20/5/24 Flashcards

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happening or done at a time that is not suitable/convenient

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inopportune

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used to describe(someone who has)strong opinions or feelings that are impossible to change

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implacable

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causing/having a very sharp feeling of sadness

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poignant

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a sailing boat that has two parallel hulls held together by a single deck

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catamaran

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something that makes it more difficult to do something

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hindrance

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going to happen soon

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impending

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never stopping, especially in an annoying/unpleasant way

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incessant

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a strange/unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone has

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idiosyncrasy

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slightly blue

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bluish

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a position of complete control that prevents something from developing

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stranglehold

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to have difficult disagreements or strong arguments

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tussle

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a fight with another person using arms and body

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tussle

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almost not

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scarcely

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in a way that is not clearly expressed/described

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vaguely

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almost new/new, in a very good condition

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pristine

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to make someone familiar with new conditions

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accustom

17
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a piece of rock or other matter from space that has landed on earth

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meteorite

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having a dark, deep red colour

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crimson

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the group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person

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entourage

20
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to give orders with total authority

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dictate

21
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say or read aloud

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dictate

22
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a protected, safe place

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sanctuary

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a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you

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plethora

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thick dirt that forms on surfaces

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grunge

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the part of your character that affects your mood and the way you behave

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temperament