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Intermediate-English
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| have+p.p : You have always been special. I haven't refereed a paper. I've always been interested in Korean culture. | Present perfect tense.(you are talking about past that continue today). |
| I've already had breakfast (British-present perfect) I already had breakfast(American+ past simple) | Something happen recently like today |
| ever, never I have ever known I never asked | We use present perfect. both are correct: I 've never asked I never ask |
| Throw out | throw out garbage/ old clothes to get rid of something you dont want any more |
| to have been given | perfect infinitive passive: To have been + past participle of the verb |
| Burden | something that is emotionally or physically heavy to carry, often causing stress, worry, or difficulty. It can refer to a responsibility, duty, or hardship that one finds challenging to bear. |
| To bend someone to one's will | to influence or persuade someone to comply with one's own desires or commands, often through forceful or manipulative means. |
| Embark | to begin a journey, especially on a ship or airplane, or to start a new venture or project. |
| Generous | means showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected. |
| Masterfully | in a very skilful manner |
| immediately | right away |
| Threatening | expression a threat of harm or violence |
| Feel rushed | a sense of urgency or pressure to complete tasks or make decisions quickly, often leading to stress or anxiety. |
| Walk right over someone | to treat someone with disrespect or disregard, often ignoring their feelings, needs, or rights in the process. |
| i am beat | is an informal way of saying that someone is very tired or exhausted. |
| extermination | killing, especially of a whole group of people or animals. complete destruction. |
| Savvy | clever and knowledgeable in the realities of life or in a specific field or area of activity. It often refers to practical understanding or intelligence. |
| ruthless | very harsh or cruel |
| Stand on her feet | to be independent or self-sufficient, able to support oneself without relying on others. |
| Complacent1 | means being self-satisfied and unconcerned, often to the point of being unaware of potential dangers or defects. |
| Complacent2 | It refers to a state of satisfaction with the current situation, accompanied by a lack of motivation to strive for improvement, change, or progress, which can sometimes be perceived as laziness or a lack of ambition. |
| mundane | something that is ordinary, common, or not interesting due to its lack of novelty or excitement. It refers to the everyday, commonplace things that are routine and not extraordinary. |
| wither | plant or flower start loses its vitality and start to shrink or dry up. for emotions/hopes/ someone's physical conditions: decline or fading away. losing energy and strength |
| dilemma | is a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones. |
| Bitterness | when something tastes very sharp and not sweet, or when someone feels very upset or angry inside |
| A glimmer of hope | means a tiny chance that things might get better, even when they seem really bad. |
| blow an opportunity | to waste a chance to do something good or successful because of a mistake or poor decision. |
| Pardon | excuse me! what do you say. |
| disinterested | you are not interest. you don't care. |
| intent | refers to a person's plan or purpose, the reason behind their actions or decisions. |
| harsh | something that is unpleasantly severe, stern, or cruel. It can refer to sensations, conditions, sounds, or behaviors that are rough, grating, or intense in a way that is hard to endure. |
| barren | refers to land that is too poor to produce. It can also refer to a lack of productivity or fruitfulness in various contexts, such as a barren tree that does not produce fruit or a barren period in someone's life where little is accomplished. |
| flowery | typically means overly elaborate or ornate, often used to describe language that is full of decorative words and phrases. |
| maze | is a complex network of paths or passages, often designed as a puzzle, where the goal is to find a route from the entrance to the goal, navigating through confusing and intricate pathways. |
| I used to +something | in the past, you were doing something and now you stop |
| I am used to+something I am used to doing+something | You have habit of doing something. example: I am used to getting up early |
| Unattended | not being watched or taken care of; left without any supervision or attention. Example: Please don't leave your baggage unattended |
| peek | quickly or secretly look at something |
| Stay out of it | دخالت نکن |
| Dont involve me | من را در گیر نکن |
| We have nothing in common | |
| read into | analyze something |
| Melancholy | it is the state of being sad. |
| Under scrutiny It is often used when someone's actions, words, or work are being closely inspected to ensure they meet certain standards or to uncover any faults or discrepancies. | being examined or observed very carefully, with attention to detail or for the purpose of finding something significant. |
| creep on in | typically conveys the idea of something moving slowly and quietly into a space or situation, often without immediate detection |
| Surreal | typically refers to something that is bizarre or fantastical, beyond the bounds of normal reality |
| Feeling dizzy | experiencing a sensation of spinning or lightheadedness, often making it difficult to maintain balance or focus |
| catastrophe | it's an event that happens and many people suffer, maybe even died. |
| start over | to begin to do something again, sometimes in a different way. start fresh from the beginning |
| wipe out | completely destroy or eliminate something |
| surpass | exceed in something |
| wii have+p.p | Future perfect tens: You will have learned tones of words |
| obliged | make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action. |
| dazzling | impresive |
| if you are picky about something... | you are selective |
| pejorative/derogatory | you are speaking about that person from negative perspective. |
| mitigate | reduction the negative effect or impact of something |
| fraud | wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. |
| lighten up the mood | trying to make a situation less tense |
| you get along with someone | you have a good relationship with that person |
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