5th box -Flashcards

Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Refrain

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.
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.
quick; on time; done at once; to cause (someone) to do something; remind (someone) of the words or actions needed سریع ، به موقع ، فورا انجام می شود ، کسی را وادار به انجام کاری کردن ، اعمال یا واژگان مورد نیاز را به یاد کسی انداختن a. Be prompt in assembling your baggage. b. Terry's caution prompted him to ask many questions before he consented. c. Larry was confident he knew his lines well enough not to need any prompting.
situation of getting on well together or going well together; sweet or musical sound هماهنگی ، صدای موزون و شیرین a. We hoped the incident would not disrupt the harmony that existed between the brothers. b. I am sympathetic to Warren because his plans are in harmony with mine. c. We responded to the harmony of the song by humming along.

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