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vocab week 6
words for mrs,syith
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| corral | gather together and confine (a group of people or things). |
| sentinels | a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch |
| substantial | of considerable importance, size, or worth. |
| demolished | pull or knock down (a building) |
| massacred | deliberately and violently kill (a large number of people) |
| countenance | a person's face or facial expression. |
| tyrant | a cruel and oppressive ruler. |
| insupportable | unable to be supported or justified |
| impertinent | not showing proper respect; rude |
| emboldened | give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way |
| Barricaded | block or defend with an improvised barrier |
| Portmanteau | a large trunk or suitcase, typically made of stiff leather and opening into two equal parts. |
| Grandeur | splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. |
| Ferocity | the state or quality of being ferocious. |
| Unceremoniously | having or showing a lack of courtesy; rough or abrupt. |
| Restrained | characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate. |
| Patronage | the support given by a patron |
| Zeal | great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. |
| Sobriety | the state of being sober. |
| Unkempt | (especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance. |