Enterprise Flashcards
Enterprise
A project or undertaking, requires effort
Conquering
Successfully overcome
Conquistadors
A conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century
Trek
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
Colonization
The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
Expedition
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research or war
Rebellion
An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
Disastrous
Causing great damage
Mutiny
An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
Established
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted
Commodity
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee
Embark
Put or take on board a ship or aircraft
Navigational
Relating to or used for navigation on a route
Cultivation
The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated
Pelts
Attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them