Ibn Al –Ameed Secondary School Unit 7 2nd term 2013

Le Word Definition Meaning

1 Vigorous adj. Strong , healthy and full of energyHe takes plenty of vigorous exercise, he wants to win the match.

قوي -نشيط

1 Onerous adj. Involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensomeRashid works for six hours everyday in the family shop, It's not onerous work.

ثقيل -شاق

1 Cardiovascular adj.

Relating to the heart and blood vesselsWalking for one hour a day will improve your cardiovascular fitness.

قلبي – متعلقبالقلب

1 Commentary n.

The expression of opinions ( explanations about an event )We will bring you a full commentary on the game .

تعليق

2 Elderly adj. Old or aging The city is building new housing for the elderly.

األكبر سنا

2 Expectation n.

A strong belief that something will happen I have high expectations for this job, I believe it will be good.

توقع

2 Centenarian n.

A person who is one hundred or more years oldMy grandfather is over one hundred years old now , he is a centenarian

شخص معمر

2 Supple adj. Bending and moving easily , flexibleHe exercises everyday to keep herself supple .

مرن –رشيق-لين

2 Integral adj. Essential or fundamental Vegetables are an integral part of our diet .

متكامل-أساسي-جوهري

2 Cycle v. To ride a bicycleEvery day the postman cycles to many villages to deliver letters

يقود الدراجة

2 Geriatric adj. relating to old people I'm not a geriatric yet, you know I'm still strong enough .

متعلق بكبارالسن

2 Honour v. To treat someone with special respectIslam teaches children to honour their parents and show them compassion .

يكرم- يبجل

3 Chronic adj. Something that continues for a long time and can't easily مزمن

be solved

There is a chronic shortage of teachers. We need to look for new teachers

3 Deprived of ph. V.

Dispossess of , rob of – to preventThe prisoners are deprived of some basic rights .

محروم من

3 Shallow adj. Not deepThe lake is quite shallow ,we can swim in this area.

ضحل-سطحي

3 Genetic make-up n.

Chemical structure that defines individuality التركيبالوراثي

3 Restful adj. Peaceful and quietI love the restful stay in the hotel.

مريح

3 Drowsy adj. Tired and almost asleepThe drug can make me drowsy. I can't concentrate .

نعسان

4 Dispute n.

A disagreement ,argument or debateThey have been unable to resolve the dispute over working conditions.

نزاع

5 Blizzard n. A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility We once got stuck in a blizzard for six hours.

عاصفة ثلجية

5 Frequently adv.

Many occasions with little time between them The buses run less frequently on Sundays so you should take a taxi.

علي نحومتكرر

5 Do away with ph. V.

To get rid of – to stop using somethingComputerization has enabled us to do away with a lot of paperwork

يجهز علي-يلغي - يزيل

5 Excuse n. A reason put forward to defend or justify a faultHe'd better have a good excuse for being late.

عذر

5 Conceal v. To keep from sight – to hideI tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.

يخفي - يكتم

5 Make up ph. V.

To invent a storyWhen you are the boss you can make up your own rules .

يختلق قصة

5 Make up for ph. V.

To take the place of something lost or missingI don't eat breakfast but I make up for it at lunch.

يعوض

5 Do up ph. V. To fasten –to tieI asked my brother to do my shoes up for me , my

يربط- يحزم

back hurts me

5 Do without ph. V.

To not have somethingThe doctor told my grandfather to do without sugar because he is diabetic.

يستغني عن

5 Vicinity n. The area near a particular place There are several hotels in the immediate vicinity of the station.

قرب - جوار

5 In spite of prep.

Regardless ofHe went to work in spite of his illness.

بالرغم من

7 Affection n. A gentle feeling of fondness or liking He had a deep affection for his aunt, She raised him up.

محبة- مودة

7 Ailment n. An illnessYou can treat minor ailments yourself, no need to go to the doctor.

مرض - علة

7 Bestow v. Confer or present an honor or gift"Sir" is a title bestowed upon him by the queen.

يعطي- يمنح- يهب

7 Admiration n. Respect and warm approvalI want to express my admiration for the way the government dealt with the needy .

