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10/01/2007

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viceroy
Definition
the governor of a colony or province who rules as the representative of a king or queen
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torquoise
Definition
a blue or greenish-blue gemstone
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skirmish
Definition
a breif or minor fight in a larger conflict
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siege
Definition
a military whereby a city or town is surrounded, thus cutting off its supplies and pressuring its defend to surrender
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pueblo
Definition
an indian village in the american southwest
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province
Definition
a region of a country, usually separated from other provinces for geographical or political reasons
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Moors
Definition
Arabs from North Africa who invaded spain
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metropolis
Definition
a large, important city
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leutenant
Definition
an assistant commander
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hovel
Definition
a small, poorly made house or hut
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fray
Definition
a Spanish friar
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ducat
Definition
a coin, usually made of gold, that was used in various European countries and colonies
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expedition
Definition
a journey made by a group of people for a specific purpose
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calvary
Definition
soldiers who fight on horses
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