Inspector Calls Words Flashcards

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Oppression

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Exercise of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner

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Dehumanises

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To deprive of human qualities

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Euphemism

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Substitution of a mild expression for one thought to be offensive harsh or blunt

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Hedonistic

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Pleasure seeking

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Prominent

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Standing out as so to be seen easily

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Exploitative

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Taking unfair advantage of a person for benefit

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Domestic

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Relating to a home

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Abhorrence

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A feeling of extreme loathing

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Repugnance

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Hatred

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Etiquette

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Properties of conduct established in any class or community

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Etiquette

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Properties of conduct established in any class or community

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Impertinence

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Unmannerly intrusion

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Egocentric

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Having or regarding oneself as the centre of all things

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Disillusions

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Disappoints

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Entrenched

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Established firmly or solidly

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Ambivalent

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Uncertain

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Objectifies

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To present as an object

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Jeopardise

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To put in hazard

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Crux

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Main issue

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Microcosm

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When something small represents something bigger

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Intransigent

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Unwilling to change or agree

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Obstinate

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Stubborn

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Opulent

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Characterised by wealth

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Clandestine

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In secret

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Clandestine

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In secret