Deck 9 Flashcards

(13 cards)

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libertarian (n)

/ˌlɪbəˈtɛːrɪən/

A

someone who oppose tyranny

A person who believes in free will

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ominous (adj)

/ˈɒmɪnəs/

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threatening, Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen

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potent

/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/

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powerful, compelling, strong

Having great power, influence, or effect

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ruminate (v)

/ˈruːmɪneɪt/

A

think over something, ponder

Think deeply about something

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transcribe (v)

/tranˈskrʌɪb/

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  1. Put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form
  2. Arrange (a piece of music) for a different instrument, voice, or group of these
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tyranny (n)

/ˈtɪr(ə)ni/

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Cruel and oppressive government or rule

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compel (v)

/kəmˈpɛl/`

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Force or oblige (someone) to do something

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oppressive (adj)

/əˈprɛsɪv/

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  1. Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment

2. (Of weather) close and sultry

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authoritarian (adj)

/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/

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Favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom

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sultry

/ˈsʌltri/

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  1. (Of the air or weather) hot and humid

2. (Especially of a woman or her behaviour) displaying or suggesting a strongly sexual nature

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corral (v)

/kəˈrɑːl/

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Gather together and confine (a group of people or things)

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confine

/kənˈfʌɪn/

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  1. (v) Keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time)
  2. (n) The borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement
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viral (adj)

/ˈvʌɪr(ə)l/

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  1. Of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses
  2. (Of an image, video, piece of information, etc.) circulated rapidly and widely from one Internet user to another
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