1st Flashcards
invasion
an occasion when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country.
contribute
to be one of the reasons why something happens
inhabit
to live in a place.
initial
of or at the beginning
Principal
first in order of importance.
counterpart
a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization.
allot
to give something, especially a share of something available, for a particular purpose.
flogging
a punishment in which someone is beaten severely with a whip or a stick.
revolt
an attempt to get rid of a government by using violence
fortress
a large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
defensive
used to protect someone or something against attack.
subsequent
happening after something else.
abandonment
the act of leaving someone or something or of ending or stopping something, usually forever
descendant
a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild.
occurred
(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen.