to consider carefully; intended; done on purpose; slow and careful, as though allowing time to decide what to do به دقت بررسی کردن ، عمدی ، کند و دقیق ، تو گویی که به زمان اجازه می دهید تصمیم بگیرد چه بکند a. Rico's excuse was a _______ lie. b. My grandfather walks with _______ steps. c. Judge Sirica _______ d for a week before making his decision known.

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 _______ , some farmers began to migrate to more fertile regions. b. In time of _______ , the crops become scorched. c. As the _______ wore on, people began to grumble against those who had squandered water when it was more plentiful.

accept and follow out; remain faithful to; dwell; endure پذیرفتن و دنبال کردن ، وفادار ماندن به ، اقامت داشتن ، تحمل کردن a. The team decided unanimously to _______ by the captain's ruling. b. Senator Ervin _______ d by his promise not to allow demonstrations in the committee room. c. My mother cannot _______ dirt and vermin.

become smaller and smaller; shrink کوچکتر و کوچکتر شدن ، جمع شدن a. Our supply of unpolluted water has _______ d. b. With no visible signs of their ship, hopes for the men's safety _______ d with each passing hour. c. After the furious tempest, the dwindling chances of finding the raft vanished entirely.

amount over and above what is needed; excess, extra مقداری بیشتر و فراتر از آنچه مورد نیاز است ، مازاد اضافی a. The bank keeps a large surplus of money in reserve. b. _______ wheat, cotton, and soybeans are shipped abroad. c. No mortal ever considers that he has a surplus of good things.