5th box -Flashcards

Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Wholesale

costly; high-priced گران ، پرهزینه a. Because diamonds are scarce they are expensive. b. Margarine is much less expensive than butter. c. Shirley's expensive dress created a great deal of excitement at the party.
in large quantity; less than retail in price به میزان گسترده ، کمتر از قیمت خرده فروشی ، عمده فروشی a. The wholesale price of milk is six cents a quart lower than retail. b. Many people were angered by the wholesale slaughter of birds. c. By buying my ties wholesale I save fifteen dollars a year.
the least possible amount; the lowest amount کمترین مقدار ممکن ، پایین ترین مقدار a. Studies show that adults need a minimum of six hours sleep. b. The minimum charge for a telephone, even if no calls are made, is about nine dollars a month. c. Congress has set a minimum wage for all workers.
hard to get; rare کمیاب ، نادر a. Chairs which are older than one hundred years are scarce. b. Because there is little moisture in the desert, trees are scarce. c. How scarce are good cooks?

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