blood on the river Flashcards
a prediction of something to come
Prophecy
the grant or guarantee of rights, franchises, or privileges
charter
an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt
scoff
modestly
discreetly
one of a pair of opposites
contrary
to figure out
decipher
a thief of some sort
prig
to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
threshing
elevated in rank, power, or character
exalted
to do a favor for
oblige
a noisy fight or disturbance
ruckus
full of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior full of or expressing scorn or disdain
disdainful
to walk or march steadily and usually with much effort
trudge
to move with a violent twist
wretched
to pierce with something pointed
impaled
petty ill will or hatred with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart
spite
to make or become less
dwindling
very cautious
warily
enough room to maneuver a ship
berth
to put out by force
quell
an opinion based by little or no evidence
conjectures
an order or decision given by one in authority
decrees
to make fun of
ridicule
a mischievous adventure
escapades
