Batman: Dark Knight Rises Flashcards
cog
Informally, it can refer to someone who is a small but essential part of a larger system.
tray
A shallow, flat container used to carry or hold items like food, drinks, or tools.
Example: "The waiter brought our coffee on a silver tray."
vanity
Something that is meaningless or lacks true value. This usage is often poetic or philosophical. futile
overdue
Long-Awaited or Deserved for a Long Time: Something that should have happened earlier but hasn’t until now.
babble
speaking quickly and incoherently, often without making sense or clear meaning
recluse
person who prefers to live in isolation and avoids social interaction
hag
ugly malicious woman
brazen
behavior that is bold, shameless, or without regard for what is socially acceptable
eccentric
a person who behaves in a way that is unusual, unconventional, or quirky, often in a way that stands out from the norm
condescend
act in a way that shows a sense of superiority over others
batten down
fasten
pit
hole in the ground
excommnicate
excluded from the church
trifled
dont take serious
rye
a type of cereal
scalping
Scalping refers to the act of reselling tickets (such as for concerts or sporting events) at a price much higher than the original face value
slate
scheduled plan for a specific time
wanton
behavior that is immoral, cruel, or destructive without regard for others
bloated
swollen, puffed up
ferocity
quality of being fierce, intense, or violent
resurgent
rising again
sewn up
secured or concluded, often used in the context of a situation or task that is considered finished or certain
hothead
person who gets angry easily
clamber
act of climbing akwardly
correctional
anything related to the correction or rehabilitation of individuals who have committed crimes
rampart
defensive wall or barrier
gallant
someone who is brave, heroic, and chivalrous, often displaying courage or nobility in their actions
spangle
a small, shiny, often metallic or glittery object, usually used for decoration
emissary
a person sent on a mission, often as a representative or envoy.
languish
suffer, grow weak, or lose vitality, often due to neglect
shackle
a device, typically made of metal, used to fasten or restrain someone or something, often around the wrists, ankles, or neck.
filth
dirt, refuse, or anything considered extremely dirty, unpleasant, or disgusting
convene
come together or assemble, typically for a meeting, event, or gathering. It often refers to a formal or organized gathering of people, such as a committee, board, or conference
incurred
something that has been brought upon oneself, typically in the context of costs, risks, or consequences. It means to become subject to something
perpetual
never ending or changing
vertebra
individual bone segment of the spine
protrude
stick out from a surface
heir
person who inherits property or title
properous
having success and wealth
amend
formally change a document