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Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Narcotic

burn slightly; dry up; criticize sharply سوزاندن ملایم ، خشکاندن ، شدیداً انتقاد کردن a. The hot iron scorched the tablecloth. b. Farmers reported that their wheat was being scorched by the fierce rays of the sun. c. Mr. Regan gave the class a scorching lecture on proper behavior in the cafeteria.
drug that produces drowsiness, sleep, dullness, or an insensible condition, and lessens pain by dulling the nerves ماده ای که خماری ، خواب ، بی حالی یا حالت بی حسی ایجاد می کند و ب اتسکین اعصاب درد را کاهش می دهد a. Opium is a powerful narcotic. b. We do not have adequate knowledge of the narcotic properties of these substances. c. The doctor prescribed a narcotic medicine to soothe the patient's suffering.
quiet; calm; comfort آرام کردن ، ساکت کردن ، آرامش دادن a. With an embrace, the mother soothed the hurt child. b. Heat soothes some aches; cold soothes others. c. Rosalie's nerves were soothed by the soft music.
hold back خودداری کردن ، اجتناب کردن a. Refrain from making hasty promises. b. Milo could not refrain from laughing at the jest. c. If you want to be heard, you must refrain from mumbling.

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