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  1. precaution
    a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
    *Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages. *They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.
    (n): Önlem, tedbir
  2. redundant
    more than is needed, desired, or required
    *In the sentence, "She is a single unmarried woman", the word "unmarried" is redundant. *To keep the company alive, half the workforce is being made redundant. *[figurative] New technology often makes old skills and even whole communities redundant.
    (adj:
    1- Gereksiz, ihtiyaç fazlası
    2- İşten çıkartılmış
  3. devastating
    wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
    *If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating. *The drought has had devastating consequences/effects . *devastating news *She had a devastating beauty/charm/smile that few men could resist.
    (adj):
    1- Yıkcı, tahrip edic
    causing a lot of damage or destruction
    2- Yıkcı, çok etkili
  4. compelling
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
    *compelling evidence *It's a fairly compelling argument for going. *I found the whole film very compelling. *a compelling story
    (adj):
    1- Güçlü, etkili (bir düşünce, fikir ve neden)
    If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong
    2- İlgi uyandıran, heyecanlı
    very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen
  5. abusive
    expressing offensive reproach
    *an abusive letter/telephone call *He was apparently abusive to the flight attendants.
    (adj):
    1- Küfürlü, hakaret içeren
    2- Saygısız ve kaba davranan
  6. incidentally
    by the way (used to introduce a new topic)
    *We had a marvellous meal at that restaurant you recommended - incidentally, I must give you the number of a similar one I know. *Incidentally, I wanted to have a word with you about your expenses claim.
    (adv): bu arada, hazir yeri gelmisken
  7. utilize
    put into service
    *The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body.
    (v): Kullanmak, ararlanmak, istifade etmek
    to use something in an effective way
  8. set up
    create by putting components or members together
    *She plans to set up her own business. *They've set up a fund for victims of the earthquake. *We need to set up a meeting to discuss the proposals Set sb up: *After he left college, his father set him up in the family business. *[ R ] She set herself up as an interior designer. *A good breakfast really sets you up for the day. *Winning the lottery has set them up for life . *I think we're set up with everything we need for the journey.
    (Phr v):
    1- Kurmak (kurum, organizasyon, fon vs.)
    2- Ayarlamak,organize etmek, to arrange for an event or activity to happen (toplantı, mahkeme, operasyon)
    3- Set (sb) up: Yerleşmek, establish (bir işe veya pozisyona)
    4- Set (sb) up: Benefit (ex:Winning the lottery has set them up for life)
    5- Bir iş için hazır olmak
    6- Kurmak, parçaları birleştirmek
    7- Birinin kendisini bir şey olarak tanıtması
  9. leave off
    prevent from being included or considered or accepted
    *He left three people off the list by mistake. *This film begins where the other one leaves off. *I've decided to leave off eating meat for a while.
    (Phr v):
    1- Silmek, çıkarmak
    to not include something or someone on a list
    2- Bırakmak, yapmayı bırakmak
    to stop, or to stop doing something
  10. hand in hand
    clasping each other's hands
    *Have you handed in your history essay yet? *I've decided to hand in my resignation (= tell my employer I am leaving my job) .
    (Phr v): Teslim etmek, vermek
    to give something to someone in a position of authority
  11. squeezer
    a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit
    *The car's quite full, but we could manage to squeeze another couple of people in. *I must have put on a lot of weight over Christmas because I can only just squeeze into my jeans.
    (Phr v): Büyük bir cismin küçük bir alana sıkışmayı-girmeyi başarması
  12. patch
    a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
    *Our dog has a black patch on his back. *The hotel walls were covered in damp patches. *There were lots of icy patches on the road this morning. *This story is good in patches (= some parts are good) , but I wouldn't really recommend it. *I'll have to sew a patch onto these jeans - they're ripped at the knee. *Some people wear nicotine patches to help them give up smoking.
    (n):
    1- Alan, area
    2- Yama, band
  13. devious
    turning away from a straight course
    *You have to be a bit devious if you're going to succeed in business. *a devious scheme *He took a rather devious route which avoids the city centre.
    (adj):
    1- Aldatıcı, dürüst olmayan
    describes people or plans and methods that are dishonest, often in a complicated way, but often also clever and successful
    2- Dolambaçlı, not direct
  14. hence
    from that fact or reason or as a result
    *His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca. *The project will be completed at the end of the decade, two years hence.
    (adv):
    1- Bu yüzden, böylelikle
    2- From now, from this time, şu andan itibaren
  15. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
    *The listening device was concealed in a pen. *I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age. *It was said that the police concealed vital evidence. *Is there something you're concealing from me?
    (v): Gizlemek, saklamak
  16. implement
    apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
    *The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year. *garden/household/agricultural implements *Shopkeepers are not supposed to sell knives and other sharp implements to children.
    (v): Uygulamak,
    to put a plan or system into operation
    (n): Alet, gereç, donanım
  17. rampant
    occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way
    (adj): 1- Çoşmuş, hızla büyüyen(of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way
    *Rampant inflation means that our wage increases soon become worth nothing. *rampant corruption
    *He said that he had encountered rampant prejudice in his attempts to get a job.
    *Disease is rampant in the overcrowded city.
    2- [after noun] Şahlanmış, şahlanma pozisyonuna kalkmış,
    specialized(of an animal represented on a coat of arms ) standing on its back legs with its front
    legs raise
  18. rash
    imprudently incurring risk
  19. reconciliation
    the reestablishment of cordial relations
    (n): Mutabakat, uzlaşma, when two people or groups of people become friendly again after they have argued
    It took hours of negotiations to bring about a reconciliation between the two sides.
  20. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  21. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  22. reminisce
    recall the past
    (v): Geçmişini anmak, yad etmek, to talk or write about past experiences which you remember with pleasure
    My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy.
  23. reminiscence
    a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
  24. render
    give or supply
  25. renown
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  26. repeal
    cancel officially
  27. repel
    force or drive back
  28. reprisal
    a retaliatory action against an enemy
  29. resent
    feel bitter or indignant about
  30. restrain
    hold back
  31. retard
    cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
  32. retention
    the act of keeping something
  33. revoke
    cancel officially
  34. rigorous
    strict; allowing no deviation from a standard
  35. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  36. sever
    set or keep apart
  37. sewage
    waste matter carried away in drains
  38. soar
    rise rapidly
  39. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  40. sporadic
    recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
  41. staple
    material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
  42. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  43. steep
    having a sharp inclination
  44. succumb
    give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure
  45. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  46. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  47. surplus
    a quantity much larger than is needed
  48. surveillance
    close observation of a person or group
  49. swindle
    deprive of by deceit
  50. tactful
    having a sense of what is considerate in dealing with others
  51. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
  52. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
  53. unsubstantiated
    unsupported by other evidence
  54. untapped
    not drawn upon or used
  55. utility
    the quality of being of practical use
  56. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  57. vain
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  58. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
  59. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
  60. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
Created on 八月 4, 2013 (updated 十一月 5, 2013)

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