یادگیری 504 لغت ضروری انگلیسی هر روز 20 لغت / روز بیست و یک
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هر روز 20 لغت از کتاب 504 Absolutely Essential Words تمرین کنید و در کمتر از یک ماه همه لغات مهم و ضروری زبان انگلیسی را یاد بگیرید. لغات امروز:
Skim
remove from the surface
To skim is to remove something from the surface of a liquid. Some cooks skim the fat off of the top of their chicken noodle soup, others skim the cream off milk to make skim (or skimmed) milk.
Nimble
moving quickly and lightly
If you're nimble, you can move quickly and with ease. That spryness can be both physical and mental, so even if your granny isn't very nimble on her feet, she can probably still whip you in chess.
Utilize
put into service
To utilize is to use what you have or what's available, and it's a three-syllable word meaning the same thing as the one-syllable "use."
Ambush
the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
An ambush is a sneak attack. To ambush your enemy, hide and wait for him to come near and then pounce on him.
Spouse
a person's partner in marriage
A spouse is your companion, your mate, your partner. In ye olden times, spouse was used as a verb meaning “to marry,” but nowadays, it functions as a noun referring to either husband or wife.
Dilemma
state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
A dilemma is a tough choice. When you're in a difficult situation and each option looks equally bad, you're in a dilemma.
Valor
courage when facing danger
Valor is honor plus dignity. It’s gallant bravery and strength, especially on the battlefield or in the face of danger. Saint George displayed valor when he finally slayed the dragon. It’s a trait fit for a hero.
Dwindle
become smaller or lose substance
What do love, money, and the earth all have in common? All can dwindle, or shrink away, if we don't handle them properly.
Wager
the act of gambling
To wager is to bet: you might say to your fellow train passengers, "I'll wager ten dollars that we won't get to Chicago on time."
Crafty
marked by skill in deception
If people call you crafty, they probably mean you are sly and a little deceptive. Then again, they could be saying that you are really good at knitting, beading, and turning old t-shirts into funky pillowcases.
Duplicate
a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
Duplicate describes something that's an exact copy. If you tend to accidentally lock yourself out of your car, it's a good idea to carry a duplicate key with you just in case.
Epidemic
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
An epidemic is a disease that spreads rapidly among many people in a community at the same time. In the 1980s, the fast-spreading AIDS epidemic transformed life on our planet.
Morsel
a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
A morsel is a small amount of something, a tid-bit, a sliver, usually of something of high-quality and much desired — like a morsel of dark chocolate or a morsel of secret information.
Drench
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
To drench something is to get it thoroughly wet. You might drench your sister with the garden hose to pay her back for squirting you with her water pistol.
Numb
lacking sensation
Numb is an adjective that describes a lack of sensation. After skiing all day, your toes might be numb from the cold. You'd feel numb for hours after hearing that your favorite band broke up.
Lunatic
an insane person
A lunatic is someone who is either clinically insane or just acting really crazy. Someone driving too fast and zigging in and out of traffic is driving like a lunatic.
Recline
move the upper body backwards and down
When you recline, you lounge or lean back. It isn't safe to recline while you're driving a car. However, it's perfectly safe to recline on your couch while you watch TV.
Culprit
someone or something responsible for harm or wrongdoing
A culprit is a person who does something wrong, like committing a crime. When your wallet got stolen out of your pocket, there was a culprit to blame in the crowd.
Debtor
a person who owes a creditor
A debtor is someone who owes money. If you borrow from a bank to buy a car, you are a debtor.
سعی کنید تمرین لغت روزانه را تبدیل به یک عادت کنید تا دانش گسترده ای از واژگان انگلیسی داشته باشید. حتما هر روز لغات روز قبل را هم با مثال مرور کنید تا در ذهنتان باقی بمانند. در پست های بعدی همراه شما خواهیم بود.