Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl 
Idle Idle: /ˈaɪ.dļ/ (Adj) 1. not working or being used: Children become too idle to go out for playing due to computer and mobile games. The propagation of idleness in every society is a serious malady which should be overcome by spreading public activities. Frankly speaking, I envy the idle rich who earn easy money and have an easy-peasy lifestyle. Half these factories now stand idle. 2. without any particular …
Whet Whet (verb) /wet/ to increase someone’s appetite, desire or interest in something – stimulate – motivate – arouse – augment – sharpen the edge of a blade: Whet in context Only the first succinct chapter of the comic book was sufficient to whet my appetite for finishing it overnight. The aroma of freshly baked …
Cliché Cliché (noun) /ˈkliː.ʃeɪ/ an overused word, phrase or idea that has lost its effectiveness – commonplace phrase – platitude – overused expression – truism – saying: Cliché in context Had I considered the old Cliché that “when in Rome do as Romans do”, I wouldn’t have felt like a fish out of water in …
Mien Mien (noun) /miːn/ someone’s general appearance and facial expression – bearing – look – complexion – appearance – face, demeanor, countenance: Mien in context I could sense from her doleful mien that she was still mourning for the loss of her beloved spouse. Despite his casual attire, Jonathan’s dignified mien commanded respect. His upright …
IELTS Essay on Student’s Competence IELTS Essay on Student’s Competence Topic Some educators maintain that final examinations should be replaced with continuous assessment during the term to assess students’ genuine competence. To what extent do you concur with this point of view? Essayist: Can Siriklioglu On many countries education system, students are going through series of exam peroiod …
IELTS Essay on Continuous Assessment IELTS Essay on Continuous Assessment Topic Some educators maintain that final examinations should be replaced with continuous assessment during the term to assess students’ genuine competence. To what extent do you concur with this point of view? Essayist: Sassan It is crystal clear that evaluating students is an essential part of …
Whimsical Whimsical (adj) /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/ slightly unusual in a humorous and amusing way – odd – witty – bizarre – peculiar – fanciful – imaginative – erratic: Whimsical in context His whimsical sense of wry humor in the face of life vicissitudes had literally stunned his acquaintances. The artist’s studio was filled with whimsical creations, each …
Free English Webinar on Comfort Zone Free English Webinar on Comfort Zone What is comfort zone? The comfort zone of a person is referred to a situation where he/she is not at stake and does not confront with possible challenges. Staying and being in the comfort zone is mostly their choice that is chosen intentionally. …
Shrug Shrug /ʃrʌg/ (noun & verb) to raise and lower your shoulders to show that you don’t care about something, ignore, treat lightly, make light of, overlook, disregard, pay no attention to, sign, gesticulation: Shrug in context Although many attempts were made to make my neighbor aware of his disturbance to local residents, he simply …
Sign language Sign language (noun) The use of body language and nonverbal communication to interact with each other, especially among the deaf or hearing-impaired people, communication by gestures: Sing language in context Knowing sign language is a vital versatility for the people who live with a hearing-impaired person. It is so wonderful that deaf people can take …