اعجاب

7 Due adj. Expected at or planned for at a certain timeThe next meeting is due to be held in three months' time.

متوقع

7 Fatal adj. Causing death This illness is fatal in almost all cases. It is not easy to be cured.

مميت

7 Deserve v. To do something or show qualities worthy of rewardChris deserves our special thanks for all his efforts to us.

يستحق -يستأهل

7 Life expectancy n.

The average period that a person may expect to liveLife expectancy in Kuwait has increased greatly recently .

العمرالمتوقع

7 Reverence n. Deep respect for someone or somethingShe has a great reverence for her professors, she respects them.

توقير - تبجيل

Unit 8

No Word Definition Meaning

1 Graduated adj.

Divided into different levelsThe books that children are using to learn are on a graduated scale of difficulty .

متدرج فيالمستوي

1 Public services n.

A service that is run for the benefit of the general publicThe government spends too much money on public services in Kuwait city .

الخدماتالعامة

2 Unemployment n.

The state of being jobless Many youth are facing the problem of unemployment They can't find jobs .

البطالة

2 Vacant adj.

Having no furniture or inhabitants , emptyThe hospital had no vacant beds, so the doctors postponed the operation.

فارغ

2 Almond n.

The tree that produces a nut with brown skin that tastes sweetIn Spain, farmers used to grow almonds on the higher ground

اللوز

2 Depopulation n.

The process of the number of people reducing in an areaDepopulation happens in the region as a result of the civil war

اخالء البالدمن سكانها

2 Deserted adj.

Neglected , abandoned The coastal resorts are deserted in winter , few people live there.

مهجور

2 Reverse v.

To make the opposite of what it was The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes.

يقلب –يعكس

2 Rural adj. Relating to the countryside rather than the town The area is still very rural and undeveloped ,it needs a lot of facilities

قروي

2 Export n. The selling and sending out of goods to other countries India grows tea for export. They grow large quantities.

التصدير

2 Overcrowding n.

The process of filling an area beyond what is usual or comfortableThere are plans to relieve overcrowding in Kuwait City .

االزدحام

2 Vice versa adv.

With the main item in the preceding statement the other way around

He doesn't trust her, and vice versa she also doesn't trust him.

العكسصحيح

2 Socioeconomi Relating to the interaction of social and economic متعلق

c adj. factors College Board officials said the difficulties arise more from socioeconomic than from ethnic differences .

بالنواحي االجتماعيةواالقتصادي

ة2 Infrastructur

e n.The basic physical and organizational structures and facilitiesThe war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure.

البنيةالتحتية

3 Contentment n.

The state of being happy and satisfied His face wore a look of pure contentment , he was so happy.

الراحة – الرضا –

السعادة-القناعة

3 Crown jewel n.

The best valuable thing that a person or place hasThe crown jewel of the silk City will be Burj Mubarak Al- Kabir I mean the most important building .

الشيءاألكثر قيمة

3 Demarcation n.

The point at which one area of work ends and another beginsThe river serves as the line of demarcation between the two counties.

تعيينالحدود

3 Vertical village exp.

The same amount of people occupying a village but in one tall buildingIn the future ,engineers will try to overcome the problem of limited land by building vertical villages .

القريةالعمودية

3 Skyline n. The shape made by hills or buildings against the skyYou can get a good view of the New York skyline from the Statue of Liberty

الصورة الظلية

للجبال او المباني

كما تبدو علي خلفية

السماء4 Pluck up the

courage expMake an effort to do something that frightens oneI'd love to do a parachute jump, but I can't pluck up the courage.

يستجمعشجاعته

4 Astounded adj.

Shock or greatly surprise

I was astounded to hear that Tim had died in a car accident.

مندهش

4 Bump into phr. V.

To meet by chanceI bumped into Rashid in the city , it was a good surprise .

يقابلمصادفة

4 Narrate v. Give a spoken or written account ofThe main character narrates the story.

يروي – يقص -يحكي

4 Embarrassed adj.

Feeling or showing shame

I was too embarrassed to admit that I forgot to buy a present for my mother on her birthday .

محبط -مربك

5 Metropolis n. Densely populated city Kuwait City has become a huge Metropolis. My cousin wants to begin his career there .

العاصمة -الحاضرة

5 Odds and ends id.

Bits and piecesI've taken most of the big things to the new house, but there are a few odds and ends left to collect.

