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Multiple choice questions

Question:

1. Expensive

think out; plan; invent ابداع کردن ، برنامه ریزی کردن ، اختراع کردن a. The burglars devised a scheme for entering the bank at night. b. I would like to devise a method for keeping my toes from becoming numb while I am ice skating. c. If we could devise a plan for using the abandoned building, we could save thousands of dollars.
costly; high-priced گران ، پرهزینه a. Because diamonds are scarce they are expensive. b. Margarine is much less expensive than butter. c. Shirley's expensive dress created a great deal of excitement at the party.
win over to do or believe; make willing متقاعد کردن ، راضی کردن a. Can you persuade him to give up his bachelor days and get married? b. No one could persuade the captain to leave the sinking ship. c. Beth's shriek persuaded Jesse that she was in real danger.
natural ability توانایی ذاتی a. Medori's talent was noted when she was in first grade. b. Feeling that he had the essential talent, Carlos tried out for the school play. c. Hard work can often make up for a lack of talent.

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