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A Means to an End List 1

TermDefinition
Extra (noun): Performers who play a minor role in a play, movie, or tv show
masquerade (noun): a false representation, a disquise
pseudonym (noun): aka PEN NAME: a name used by an author that is not his or her real name
fate (noun): outcome of one's actions
compelling (adj): evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
preconceived (adj): (of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness
reception (adj): the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted such as applause
ruse (noun): trick
comrades (noun): a fellow soldier or member of the armed services
defy (verb): openly resist or refuse to obey
indentured servants (noun): A person under contract to work for another person for a definite period of time, usually without pay but in exchange for free passage to a new country
enlist (verb): enroll or be enrolled in the armed services
discharge (verb): tell (someone) officially that they can or must leave (aka their time of service has ended
pension (noun): a regular payment made during a person's retirement from a fund that person or their employer has contributed during their working life
commissioned (verb): to be given a job or task
Created by: 23Yakubison
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