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automatic
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a. أوتوماتيكية mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
There were several bursts of automatic fire.
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automotive
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a. السيارات of or relating to motor vehicles; moving by itself; self-propelling
We provide unique automotive tools and supplies, as well as expert advice and solutions.
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autonomous
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a. تشريح self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
Although the University of California at Berkeley is just one part of the state university system, it is autonomous in many ways.
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available
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a. متاحة convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible
Vaccines are available but are costly and only offer relatively short-term protection, so the animals need regular booster vaccinations.
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avant-garde
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n. الآلي الطليعي radically new or original; cutting edge
It collects news, reviews, image galleries, and texts concerning avant-garde culture and contemporary art in Tokyo.
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avenge
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v. انتقاما take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
Hamlet vowed he would avenge his father's murder and punish Claudius for his horrible crime.
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avenue
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n. شارع way or opening for entrance or exit place; passage by which a place may be reached; broad street
The procession moved along the main avenue some three-quarters of a mile.
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average
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a. متوسط typical; mean; achieve or reach on average
Other scientists predict that the average human life span will grow to 130 years.
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averse
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a. نوره ولو كره الكافرون reluctant; disinclined; turned away or backward; unwilling
The reporter was averse to revealing the sources of his information.
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avert
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v. القفص prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
She had to avert her eyes from the dead cat on the highway.
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aviator
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n. طيار someone who operates an aircraft
We did not hear very much about the 'Red Wing' in the United States because the aviator was a Canadian.
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avocation
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n. هوائي person's regular business or occupation; hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit
For the past several years, I've made an avocation study of Jesus and his followers in their historical context.
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avoid
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v. تجنب shield away from; prevent
If you are the press secretary to the President of the United States, the main thing to avoid is becoming the story yourself.
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aware
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a. يعون knowing; having knowledge or cognizance
As you're likely aware, BPA is a chemical commonly found in plastics, food cans, and water bottles.
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awareness
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n. مطرز realization; consciousness; having knowledge of
Organ donation awareness is high in Pennsylvania due mainly to effective education by state governments.
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awful
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a. فظيعة causing fear, dread, or terror; extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible
He says the budget is in awful shape, and we need to take steps to fix it.
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awkward
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a. محرجا difficult to handle or manage
John Kerry recently spoke of his faith, but he's more awkward about it than President Bush's born again.
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awkwardly
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ad. مؤلم in an uncomfortable, nervous, or embarrassed way
The 64-year-old man spoke slowly, almost awkwardly to his people, promising a stable government in which no corruption would be tolerated.
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axis
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n. محور the center around which something rotates; pivot
Then Tehran was bracketed, along with its old enemy Iraq, and North Korea, in President Bush's evil axis.
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