History Flashcards
annals
A record of events year by year
enlist
to join the armed forces
tidbit
A small and particularly interesting item of gossip or information
compelling
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way (fascinating)
private
The lowest rank in the army, below lance corporal or private first class.
to obscure
Keep from being known.
purported
Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; supposed
claimed but not proved to be true
facet
A particular aspect or feature of something.
stealthily
quietly and carefully in order not to be seen or heard
draw on
Use experience, talents, or skills as a resource.
mutilation
The action of causing serious and violent injury to sb, causing permanent harm - damage
to lunge
Make a sudden forward movement
to out
Reveal the sexual or gender identity of (a person).
numb
Cause (a sensation) to be felt less intensely; deaden.
to fret
Be constantly or visibly anxious.
