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Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Soothe

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.
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.
quiet; calm; comfort آرام کردن ، ساکت کردن ، آرامش دادن a. With an embrace, the mother soothed the hurt child. b. Heat soothes some aches; cold soothes others. c. Rosalie's nerves were soothed by the soft music.
buy back; pay off; carry out; set free; make up for پس فروختن ، باز پرداخت کردن ، انجام دادن ، آزاد کردن ، جبران کردن a. The property on which money has been lent is redeemed when the loan is paid back. b. My family was relieved to hear that the mortgage had been redeemed. c. Mr. Franklin promptly redeemed his promise to help us in time of need.

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