District 9 Flashcards
corporate
a group or collective
prawn
small marine crustacean
behalf
in the name of someone
verge
Being close to a significant event or change, like “on the verge of tears” or “on the verge of a breakthrough,” meaning something is about to happen.
malnourish
a state of poor nutrition
slum
a densely populated urban area characterized by substandard housing and squalor, often lacking proper sanitation, clean water
inoperable
unable to repair
derogatory
insulting remarks
bystander
witness
evict
legally force someone to leave a property, typically a rental home or apartment, due to non-payment of rent, violation of lease terms,
whitewash
To deliberately cover up or gloss over unpleasant facts, mistakes, or wrongdoings
kosher
Slaughtering method
vest
sleeveless garment typically worn over a shirt. In formal wear, it’s often part of a three-piece suit
clampdown
a situation in which strict measures or actions are taken to limit or control something
slum
a heavily populated urban area characterized by substandard housing and poor living conditions.
exorbitant
something that is unreasonably high or excessive, particularly in terms of price or cost
swarming
situation where people gather in large numbers
faunting
displaying something ostentatiously or boastfully
skeet off
someone leaving quickly or abruptly
scrawl
writing or drawing in a careless, hurried, or untidy manner
amass
pile up
suppuration
the process of pus formation in a wound or infection.
septicemia
blood poisoning by a bacteria
artifact
an object made or used by humans,
confiscate
seize up
shack
small, often rudimentary or poorly constructed building or shelter
zany
bizzare, funny way
shady
suspicious, dishonest
captivity
imprisoner, hostage
