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ggw list 2
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |