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English- literature - An Inspector Calls > Vocabulary > Flashcards

Vocabulary Flashcards

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Political diatribe

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A political attack

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Microcosm

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A small group of people who represent sections of society

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Facade

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An appearance

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Capitalism

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A system of organising society by which businessmen control money and keep it for themselves

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Socialism

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A system organising society by which money is shared equally

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Collectivist

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The group is more important than the individual

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Individualist

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The individual is more important than the group

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Dramatic irony

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The audience know more than the characters

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Arrogant

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Self-important, believing that one is superior to others

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Morality

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The code of right and wrong

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Reputation

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How and individuals character is seen by other members of society

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Discredited

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Disgraced , having a damaged reputation

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Hypocrisy

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Pretending to believe in something you don’t agree with

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Obstinate

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Stubborn , unwilling to change

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Overbearing

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Domineering , asserting power over other people

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Materialistic

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Interested only in money and things

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Infantilised

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Treated like a child

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Moral epiphany

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A sudden realisation

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Receptive

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Willing to listen to others

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Remorseful

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Guilty, regretful

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Aristocratic

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Member of the ruling class

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Evasive

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Avoiding questions

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Unscrupulous

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Lacking morality and integrity

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Exploitative

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Prepared to use toner people

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Vulnerable

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Weak and easily hurt

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Unempathetic

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Lacking understanding to others

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Intolerant

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Unwilling to accept the opinions of others

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Haughty

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Callous

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Wilfully blind

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Deliberately ignoring the truth

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Euphemism

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Using a better word to cover up the harsh reality

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Impulsive

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Acting without thinking

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Hedonistic

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Indulging in pleasurable activities

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Resentful

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Holding a grudge

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Moralistic

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Excessively concerned with right and wrong

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Intimidating

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Imposing , frightening

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Didactic

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Omniscient

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Knowing everything

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Strong-minded

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Determined

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Malleable

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Changeable

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Ambiguous

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