Flynn Flashcards

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Impose (v)

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To force someone to do something

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Innovative (a)

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Creative, with new ideas

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Apprehensive (a)

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Nervous, a bit worried

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Reinstate (v)

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To bring someone or something back in

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Redeem (v)

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To exchange, to trade

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Dingy (a)

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Gloomy, grim

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Rowdy (a)

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Noisy, busy, crowded

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Address (not location) (n or v)

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A speech

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Onerous, taxing (a)

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Hard going, tiring

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Tiresome (a)

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Boring, dull

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Scrutinise (v)

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To examine something closely

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Preoccupied (a)

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Worried, can’t concentrate

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Riveting, engrossing (a)

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Absolutely fascinating

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Hearty (a)

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Strong, healthy

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Overbearing (a)

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Bossy, bullying

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Diplomatic (a)

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Extremely careful with words so as not to cause offence

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Aloof (a)

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Cold and unfriendly

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Merge (v)

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To join together, to mix

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Liberate (v)

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To set free

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Scanty (a)

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Not many, few

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Opulent (a)

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Luxurious, rich

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Discreet (a)

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Careful with what you know, keeping something private

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Demure (a)

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Retiring, shy

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Abstain (v)

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To not have something, to without something