JIU Vocab Flashcards

Allegiance

Loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or leader.

Anglophile

A person who admires or is fond of England or English culture.

Assimilate

To fully absorb or integrate into a larger group or culture.

Barracks

A building or set of buildings used to house soldiers.

Credibility

The quality of being believable or trustworthy.

Espionage

The practice of spying to obtain secret or confidential information.

Inscrutable

Impossible to understand or interpret.

Kimono

A traditional Japanese robe-like garment with wide sleeves.

Latrine

A toilet or sanitation area, especially in a military or outdoor setting.

Malcontent

A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious against authority.

Quota

A fixed share or amount that must be reached or not exceeded.

Reconnaissance

A military or strategic mission to gather information about an area or enemy.

Repatriation

The return of someone to their own country.

Renounce

To formally give up or reject something, such as a belief, claim, or citizenship.

Tenets

Core beliefs or principles of a philosophy, religion, or system.