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Sharon's 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hamper | Hinder or impede the movement or progress of |
| Foster | To encourage the development of something, especially something desirable |
| Comply with | Act in accordance with a wish or command |
| Stifle /ˈstaɪ.fəl/ | restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion). |
| by word of mouth | spoken communication as a means of transmitting information |
| Briskly | in a quick, energetic way |
| Thorough | complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial |
| Array / əˈreɪ / | a group of things or people that has been positioned in a particular way |
| tread on sb’s toes | To offend, or upset someone, especially by involving oneself in that which is someone else's responsibility |
| Put sth down to sth else | attribute |
| red tape | burocracy |
| Regardless of | despite; not being affected by something |
| subtle | so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe. |