Ransome Of The Red Chief Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Diatribe
A
Bitter,abusive criticism.
2
Q
Ransom
A
Payment demanded for the release of a person or property.
3
Q
Provisions
A
Necessary supplies; food
4
Q
Undeleteriouse
A
Harmless
5
Q
Philoprogenitivenes
A
Love for one’s own children
6
Q
Bas-relief
A
Slightly raised
7
Q
Brake
A
A thick grouping of trees
8
Q
Court plaster
A
Adhesive cloth for covering cuts and scratches
9
Q
Magic-lantern views
A
Slides
10
Q
Dassant
A
Dare not
11
Q
Reconnoiter
A
To seek information about an enemy whereabouts
12
Q
Sylvan
A
Like woods or forests
13
Q
Collaborate
A
To work together on a project
14
Q
Comply
A
To act according to a command or request
15
Q
Depredation
A
Robbery
