Movie) Band of brothers Flashcards

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chum

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.used as a friendly or familiar form of address between men or boys.
“it’s your own fault, chum”

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rumbling

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making or constituting a deep resonant sound.

“rumbling trams”

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fumble

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do or handle something clumsily.

“she fumbled with the lock”

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scrounge

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seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth.
“he had managed to scrounge a free meal”

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billet

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lodge (soldiers) in a particular place, especially a civilian’s house.
“most of the army was billeted within the town”

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mutiny

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an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
“a mutiny by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war”

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doozy

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something outstanding or unique of its kind.

“it’s gonna be a doozy of a black eye”

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pukka

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genuine.

“the more expensive brands are pukka natural mineral waters”

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draftee

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a person conscripted for military service

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reprimand

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a formal expression of disapproval.

“the golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules”

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causeway

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a raised road or track across low or wet ground.

“an island reached at low tide by a causeway”

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