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1. Witty

an opinion formed without taking time and care to judge fairly; to harm or injure عقیده ای که بدون زمان و دقت برای قضاوتی عادلانه شکل گرفته است ، آسیب رساندن ، مجروح کردن a. Prejudice against minority groups will linger on as long as people ignore the facts. b. Eliminating prejudice should be among the first concerns of a democracy. c. The witness's weird behavior prejudiced Nancy's case.
hold back; make hard to do عقب نگه داشتن ، انجام کار را دشوار ساختن a. Deep mud hindered travel in urban centers. b. The storm hindered the pursuit of the fleeing prisoners. c. Mona's gloomy nature hinders her relationships with other people.
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.
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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