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WORDLIST 9THE HISTORY OF BICYCLES
مرکز مطالعات و توسعه آموزش علوم پزشکی
1. Alteration (n.) Definition: a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance,
character, or structure of something:Synonym: change, adjustment, adaptation
Example: Several police officers are being questioned about the alteration of the documents.
Word Family: pre·al·ter·a·tion, noun
pro·al·ter·a·tion, adjectivere·al·ter·a·tion, noun
2. Bumpy (adj.)
Definition: not smooth
Synonym: rough, choppy
Example: We drove along a narrow, bumpy road.
Word Family:
bump·i·ly, adverb
bump·i·ness, noun
3. Design (v.)Definition: to make or draw plans for something, for example
clothes or buildings:Synonym: plan. Sketch, model
Example: This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women.
Word Family: out·de·sign, verb (used with object)
o·ver·de·sign, verbpre·de·sign, verb (used with object)
re·de·sign, verbself-de·sign, noun
4. Fee (n.)
Definition: an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service
Synonym: cost, charge,
Example: We couldn't pay the lawyer's fee.
Word Family:
fee·less, adjective
o·ver·fee, noun
su·per·fee, noun
5. Framework (n.)
Definition: a supporting structure around which something can be built
Synonym: body, skeleton, foundation
Example: The bike has been made on a strong metal framework.
Word Family:
un·der·frame·work, noun
6. Individual (n.)
Definition: a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong
Synonym: person, human being, guy
Example: Every individual has rights which must never be taken away.
Word Family:
in·ter·in·di·vid·u·al, adjective
non·in·di·vid·u·al, adjective
su·per·in·di·vid·u·al, adjective, noun
su·per·in·di·vid·u·al·ly, adverb
trans·in·di·vid·u·al, adjective
7. Injure (v.)Definition: to hurt or cause physical harm to a person or animal
Synonym: hurt, damage, woundExample: A bomb exploded at the embassy, injuring several
people.Word Family:
in·jur·a·ble, adjectivein·jur·er, noun
qua·si-in·jured, adjectivere·in·jure, verb (used with object), re·in·jured, re·in·jur·ing.
un·in·jured, adjective
8. Inherent (adj.)Definition: existing as a natural or basic part of something
Synonym: intrinsic, Innate, inborn, implicit Example: I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
Word Family:in·her·ent·ly, adverb
non·in·her·ent, adjectivenon·in·her·ent·ly, adverb
un·in·her·ent, adjectiveun·in·her·ent·ly, adverb
9. Lever (n.)
Definition: a bar or handle that moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the
operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object
Synonym: handle
Example: He pulled the lever to unlock the door.
Word Family:
re·lev·er, verb (used with object)
10. Manufacturer
Definition: a company that produces goods in large numbers, producer
Synonym: maker, producer, builder, constructor
Example: Germany is a major manufacturer of motor cars
Word Family:
11. Minimize (v.)Definition: to reduce something to the least possible level or
amountSynonym: reduce, decrease, lessen
Example: We must minimize the risk of infection. Word Family:
min·i·mi·za·tion, nounmin·i·miz·er, noun
un·min·i·mized, adjectiveun·min·i·miz·ing, adjective
12. Overseas (adj.)
Definition: in, from, or to other countries
Synonym: away, across, in a foreign country
Example: We need to open up overseas markets
Word Family:
13. Pillow (n.)
Definition: a rectangular cloth bag filled with soft material, such as feathers or artificial materials, used for resting your head on in
bed
Synonym: cushion, headrest
Example: Do you prefer a feather pillow or a foam pillow?
Word Family:
pil·low·less, adjective
pil·low·like, adjective
un·pil·lowed, adjective
14. Primary (adj.)
Definition: more important than anything else; main
Synonym: main, chief, key, prime
Example: The Red Cross's primary concern is to preserve and protect human life.
Word Family:
pri·ma·ri·ness, noun
post·pri·ma·ry, adjective
sub·pri·ma·ry, adjective
15. Revolutionize (v.)
Definition: to completely change something so that it is much better:
Synonym: transform, alter, reorganize
Example: Newton's discoveries revolutionized physics.
Word Family:
rev·o·lu·tion·iz·er, noun
qua·si-rev·o·lu·tion·ized, adjective
un·rev·o·lu·tion·ized, adjective
16. Rear (adj.)
Definition: at the back of something:
Synonym: back, hinder
Example: The horse had injured one of its rear legs.
Word Family:
un·reared, adjective
well-reared, adjective
17. Steel (n.)
Definition: a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially
vehicles and buildings:
Synonym:
Example: a steel helmet
Word Family:
steel·like, adjective
pre·steel, noun, adjective
18. Substitute (v.) Definition: to use something or someone instead of another thing
or personSynonym: replace with, exchange
Example: You can substitute oil for butter in this recipe. Word Family:
sub·sti·tut·a·ble, adjectivesub·sti·tut·a·bil·i·ty, noun
sub·sti·tut·er, nounsub·sti·tut·ing·ly, adverb
sub·sti·tu·tion, noun
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