7th May Flashcards

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Rejoinder

A

A quick response.

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Stipulated

A

To demand as a condition of a contract

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3
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Impasse

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Stagnation, Deadlock

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4
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Vanquished

A

To defeat thoroughly in a battle or
competition.

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5
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Blip

A

A temporary and minor deviation from the
norm.

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6
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Bulldozed

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Forcefully pushing through obstacles.

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7
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Vested

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Having a significant personal interest.

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8
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Stocktaking

A

The process of counting and evaluating the
inventory.

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9
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Vitiate

A

To impair the quality or efficiency of
something

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10
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Crying foul (Idiom)

A

To complain about something,
often when one believes there is unfairness.

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Leave no room for (Idiom)

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To eliminate the possibility of
something happening

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12
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Hold in a good stead (Idiom)

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To be useful or helpful to someone
or something

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13
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Mark out (Phrasal verb)

A

To indicate or designate
something by making marks or
boundaries.

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