Chapters 1-6
Reputation
The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
"his reputation was tarnished by allegations that he had taken bribes"
Marksman
A person skilled in shooting, especially with a pistol or rifle.
"a police marksman"
Tranquil
free from disturbance; calm.
"her tranquil gaze"
Decipher
Convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language.
"keys allow people to decipher coded messages"
Morale
The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.
"their morale was high"
Disciplinarian
A person who believes in or practices firm discipline.
"he was a strict disciplinarian whose word was law"
Platoon
A subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections.
Neutralize
Render (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect.
"impatience at his frailty began to neutralize her fear"
Vital
Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
"secrecy is of vital importance"
Insubordination
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
"he was dismissed for insubordination"
Deliberately
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
"the fire was started deliberately"
Dismissive
Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration.
"he is too dismissive of the importance of the industrialists"
Preliminary
An action or event preceding or preparing for something fuller or more important.
"the bombardment was resumed as a preliminary to an infantry attack"
Infiltrators
A person who secretly joins a group or place to obtain information or influence the group
Fortified
(of a place) provided with defensive works as protection against attack.
"a fortified manor house"
Mesa
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, as found in arid and semi-arid areas of the US.
Freighting
The action of transporting goods in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
"freighting and ranching were enterprises in which they were active"
Amphibious
(of a military operation) involving forces landed from the sea.
"an amphibious assault"
Pulverized
Defeat utterly.
"he had a winning car and pulverized the opposition"
Impending
(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
"the author had returned to his country ahead of the impending war"
Subversion
the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution.
"the ruthless subversion of democracy"
Disposition
A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
"your sunny disposition has a way of rubbing off on those around you"
Abeam
On a line at right angles to a ship's or an aircraft's length.
"the lighthouse was abeam at noon"
Skirmishing
Irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.
"reports of skirmishing along the border"
Liberated
(of a place or people) freed from imprisonment, slavery, or enemy occupation.
"liberated areas of the country"