The Surrender Speech of Chief Joseph Vocabulary

annihilation

completely destroying or defeating someone or something

anguish

excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain

succinct

expressed in a few words; concise; terse

eloquent

fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech/language

trek

journey or trip, especially one involving difficulty or hardship

indifference

lack of interest or concern

harangue

long, passionate, and vehement speech

petition

request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request

ferocity

savage fierceness

ruse

trick, stratagem, or artifice