Batman: Dark Knight Flashcards
smalltimer
someone who operates on a small scale, often in a field or industry where others might be more prominent or successful
maul
someone or something means to attack or handle it in a rough, brutal, or aggressive way
preside
lead or be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
liaise
establish a working relationship, connection, or cooperation between people or groups
warrant
a warrant can refer to a guarantee, such as a warranty on a product or a financial instrument
jurisdiction
official power, authority, or control that a legal body or government agency has to make decisions
mantle
Responsibility or Role
extradite
officially transfer or hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime from one jurisdiction to another
squeal
Pigs or other animals might squeal when they are distressed or excited.
nickel
nickel can refer to five dollars (often in betting or informal transactions), and sometimes, five cents
alibi
alibi is a defense used in legal contexts to show that a person was somewhere else when a crime was committed
abscond
leave quickly and secretly, often to avoid arrest, detection, or legal consequences
lotion
Lotion is a creamy or liquid substance typically applied to the skin to moisturize
fiend
a person who is wicked, cruel, or malicious, often with an for causing harm or evil
tram
type of vehicle
rackeetering
illegal, dishonest, or fraudulent business activities, often as part of an organized criminal operation
Extortion:
Forcing someone to pay money in exchange for protection or to avoid harm
droll
something that is amusing or humorous in an odd, quirky, or understated way
brigade
a group of people organized for a particular purpose,
thug
a person who engages in violent or criminal behavior
tribal
a social group or community that shares a common culture
ruby
rich red color, named after the precious gemstone
tangerine
A bright, vibrant orange color, named after the tangerine fruit
obituary
a written report that announces the death of a person
enact
law or to put a plan, idea, or decision into action
vouch
assert or confirm that something is true, reliable, or authentic, often based on personal experience or knowledge.
outcast
a person who has been rejected or excluded from a group or society, often due to differences in behavior, beliefs, or status
whim
a sudden, impulsive idea or desire, often one that is unpredictable and without deep consideration or planning
rack up
gather, or amass something, usually over a period of time.
lint
small fibers, fuzz, or particles that come off fabric, clothing, or other materials
predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situation, often one that is hard to get out of or resolve
cast out
forcefully expel, remove, or reject someone or something
leper
a person who suffers from leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria
contusion
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
spit/spat
, meaning to forcefully expel saliva from the mouth, often as an expression of anger or contempt
pooch
pet dog
schemers
individuals who make secret plans or engage in deceitful or underhanded activities, often with the goal of achieving personal gain or manipulating situations
rappel in
action of descending or climbing down a vertical surface, like a cliff or building, using a rope
condemn
strong disapproval of something or someone, often in a moral, legal, or public sense
give in
yield, surrender
give in
yield, surrender
