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cleverly amusing به شکل زیرکانه ای خنده دار a. Mr. Carlson's witty introduction qualifies him as a first-rate speaker. b. Fay is too slow to appreciate such witty remarks. c. The lawyer tried to prosecute the case by being witty and thereby entertaining the jury.
keep; remember; employ by payment of a fee نگه داشتن ، به خاطر سپردن ، با پرداخت دستمزد استخدام کردن a. Despite her lack of funds, Mrs. Reilly retained a detective to follow her spouse. b. China dishes have the unique quality of retaining heat longer than metal pans. c. Like the majority of people, I can retain the tune but not the words of a song.
hold back; make hard to do عقب نگه داشتن ، انجام کار را دشوار ساختن a. Deep mud hindered travel in urban centers. b. The storm hindered the pursuit of the fleeing prisoners. c. Mona's gloomy nature hinders her relationships with other people.
small, soft mass; to roll or crush into a small mass توده نرم و کوچک ، مچاله کردن a. To decrease the effects of the pressure, the diver put wads of cotton in his ears. b. The officer challenged George to explain the wad of fifty dollars which he had in his pocket. c. Because the automatic firing mechanism was defective, the hunter had to wad the powder into the gun by hand.

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