Game of Thrones Flashcards
quarrel
an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups
dispute, disagreement, argument, wrangle
They had a bitter quarrel about/over some money three years ago and they haven’t spoken to each other since.
accustom
to make someone familiar with new conditions
It takes a while to accustom yourself to working at night
make light of
to act as if something is not serious, esp. when it is serious
They’ve both had knee injuries, but the two friends make light of their weaknesses.
perilous
extremely dangerous
precarious, unsafe, uncertain
The country roads are quite perilous.
hackles
the hairs on the back of some animals, or the feathers on the back of the neck of some birds, that rise when the animal or bird is frightened or about to fight
raid
a short sudden attack, usually by a small group of people
The commandos made/staged/carried out a daring raid (on the enemy).
implacable
used to describe (someone who has) strong opinions or feelings that are impossible to change:
an implacable enemy
heir
person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies
The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia.
mighty
very large, powerful, or important:
n the next game they will face the mighty Patriots.
in your cup
old fashion drunk
She had already been in her cups, and became hysterical, and then suicidal.
