The Monkey's Paw Flashcards
1
Q
Coincidence
A
A remarkable concurrent of events or circumstances without connection
: i met my old friend by coincidence at a party.
2
Q
Fate
A
A power that is thought to determine the cause of events
: he believes that fate brought them together.
3
Q
Liability
A
Responsibility for smth, especially by law
: They excepted full liability before acting according to the law.
4
Q
Slushy
A
Covered in partially melted snow or ice
: be careful not to slip on the slushy pavement.
5
Q
Compensation
A
Smth, especially money, awarded to someone for their loss
: he received a few thousand dollars as compensation for his loss.
6
Q
Talisman
A
An object thought to have magical powers
: During the french revolution, they destroyed many Christian talismans.
