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1. Proper

stay on; go slowly as if unwilling to leave ماندن ، آرام حرکت کردن ، گویی که مایل به ترک نیست a. The odor didn't vanish but lingered on for weeks. b. Some traditions linger on long after they have lost their meanings. c. After the campus closed for the summer, some students lingered on, reluctant to go home.
eat hungrily; absorb completely; take in greedily با ولع خوردن ، کاملاً جذب کردن ، حریصانه جذب کردن a. It was a horrid sight to see the lion devour the lamb. b. The animal doctor was pleased to see the terrier devour the dog food. c. My aunt devours four or five mystery books each week.
a trap in which soldiers or othe enemies hide to make a surprise attack دامی که در آن سربازان یا دشمنان دیگر مخفی می شوند تا غافلگیرانه حمله کنند ، کمین a. The ambush became a tragedy for those who attempted it because they were all killed. b. General Taylor raved about the ingenious ambush he planned. c. The troops lay in ambush in the dense woods all through the night.
be successful; have good fortune موفق بودن ، اقبال خوب داشتن a. Howard Hughes owned numerous businesses and most of them prospered. b. No one should prosper from the misfortunes of his or her friends. c. The annual report showed that the new business was prospering.

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