5th box -Flashcards

Multiple choice questions

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1. Drought

person who has a right to someone's property after that one dies; person who inherits anything شخصی که پس از مرگ فردی نسبت به دارایی اش حق دارد ، شخصی که چیزی را به ارث می برد a. Though Mr. Sloane is the heir to a gold mine, he lives like a miser. b. The monarch died before he could name an heir to the throne. c. It is essential that we locate the rightful heir at once.
long period of dry weather; lack of rain; lack of water; dryness دوره ی طولانی هوای خشک ، نبود باران ، نبود آب ، خشکسالی a. Because of the drought, some farmers began to migrate to more fertile regions. b. In time of drought, the crops become scorched. c. As the drought wore on, people began to grumble against those who had squandered water when it was more plentiful.
become smaller and smaller; shrink کوچکتر و کوچکتر شدن ، جمع شدن a. Our supply of unpolluted water has dwindled. b. With no visible signs of their ship, hopes for the men's safety dwindled with each passing hour. c. After the furious tempest, the dwindling chances of finding the raft vanished entirely.
give careful attention to; take notice of; careful attention به دقت توجه کردن ، توجه کردن به ، توجه دقیق a. I demand that you heed what I say. b. Florence pays no heed to what the signs say. c. Take heed and be on guard against those who try to deceive you.

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