Vocab Chap 6-10

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commissary

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a deputy or delegate

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tethered

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tie something with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement

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coup stick

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a decorated stick recording coups attained by a warrior

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barricade

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block or defend with an improvised barrier

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fatigue

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extreme tiredness,

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niche

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place or position

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fortification

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a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack

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caisson

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a chest or wagon for holding or conveying ammunition

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corral

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gather together and confine (a group of people or things)

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howitzer

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a short gun for firing shells on high trajectories at low velocities.

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sutler

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a person who followed an army and sold provisions to the soldiers.

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barracks

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a building or group of buildings used to house soldiers

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quadrangle

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.a square or rectangular space or courtyard enclosed by buildings

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parlay

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transform into (something greater or more valuable).

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sabotage

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deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage

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blatant

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(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.

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earthwork

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a large artificial bank of soil, especially one made as a defense.

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shrapnel

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fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion.

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curtly

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Rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner

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presentiment

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an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding." a presentiment of disaster"

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eddied

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any similar current, as of air, dust, or fog.

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carcass

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the dead body of an animal.

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pinto

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a piebald horse.

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annuities

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a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life.

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adapted

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make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.

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ford

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a shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across.

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tethered

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tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement.

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dung

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the excrement of animals; manure.

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skittish

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(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared.

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torrent

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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

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crooning

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hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner.

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renegades

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a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.

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verandah

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a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor.

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residue

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a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

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captive

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a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined.

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coup

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a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

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squall

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a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet

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lance

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.a long weapon for thrusting, having a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, formerly used by a horseman in charging.

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reveille

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a signal sounded especially on a bugle or drum to wake personnel in the armed forces.

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parch

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make or become dry through intense heat.

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permeated

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spread throughout (something); pervade.

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withers

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the highest part of a horse's back, lying at the base of the neck above the shoulders. The height of a horse is measured to the withers.

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coulee

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a deep ravine.

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stench

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a strong and very unpleasant smell.

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sporadic

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occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

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bivouac

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a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.

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prowess

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bravery in battle.

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negoriation

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discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

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Kinnick

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tobacco? no definition besides that

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deilberation

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long and careful consideration or discussion.

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cavorted

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jump or dance around excitedly.

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travois

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a type of sled formerly used by North American Indians to carry goods, consisting of two joined poles dragged by a horse or dog.

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forage

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bulky food such as grass or hay for horses and cattle; fodder.

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tether

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tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement.

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cordial

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another term for liqueur.

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sympathizers

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a person who agrees with or supports a sentiment or opinion.

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exterminated

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kill (a pest

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lore

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a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth

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vengeance

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punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

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fervently

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very enthusiastically or passionately.

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decry

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publicly denounce

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retribution

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punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

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discern

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perceive or recognize (something)

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scanty

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small or insufficient in quantity or amount.

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atrocities

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an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

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resurrected

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restore (a dead person) to life

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reprieve

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a cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

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tacitly

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understood or implied without being stated

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shrouded

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cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.

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plunder

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the violent and dishonest acquisition of property

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tersely

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Terse means brief, or using very few word

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stoically

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without showing one's feelings or complaining about pain or hardship.

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gallows

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gallows

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currycomb

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A comb with plastic or rubber teeth, used for grooming horses

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marauding

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going about in search of things to steal or people to attack.

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ceprisals

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an act of retaliation.

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ravenous

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extremely hungry

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stockade

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.enclose (an area) by erecting a stockade

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jurisdiction

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the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

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sentries

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a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.

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dispensary

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a room where medicines are prepared and provided.

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looting

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steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot

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plague

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cause continual trouble or distress to

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pestilence

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a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague.

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marauders

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a person who marauds; a raider.

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mooring

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a place where a boat or ship is moored.

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parlay

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turn an initial stake or winnings from a previous bet into (a greater amount) by gambling.

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eddies

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a circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool.

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perilous

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full of danger or risk.

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stampede

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a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals

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levee

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a landing place; a quay.

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cordon

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prevent access to or from (an area or building) by surrounding it with police or other guard