25 Nov Flashcards
(12 cards)
per incuriam
through lack of care
demur
raise objections or show reluctance.
palpably
noticeably or clearly.
in a way that is able to be touched or felt.
woes
misery
sorrow
distress
recusal
the withdrawal of a judge, prosecutor, or juror from a case on the grounds that they are unqualified to perform legal duties because of a possible conflict of interest or lack of impartiality
ravages
cause severe and extensive damage to.
devastate
ruin
usury
the action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest
loan-sharking
hedge
surround
enclose
safeguard
protect
staggering
deeply shocking; astonishing.
semblance
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is differe
resemblance ,similarity
overarching
comprehensive or all-embracing.
loom
appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening
emerge,appear,about to happen,take shape
impend