5th box -Flashcards

Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Preserve

feel injured and angered at (something) از چیزی احساس آزردگی خاطر یا عصبانیت کردن a. Bertha resented the way her boyfriend treated her. b. The earthquake victim resented the poor emergency care. c. Columbus resented the fact that his crew wanted to turn back.
condemn in public; express strong disapproval of آشکارا محکوم کردن ، ابراز نارضایتی شدید کردن از a. The father denounced his son for lying to the district attorney. b. Some people denounce the government for probing into their private lives. c. Ralph Nader, the consumer advocate, denounced the defective products being sold.
any violent, rushing stream; flood هر جریان خروشان و خشن a. A massive rain was coming down in torrents. b. In the debate, a torrent of questions was asked. c. After trying to defraud the public, Lefty was faced with a torrent of charges.
keep from harm or change; keep safe; protect از تغییر یا آسیب دور نگه داشتن ، سالم نگه داشتن ، محافظت کردن a. The lawyers wanted to preserve the newest reforms in the law. b. Farmers feel that their rural homes should be preserved. c. Records of Hank Aaron's home runs will undoubtedly be preserved in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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