Burning of Darien

Vocabulary – Burning of Darien

Depicted Verb to show something in a picture, painting,
sculpture, film, play, or in words
Controversial Adjective causing strong disagreement or disapproval,
especially in public debate
Thrived Verb To be successful and profitable. To grow and be
healthy
Antebellum Noun Period of time before the civil war
Looted Verb to steal valuables from a place during a time of
disorder or confusion, e.g. during wartime or a
riot
Reluctantly Adverb feeling or showing no willingness or enthusiasm
to do something
Raid Noun a sudden attack made by soldiers, aircraft, police,
bandits, or any other force in an attempt to seize
or destroy something
Satanic Adjective extremely evil or cruel