Eleanor Flashcards

(100 cards)

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Acquire (v)

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To obtain, to get hold of

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Intimidate (v)

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To scare, make someone frightened

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Impose (v)

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To make someone do something, to force

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Desire (v)

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To want something

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Apprehensive (a)

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Nervous, scared

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Innovative (a)

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Imaginative, thinking outside the box

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Rowdy (a)

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Loud, noisy, boisterous

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Severe (a) (person)

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Strict, scary, grim

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Stunning (a) (person)

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Really beautiful

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Frail (a)

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Weak, fragile

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Hearty (a)

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Strong, in good health

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Onerous, taxing (a)

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Hard going, tough to do

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Scrutinise (v)

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To look over something very closely

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Resourceful (a)

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Able to use things in an imaginative ways

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Haughty (a)

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Stuck up, snooty, thinking you are better than everyone else

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Riveting (a)

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Fascinating, you can’t tear yourself away from. it

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Preoccupied (a)

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Something else on your mind, worried

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Hem (n)

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The edging of an item of clothing

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Attire (n)

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Costume, clothing

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Uniform (a)

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The same

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Enrol (v)

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To join a club or course

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Pulverise (v)

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To smash or squash into pieces

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Enterprise (n)

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A new venture, a new thing you do

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Afterthought (n)

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Something you think about later (maybe too late)

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Heir (n)
Someone who inherits something
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Heirloom (n)
Something precious that is passed on through generations
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Eternal (a)
For ever
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Deem (v)
To judge, to make a judgement
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Rigorously (adv)
Harshly
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Deter (v)
Stop, put off, discourage
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Crude (a)
Not skilled, basic
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Imposing (a)
Impressive, intimidating
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Hearten (v)
To encourage
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Kindle (v)
To start a fire, to start something up (imagination, joy etc)
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Indulge (v)
To give yourself a treat
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Tranquil (a)
Calm
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Animosity (n)
A dislike for someone
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Moderate (a)
Medium, not excessive
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Abstain (v)
To give something up (food, alcohol, treats)
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Stoke (v)
To poke or move around (fire, tensions)
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Initial (a)
First, at the beginning
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Opaque (a)
You can't see through it
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Opulent (a)
Luxurious
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Meagre (a)
A small amount
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Orchid (n)
A type of flower
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Garment (n)
An item of clothing
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Weld (v)
Join together two pieces of metal by heat
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Civil (a)
Polite but not friendly
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Question (v) (not ask a question)
To challenge, to say something isn't right
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Analyse (v)
To look at something in great detail
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Elude (v)
To escape
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Vintage (a)
Old but valuable
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Inconsolable (a)
Very upset, nothing anyone says makes it feel better
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Diligent (a)
Taking a lot of care
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Amicable (a)
Friendly
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Lethargic (a)
Having no energy
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Devious (a)
Sneaky, underhand
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Vivacious (a)
Lively, full of life
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Amenities (n)
The things you need
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Culminate with (v)
To finish in a particular way
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Contrast (v)
To be very different t from something
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Hue (n)
Shade of a colour
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Brooding (a)
Sullen, bad-tempered, threatening
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Bask (v)
Soak up the sun or heat
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Intrepid (a)
Daring, fearless
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Coppice (n)
A batch of young trees
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Solitude (n)
Being on your own, being quiet and relaxed
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Eddy (v)
A whirl of water
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Brimming (a)
Full to the top
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Mandatory, obligatory (a)
You have to do it, no choice, compulsory
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Sincere (a)
Honest, without deceit
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Compassionate (a)
Feeling sympathy for someone
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Integral (a)
Essential
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Drivel (n)
Nonsense spoken
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Substantial (a)
Large, sizeable
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Viable (a)
Practical, workable
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Enigmatic (a)
Mysterious
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Sheen (n)
Shine, glossiness
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Objective (a)
Being fair to be both sides, taking a non-biased view
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Accord (n)
Agreement
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Conflict (n)
Disagreement, fight, war
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Mortified (a)
Embarrassed (so embarrassed you would die of shame)
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Penalise (v)
To be made to pay a price, to get punished
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Reproach (v)
To say someone is wrong, to tell off
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Fleeting (a)
Over in a moment
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Preceding (a)
Before, came before
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Contradict (v)
To say or do the opposite
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Contempt, disdain (n)
Having no respect for, disliking someone
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Incessant (a)
Not stopping
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Virtuous (a)
Being good, kind
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Verify (v)
To check if something is true
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Sanction (v)
To allow something to happen
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Sanction (n)
A punishment
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Rejuvenate (v)
To make something new again
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Convey (v)
To communicate something
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Confidential (a)
Private, not for everyone to know
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Candid (a)
Open and honest
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Altruistic (a)
Doing something for others' benefit, not your own
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Egocentric (a)
Only thinking of yourself, me me me