20/5/24 Flashcards
happening or done at a time that is not suitable/convenient
inopportune
used to describe(someone who has)strong opinions or feelings that are impossible to change
implacable
causing/having a very sharp feeling of sadness
poignant
a sailing boat that has two parallel hulls held together by a single deck
catamaran
something that makes it more difficult to do something
hindrance
going to happen soon
impending
never stopping, especially in an annoying/unpleasant way
incessant
a strange/unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone has
idiosyncrasy
slightly blue
bluish
a position of complete control that prevents something from developing
stranglehold
to have difficult disagreements or strong arguments
tussle
a fight with another person using arms and body
tussle
almost not
scarcely
in a way that is not clearly expressed/described
vaguely
almost new/new, in a very good condition
pristine
to make someone familiar with new conditions
accustom
a piece of rock or other matter from space that has landed on earth
meteorite
having a dark, deep red colour
crimson
the group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person
entourage
to give orders with total authority
dictate
say or read aloud
dictate
a protected, safe place
sanctuary
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you
plethora
thick dirt that forms on surfaces
grunge
the part of your character that affects your mood and the way you behave
temperament