فضالت-نثريات

5 Densely adv. Closely compacted in substance His books tend to be rather densely written .They contain a lot of information and ideas and are difficult to understand.

علي نحوكثيف

5 Disturbance n.

The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition

Phone calls are the biggest disturbance while driving .

ازعاج

5 Hub n. Centre of activityDubai is the hub of the financial work in the Gulf.

محورالنشاط

5 Hustle and bustle

Activity , liveliness

I love the hustle and bustle of the marketplace.

انتعاش

5 Far and wide idiom

Over a large areaPeople came from far and wide to see the concert.

من كلمكان

5 Glamour n. An attractive and exciting quality

Who can resist the glamour of Hollywood? It's so famous

جداب-مشهور

5 Tranquil adj. Calm, free from disturbance

The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting so I really like it .

هاديء

7 Leafy adj. Having much foliage because of an abundance of trees or bushesRich people are fond of living in leafy suburban areas .

منطقة كثيفة

االشجار

8 Advantageous adj.

A condition that puts one in a favourable position

The lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to poorer families.

مفيد - نافع

8 Make it your own exp.

Change something in your possession This is my personal mobile .You can't make it your own.

يجعل الشيءملكا له

8 Palatial adj. Resembling a palace in being spacious and splendidChrestiano Ronaldo lives in a palatial villa In Madrid.

قصري – واسع

كالقصر8 Picturesque Visually attractive - بديع

adj.My friend gave me a Picturesque account of his trip to New York.

ساحر

8 Residents' parking

Parking space reserved specifically for residents of an areaIt's better to go to the capital city by bus because there aren't resident's parking areas there .

مواقف لسيارات

المقيمين فيمنطقة ما

Unit 9No Word Definition Meaning

1-2 Competent adj.

Having the necessary ability or skill to do something

A competent mechanic should be able to fix the problem of my car.

كفيء

1-2 Cookery n. The skill of preparing and cooking food

More and more people are taking an interest in vegetarian cookery.

الطبخ

1-2 Custom-made adj.

Made to a particular custom's order

My friend is very fat , he usually wears Custom-made clothes.

حسب طلبالزبون

1-2 Fix v. To repair something that is broken

They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one.

يصلح

1-2 Mail order n.

The selling of goods to customers by mail. البيع عنطريق البريد

1-2 Mass-produced adj.

Produced in large quantities

China produce mass- produced furniture to export it to many countries.

ينتج علينطاق واسع

1-2 Unique adj. Being the only of its kind. Unlike anything else.I'd recognise your handwriting anywhere - it's unique.

فريد مننوعة

1-2 Unusual adj.

Not commonly occurring or done

It 's unusual to have adult conversation like that with such a young child.

غير معتاد

1-2 Workshop n.

A building in which goods are manufactured or repaired

The skillful carpenter make good stylish furniture in his workshop.

ورشة

3 Contemporary adj.

Belonging to the present time

Although it was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary feel to it.

معاصر

3 Craftsman Someone who is very skilled at a particular craft حرفي

n. The plates are hand painted by our finest craftsmen.

3 In parallel exp.

Occurring at the same time

In bilingual schools , English is taught in parallel with Arabic.

بشكلمتوازي

3 Platform n. A raised level surface on which people can stand

The train for Cambridge will depart from platform 9.

منبر

3 Pottery n. Clay that has been shaped and baked in order to make pots

They sell pottery and other handmade goods.

اواني الفخار

3 Promote v.

Support or actively encourage

Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.

يشجع

3 Seamlessly adv.

Smooth and without seams or obvious joins بهدوء -بانسيابيه

3 Socialise v. To mix socially with others

I tend not to socialize with my colleagues. I'm an individual lifestyle.

يتواصل

4-5 Below par exp.

Something which is inferior

The restaurant we went to last week was really below bar.

دونالمستوي

4-5 Call the shots exp.

To make the important decision , to direct a project

It was a job in which she was able to call the shots.

يأخذ قرار-مهم

يدير مشروع4-5 Immobile

adj.Motionless

She sat immobile, wondering what to do next.

ساكن- غيرمتحرك

4-5 Neck and neck exp.

Evenly matched

Statistics show that the two main parties are running neck and neck

جنبا الي-جنب

الند بالند4-5 Snooker n. A game played with cues on a billiard table

They meet up every Friday to play snooker .

