Code Talkers Vocabulary Flashcards

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recruited

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To enlist someone in the armed forces or to persuade someone to join an organization or cause.

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reservation

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An area of land set aside for occupation by North American Indians or a place where something is kept for future use.

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seized

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To take hold of something suddenly and forcibly.

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turn the tide

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To change the course of events, often in a positive direction.

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war

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A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.

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islands

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A piece of land surrounded by water.

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allies

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States or organizations that cooperate with each other for a military or other purpose.

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code

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A system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy.

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crucial

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Of great importance or critical significance.

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culture

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The social behavior and norms found in human societies.