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1. Witty

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.
merry; full of fun شاد ، مملوء از خنده a. The jolly old man, an admitted bigamist, had forgotten to mention his first wife to his new spouse. b. When the jolly laughter subsided, the pirates began the serious business of dividing the gold. c. Are you aware that a red-suited gentleman with a jolly twinkle in his eyes is stuck in the chimney?
speech or planned talk; a scolding; to scold سرزنش ، سرزنش کردن ، سخنرانی یا نطق برنامه ریزی شده a. Rarely have I heard a lecture with such clear illustrations. b. Henry's father lectured him on the awesome perils of drug addiction. c. A famous journalist delivered a lecture on prejudice in the press.
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.

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