لعبة السنوكر

4-5 Substandard adj.

Below the usual or required standard

The restaurant we went to was really substandard. I won't go there again.

اقل من المستويالمطلوب

4-5 Toe the line exp.

To accept the authority of a particular group

Ministers who wouldn't toe the party line were swiftly got rid of.

يقبل سلطة مجموعة

محددة

4-5 Ungentlemanly adj.

Dishonourable

The Ungentlemanly conduct is not accepted in our school.

أسلوب غيرمهذب

4-5 Put to phr.v.

To ask someone a question about something important

The audience is now invited to put questions to the speaker.

يسأل عن-شيء مهم يوضع علي

المحك

7-8 Appoint v. To choose someone for a job

We've appointed three new teachers this year.

يعين - يوظف

7-8 Bill n. A written proposal for a new law

When a bill is passed in parliament it becomes law.

مشروعقانون

7-8 Biography n.

An account of someone's life written by someone else

He wrote a biography of Winston Churchill.

سيرة داتية

7-8 Customarily adv.

Usually , habitually عادة

7-8 Degree n. A course of study at university or college

She's got a physics a degree in physics from Oxford.

درجة

7-8 Doctorate n.

A university degree of the highest level

She has a doctorate in physics from Norwich.

درجةالدكتوراة

7-8 Master's degree n.

A university degree such as an MA(studying 2 years after the first degree)

An MA and a MSc are both Master's degrees .

درجةالماجستير

7-8 Minister n. A politician who is in charge of a government department

Modi Al Humous is the Minister of Education in Kuwait.

وزير

7-8 Parliament n.

The group of people who are elected to make a country's laws

Four women were elected to Parliament in 2008 in Kuwait.

البرلمان

7-8 Portfolio n. The work that a particular govt. official is responsible for المنصبالحكومي

7-8 Resign v. To announce that you have decided to leave your job

He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.

يستقيل

7-8 Whereas conj.

In contrast or comparison with the fact that

He must be about sixty, whereas his wife looks about thirty.

بينما

Unit : 10NoWordDefinitionMeaning

1-2Ascend v.To climb to the summit of a mountain

They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain.

يصعد

1-2Attempt n.An effort to surpass a record or conquer a mountain

This is my second attempt at the exam. I hope I can pass.

محاولة

1-2Dizzying adj.Make someone feel unsteady, confused or amazed

The climber had been suffering from strong winds, snowy and dizzying heights.

يسبب الدوار(الدوخة)

1-2Elite n.A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category

The domination of power by a small political elite has destroyed the economy of the country .

النخبة

1-2Exhaustion n.A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue

She felt ill from exhaustion after studying the whole night.

تعب – ارهاق

1-2Extreme adj.Reaching a high or the highest degree ; very great

He is suffering from extreme pain in his back, he can't walk at all.

اقصي – نهاية

1-2Frost-bite n.Injury to body tissues caused by exposure to extreme cold

تجم¡¡د األط¡¡راف-لسعة البرد

1-2Highlight v.Pick out and emphasise

The report highlights the need for improved safety.

يركز علي

1-2Perilous adj.Full of danger or risk

The country roads are quite perilous, they should be given due care by the police.

خطير

1-2Reconstruction n.

The process of rebuilding something after it has been damaged

The Reconstruction of Kuwait after invasion has been done very quickly .

اعادة التشييد

1-2Scale v.To climb up or over (something high and steep )

The prisoner scaled the high prison wall and ran off.

يتسلق

1-2Summit n.The highest point of a hill or mountain

Only few people reached the summit of Mont Everest.

ذروة – قمةالجبل

3Clamber v.To climb or move slowly somewhere using your hands& feet

They clambered over the rocks.

يتسلق بصعوبة

3Manned adj.Run or operated especially by human controlيدار بواسطة االنسان

The phones are manned 24 hours a day.

3Set a record exp.

To reach a new limit يسجل رقم قياسي

3Submerged adj.Under water

She was taken to hospital after being submerged in an icy river for 45 minutes.

مغمور بالماء

4-5Afflicted adj.Affected in an unpleasant , painful way

The country was afflicted by civil war.

تأثر سلبا

4-5Alight adj.On fire, burning

I had to use a bit of petrol to get the fire alight.

