The Grand Tour - One For The Road Flashcards

(43 cards)

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crummy

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(quality) of poor quality or condition

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solace

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(source of comfort) source of relief or consolation

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3
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purr

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(animals) make a low vibrating sound when content

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4
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lodging

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Noun
(temporary residence) place to live or stay temporarily

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5
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nattering

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(excessive talk) talking excessively about unimportant matters

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6
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hindsight

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Noun
(reflection) realization of events after they have occurred

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7
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brim

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(emotion) be full of a quality

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rumble

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(conflict) engage in a fight or brawl

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9
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snag

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(clothing) catch or tear fabric on a rough surface

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10
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brittle

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(fragile) easily broken or cracked

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11
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woeful

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(poor quality) very bad or deplorable

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12
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corkscrew

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(bottle opener)

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bodge

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(temporary repair) do a clumsy job as a temporary fix

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plough

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(agriculture) use a plough to prepare soil for planting

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15
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avenue

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(city street) wide street in a city, often lined with trees

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matinee

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(social event) reception or party held in the afternoon

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17
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carvery

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(dining) restaurant specializing in roast meats

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18
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undergrowth

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(nature) dense vegetation growing under larger trees

19
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havoc

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(destruction) widespread destruction or devastation

20
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extravagant

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(finance) spending money excessively or immoderately

21
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sartorial

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(fashion) related to tailoring or clothing style

22
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faux pas

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(awkward action) socially awkward or indiscreet action

23
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adornment

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(beauty) decoration that makes something more beautiful

24
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lap up

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(enjoyment) enjoy something with great enthusiasm

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doggedly
(persistent effort) in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence
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rootling
(searching) search through items in a disorganized way
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dangle
(movement) hang loosely and swing freely
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peckish
(mild hunger) feeling slightly hungry
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chompy
(eating) bite or chew loudly or heavily
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pontoon
(bridge support) floating structure supporting a bridge
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amiss
(faulty) not functioning properly or as expected
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cutlery
(eating utensils) knives, forks, and spoons used for eating
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veneer
(construction) facing material applied to different backing material
34
virulent
(health) extremely infectious or damaging
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elegant
(style) tasteful and stylish in appearance or manner
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gorge
(geography) narrow valley between hills or mountains
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trundle
(movement) move slowly and heavily
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recede
(movement) move back or withdraw from a position
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niggle
(emotion) slight feeling of doubt or unease
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backdrop
Noun (figurative) background situation or context
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wrench
(physical action) pull or twist suddenly and forcefully
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holdall
(travel bag) large bag for carrying belongings while travelling
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feisty
Adjective (energetic) full of energy and determination