Word List

1. Newfoundland constabulary: police force in Newfoundland.
2. constable: policeman of low rank.
3. jugular vein: a vein in the neck which carries blood from the head.
4. spectators: people who look on or watch, an audience.
5. harass: to vex, bother or treat in a threatening manner.
6. brutal: cruel or mean.
7. passionate: moved by strong feelings.
8. agitator: person who stirs up the public about politics. Someone who encourages the public protest against governments and their policies.
9. tuberculosis: disease of the lungs.
10. threaten: when someone tells, shows or warns a person, or group that they intend to punish or harm them.
11. officials: people employed to represent a government, agency, or group.
12. bankruptcy: when a person, company or country has no cash and is unable to pay bills or borrow money, broke.
13. misuse: to use wrongly.
14. riot: when a crowd causes a disturbance or begins breaking the law.
15. ration: set amount of supplies.
16. dominion: like a country.
17. democracy: government by all the citizens, direct and representative.
18. finances: money matters.
19. charismatic: ability to inspire loyalty and devotion.
20. commissioners: officials appointed to run the government.
21. condemned: attacked.
22. resign: to quit or step down from a job or position.
23. baton: police stick or club.
24. bribe: money or other perks used to control a group or individuals behavior.