مشتعل

4-5Arson n.The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

A cinema was burnt out in north London last night. Police suspect arson.

االحراق العمديللمباني

4-5Austere adj.Severe or strict in manner , attitude or appearance

He was a tall, austere, forbidding figure.

قاس – صارم

4-5Come across phr.v.

To meet or find by chance

He came across some of his old letters in his drawer.

يقابل مصادفة

4-5Come away with phr.v.

To leave a place with a particular feeling or impression

I came away with the impression that the school was very well run.

يغادر مكانا أو حوارا بفكرة او

انطباع معين

4-5Come down phr.v.If a price or the level of something comes down , it becomes lower

House prices have come down recently.

ينخفض

4-5Come over phr.v.

To visit you at your house

Is your family coming over from Greece for the wedding?

يزور

4-5Come round phr.v.

Recover after being unconscious

She hasn't come round from the anesthetic yet.

يستعيد الوعي

4-5Come up phr.v.To be mentioned in a conversation –to become available

A job has come up in the accounts department.

يذكر – يصبحمتوفر

4-5Exhilarated adj.Feel very happy

At the end of the race I was exhilarated.

سعيد

4-5Fatigued adj.Tired or exhausted

He became very fatigued after the long journey.

متعب

4-5Traverse v.To travel across or through

Pilots traversed the continent from west to east.

-يسافر عبر يجتاز

4-5Unconscious adj.

Unable to see ,hear what is going on

She was hit on the head by a stone and knocked unconscious.

فاقد الوعي

4-5Visible adj.Able to be perceived or noticed easily

There are few visible signs of the illness that kept her in hospital for so long.

مرئي

7-8Assist v.To help someone typically by doing a share of the work

A good advisor assists the youth in planning their career.

يساعد

7-8Binoculars n.An optical instrument with a lens for each eye

We use binoculars to see things far away.

منظار مكبر

7-8Cope with phr.v.

To deal effectively with something difficult

It must be difficult for a working woman to cope with three small children and a job.

يواجه بنجاح

7-8Crave v.To feel a powerful desire for something

Many young children crave attention.

يتوق الي -يتشوق

7-8Engulf v.Sweep over something so as to surround completely

The war is threatening to engulf the entire region.

يغمر - يبتلع

7-8Entail v.Involve something as a necessary part or consequence

Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money.

يستلزم - يستتبع

7-8Feat n.An achievement that requires great courage or strength

The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.

عمل مجيد

7-8Gruelling adj.Extremely tiring and demanding

He eventually won the match after five gruelling sets.

مرهق - متعب

7-8Mountaineer n.

A person who takes part in the activity of climbing

A mountaineer is a person who climbs mountains as a sport or job.

متسلقالجبال

7-8Strong-willed adj.

Determined , stubborn

She's very strong-willed and if she's decided to leave school, nothing will stop her.

عنيد – مصممعلي

Unit: 11NoWordDefinitionMeaning

1-2Abhorrent adj.Inspiring disgust and loathing, repugnant

Racism of any kind is abhorrent.

- كريهمنفر

1-2Awe-inspiring adj.

Arousing awe through being impressive ,formidable- جدير باالعجاب ملهم

Her knowledge of computers is quite awe-inspiring.

1-2Concept n.An abstract idea ; a general notion

It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.

مفهوم

1-2Detriment n.

The state of being harmed or damaged

Are you sure that I can follow this diet without detriment to my health?

ضرر -أذي

1-2Execute v. To carry out an order or plan

The job involves executing a plan of nursing care.

ينفد

1-2Frontier n.The extreme limit of understanding in a particular area

The frontiers of science and technology are so close.

الحد الفاصل- اخر انجاز تم التوصل

اليه

1-2Intrepid adj.Fearless , adventurous

A team of intrepid soldiers managed to defeat the enemies.

و جسورشجاع

1-2Mission n.An expedition into space

The first manned mission to the moon was done by a Russian scientist.

مهمة

1-2Orbit v.To fly or move around in a circle

On this mission the Shuttle will orbit the Earth at a height of several hundred miles.

يدور في الفضاء حولكوكب أو نجم

1-2Revere v. To feel deep respect or admiration for something

Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.

يشعر بالعجاب -يبجل

1-2Revolve around phr.v.

