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Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Soothe

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.
having or showing kind feelings toward others; approving; enjoying the same things and getting along well together نسبت به دیگران احساسات مهربانانه ای دارد یا نشان می دهد ، موافق a. Judge Cruz was sympathetic to the lawyer's plea for mercy. b. Father was fortunately sympathetic to my request to use the car on weekends. c. We were all sympathetic to Suzanne over her recent misfortune.
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.
not lawful; against the law غیر قانونی ، خلاف قانون a. It is illegal to reveal the names of juvenile delinquents. b. Bigamy is illegal in the United States. c. Mr. Worthington's illegal stock manipulations led to his jail sentence.

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