Note to recorder:
Natural speed please. Thank you.
impounded
He sued the police after they impounded his car.
blithe
She shows a blithe disregard for danger.
smokestack
There's been a steady decline in smokestack industries such as shipbuilding and steel.
far-fetched
All this may sound a bit far-fetched, but companies are already developing 'intelligent' homes.
snub
I hope the people we couldn't invite don't see it as a snub.
snub nose
describes a nose which is short and turns up at the end
bugbear
Smoking is a particular bugbear of his.
