The Master Spy of Yorktown
Vocabulary
looting
1. stealing or taking by force "We found out he was looting our money." commander 1. a person who is in charge of a group of people (troops) "Listen to your commander." invaders 1. to enter a place in order to take control by military force "Careful! The invaders are coming!" prompt 1. to cause someone to do something 2. to be on time "Prompt him to hand it over to me." civilians 1. people who are not in the military or a part of a force "Troops, protect the civilians." revealing 1. giving information about something that wasn't known before "This conversation has been revealing." idle 1. not working, active, or being used "Our troops have been idle for days." precautions 1. something that is done to prevent harm or trouble from happening in the future "Please take the necessary precautions." lessen 1. to become less or to cause to become less "Take this. It will lessen the pain." portrait 1. a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person's head and shoulders "Can I take your portrait?" |
Spelling
dependable
movement beautiful peaceful experiment reliable reasonable government
helpful fearful embankment entertainment agreeable memorable development
thoughtful fruitful fashionable encampment marketable embezzlement justifiable |
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