are forced to confront military style discipline.
disgust
(الاشمئزاز) strong feelings of dislike; offend the taste or moral sense of
E.g. “I was surprised," said Stillman, who yelled in disgust from the penalty box.
E.g. “I was surprised," said Stillman, who yelled in disgust from the penalty box.
dismiss
(استبعاد) stop considering; end employment or service of; discharge; refuse to accept or recognize
E.g. Believing in John's love for her, she can dismiss the notion that he might be unfaithful.
E.g. Believing in John's love for her, she can dismiss the notion that he might be unfaithful.
disrupt
(تفكيك) upset; throw into confusion or disorder
E.g. There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
E.g. There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
disturb
(يعكرون) upset; bother; trouble emotionally or mentally; put out of order; disarrange
E.g. He has vowed to challenge government warnings not to disturb the country's stability and continue his political work.
E.g. He has vowed to challenge government warnings not to disturb the country's stability and continue his political work.
dot
(نقطة) the shorter of two telegraphic signals used in Morse code; very small circular shape
E.g. Financial markets haven't seen anything like this since the dot com boom of the late 1990s, which was followed by an equally dramatic crash.
E.g. Financial markets haven't seen anything like this since the dot com boom of the late 1990s, which was followed by an equally dramatic crash.
draft
(مشروع) rough outline; draw up an outline; sketch
E.g. Now governments are re-writing the EU's governing treaty and the draft version is considered by the EU's leaders in Brussels.
E.g. Now governments are re-writing the EU's governing treaty and the draft version is considered by the EU's leaders in Brussels.
dramatic
(البكم) striking; sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
E.g. The technique could lead to a dramatic increase in the worldwide stocks of blood available for transfusion.
E.g. The technique could lead to a dramatic increase in the worldwide stocks of blood available for transfusion.
dreadful
(المروعة) very unpleasant; distasteful or shocking
E.g. 'No, no! The adventures first,' said the Gryphon in an impatient tone: 'explanations take such a dreadful time.'
E.g. 'No, no! The adventures first,' said the Gryphon in an impatient tone: 'explanations take such a dreadful time.'
dull
(مزدوجي) lacking responsiveness or alertness; intellectually weak or obtuse
E.g. It seemed quite dull and stupid for life to go on in the common way.
E.g. It seemed quite dull and stupid for life to go on in the common way.
dump
(أصولا اغراق) sell at artificially low prices; throw away as refuse
E.g. Critics argue they encourage Europe’s farmers to dump produce on world markets.
E.g. Critics argue they encourage Europe’s farmers to dump produce on world markets.
duplicate
(مكررة) one that corresponds exactly to another, especially an original; identical copy; facsimile
E.g. And now, sir, to reward you for the accurate guess, I will promise to paint you a careful and faithful duplicate of this picture.
E.g. And now, sir, to reward you for the accurate guess, I will promise to paint you a careful and faithful duplicate of this picture.
emphasis
(التوكيد) special attention or effort directed toward something; stress
E.g. They also said that there was too much emphasis placed on protecting the liberty of individuals at the expense of broader social justice.
E.g. They also said that there was too much emphasis placed on protecting the liberty of individuals at the expense of broader social justice.
emphasize
(التأكيد) stress; underscore; utter or pronounce with a particular stress of voice
E.g. The only reason to note this is to emphasize that Indians were a special case created by the peculiar history of the United States.
E.g. The only reason to note this is to emphasize that Indians were a special case created by the peculiar history of the United States.
enormous
(هائلة) very great in size, extent, number, or degrees; huge; massive
E.g. An enormous puppy was looking down at her with large round eyes, and feebly stretching out one paw, trying to touch her.
E.g. An enormous puppy was looking down at her with large round eyes, and feebly stretching out one paw, trying to touch her.
ensemble
(الفرقة) union of parts in a whole; a coordinated outfit or costume; a coordinated set of furniture
E.g. It's hard to tell what color the Second Lady's ensemble is due to the lighting, but we're calling it a deep purple.
E.g. It's hard to tell what color the Second Lady's ensemble is due to the lighting, but we're calling it a deep purple.
equal
(المساواة) having the same quantity, measure, or value as another; identical
E.g. By combining their weight, China and Russia are making it clear: they have a voice of equal importance to the United States.
E.g. By combining their weight, China and Russia are making it clear: they have a voice of equal importance to the United States.
eventually
(في النهاية) ultimately; in the final result or issue; in the end
E.g. Some believe California's move will shame other states and eventually the federal government into action on the matter.
E.g. Some believe California's move will shame other states and eventually the federal government into action on the matter.
exchange
(العملات) substitute; trade in; give in return for something received
E.g. It's demanding fuel oil and an end to sanctions in exchange for a nuclear freeze.
E.g. It's demanding fuel oil and an end to sanctions in exchange for a nuclear freeze.
exhibit
(بيان () show, make visible or apparent
E.g. The Metropolitan Museum plans to exhibit Goya's works this month.
