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cleverly amusing به شکل زیرکانه ای خنده دار a. Mr. Carlson's witty introduction qualifies him as a first-rate speaker. b. Fay is too slow to appreciate such witty remarks. c. The lawyer tried to prosecute the case by being witty and thereby entertaining the jury.
keep; remember; employ by payment of a fee نگه داشتن ، به خاطر سپردن ، با پرداخت دستمزد استخدام کردن a. Despite her lack of funds, Mrs. Reilly retained a detective to follow her spouse. b. China dishes have the unique quality of retaining heat longer than metal pans. c. Like the majority of people, I can retain the tune but not the words of a song.
merry; full of fun شاد ، مملوء از خنده a. The jolly old man, an admitted bigamist, had forgotten to mention his first wife to his new spouse. b. When the jolly laughter subsided, the pirates began the serious business of dividing the gold. c. Are you aware that a red-suited gentleman with a jolly twinkle in his eyes is stuck in the chimney?
having a high pitch; high and sharp in sound; piercing دارای صدای بلند ، از نظر صدا بلند و شدید ، گوشخراش a. Despite their small size, crickets make very shrill noises. b. The shrill whistle of the policeman was warning enough for the fugitive to stop in his tracks. c. A shrill torrent of insults poured from the mouth of the shrieking woman.

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