Cracker Chapter 1 -6 Vocab Terms

Lethargically Laziness or lack of energy; sluggish

Reverberated A noise repeated several times as an echo.

Expendable Considered to be not worth keeping or maintaining

Prodigy A person, especially a young one, gifted with exceptional qualities or abilities

Firebrand A person who is passionate about a particular cause

Indignation Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

Intermittent Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

Platoon A military unit or group of soldiers

Incompetence The inability to do something successfully

Bivouacking Stay in a temporary camp without cover

Meticulous Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Reprimand A formal expression or disapproval

Moniker A nickname

Tact The ability to know the right thing to say or do; how you come across when speaking

Diplomacy The management of relationships between the governments of different countries