|
column
|
a
long row of soldiers. |
| regiment |
a
military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions. |
| guerilla
|
a
person who engages in irregular warfare especially as a member
of an independent unit carrying out harassment and sabotage. |
| rebel |
one of an unofficial or loosely organized group of soldiers
who stage unconventional or surprise attacks against an enemy. |
| loyalist
|
someone
who is loyal to a government, organization, or leader, esp. in
a time of crisis. |
| secrecy |
the
state or condition of being secret. |
| smuggle |
to engage in the illegal trafficking of goods. |
| repeal
|
to
withdraw, revoke, or make void, esp. by official action or proclamation. |
| cannonade
|
an
extended, massive firing of cannon. |
| profiteer
|
a
person who gains excessive profits, esp. by selling scarce commodities
at very high prices. . |
| disguise |
to
cover or conceal, in order to present a false appearance or impression. |
| treason |
the
betrayal of one's country, esp. by waging war against it or aiding
its enemies with strategic information. |
| preamble |
an
introduction to a speech or document, esp. one that explains the
purpose of the text to follow. |
