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C1 Level Wordlist - Military

Here you will learn some English words about military, such as "deploy", "raid", "militant", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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atrocity

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

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admiral

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

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colonel

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

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general

a very high-ranking officer in the army, the US air force or the marines

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major

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

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veteran

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

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to assassinate

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

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to blast

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

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to blow up

to cause something to explode

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to bombard

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

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to charge

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

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to conquer

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

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to deploy

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

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to evacuate

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

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to execute

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

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to mobilize

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

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to surrender

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

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to retreat

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

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guerrilla

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

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militia

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

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militant

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

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naval

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

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civilian

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

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defensive

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

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explosive

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

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A-bomb

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

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rifle

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

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fleet

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

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raid

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

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curfew

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

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hostage

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

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torture

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

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occupation

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

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trench

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

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truce

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

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to arm

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

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warfare

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

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machine gun

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

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evacuation

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

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command

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

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AWOL

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

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ground zero

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

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gunner

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

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blowgun

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

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submachine gun

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

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to station

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

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magazine

the part of a gun containing its bullets

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artillery

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

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nuclear deterrent

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

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nerve agent

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

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nerve gas

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

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roger

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

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ten-four

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

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martial law

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

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to discharge

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

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