Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Guerra

a short weapon with a pointed blade

an explosive that is very powerful

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

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

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

a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces

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

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

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

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

to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

a weapon or tool used for fighting or hunting

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

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms

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

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

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

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

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

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