The Boy and the Bayonet Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Boy and the Bayonet

elation (noun)

A feeling of great happiness and excitement; exhilarated joy.

regimentals (noun)

The uniform and insignia of a military regiment or cadet corps.

thoroughfare (noun)

A main road or public highway, especially one through a town.

interspersed (adjective)

Scattered or distributed among other things at irregular intervals.

shanties (noun)

Small, crudely built dwellings; shacks or makeshift houses.

admonitory (adjective)

Serving as a warning or mild reprimand; cautionary.

partisan (adjective)

Strongly supporting one particular side, party, or cause.

audaciously (adverb)

In a bold and daring manner; with fearless confidence.

unanimity (noun)

Complete agreement by all people involved; total consensus.

turbulence (noun)

A state of confusion, disorder, and agitated movement.

megaphone (noun)

A cone-shaped device used to amplify and direct the voice over a distance.

soldierly (adjective)

Resembling or befitting a soldier; upright and disciplined in manner.

tempered (adjective)

Moderated or balanced by an opposing quality; kept in check.

disconsolately (adverb)

In a manner showing deep sadness and hopelessness; inconsolably.

unquivering (adjective)

Perfectly steady and still; not trembling or shaking.

unfathomed (adjective)

Not fully understood or comprehended; too deep or mysterious to explain.

catastrophes (noun)

Events causing great and often sudden damage, suffering, or distress; disasters.

furtively (adverb)

In a secretive, stealthy manner, as if trying to avoid being noticed.

detractors (noun)

People who criticize or belittle someone or something; disparagers.

huzzas (noun)

Loud shouts of joy, approval, or encouragement; cheers.

oblique (noun)

A military marching maneuver in which a formation moves at an angle to its front.

especial (adjective)

Particular or noteworthy above others; special.