Funny in Farsi — Vocabulary
Firoozeh Dumas
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immigrateimmigrate → immigrated:came to live (from another country) About 1 of each 8 people in the United States immigrated from somewhere else.more Show sample from book There, we stood out like a bunch of Middle Eastern immigrants in a town where everyone is blond and sails.†p.38.116 more immigrate → immigrants:people who came to live in a new country Show general definition come to live in a new country
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themean idea that is unifying or recurrent The party had a 1950's theme.more Show sample from book If you were to design a theme park around the crashed drug plane, what would you call it?p.177.43 more theme → theme park:an amusement park with one or more basic underlying ideas -- such as the "Magic Kingdom" of Disneyworld Show general definition for theme (as in: theme of the novel) a basic idea that underlies what is being said or done -- especially in a literary or artistic work
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abundantpresent in great quantity Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more Show sample from book What triggered my fascination wasn't the sheer majesty of the librarian's nose, but her abundant confidence.†p.161.44 more Show general definition present in great quantity
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book Dragging me along as his interpreter, he and I headed for the Say-On drugstore to buy diet pills and a scale.†p.27.75 more interpret → interpreter:someone who translates language Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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nonethelessin spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas) Sometimes she gets angry and loses her temper, but I love her nonetheless.more Show sample from book His salary was half what it had been before the revolution, but he was nonetheless extremely grateful to wake up and go to work every day.†p.121.54 more Show general definition in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, all the same, still, and however.)
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book The most exciting part of the trip was the many tunnels, which enabled us to pass through the Elburz Mountains to reach the Caspian.†p.53.92 more enable → enabled:made possible Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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impendingabout to happen She plans to spend more time on that after her impending retirement.more Show sample from book More important, this job meant that Aunt Sedigeh had the scoop on every impending marriage for miles around.†p.147.33 more Show general definition about to happen -- especially of something unpleasant or feared
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approximateapproximate → approximately:about The state has approximately as many Republicans as Democrats.more Show sample from book We reached the Champs-Elysées approximately ten minutes after the rest of the population of Western Europe.†p.136.92 more approximate → approximately:about (but not exactly) Show general definition almost, but not exact; or similar
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coincidencea situation where things happened at the same time by chance even though it was unlikely It was a pure coincidence that both got sick the same weekend.more Show sample from book Perhaps it's the same kind of coincidence that keeps African Americans from getting cabs in New York.†p.65.74 more Show general definition a situation where two things happened at the same time or in the same way by chance even though it was unlikely
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subsequentfollowing Her guess was proven right by subsequent developments.more Show sample from book After his return to Iran and subsequent marriage, he had convinced my mother to make Jell-O on a fairly regular basis.†p.85.41 more following something else Show general definition following something else
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lucrativeprofitable It is Google's most lucrative business.more Show sample from book I didn't want to get on her bad side early on in this lucrative job so I smiled as I tried to untangle her arms.p.123.71 more Show general definition profitable
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allianceassociation formed to support common interests The Islamic governments formed an alliance to defeat Israel.more Show sample from book I would pick up the receiver to find somebody from the Alliance Francaise with a piddling question or comment.†p.132.33 more Show general definition an association formed to support common interests
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persistentcontinuing over time She has a persistent cough.more Show sample from book In hindsight, I believe my ability to dodge all learning opportunities did reveal a certain inner strength, a persistent refusal to be like the others.†p.70.61 more continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition Show general definition continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition
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buffetself-serve meal The hotel offers a free, buffet breakfast.more Show sample from book The all-you-can-eat buffet, that American phenomenon, represented the only endurance exercise at which my family excelled.p.52.95 more Show general definition for buffet (as in: all-you-can-eat buffet) a self-served meal
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abidetolerate I can't abide her continual complaints.more Show sample from book My father, having inherited the cautious and law-abiding genes in the family, could never quite gather the courage to join his older brother on these free movie escapades, even though he really, really wanted to see the films.p.88.71 more abide → law-abiding:law-obeying Show general definition for abide (as in: abide by her decision) to tolerate or put up with something
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abide#2abide → abides:lives She abides in the forest.more Show sample from book If my father limited his handyman skills to his own humble abode, that would be fine.p.182.91 more abide → abode:home Show general definition for abide (as in: abide in the forest) to live in a place or more rarely: to live with someone or something
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linguisticlanguage She fears the country will split along linguistic lines.more Show sample from book As if God were playing a linguistic joke on us, we lived in "Veetee-er" (Whittier), we shopped at "Veetvood" (Whitwood) Plaza, I attended "Leffingvell" School, and our neighbor was none other than "Valter Villiams."†p.11.62 more related to language Show general definition related to language
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affluentwealthy The affluent neighborhood was lined with large houses, manicured lawns, and luxury cars.more Show sample from book Francois's life of affluence in the Parisian suburbs, on the other hand, had left him itching for adventure.†p.59.51 more affluent → affluence:people who are, or the condition of being, wealthy Show general definition people who are, or the condition of being, wealthy
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regaleregale → regaled:entertained She regaled us with tales from her first year at college.more Show sample from book When I first met him, he regaled me with stories of exotic places he had visited: the Maldive Islands, West Africa, Bali, Sri Lanka.†p.57.11 more Show general definition to entertain -- especially with amusing stories
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secularnon-religious Many countries of the Middle East and North Africa maintain a dual system of secular courts and religious courts, in which the religious courts mainly regulate marriage and inheritance.more Show sample from book Since it is a secular holiday, Nowruz is celebrated by the entire country, as Thanksgiving is in the United States.†p.105.81 more not religious Show general definition for secular (as in: a secular organization) not religious