Vocabulary Lesson 6

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Vocabulary Lesson 6

• Strength and Defense

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assail(trans. verb)

• a). to attack assault
• b). To attack verbally.
• assailant (n)

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bulwark(noun)

• a). a defensive wall rampart.
• b). any protection or defense.

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citadel(noun)

• a). a fortress in or near a city.
• b). any stronghold.

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fortitude(noun)

• Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain
  or trouble with courage.

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haven(noun)

• a). a place of rest or refuge sanctuary.
• b). a sheltered harbor or port.

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invincible(adjective)

• Too strong or great to be defeated
  unconquerable.

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mettle(noun)

• a). spirit daring, pluck.
• b). a strength of character or purpose equal to a
  test.

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resilient(adjective)

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

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stalwart(adjective/noun)

• (adj) physically strong sturdy robust.
• (n) a). a sturdy, strong-willed person
• b). a loyal supporter
• stalwartness (n) stalwartly (adv)

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stamina(noun)

• endurance resistance to fatigue, illness, or
  hardship.