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Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Compel

make calm; quiet down; bring peace to آرام کردن ، ساکت کردن a. This toy should pacify that screaming baby. b. We tried to pacify the woman who was angry at having to wait so long in line. c. Soldiers were sent to pacify the countryside.
speak; make known; express گفتن ، آشکار کردن ، بیان کردن a. When Violet accidentally stepped on the nail, she uttered a sharp cry of pain. b. Seth was surprised when he was told that he had uttered Joan's name in his sleep. c. When Mr. Fuller saw that his house had not been damaged in the fire, he uttered a sigh of relief.
force; get by force مجبور کردن ، به زور وادار کردن a. It is not possible to compel a person to love his fellow man. b. Heavy floods compelled us to stop. c. Mr. Gorlin is a teacher who does not have to compel me to behave.
clumsy; not well-suited to use; not easily managed; embarrassing دست و پا چلفتی ، ثقیل ، نامناسب ، شرم آور a. Sally is very awkward in speaking to the class but quite relaxed with her own group of friends. b. The handle of this bulky suitcase has an awkward shape. c. Slow down because this is an awkward corner to turn.

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