Refugee Vocabulary List 3

berate

to scold sharply

intimidate

To frighten, especially by threatening someone

promenade

a stroll or a walk; an area used for walking

ransack

(v.) to search or examine thoroughly; to rob, plunder

respite

a period of relief or rest

barricade

to block off

lurch

To move forward or to one side suddenly and unexpectedly

flotilla

a fleet of boats or small ships

tourniquet

A device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from an extremity.

disembark

leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

recoil

(v.) to spring back, shrink; (n.) the act of springing back

shamble

a scene or condition of disorder or destruction; to walk or go awkwardly