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Snow Treasure

Terms in this set (45)

accustom
to make familiar
afterthought
an idea occurring after the fact
assailant
a person who attacks violently
bullion
gold and silver in the form of bars
eluding
getting away from
goose-stepping
marching with stiff-kneed and straight-legged steps
grave
very serious and concerned, give cause for alarm
minelayer
navel vessel used for laying underwater mines
reflection
give consideration to a conversation, idea, or thought
retorted
to reply in a sharp way
scheme
plan, sometimes it is a dishonest way of getting something
stance
position
subdue
to bring under control, get control of
tormentor
a person or thing that is a source of harassment, annoyance, or pain
unreality
Something that is unreal, invalid, or imaginary
occupation
taken control of
demoralized
having lost confidence or hope; disheartened
chided
scolded, rebuked
rheumatism
a painful condition involving the joints and muscles
tarpaulin
heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas
sprightly
(lively, full of life; energetic
resolute
determined
corps
a group of people working together
mirth
laughter, amusement
consternation
feelings of anxiety
sentries
guards or watchman
calamity
an event causing damage or distress; a disaster
rueful
feeling sorrow or regret
utmost
greatest, highest, farthest; the extreme limit
blackout
preventive measures taken to prevent being seen
civility
polite and courteous behavior
heritage
legacy or tradition passed down from family and country
mystified
confused or puzzled
companionway
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
high-handed
using power or authority without considering the feelings of others
patriots
loyal to ones country
cornet
a brass instrument that looks like a short trumpet; it has a more mellow tone than the trumpet and is most often used in military bands
interned
to restrict to or confine within an area
valise
a small traveling bag or suitcase
deceit
dishonesty, deception
menace
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
venture
a risky or daring undertaking, enterprise
diplomat
an official representing a country abroad
miser
a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
masquerading
pretending, impersonating someone, disguised
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