5th box -Flashcards

Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Wretched

bad luck بد شانسی a. It was my misfortune that our car wasn't thoroughly checked before the trip through the desert. b. Being bitten by the vicious dog was quite a misfortune for Tommy. c. I had the misfortune of working for a greedy man.
very unsatisfactory; miserable بسیار نامطلوب ، اسفبار a. I feel wretched after a night when I've scarcely slept. b. There was unanimous agreement that we had seen a wretched movie. c. Toby had wretched luck at the gambling tables.
one who cannot break away from a habit or practice; addicted unable to break a habit کسی که نمی تواند عادت یا عملی را ترک کند ، معتاد a. Because he was a heroin addict, it was essential for Carlos to get the drug each day. b. Marcia became flabby because she was addicted to ice cream sodas. c. Those who take aspirins and other pain-killers regularly should realize that they may become drug addicts, too.
small barrel, usually holding less than ten gallons بشکه ای کوچک که معمولاً کمتر از ده گالن می گیرد a. The corner saloon uses numerous kegs of beer on a Saturday night. b. Get a keg of nails, the carpenter shouted at me, c. It is obvious to me that the situation is filled with peril, a real powder keg if I ever saw one.

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