Court Interpreter UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
rebuke - Correct Answer- reprimand; harsh criticism, lecture
(زبان زخم، )مالمت
exonerated - Correct Answer- found not guilty and released
allay - Correct Answer- alleviate, calm, or reduce. soothe, ease. alleviating something, such as
fears, concerns, or tensions.
()کردن آرام
irascible - Correct Answer- irritable
abhor - Correct Answer- hate deeply, loathe;
بودن متنفر
acquiesce - Correct Answer- (v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit
adroit - Correct Answer- skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
trepidation - Correct Answer- apprehension, anxiety
()ترس و بیم
insergent - Correct Answer- rebel
"An insurgent is like an 'in-search' agent."
ironic - Correct Answer- contradictory, unexpected
clandestine - Correct Answer- concealed, secret,
,()مخفی
Vernacular - Correct Answer- native language
()مادری زبان
polarize - Correct Answer- Divide
()کردن جدا
perfunctory - Correct Answer- automatic, unthinking
()ناخودآگاه
infinitesimal - Correct Answer- small
(کوچک، )خرد
construe - Correct Answer- To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Heresy - Correct Answer- (n.) an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea
that is generally held sacred
mellifluous - Correct Answer- smooth & Sweet sounding
()صحبت خوش
stringent - Correct Answer- strict
(ه)سختگیرانت، )سخت
panacea - Correct Answer- cure-all
()عام عالج
terse - Correct Answer- abrupt, short, brief
prevailing winds - Correct Answer- to win
, (برد، فتح، )پیروزی
reprehensible - Correct Answer- shameful; very bad
()سرزنش سزاوار
Think of "reprehensible" as "re-prehensible." The word "prehensible" sounds similar to
"sensible" which means reasonable or rational.
So, when you see or hear the word "reprehensible," imagine someone doing something that is
not sensible or reasonable, suggesting that it is deserving of blame or disapproval.
By associating "reprehensible" with "re-prehensible" and the idea of actions that are not
sensible, you can more easily remember its meaning.
repetitive negative actions,
painstaking - Correct Answer- meticulous, thorough
(کش زحمت، )رنجبر
Think of "painstaking" as "pain's taking." The word "pain" refers to discomfort or effort, and
"taking" can imply the act of capturing or doing something.
So, when you see or hear the word "painstaking," imagine someone taking great care and
putting in a lot of effort or attention to detail, as if they are taking the pain to ensure
everything is done meticulously.
sagacious - Correct Answer- Smart, judicious
(باهوش، زیرک، )دانا
Think of "sagacious" as "sage and gracious." A "sage" is a wise person, often associated with
deep knowledge and good judgment, while "gracious" implies being kind, considerate, and
understanding.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
rebuke - Correct Answer- reprimand; harsh criticism, lecture
(زبان زخم، )مالمت
exonerated - Correct Answer- found not guilty and released
allay - Correct Answer- alleviate, calm, or reduce. soothe, ease. alleviating something, such as
fears, concerns, or tensions.
()کردن آرام
irascible - Correct Answer- irritable
abhor - Correct Answer- hate deeply, loathe;
بودن متنفر
acquiesce - Correct Answer- (v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit
adroit - Correct Answer- skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
trepidation - Correct Answer- apprehension, anxiety
()ترس و بیم
insergent - Correct Answer- rebel
"An insurgent is like an 'in-search' agent."
ironic - Correct Answer- contradictory, unexpected
clandestine - Correct Answer- concealed, secret,
,()مخفی
Vernacular - Correct Answer- native language
()مادری زبان
polarize - Correct Answer- Divide
()کردن جدا
perfunctory - Correct Answer- automatic, unthinking
()ناخودآگاه
infinitesimal - Correct Answer- small
(کوچک، )خرد
construe - Correct Answer- To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Heresy - Correct Answer- (n.) an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea
that is generally held sacred
mellifluous - Correct Answer- smooth & Sweet sounding
()صحبت خوش
stringent - Correct Answer- strict
(ه)سختگیرانت، )سخت
panacea - Correct Answer- cure-all
()عام عالج
terse - Correct Answer- abrupt, short, brief
prevailing winds - Correct Answer- to win
, (برد، فتح، )پیروزی
reprehensible - Correct Answer- shameful; very bad
()سرزنش سزاوار
Think of "reprehensible" as "re-prehensible." The word "prehensible" sounds similar to
"sensible" which means reasonable or rational.
So, when you see or hear the word "reprehensible," imagine someone doing something that is
not sensible or reasonable, suggesting that it is deserving of blame or disapproval.
By associating "reprehensible" with "re-prehensible" and the idea of actions that are not
sensible, you can more easily remember its meaning.
repetitive negative actions,
painstaking - Correct Answer- meticulous, thorough
(کش زحمت، )رنجبر
Think of "painstaking" as "pain's taking." The word "pain" refers to discomfort or effort, and
"taking" can imply the act of capturing or doing something.
So, when you see or hear the word "painstaking," imagine someone taking great care and
putting in a lot of effort or attention to detail, as if they are taking the pain to ensure
everything is done meticulously.
sagacious - Correct Answer- Smart, judicious
(باهوش، زیرک، )دانا
Think of "sagacious" as "sage and gracious." A "sage" is a wise person, often associated with
deep knowledge and good judgment, while "gracious" implies being kind, considerate, and
understanding.
