SG Gwynn Flashcards
1
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Atrophied
A
To decrease in size or wither away
2
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Bivouacked
A
To camp in an open field
3
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Nascent
A
Coming or having recently come into existence
4
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Agrarian
A
Relating to fields and lands or farmers and their way of life
5
Q
Lariat
A
A hemp lasso
6
Q
Bedouin
A
A nomadic Arab of the northern African deserts
7
Q
Enmity
A
Positive, active, and mutual hate and ill will
8
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Neophytes
A
A novice or beginner
9
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Presidio
A
A military post or fort in a Spanish settlement
10
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Viceregal
A
Relating to viceroy - the governor of a state that serves as a fill in for the king or queen
11
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Parapets
A
A wall or barrier to protect soldiers
12
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Restive
A
- Stubbornly resisting control
- Impatient or fidgety
13
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Vaunt
A
To call attention to one’s own worth - to brag
14
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Pirouette
A
A full turn on the ball of your foot in ballet
15
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Truculent
A
Aggressively self assertive, harsh, or ferocious
