Vocabulary Lesson 6 Strength and Defense

assail (trans. verb) a). to attack; assault b). To attack verbally. assailant (n)

bulwark (noun) a). a defensive wall; rampart. b). any protection or defense.

citadel (noun) a). a fortress in or near a city. b). any stronghold.

fortitude (noun) Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or trouble with courage.

haven (noun) a). a place of rest or refuge; sanctuary. b). a sheltered harbor or port.

invincible (adjective) Too strong or great to be defeated; unconquerable.

mettle (noun) a). spirit; daring, pluck. b). a strength of character or purpose equal to a test.

resilient (adjective) a). recovering strength or spirits quickly. b). springing back into position or shape. resilience (n) resiliently (adv)

stalwart (adjective/noun) (adj) physically strong; sturdy; robust. (n) a). a sturdy, strong-willed person b). a loyal supporter stalwartness (n) stalwartly (adv)

stamina (noun) endurance; resistance to fatigue, illness, or hardship.