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.