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Unit 4 Vocab Holland
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| balmy | (adj) soothing, refreshing and mild People change into shorts at the first sign of balmy weather. |
| citadel | (noun) a fortress or stronghold Only ten warriors remained to defend the citadel. |
| . clad | (verb) dressed, wearing |
| . fallacy | (noun) a misleading or false belief |
| . gingerly | (adverb) cautiously or carefully |
| grope | (verb) to search blindly; to feel with your hands |
| . intervene | (verb) to come between; to step in and stop |
| . mercenary | (noun) a professional soldier hired into a foreign army |
| plunder | (verb) to rob; to pillage |
| . revenue | (noun) income; earnings |
| . rue | (verb) to feel sorrow or regret |
| . staple | (noun) an important item or raw material |
| turbulent | (adj) stirred up, disturbed or chaotic |
| . tycoon | (noun) a wealthy and powerful businessperson |
| vilify | (verb) to speak evil of; slander |