Book 6 · Unit 27

analogiya, o'xshashlik

An analogy is a connection made between things to show that they are similar.

“The doctor made an analogy between the human heart and a water pump.”

nasl-nasab

A person's ancestry is the series of people from whom a person descended.

“We studied our ancestry and found out that we are related to royalty.”

kamonboz

An archer is a person who uses a bow and arrows.

“The expert archer hit the target every time.”

fitna, til biriktirish

A conspiracy is a secret plan made by a group of people to do something illegal.

“Some people think that there was a conspiracy to kill American president John Kennedy.”

o'rinbosar, muovin

A deputy is the second-highest-ranking person in a business or government.

“While the sheriff was ill, the deputy took over his duties.”

graf

An earl is a nobleman from Britain.

“The Earl of Canterbury lived in a huge mansion.”

xushbo'y, muattar

When something is fragrant, it has a pleasant smell.

“The girl picked delicious berries and fragrant flowers.”

voronka

A funnel is an object with a wide top and a narrow bottom for pouring liquids.

“The worker used a funnel when he poured the oil into the engine.”

irsiy, nasliy

If something is hereditary, it is a trait passed onto children from their parents.

“The hereditary disease affected three generations of children.”

madhiya

A hymn is a religious song that often praises a god.

“The book was filled with hymns that the worshippers sang.”

to'ntarmoq, ag'darib qo'ymoq

To invert something means to turn it upside down.

“He inverted the bicycle to make repairs on the wheels.”

o'lja

Prey is the animals that are hunted and eaten by another creature.

“The lion ran as fast as he could to catch his prey.”

yurish, kortej

A procession is a group of people who walk or drive in a line during a public event.

“The procession all celebrated when they reached the end.”

payg'ambar

A prophet is a person chosen by a god to give the god's message to people.

“Harold believed that he was one of the prophets of his god.”

istehzoli, kinoyali

When something is sarcastic, it is the opposite of what is actually meant.

“She hurt her mother's feelings with her constant sarcastic remarks.”

ziravor

Seasoning is a mix of salt, herbs, and spices that improves the taste of food.

“This steak tastes bland. Maybe I'll add some seasoning to it.”

natriy

Sodium is an element that can be used to make substances such as salt.

“Sodium and chloride combine to make table salt.”

zulm, mustabidlik

A tyranny is a cruel and unfair government in which one person has power.

“His tyranny was impossible to live under.”

zolim boshliq

A tyrant is someone who treats people in a cruel, harsh, and unfair way.

“Our boss is a tyrant. He makes us work long hours for little pay.”

sirka

Vinegar is a strong liquid made from sour wine that is used in cooking.

“Be careful because too much vinegar will ruin the recipe.”