james forten vocabulary

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Key vocabulary words for James Forten HM Reading, Theme 3 Grade 5

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James Forten:

James Forten Vocabulary HM Reading

abolitionist:

abolitionist noun A person who fought against slavery

apprentice:

apprentice noun A young person learning a job through experience

assist:

assist verb To help

captive:

captive noun prisoner

conflict:

conflict noun a war, argument, or struggle

dread:

dread noun great fear

encourage:

encourage Verb to give support

enslavement:

enslavement noun The condition of being a slave

influential:

influential adjective powerful

privateer:

privateer noun A privately owned ship authorized to attack enemies

tacking:

tacking verb To sail back and forth

dexterity :

dexterity noun skill

bondage:

bondage noun slavery, imprisoned

engage:

engage verb to enter a battle or conflict; involve, begin

grapeshot:

grapeshot noun small iron balls fired from a canon

traitor:

traitor noun a person who betrays their country

hold:

hold noun The storage area of a ship