English Flashcards
1
Q
Retribution
A
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
2
Q
Afflicted
A
Cause pain or suffering
3
Q
Explicit
A
States clearly and in detail
4
Q
Recoiling
A
Suddenly spring or flinch back in fear
5
Q
Subsided
A
Became less intense, violent, or severe
6
Q
Imminent
A
About to happen
7
Q
Infallibility
A
The inability to be wrong
8
Q
Precariously
A
Something done in an uncertain manner
9
Q
Palpable
A
able to be touched or felt
10
Q
Indolently
A
Lazy
11
Q
Scruples
A
Feeling of doubt with the morality of a course of action
12
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Futile
A
IncPable of producing any useful result
13
Q
Instigates
A
Bring about or initiate
14
Q
Depreciate
A
Diminish in value over a period of time
15
Q
Cascade
A
Small waterfall
