Olivia Flashcards

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Impose (v)

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To make someone do something

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Apprehensive (a)

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Nervous, worried

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Reinstate (v)

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To bring someone or something back in

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Onerous, taxing (a)

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Hard going, tough

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Formidable (a)

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Strong, tough to beat, difficult to overcome

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Innovative (a)

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Imaginative, ingenious, thinking of new ideas

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Intimidating (a)

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Scary, threatening

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Simultaneously (adv)

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At the same time

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Haughty (a)

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Stuck up, arrogant

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Preoccupied (a)

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With something on your mind, unable to concentrate

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Riveting (a)

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Fascinating

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Hearty (a)

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Strong, healthy

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Overbearing (a)

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Bullying, over-powering

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Unity (n)

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Being together, joined

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Diplomatic (a)

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careful with your words

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Plucky (a)

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Unexpectedly brave

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Aloof (a)

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Cold, keeping your distance

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Infirm (a)

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Unwell, sick

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Decrepit (a)

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Falling apart, old and unwell

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Wane (v)

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To lessen , to become weaker

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Wax (v)

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To grow strong (moon)

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Swab (v)

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To wipe or clean

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Warp (v)

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To bend or go out of shape

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Tic (n)

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An involuntary movement

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Wit (n)

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Cleverness, or brains

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Intensive (a)

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Demanding, stressful, tiring

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Opulent (a)

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Luxurious, rich, lavish

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Preach (v)

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To advise, to tell someone how they should behave

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Barter (v)

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To exchange goods without money