flabbergast (v)
/ˈflabəɡɑːst/
Surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.
indoctrinate (v)
/ɪnˈdɒktrɪneɪt/
Teach (a person or group) to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
Teach or instruct (someone)
triage
/ˈtriːɑːʒ/
- (n) (in medical use) the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients or casualties.
The process of determining the most important people or things from amongst a large number that require attention. - (v) Decide the order of treatment of (patients or casualties)
bedazzle (v)
/bɪˈdaz(ə)l/
- Greatly impress (someone) with outstanding ability or striking appearance.
- Decorate or personalize (clothing or accessories) using sequins, beads, glitter, etc.
requite (v)
/rɪˈkwʌɪt/
Make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing) Return a favour to (someone) Respond to (love or affection)
disposed (adj)
/dɪˈspəʊzd/
Inclined or willing.
Having a specified attitude to or towards.
chequered/checkered (adj)
/ˈtʃɛkəd/
- Having a pattern consisting of alternating squares of different colours.
- Marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents.
expatiate (v)
/ɛkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/
Speak or write in detail about.
distension/distention (n)
/dɪˈstɛn ʃən/
the act of distending or the state of being distended.
martial (adj)
/ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l/
Relating to fighting or war.
oppositional (adj)
/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/
Characterized by resistance or dissent.
Relating to or denoting a group of opponents, especially in politics.
arcadian (adj)
/ɑrˈkeɪ di ən/
- of Arcadia.
2. rural, rustic, or pastoral, especially suggesting simple, innocent contentment.
doggedly (adj)
/ˈdɒɡɪdli/
In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.
uncouth (adj)
/ʌnˈkuːθ/
- Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
(of art or language) lacking sophistication or delicacy. - (of a place) wild, remote, or spartan.
gauche (adj)
/ɡəʊʃ/
Unsophisticated and socially awkward.
putative (adj)
/ˈpjuːtətɪv/
Generally considered or reputed to be.
