1.verdict
N-COUNT In a court of law, the verdict is the decision that is given by the jury or judge at the end of a trial.
2.derisive
ADJ A derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt.
3.rickety
ADJ A rickety structure or piece of furniture is not very strong or well made, and seems likely to collapse or break.
4.mundane
ADJ Something that is mundane is very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual.
5. writhe
V-I If you writhe, your body twists and turns violently backward and forward, usually because you are in great pain or discomfort.
6.steed
N-COUNT A steed is a large strong horse used for riding.
7.terse
ADJ A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly.
8.retaliation
V-I If you retaliate when someone harms or annoys you, you do something which harms or annoys them in return.
