Johnny Tremain Vocabulary
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copy deck
- commandeer
- to seize for military purposes
- apprentice
- one who is bound to a master to learn a trade
- crucible
- pot for melting metals (such as silver)
- gallows
- a frame for hanging people
- hypocrite
- someone who pretends to be something he isnÂ’t, one who puts on a false appearance
- tyranny
- an oppressive government
- insurrection
- a revolt, rebellion against government
- sedition
- encouragement of resistance to or rebellion against government (or any lawful authority)
- rendezvous
- a meeting at an appointed place and time
- notorious
- well-known for negative behaviors