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abolish (uh-BOL-ish)
verb; to do away with or put an end to
example: This organization is working to abolish homelessness in our community.
bombard (bom-BAHRD)
verb; 1. to attack with heavy gunfire or bombs; 2. to attack forcefully or
continuously (as with questions or requests)
example 1
: The warships threatened to bombard the capital.
example 2
: Jessica bombarded Daniel with questions about his new girlfrien
commandeer (kom-uhn-DEER)
verb; to take possession of by force, especially for military purposes
example
: Captain Wallace knew the pirates would try to commandeer his ship—and he doubted he could stop them.
helm (helm)
noun; a tiller (bar) or wheel used to steer a ship
example
: James took the helm and guided the ship safely through the crowded harbor.
hold (hohld)
noun; the cargo space inside a boat or an airplane
example
: The ship’s hold was packed with crates of bananas.
incredulous (in-KREJ-uh-luhs)
adjective; feeling or showing an inability to believe; skeptical
example
: Sarah and Shelby were incredulous. How could the school dance be canceled? It was all they had talked about for weeks!
treason (TREE-zuhn)
noun; the crime of attempting to overthrow one’s government or harm or
kill its leader, or a violation of allegiance toward one’s country or ruler
example
: Their plot to murder the king was discovered and they were convicted of treason.
vivacious (vi-VAY-shuhs)
adjective; full of life and good spirits; lively
example
: “Eliza is so vivacious,” said Shannon. “Nothing can dim her spirit.”
Author
holtreading
ID
195069
Card Set
Slave
Description
SCR Slave
Updated
2013-01-24T23:18:07Z
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