Batman Begins Flashcards
vigilantes
person who takes law enforcement by hands, acting independently to enforce justice or protect their community, often without legal authority or approval
theatricality
style of manner
thrive
grow develop, flourish
strangle
inhibit developlment of smth
decency
behavior to accepted terms of morality
vengeance
retaliating someone after one’s wrong doing
avenge
inflict harm in a return of a wrong doing
mausoleum
a large, stately building or structure built to house and honor the remains of deceased individuals
appalling
causing shock, displeasant
endorse
give support
petition
formal request
impartial
free from bias or prejudice
tabloid
newspaper focusing on sensational news
wraith
ghostly image of someone seen before/after their death
compassion
pity concern about suffering of the others
mock
making fun of things
injustice
lack of fairness
apathy
absence of emotional passion
reprisal
act of retaliation after a damage or an injury
ramification
consequence or result that stems from a particular action, decision, or situation
spelunking
activity of exploring caves, often for sport or adventure
leverage
borrow funds
dread
cause anxiety
bliss
perfect happiness
rattle
disturb, make someone nervous
babble
to speak rapidly and continuously in a way that’s difficult to understand
theatrics
behavior that is exaggerated, dramatic, or intended to attract attention
goons
people hired to intimidate, threaten, or use force on behalf of someone else
potent
something that is powerful, strong, or capable of producing a strong effect
inoculate
introduce a substance, typically a vaccine or other form of treatment, into the body to protect against disease
indict
accuse of a serious crime
tormentor
someone who causes intense physical or mental suffering to another person
archetype
a typical example of a certain person or thing, often representing universal patterns or characteristics found across cultures, stories, or situations
scarecrow
a figure, typically made of old clothes, straw, and sometimes a mask or other features, designed to resemble a human
advocate
who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause, policy, or individual
reversal
a reversal occurs when a higher court overturns or changes the decision of a lower court.
laced
something that is mixed with or contains a small amount of a substance,
sedative
calming susbtance
pawn
someone or something that is used by others for their own benefit, often without regard for the pawn’s own interests
vigilante
someone who takes the law into their own hands, typically outside the official legal system, to seek justice or punish wrongdoers
soared
florusihed
brokerage
business of a broker
begrudge
resent or feel envious about something, especially when someone else has something that you believe they don’t deserve or when you feel that something is unfair
Compassion
deep feeling of empathy and care for the suffering of others
quarrel
an argument or disagreement, often involving strong emotions, between two or more people
booze
alcholic drink
freeloader
person who takes advantage of others via generosity something
ransom
a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of someone or something, typically in a situation where the person or item is being held captive or threatened
cynical
a mindset or attitude where a person generally distrusts the motives or sincerity of others
limp on
moving or continuing to move in a weak, unsteady, or limping manner
mob
group of people with criminal activities
