Unit 8 - Battle of Brooklyn

Question 1

barter

Answer 1

to trade

Question 2

defect

Answer 2

an imperfection or fault

Question 3

dispatch

Answer 3

to send off or away

Question 4

doctrine

Answer 4

a principle, position or belief system that is taught
Synonyms: theory, belief, dogma

Question 5

embargo

Answer 5

a prohibition or restriction, usually of trade

Question 6

flustered

Answer 6

put into a state of confusion

Synonyms: distraught, rattled
Antonyms: clearheaded, composed

Question 7

foreboding

Answer 7

menacing; indicating something bad is coming

Question 8

formidable

Answer 8

causing fear or admiration
Synonyms: impressive, mighty, daunting

Question 9

fortify

Answer 9

to make strong; to protect against an attack

Question 10

gaunt

Answer 10

thin and bony
Synonyms: skinny, bony

Question 11

haggard

Answer 11

worn and wild-looking
Synonyms: fatigued, exhausted, ashen

Question 12

incense

Answer 12

to make extremely angry; infuriate

Question 13

inventory

Answer 13

a supply of goods or materials

Question 14

overt

Answer 14

open and observable; obvious
Antonyms: hidden, sneaky, covert

Question 15

susceptible

Answer 15

easily influenced or affected
Antonyms: resistant