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Wordlist 15Bionic People
مرکز مطالعات و توسعه آموزش علوم پزشکی
1. Advocate (v.)Definition: to publicly support or suggest an idea,
development, or way of doing somethingSynonym: prescribe, recommend
Example: He advocates the return of capital punishment.
Word Family:ad·vo·ca·tive, adjective
ad·vo·ca·tor, nounnon·ad·vo·cate, nounpre·ad·vo·cate, noun
pre·ad·vo·cate, verb (used with object), pre·ad·vo·cat·ed, pre·ad·vo·cat·ing.
2. Bionic (adj.)Definition: using artificial materials and methods to produce activity or movement in a person or animalSynonym: Example: The scientist used a bionic arm to examine the radioactive material.Word Family:bi·on·i·cal·ly, adverb
3. Discriminate (v.)Definition: to treat a person or particular group of people
differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour,
sex, sexuality, etcSynonym: differentiate, distinguish
Example: She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
Word Family:dis·crim·i·nate·ly, adverb
half-dis·crim·i·nat·ed, adjectivepre·dis·crim·i·nate, verb (used with object), pre·dis·crim·i·nat·e
d, pre·dis·crim·i·nat·ing.un·dis·crim·i·nat·ed, adjective
4. Disproportionate (adj.)Definition: too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving its importance or
influence Synonym: not appropriate
Example: There are a disproportionate number of girls in the class.
Word Family:dis·pro·por·tion·ate·ly, adverb
dis·pro·por·tion·ate·ness, noun
5. In Unison (Exp.)Definition: acting or speaking together, or at the
same timeSynonym: together
Example: "We want ice cream!" the children chanted in unison.
Word Family:
6. Isolate (v.)Definition: to separate something or someone from other things or people with which they are joined or
mixed, or to keep them separateSynonym: separate, set apart
Example: He was isolated from all the other prisoners.Word Family:
i·so·la·tor, nounre·i·so·late, verb (used with object), re·i·so·lat·ed, re·i·so·l
at·ing.un·i·so·late, verb (used with object), un·i·so·lat·ed, un·i·so
·lat·ing.
7. Lineman (n.)Definition:
a person who installs or repairs telephone, telegraph, or other wires
Synonym: Example: he works as a lineman.
Word Family:
8. Rehabilitation (n.)Definition: to return someone to a healthy or usual
condition or way of living, or to return something to good condition
Synonym: regiment, therapyExample: The aim is to rehabilitate the prisoners so that
they can lead productive lives when they are released. Word Family:
re·ha·bil·i·ta·tion, nounre·ha·bil·i·ta·tive, adjective
re·ha·bil·i·ta·tor, nounnon·re·ha·bil·i·ta·tion, noun
non·re·ha·bil·i·ta·tive, adjective
9. Restriction (n.)Definition: something that limits someone's actions or
movement, or limits the amount, size, etc., of somethingSynonym: limitation. constraint
Example: You can get a discount fare, but some restrictions (= rules about limits) apply.
Word Family:non·re·stric·tion, noun
o·ver·re·stric·tion, nounpre·re·stric·tion, noun
pro·re·stric·tion, adjectiveself-re·stric·tion, noun
10. Sensation (n.)Definition: a feeling in your body resulting
from something that happens or is done to it, or the ability to feel as the result of touch
Synonym: sense, feeling, consciousness Example: He felt a sinking sensation in the pit of his
stomach.Word Family:
sen·sa·tion·less, adjectivenon·sen·sa·tion, noun
re·sen·sa·tion, nounsub·sen·sa·tion, noun
11. Sum (n.)Definition:
an indefinite amount or quantity, especially of moneySynonym: amount, quantity
Example: to lend small sums.Word Family:
sum·less, adjectivesum·less·ness, noun
out·sum, verb (used with object), out·summed, out·sum·ming.
12. Undergo (v.)Definition: to experience something that is
unpleasant or has a strong effectSynonym: engage, undertake
Example: He recently underwent heart bypass surgery.
Word Family:un·der·go·er, noun
13. Voluntary (adj.)Definition: done, made, or given willingly, without being
forced or paid to do itSynonym: optional, elective
Example: Karyn leads after-school workshops that students attend on a voluntary basis.
Word Family:vol·un·tar·i·ly, adverb
vol·un·tar·i·ness, nounnon·vol·un·tar·y, adjective
sem·i·vol·un·tar·y, adjectiveun·vol·un·tar·i·ly, adverb
14. Eventually (adv.)
Definition: happening at a later time or as a result at the end
Synonym: finally; ultimately
Example: Eventually we will own the house free and clear.
Word Family:
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