The Things They Carried Vocabulary

Foxhole

A pit dug usually in a hurry for individual cover against enemy fire

Poncho

A kind of plainly farmed, loose outer garment to keep the body warm

Volition

The act of making a conscious choice or decision, especially in reference to one's free will.

Stooge

A person who serves as a foil or accomplice to someone else's antics, often in a comedic or derisive manner.

Eviscerate

To remove the internal organs of a creature, typically used in reference to the process of preparing meat or to describe a severe criticism that leaves something vulnerable.

Acquiescence

The acceptance of something reluctantly but without protest, often implying passive compliance or agreement.

Platitude

A remark or statement that is overused and lacks originality, often intended to sound profound but is ultimately trivial.

Reticence

The quality of being reserved or restrained in expression, often involving a reluctance to communicate or share thoughts.

Rectitude

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness in ones decisions

Mongoose

A small, carnivorous mammal known for its ability to fight snakes

Napalm

A highly flammable and gelatinous liquid used in bombs and flamethrowers

Bedlam

A state or scene of wild uproar and confusion

Pagoda

A Hindu or Buddhist temple or sacred building, typically a many-tiered tower, in India and East Asia.

Cadre

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession. In the military, they are trained to be leaders.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief of strong emotions.

Hooch

Alcoholic liquor, especially inferior or illicit whiskey.

A hut used in the vietnam war for shelter

Translucent

Allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.

Formaldehyde

A colorless gas with a strong odor, commonly used as a preservative and in manufacturing various products like building materials and cosmetics