E.g. The Metropolitan Museum plans to exhibit Goya's works this month.
expertise
(الخبرات) specialized knowledge; expert skill
E.g. Although she was knowledgeable in a number of fields, she was hired for her particular expertise in computer programming.
E.g. Although she was knowledgeable in a number of fields, she was hired for her particular expertise in computer programming.
explosive
(المتفجرات) tending or serving to sudden outburst; sudden and loud
E.g. Edmonton police found what they describe as explosive devices in the car and on one of the suspects.
E.g. Edmonton police found what they describe as explosive devices in the car and on one of the suspects.
facility
(مرفق) service, space, and equipment provided for a particular purpose
E.g. Reports say that three police officers guarding an oil facility were killed but no hostages were taken.
E.g. Reports say that three police officers guarding an oil facility were killed but no hostages were taken.
feeble
(ضعيف) lacking vigor, force, or effectiveness; faint; frail
E.g. General Anderson, who is in feeble health, has been superseded in command of the Federal forces in Kentucky by General Sherman.
E.g. General Anderson, who is in feeble health, has been superseded in command of the Federal forces in Kentucky by General Sherman.
filter
(قنوات) strain; pass liquid or gas through device that blocks some matter by particular criterion
E.g. This filter is able to detect invalid clicks in real-time, with the goal of removing them before they ever show up in the AdWords console.
E.g. This filter is able to detect invalid clicks in real-time, with the goal of removing them before they ever show up in the AdWords console.
flare
(الاشتعال) sudden outburst of emotion; glare; shine; shine with sudden light
E.g. The night sky began to flare with the massive bombardment.
E.g. The night sky began to flare with the massive bombardment.
fleeting
(عابر) transient; brief; temporary; passing quickly
E.g. Sometimes, for a fleeting moment, I thought I caught a glance, heard a tone, beheld a form, which announced the realization of my dream.
E.g. Sometimes, for a fleeting moment, I thought I caught a glance, heard a tone, beheld a form, which announced the realization of my dream.
forge
(تشكيل) workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
E.g. All the metal parts will be made in their forge.
E.g. All the metal parts will be made in their forge.
fraction
(جزء) segment; fragment; a small proportion of
E.g. To add insult to injury, this whole island is a duty-free zone and cigarettes cost a fraction of the heavily-taxed tobacco in the rest of Norway.
E.g. To add insult to injury, this whole island is a duty-free zone and cigarettes cost a fraction of the heavily-taxed tobacco in the rest of Norway.
fragrance
(عطور) scent; aroma; distinctive odor that is pleasant
E.g. It was full of the fragrance of new bread and the warmth of a generous fire.
E.g. It was full of the fragrance of new bread and the warmth of a generous fire.
freight
(الشحن) transport commercially as cargo; load with goods; goods carried by a large vehicle
E.g. Lots of closing of retail stores and factories only means more declines in freight demand.
E.g. Lots of closing of retail stores and factories only means more declines in freight demand.
fusion
(الانصهار) union; act of melting together by heat
E.g. True, the energy released in fusion is less than using He-3, but is magnitude cheaper and faster.
E.g. True, the energy released in fusion is less than using He-3, but is magnitude cheaper and faster.
garbage
(القمامة) trash; worthless or nonsensical matter; food wastes
E.g. So many better candidates and this garbage is what you picked?
E.g. So many better candidates and this garbage is what you picked?
gear
(جير) toothed machine part, such as a wheel or cylinder, to transmit motion or to change speed or direction
E.g. We are getting word that the nose gear has been lowered, but the main one is not down.
E.g. We are getting word that the nose gear has been lowered, but the main one is not down.
global
(العالمية) worldwide; international; having the shape of a globe
E.g. President Putin has said that Russia has not yet decided whether to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, the treaty aimed at reducing global warming.
E.g. President Putin has said that Russia has not yet decided whether to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, the treaty aimed at reducing global warming.
gossip
(القيل والقال) rumor; malicious report about other people; light informal conversation for social occasions
E.g. Every Italian chat show, gossip column, and newspaper, is full of the speculation of where the Hollywood couple will marry.
E.g. Every Italian chat show, gossip column, and newspaper, is full of the speculation of where the Hollywood couple will marry.
grand
(جراند) large and impressive in size, scope, or extent
E.g. Alice had no idea what Latitude was, or Longitude either, but thought they were nice grand words to say.
E.g. Alice had no idea what Latitude was, or Longitude either, but thought they were nice grand words to say.
graphic
(الرسم) represented by graph; described in vivid detail; clearly outlined
E.g. Read the story, then enlarge the title graphic to see what its about.
E.g. Read the story, then enlarge the title graphic to see what its about.
gravity
(خطورة) seriousness; solemn and dignified feeling; natural force between two massive bodies
E.g. We could tell we were in serious trouble from the gravity of the principal's expression.
E.g. We could tell we were in serious trouble from the gravity of the principal's expression.
grim
(قاتمة) unrelenting; rigid; dismal and gloomy; cold and forbidding
E.g. Robert held her gaze for a long time, his expression grim and slightly troubled.
E.g. Robert held her gaze for a long time, his expression grim and slightly troubled.