Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
famine
A
an extreme shortage of food that results in widespread hunger
2
Q
infest
A
to be present in large numbers, typically causing disease
3
Q
casualty
A
a person killed or injured due to war or disease
4
Q
aroma
A
a distinctive smell
5
Q
sanitation
A
the system of keeping a place clean and free of disease
6
Q
per capita
A
for each person
7
Q
legitimate
A
in accordance with the law or established standards
8
Q
longbow
A
a large bow pulled by hand and used to shoot a long, feathered
arrow
9
Q
morale
A
the confidence or enthusiasm of a group at a particular time
10
Q
dauphin
A
the oldest son of the king of France; the male heir to the
throne
