Vocab List #1

1. Beleaguer

Part of Speech:verb
Definition: to surround with military forces

2. Envelop

Part of Speech:verb
Definition: to surround entirely

3. Ruse

Part of Speech:noun
Definition: a trick, stratagem, or artifice.

4. Fanatic

Part of Speech:noun
Definition: a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.

5. Paroxysm

Part of Speech:noun
Definition: any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion

6. Fast

Part of Speech:verb
Definition: to abstain from all food

7. Parapet

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: any low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, or the like.

8. Revolt

Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion; cast off allegiance or subjection to those in authority; rebel; mutiny: