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MY BROTHER SAM IS DEAD Vocabulary - (copy)

Definitions/Synonyms/Parts of Speech

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store, n.supply or stock
massacre, v.slaughter or kill in large numbers
taproom, n.barroom
snap, v.to speak quickly and sharply
garrison, n.fort/place where soldiers are stationed
pepper, v.hit with small objects sent thick and fast
treason, n.betrayal of one's country or ruler; subversion, sedition
subversion, n.treason, the overturning of one's government (NOTE: Its prefix = under or below.)
sedition, n.treason, betrayal, subversion
constitute, v.to form or make
bound, adj.certain, sure, very likely
civil, adj.polite, courteous
loft, n.attic or room under roof, esp. barn
inscription, n.something written, engraved or marked on paper; informal dedication
stall, v.to purposefully linger (i.e., so as not to complete a task)
sloth, n.laziness, idleness (homograph - slow-moving mammal)
idle, adj.not busy, not working (homophone is one who is admired)
pitch, v.throw, fling, toss (homograph - tar)
swill, n.kitchen refuse, esp. liquid (often garbage fed to pigs)
meddle, v.to interfere in another's affairs
recalcitrance, n.a stubborn manner; a refusal to comply or do what is ordered or asked
serendipity, n.good fortune or luck (esp. at critical moments)


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