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15 Four Naval Heroes
Robinson Curriculum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| brew | to be in the making |
| commerce | the buying and selling of goods, especialy on a large scale, as between cities or nations |
| defend | to make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm |
| fault | imperfection; defect |
| firth | a long, narrow inlet of the sea |
| fleet | a number of warships operating togetherunder one command |
| innocence | freedom from sin, moreal wrong, or guilt |
| mutiny -n | open revolt against authority, especially a rebellion of sailors against superior officers |
| ovation | a show of public applause or welcome |
| persecute | oppress or harass with ill-treatment |
| plunder | to rob by force; pillage |
| prosperous | enjoying economic well-being |
| sever | separate or divide; cut |
| superintend | to supervise or direct |
| volunteer | one who performs or offers his services of his own free will |
| winsome | charming, often in a naive way |