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1-arithmetic

 noun( C1)
 
/əˈrɪθmətɪk/

1. the type of mathematics that deals with the adding, multiplying,


etc. of numbers

 He's not very good at arithmetic.


2. sums involving the adding, multiplying, etc. of numbers

 I think there's something wrong with your arithmetic.


 I’ve worked out the price, but I need to check the arithmetic.
 a test of mental arithmetic

2-Circumspect:

(Adjective) C1
 /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/

1. thinking carefully about something before doing it, in order to


avoid risk

 He was very circumspect in his financial affairs.

2. Synonyms: 
Cautious, Considerate, Discriminating

3- provisional

 adjective
/prəˈvɪʒənl/

1. arranged for the present time only and likely to be changed in the
future

2. SYNONYM temporary

4-console

 verb
 
/kənˈsəʊl/
 

1. to give comfort or sympathy to somebody who is unhappy or


disappointed

Nothing could console the children when our dog died.

2. SYNONYM comfort

o She put a consoling arm around his shoulders.


o  console somebody/yourself with something Console
yourself with the thought that you did your best.
o  console somebody/yourself that… I didn't like lying but I
consoled myself that it was for a good cause.
o  console somebody + speech ‘Never mind,’ Anne consoled
her

5- repudiate

 verb
 
/rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/
 
/rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/

1. repudiate something to refuse to accept something

Socialism had been repudiated at the polls

2. SYNONYM reject
o  (law) Borrowers have begun repudiating their debt
obligations.
o  (law) The buyer is entitled to repudiate the contract within a
reasonable period of time.
 

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