Militia Occupies U.S. Federal Wildlife Refuge

militiamen – n. a group of people who are not part of the armed forces of a country but are trained or act like soldiers

rancher – n. a person who lives or works on a ranch

occupation – n. a situation in which the military of a foreign government goes into an area or country and takes control of it

grazing – v. to eat grass or other plants that are growing in a field, pasture, etc.

recreation – n. something people do to relax or have fun : activities done for enjoyment

livestock – n. farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people

environment – n. the conditions that surround someone or something

intention – n. the thing that you plan to do

alternative – adj. offering or expressing a choice

motive – n. a reason for doing something

standoff – n. an argument, contest, etc., in which there is no winner

regulation – n. an official rule or law

sentence – n. time in prison

authority – n. the power to make decisions

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