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Global Vocab Set 2
Fist set of vocab from All Quiet on the western front
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| fatuous (adj) | inanely or complacently stupid |
| Barrage n | a wave or curtain of heavy artillery fire intentionally planned just in front of friendly troops [your side] to screen and protect those troops |
| billets n | lodging (sleeping quarters) assigned to soldiers |
| insubordination n | disobedience to authority |
| iaconic adj | characterized by being of few words (quiet, reserved) |
| queue n | line of people (common in British jargon) |
| rail v | to scold |
| restive adj | restless |
| satchel n | small bag with shoulder strap (similer looking to briefcase, but rarely as stiff) |
| windfall n | a sudden unexpected gain (similar to winning the lottery) |