Vocabulary Word
Word: wreak
Definition: inflict; Ex. wreak one's vengeance on
Definition: inflict; Ex. wreak one's vengeance on
Sentences Containing 'wreak'
I left him there in the hands of his servants, who did not dare and were not able to interfere in his defence, and I come to seek from thee a safe-conduct into France, where I have relatives with whom I can live; and also to implore thee to protect my father, so that Don Vicente's numerous kinsmen may not venture to wreak their lawless vengeance upon him."
That inscrutable thing is chiefly what I hate; and be the white whale agent, or be the white whale principal, I will wreak that hate upon him.
More Vocab Words
::: avert - prevent; avoid; turn away (eyes or thought); Ex. An accident was averted by his quick thinking; Ex. She averted her eyes from the terrible sight.::: masochist - person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
::: pungent - stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency
::: vigor - active strength; energy; enthusiasm; ADJ. vigorous
::: imperative - absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
::: ovoid - egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
::: quagmire - bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
::: proscribe - prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
::: apparent - evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement
::: appurtenances - subordinate possessions; something added to a more important thing
