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ggw list 2
vocab
Term | Definition |
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floundered | struggled or staggered helplessly in water or mud |
convoy | group of vehicles traveling together for support/protection |
privateers | armed ship owner authorized to capture enemy ships |
menacing | threatening |
lumbered | Moved in a slow, heavy, awkward way |
morale | Confidence, enthusiasm, discipline of a person |
disillusioned | disappointed |
tongue-lashing | Loud scolding |
ruckus | Commotion, fracas,controversy |
sluggishly | slowley |
taunt | tease,provoke |
craggy | Rough or uneven edges |
Union Jack | Flag of United Kingdom |
juggernaut | Huge, powerful force |
chasm | Deep crack in the earth |
feverishly | Frantically, furiously,heatedly |
foray | attack, invasion into enemy territory |
diversion | distraction, defection,deviation |
fascines | Rough wood used to make a path |
parapet | Protective wall used to conceal troops |
barrage | Heavy artillery fire,bombardment |
adjutant | General's assistant |
armada | Large fleet |
liberators | People who release others from captivity |
audacious | Aggressive, bold,adventurous |