Yorktown Vocabulary Flashcards

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Impress

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To amaze; to cause others to feel admiration or interest.

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Bayonet

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A sharp piece of metal attached to the muzzle of a musket.

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Model company

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A group of soldiers deserving to be copied or imitated by others.

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Foraging

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For the purpose of searching for something, usually food or supplies.

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Recruit

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To search for people to join a group or organization (e.g., the army).

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Decisive

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Important; without any doubt.

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Reinforce

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To make a group more effective by adding more people or supplies.

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Convoy

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A group of ships traveling together for safety.

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Fleet

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A group of military ships that sail under the same commander.