week 3/6 - 3/10 Flashcards

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1
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aftermath

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a consequence or result

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2
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bivouac

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temporary outdoor encampment

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3
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booty

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stolen or confiscated goods from a defeated enemy

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4
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carnage

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widespread and bloody slaughter

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5
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countermand

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to cancel or revoke a previous order

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6
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deploy

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to position or arrange according to plan

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7
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gory

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marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence

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8
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incursion

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an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one

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9
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martial

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warlike; relating to the military

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10
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massacre

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cruel and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people

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11
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mayhem

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intentional destruction or violence

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12
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mercenary

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a professional soldier hired by a foreign army

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13
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onslaught

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a furious attack

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14
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platoon

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a small subdivision of soldiers usually commanded by a lieutenant

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15
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predatory

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the plundering or exploiting others

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16
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projectile

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an object shot or thrown forward

17
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ravage

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to destroy in a violent and utter way

18
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recoil

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a quick backward motion

19
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rubble

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the ruins of a demolished structure

20
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sentinel

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a guard assigned to warn of unexpected attack