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15 Cards in this Set
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muffled |
(of a sound) not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted |
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Patriots |
a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors |
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Minutemen |
(in the period preceding and during the American Revolution) a member of a class of American militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute's notice |
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Lobsterbacks |
British soldier; so-called because of his red coat |
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ammunitions |
commonly shorted to ammo, a propellant and projectile, or broadly anything that can be used in combat |
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prevail |
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious |
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treason |
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the leader or overthrow the government |
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Tories/Loyalists |
American colonists who support the British side during the American Revolution |
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Parliament |
(in the UK) the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons |
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sloth |
reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness |
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subversion |
overthrowing something, like a government or law; corrupting someone's personal morals |
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vile |
extremely unpleasant; morally bad or wicked |
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principles |
fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior |
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bayonet |
a swordlike stabbing blade that may be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle for use in hand-to-hand fighting |
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idling |
speding time doing nothing; moving aimlessly or lazily |
