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social studies thigy
study of being social.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mercenary | primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. |
| recruit | enlist (someone) in the armed forces. |
| transfer | move from one place to another. |
| previous | existing or occurring before in time or order. |
| inflation | the action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated. |
| aid | help, typically of a practical nature. |
| desert | abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous. |
| issue | an important topic or problem for debate or discussion. |
| blockade | an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. |
| privateer | an armed ship owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war, especially in the capture of enemy merchant shipping. |
| impact | the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. |
| sustain | strengthen or support physically or mentally. |
| siege | a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside. |
| ratify | sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid. |
| ambush | a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position. |
| strategy | a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. |
| pursue | follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them. |
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AJ THE METAMAN
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