To go around , turn around , rotate , spin

The conversation revolved around childcare problems.

يدور حول

1-2Sentient adj.Able to perceive or feel things

It is hard for a sentient person to understand how any parents could treat their child so badly.

حساس

1-2Universe n.The Earth , planets and stars

Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe?

الكون

3Approximately adv.

Roughly, almost

The job will take approximately three weeks.

تقريبا

3Dispatch v.To send off to a destination or for a purpose

Two loads of woolen cloth were dispatched to the factory on December 12th.

يرسل

3Obscure v.To prevent something from being seen or heard clearlyويحجب

The view was obscured by mist.يغطي3Perceivable adj.Could be noticed

Yesterday, lightening was so perceivable; everyone could see it.

يمكن رؤيته أومالحظته

3Scrutinise v.To examine someone or something very carefully

He scrutinized the men's faces closely, trying to work out who was lying.

يتفحص

4-5Astronomical adj.

Relating to the branch of science that deals with celestial objects and the universe as a whole

متعلق بعلمالفلك

4-5Conducive adj.Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.

محفز - باعث

4-5Exceptionally adv.

Unusually , remarkably

This is an exceptionally fine portrait. I really like it.

بطريقةاستثنائية

4-5Habitation n.The state or process of living in a particular place

There was no sign of habitation as far as the eye could see.

سكني- عيش

4-5Natural satellite n.A naturally occurring object that orbits a planet , the moon

4-5On board adj. Available or situated on a ship or other vehicle

In the future, cars equipped with on-board computers will be able to detect and avoid traffic jams automatically.

علي متن .....

4-5Opportunity n.A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something

Everyone will have an opportunity to comment.

فرصة

4-5Roughly adv.In a manner lacking refinement and precision

He pushed the children roughly to one side.

بصرامة -تقريبا

4-5Solar system n.The collection of nine planets and their moons in orbit around the sun

المجموعةالشمسية

4-5Superb adj.Impressively splendid

Missi scored a superb goal at the end of the first half.

رائع - مدهش

4-5Wane v.To decrease in vigour, power , or extent , to become weaker

My enthusiasm for the project was waned.

يضعف - يقلل

7-8Abnormal adj.Deviating from what is normal or usual

Tests revealed some abnormal skin cells.

غير طبيعي-غير مألوف

7-8Alert v.To warn of a danger , threat or problemينبه

The parcel alerted police to the possibility of a terrorist attack at the airport.

7-8Data n.Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

The data was collected by various researchers.

بيانات

7-8Dual adj.Consisting of two parts , elements or aspects

This room has a dual purpose, serving as both a study and a dining room.

ثنائي- مزدوج

7-8Durable adj.Able to withstand wear , pressure or damage ;hard-wearing

The machines have to be made of durable materials.

متين- شديداالحتمال

7-8Economical adj.Giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money

A small car is more economical to run.

اقتصادي

7-8Emission n.The production and discharge of something

The Green Party has called for reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the UK.

انبعاث (غازات)

7-8GPS abb.Global Positioning Systemنظام المالحة العالمي

7-8Monitor v.Observe and check the progress of something over a period of time

The CIA were monitoring the spy's phone calls.

يراقب

7-8Revolutionize v.To change radically or fundamentally

Newton's discoveries revolutionized physics.

يحدث تغيرا شامال- يثور

7-8Specifically adv.Particularly , exclusively

We are aiming our campaign specifically at young people not the old ones.

بطريقة محددة

7-8Spin-offs n.

Items used in space that improve our lives on earth

The research has had spin-offs in the development of medical equipment.

منتج

7-8Take for granted exp.

Fail to appreciate someone or something that is very familiar or obvious

I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted.

بطريقة مسلم بها

7-8Trainers n.A soft shoe, suitable for sports or casual wear حذاء رياضيUnit: 12

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1-2Abstract adj.Existing in thought or as an idea

This debate is becoming too abstract - let's have some hard facts!

مجرد

1-2Arbitrarily adv.Randomly , by chance

We made the decision to go to Italy quite arbitrarily, she didn't make any preparation.

عشوائيا -مصادفة

1-2Audience n.The listeners at a public event

The audience were clearly delighted with the performance.

