5th box -Flashcards

Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Refrain

having or showing kind feelings toward others; approving; enjoying the same things and getting along well together نسبت به دیگران احساسات مهربانانه ای دارد یا نشان می دهد ، موافق a. Judge Cruz was sympathetic to the lawyer's plea for mercy. b. Father was fortunately sympathetic to my request to use the car on weekends. c. We were all sympathetic to Suzanne over her recent misfortune.
hold back خودداری کردن ، اجتناب کردن a. Refrain from making hasty promises. b. Milo could not refrain from laughing at the jest. c. If you want to be heard, you must refrain from mumbling.
burn slightly; dry up; criticize sharply سوزاندن ملایم ، خشکاندن ، شدیداً انتقاد کردن a. The hot iron scorched the tablecloth. b. Farmers reported that their wheat was being scorched by the fierce rays of the sun. c. Mr. Regan gave the class a scorching lecture on proper behavior in the cafeteria.
situation of getting on well together or going well together; sweet or musical sound هماهنگی ، صدای موزون و شیرین a. We hoped the incident would not disrupt the harmony that existed between the brothers. b. I am sympathetic to Warren because his plans are in harmony with mine. c. We responded to the harmony of the song by humming along.

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