empty completely; use up; tire out کاملاً تمام کردن ، کاملاً استفاده کردن ، خسته کردن a. To _______ the city's water supply would be a calamity b. The long climb to the top of the mountain _______ ed our strength. c. It we continue to squander our money recklessly, our treasury will soon be _______ ed.

stop متوقف کردن ، دست برداشتن از a. _______ trying to do more than you can. b. The whispering in the audience ceased when the curtain went up. c. When you cease making war, you can then begin to pacify the small villages which the enemy controls.

in spite of با وجود ، علیرغم a. The player continued in the game despite his injuries. b. _______ his size, Ted put up a good fight. c. We won the game by a shutout despite the fact that our team got only three hits.

saving; careful in spending; thriving صرفه جو ، دقیق در خرج a. By being _______ , Miss Benson managed to get along on her small income. b. A _______ person knows that squandering money can lead to financial calamity. c. By _______ use of their supplies, the shipwrecked sailors were able to survive for weeks.

upset; cause to break down به هم زدن ، مختل کردن a. Pam's clowning _______ ed the class every day. b. The storm _______ ed the telephone lines throughout the area. c. The collapse of the government _______ ed the services we took for granted, such as mail delivery.