© 2013 Core Knowledge FoundationUnit 6^275I
imagine—to think or believe something
impressment—the state of being forced to serve in the British Navy (impressed)
inspired—wanted to do something
K
knotty—having many dark marks where branches once grew
M
mast—the tall pole on a ship to which the sails are attached (masts)
meeting hall—an indoor space where many people can gather (meeting halls)
merchant—a person who sells things (merchants)
monarchy—a government ruled by a king or queen (monarchies)
mortar—a type of cannon (mortars)
mouth—the place where a river enters the ocean
N
national—relating to a nation or country
navy—a group of soldiers trained to fight battles at sea on board ships
niece—the daughter of your brother or sister (nieces)