Ch 1-10 Chains Vocabulary Quizs

battalion

• a small group of soldiers

• a large body of troops ready for battle

• a type of military vehicle

• a military rank

burr

• a rough covering of a nut or seed

• a type of small animal

• a tool used for drilling

• a kind of fabric

etiquette

• rules that describe how to behave

• a type of formal dress code

• a method of communication

• a set of legal guidelines

procure

• obtain

• attain, collect

• discard

• ignore

indentured

• to become a servant to another person as payment for travel to another place

• to work for free in exchange for food and shelter

• to sign a contract for permanent employment

• to travel to a new country without any obligations

insolence

• rudeness

• kindness

• humility

• politeness

gentry

• the people with the most power and money

• a type of clothing worn by the wealthy

• a historical term for commoners

• a style of architecture popular in the 18th century

vigor

• strength, energy

• weakness, fatigue

• calmness, peace

• indifference, apathy

confuddled

• A state where a person becomes so confused, their brain shuts down discontinuing further function, primarily to the mouth and speech function.

• A feeling of mild confusion that resolves quickly.

• A state of complete clarity and understanding.

• A temporary lapse in memory that affects decision-making.

transaction

• A business deal or action; exchange of money, goods, or services

• A type of financial statement

• A legal document for property transfer

• A method of communication between businesses