English 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
*Adjacent
next to or near
Artillery
large firearms (as cannon or rockets)
*Camofluage
a garment dyed in splotches of green, brown, and black so as to make the wearer blend in with the surrounding environment
*Casualty
a person killed or injured in a war or accident
*Debut
a first public appearance
Diesel
a fuel designed for use in diesel engines
Drone
to speak tediously in a dull, monotonous tone; to make a continuous low humming sound
*Fatigues
the uniform worn by members of the armed forces for physical labor
*Interrogate
to question someone formally and thoroughly
Jargon
the special “language” of a particular activity or group; a way of speaking that is not clear and is full of long, important-sounding words
Limelight
the center of public attention
Litter
a device like a stretcher for carrying an injured person
Makeshift
serving as a temporary replacement for something
Mingle
to join or take part with others; to mix
Monsoon
a seasonal wind in India and surrounding areas that is accompanied by heavy rains
*Pantomime
to communicate using only gestures and facial expressions
Personnel
a group of people employed by a company, such as a factory or office
*Sniper
a person who shoots at exposed individuals of an enemy’s forces from a concealed point
Sorrow
a feeling of deep sadness
Triage
the process of sorting injured people (from a battle or disaster) into three groups, based on their need for medical treatment and their likelihood of survival