أوالمستمعين الحضور فيعرض ما

1-2BSc abb.Bachelor of Science بكالوريوس علوم

1-2Digit n.Number from 0 to 9 الى0األرقام من 9

1-2Genius n.Intelligence , cleverness

Einstein was a mathematical genius.

عبقري

1-2MSc abb.Master of Science

Phil is studying for an MSc in biochemistry.

شهادةالماجستير علوم

1-2Outstanding adj.

Unusually good

It's an area of outstanding natural beauty.

بارز

1-2PhD abb.Doctor of philosophy

Susan has a PhD in Italian literature.

دكتوراه

1-2Precocious adj.Having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual

A precocious child, she went to university at the age of 15.

مبكر النضجبخاصة عقليا

1-2Prodigy n.A young one endowed with exceptional abilities

The 16-year-old tennis prodigy is the youngest player ever to reach the Olympic finals.

طفل أو شابعبقري

1-2Randomly adv.Done or happening without method or conscious decision

The books were randomly arranged on the shelves.

عشوائيا

1-2Talent n.Natural ability or skill

Her talent for music showed at an early age.

موهبة

1-2Tour v.To visit several parts of a country or area

We spent a month touring around Europe.

يتجول

1-2Virtuoso n.a person highly skilled in music

Cole was a virtuoso on the piano.

شخص بارع فيالموسيقي

3Acquire v.To buy or obtain for oneself

I seem to have acquired two copies of this book.

يحصل علي

3Attire n.Clothes

I hardly think jeans are appropriate attire for a wedding.

مالبس

3Deputy n.Someone who is directly below another person in rank

I'm acting as deputy while the boss is away.

نائب أو وكيل

3Electrochemical adj.

Relating to chemical reaction brought about by electricity

3Forum n.A meeting where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged

The journal aims to provide a forum for discussion and debate

منتدي

3Medallist n.Someone who has won a medal in a competition

She's a bronze medallist in judo.

حاصل عليميدالية

3Reactor n.A coil or other component that provides reactance in a circuit مفاعل

3Sewage n.The mixture of waste from the human body and used water that is carried away from houses.

Untreated sewage is being pumped into the sea, from where it pollutes our beaches.

مياة مجاري

3Sponsor v.A person that provides funds for a project

The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts.

يرعي – يكفل

3Unprecedented adj.

Never having happened before

This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale.

غير مسبوق

4-5Accusation n. A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal

What do you say to the accusation that you are unfriendly?

اتهام

4-5Agonize v.To undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something

She agonized for days about whether she should take the job or not.

يسبب القلق-يقلق

4-5Extravagantly adv.

Spending money or using resources in a wasteful way

This is an Extravagantly expensive car, I really can't buy it.

ينفق المالبإسراف

4-5High-living n.An extravagant social life as enjoyed by the wealthy حياة الرغد اإلسراف

4-5Jockey n.A person who rides in horse races

A jockey is someone who rides horses in races.

فارس يمتهنركوب الخيل

4-5Repudiate v.To refuse to accept or be associated with

He repudiated the allegation claim that he had tried to deceive them.

-يرفض قبولينكر

4-5Season n. A fixed time in the year when a particular sport is playedموسم رياضي

The sports season begins from September to June in Kuwait.

7-8Accolade n.An award or privilege granted as an acknowledgment of merit

Her approval was the highest accolade he could have received.

تكريم

7-8Aligned adj.Put into correct or appropriate position- متناسق مصطف

7-8Bladder n.A membranous sac in humans and other animalsالمثانة7-8Eternity n.Infinite or unending timeالخلود

7-8Genetics n.The study of heredityعلم الوراثة

7-8Gifted adj. Having exceptional talent or natural ability

Schools often fail to cater for the needs of gifted children

موهوب

7-8Molecular adj.Relating to consisting of molecules فردي –جزئي

7-8Nomination n. The action of proposing or formally entering as a candidate for election

There have been two nominations for the new job.

الترشح لمنصب

7-8Non-invasive adj.

Not requiring the introduction of instruments into the bodyبال تدخل (جراحي)

7-8Recipient n.A person or thing that receives or is awarded something

President Anwar Al Sadat is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

- متلقيمستقبل

7-8Researcher n.A person who investigates materials in order to establish facts.

Mr. Ashraf is a television political researcher

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