Resist - Part 1 Vocabulary

curfew

• A regulation requiring people to remain indoors during designated hours.

• A law that allows people to stay out late at night.

• A rule that permits gatherings in public spaces after dark.

• A guideline for opening and closing businesses during the day.

braying

• The sound made by a horse

• The loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule.

• A type of bird call

• A musical instrument used in orchestras

garrison

• A group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

• A type of military vehicle used in combat.

• A strategy for attacking enemy positions.

• A ceremonial unit that performs parades.

burlap

• A fine silk fabric used for clothing.

• A coarse canvas woven from jute, hemp, or a similar fiber, used especially for sacking.

• A type of leather used for making shoes.

• A synthetic material used for packaging.

paratrooper

• A member of a military infantry unit trained to attack or land in combat areas by parachuting from airplanes.

• A soldier who specializes in ground combat and does not use aircraft.

• An officer responsible for coordinating air support in military operations.

• A civilian who assists in military logistics and supply chains.

clambered

• Climbed or moved in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.

• Ran swiftly and gracefully over obstacles.

• Jumped from one place to another with ease.

• Walked in a straight line without any difficulty.

canvas

• A type of paint used in oil painting.

• A strong, coarse unbleached cloth used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting.

• A lightweight fabric used for making clothing.

• A type of wood used for making frames for paintings.

comrade

• A companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

• A person who is an enemy or opponent.

• A leader who guides others in a group.

• A stranger who is not part of a community.

staggered

• To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

• To run quickly and smoothly without interruption.

• To stand still and maintain balance.

• To jump from one place to another with ease.

inferior

• Lower in rank, status, or quality.

• Higher in rank, status, or quality.

• Equal in rank, status, or quality.

• Superior in rank, status, or quality.