Four Naval Heroes Flashcards
1
Q
brew
A
to be in the makeing
2
Q
commerece
A
the buying and selling of goods, especially on a large scale, as between cities or nations
3
Q
defend
A
to make or keep safe from danger, attack or harm
4
Q
fault
A
imperfection; defect
5
Q
firth
A
a long, narrow inlet of the sea
6
Q
fleet - n.
A
a number of warships operating together under one command
7
Q
innocence
A
freedom from sin, moral wrong or guilt
8
Q
mutiny - n.
A
open revolt against authority, especially a rebellion of sailors against superior officers
9
Q
ovation
A
a show of public applause or welcome
10
Q
persecute
A
oppress or harass with ill-treatment
11
Q
plunder - v.
A
to rob by force; pillage
12
Q
prosperous
A
enjoying economic will-being
13
Q
sever
A
separate or divide; cut
14
Q
superintend
A
to supervise or direct
15
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volunteer
A
one who performs or offers his services of his own free will
