vocab for aqwf

8/6/2019 Vocab for Aqwf

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Vocabulary for chapter 1-2

QUEUE -a file or line, especially of people waiting their turn

OSTRACIZED- to banish (a person) from his or her native country

RENUNCIATION-an act of

instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, orsacrificing something, as a right, title,

person, or ambition

VORACITY - devouring or craving food in great quantities

DISCONCERTED- to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle

LATRINE -

a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in acamp, or bivouac area

DISCIPLINARIAN- a person who enforces or advocates discipline

Pithily - brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression

WINDFALL - an unexpected gain, piece of good fortune

MARTINETS- a strict disciplinarian, especially a military one


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Vocabulary for ch 3-4

Patronizingly-adj- displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner

Indefatigableadj- incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring

Bombardment

noun- to attack or batter with artillery fire

Restiveadj- impatient of control, restraint, or delay, as persons; restless; uneasy

Indigentadj-lacking food, clothing, and other necessities of life because

of poverty; needy; poor; impoverished

Sallowadj-of a sickly, yellowish color

Acridadj-sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent;

Decorum-noun- dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc

Canteennoun-

a small container used especially by soldiers and hikers forcarrying water or other liquids.

Fete-noun- a day of celebration


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Vocabulary for ch 5-6

Docileadj- easily managed or handled

Glowering- verb- to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger

Debauched- adj- displaying the effect of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasure

Chloroformnoun- acolorless, volatile, nonflammable, slightly water-soluble,

pungent,sweettasting liquid, CHCl 3 , usually derived fromacetone, acetaldehyde, or ethyl alcohol

by the reaction ofchloride of lime: used chiefly in medicine as a solvent andformerly as an anest

hetic.

Surpassesverb- to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than;exceed

Claustrophobia- noun- the fear of enclosed places

Stupor -noun-suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease oras caused by narcotics

Cloisternoun- any quiet, secluded place

Solacenoun- comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble

Pallidadj-pale; faint or deficient in color

Unscathed- adj- not scathed; unharmed; un

Cowers

verb- to crouch, as in fear or shame

Trenches- noun- a deep furrow, ditch, or cut

Repulsive- adj- causing repugnance or aversion

Barragenoun-

a heavy barrier of artillery fire to protect one's ownadvancing or retreating troops or to stop the a

dvance ofenemy troops.

Scrutinize-verb- to examine in detail with careful or critical attention


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Vocabulary for 7-8

Foraging - noun- the acquisition of food by hunting, fishing, or the gathering ofplant matter.

Silhouette- noun- the outline or general shape of something

Skirmishing- noun- a fight between small bodies of troops

Craftyadj- skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning

Precipitously- adj- of the nature of or characterized by precipices

Mottledadj- spotted or blotched in coloring

Stupefied- verb-to stun, as with a narcotic, a shock, or a strong emotionDispersesverb- to drive or send off in various directions; scatter

Smutty

adj- soiled with smut; grimy

Stagnant- adj- not flowing or running, as water, air, etc.

Destituteadj- without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing,and shelter

Compensation- noun- something given or received as an equivalent for services,

debt, lossinjured


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Vocabulary for 9-10

Punctuallyadj- strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late;prompt

Evacuateverb- to leave empty; vacate.

Griping

verb- to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble

Fastidious-adj- excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please

Evadeverb- to escape from by trickery or cleverness

Abyssnoun- a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity

Fastidious-adj- excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please

Tuition-noun- the charge or fee for instruction


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Vocabulary for 11-12

Degeneration-noun- the process of degenerating

Superfluousadj- being more than is sufficient or required; excessive

Solidarity

community of feelings, purposes, etc.

Aberration-noun - the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course.

Armisticenoun- a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warringparties

Regeneration-noun- act of regenerating; state of being regenerated

Mystified verb- to involve in mystery or obscurity.

Simulated-verb- to create a simulation, likeness, or model

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