Batman: Dark Knight Flashcards

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smalltimer

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someone who operates on a small scale, often in a field or industry where others might be more prominent or successful

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maul

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someone or something means to attack or handle it in a rough, brutal, or aggressive way

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preside

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lead or be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

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liaise

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establish a working relationship, connection, or cooperation between people or groups

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warrant

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a warrant can refer to a guarantee, such as a warranty on a product or a financial instrument

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jurisdiction

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official power, authority, or control that a legal body or government agency has to make decisions

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mantle

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Responsibility or Role

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extradite

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officially transfer or hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime from one jurisdiction to another

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squeal

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Pigs or other animals might squeal when they are distressed or excited.

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nickel

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nickel can refer to five dollars (often in betting or informal transactions), and sometimes, five cents

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alibi

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alibi is a defense used in legal contexts to show that a person was somewhere else when a crime was committed

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abscond

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leave quickly and secretly, often to avoid arrest, detection, or legal consequences

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lotion

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Lotion is a creamy or liquid substance typically applied to the skin to moisturize

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fiend

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a person who is wicked, cruel, or malicious, often with an for causing harm or evil

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tram

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type of vehicle

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rackeetering

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illegal, dishonest, or fraudulent business activities, often as part of an organized criminal operation

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Extortion:

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Forcing someone to pay money in exchange for protection or to avoid harm

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droll

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something that is amusing or humorous in an odd, quirky, or understated way

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brigade

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a group of people organized for a particular purpose,

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thug

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a person who engages in violent or criminal behavior

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tribal

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a social group or community that shares a common culture

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ruby

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rich red color, named after the precious gemstone

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tangerine

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A bright, vibrant orange color, named after the tangerine fruit

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obituary

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a written report that announces the death of a person

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enact

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law or to put a plan, idea, or decision into action

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vouch

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assert or confirm that something is true, reliable, or authentic, often based on personal experience or knowledge.

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outcast

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a person who has been rejected or excluded from a group or society, often due to differences in behavior, beliefs, or status

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whim

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a sudden, impulsive idea or desire, often one that is unpredictable and without deep consideration or planning

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rack up

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gather, or amass something, usually over a period of time.

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lint

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small fibers, fuzz, or particles that come off fabric, clothing, or other materials

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predicament

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a difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situation, often one that is hard to get out of or resolve

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cast out

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forcefully expel, remove, or reject someone or something

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leper

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a person who suffers from leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria

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contusion

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medical term for a bruise, which occurs when small blood vessels under the skin break due to an impact or injury, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissue

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spit/spat

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, meaning to forcefully expel saliva from the mouth, often as an expression of anger or contempt

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pooch

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pet dog

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schemers

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individuals who make secret plans or engage in deceitful or underhanded activities, often with the goal of achieving personal gain or manipulating situations

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rappel in

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action of descending or climbing down a vertical surface, like a cliff or building, using a rope

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condemn

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strong disapproval of something or someone, often in a moral, legal, or public sense