Ακαδημαϊκό IELTS (Επίπεδο 6-7) - Πόλεμος

a short weapon with a pointed blade

στιλέτο

an explosive that is very powerful

δυναμίτιδα

a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile

κέλυφος

a long gun that can shoot multiple small bullets at one time, suitable for hunting animals such as birds

κυνηγετικό όπλο

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

ορυχείο

a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other

ψυχρός πόλεμος

a portable weapon that uses controlled explosions to propel a projectile through a barrel

πυροβόλο όπλο

a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers

υπολοχαγός

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

πολιτοφυλακή

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

τάφρο (πόλεμος)

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

παραδίδομαι

a surprise attack or trap set by one party against another, typically while the targeted party is unaware or unprepared

ενέδρα

to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender

πολιορκώ

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

ανάπτυξη (στρατιώτες ή εξοπλισμό)

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

επιδρομή

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

εισβάλλω

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

οχυρώνω

a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces

σύγκρουση

the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed

περιπολία

to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm

αφοπλίζω

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

παραβίαση (συμβόλαιο κ.λπ.)

to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

απελευθερώνω

to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw

αποκρούω

to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

κατατάσσω

any tool or object used in fighting or hunting

μπράτσο

to participate in and carry out a specific action, such as a war or campaign

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

κυνήγι

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

αντεπίθεση

foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms

πεζικό

a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place

κατάπαυση πυρός

a defensive structure or system constructed to protect an area or position from enemy attacks, typically including walls, towers, and other defensive elements

οχύρωση

nnecessary spilling of blood, typically resulting from battles, conflicts, or acts of aggression

αιματοχυσία

to bring something or someone under control, often using authority or force

υποτάσσω

o remove or reduce military forces, weapons, or military capabilities from a region, area, or entity, typically as part of a peace agreement, disarmament treaty, or unilateral decision to promote peace

αποστρατιωτικοποιώ

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

χειροβομβίδα