Y4 Wk24 MS2 Vocabulary Quiz
Defoliant
A chemical that is sprayed on plants, causing the leaves to fall off.
Embargo
A government order that stops or hinders trade.
Teenager
A juvenile who is between the age of 13 and 19.
Sniper
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and kills enemy soldiers.
Platoon
A small group of a company of troops consisting of two or more squads or sections and usually commanded by a lieutenant.
Charismatic
Something or someone who possesses an extraordinary ability to attract.
Regime
The period during which a particular administration or system prevails.
Cajole
To coax with flattery or false promises.
Escalate
To increase or make grown in intensity or extent.
Duty
Work that one is obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons. Also, a government tax on imports or exports.