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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
armada
[sostantivo]

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

Ex: During the war , the imperial armada enforced a stranglehold blockade around the enemy 's coastline .
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arsenal
[sostantivo]

the complete collection of arms, ammunition, and defense systems owned by a nation or organization

arsenale, arsenale militare

arsenale, arsenale militare

Ex: The government allocated funds to modernize its entire arsenal.Il governo ha stanziato fondi per modernizzare il suo intero **arsenale**.
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to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

equipaggiare, corredare

equipaggiare, corredare

Ex: He was accoutered for battle , ready to deploy at dawn .Fu **corredato** per la battaglia, pronto a schierarsi all'alba.
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aegis
[sostantivo]

a protective shield or breastplate, originally from ancient mythology, designed to guard the chest and upper body from harm

scudo protettivo, egida

scudo protettivo, egida

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barb
[sostantivo]

a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

barbiglio, punta uncinata

barbiglio, punta uncinata

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barrage
[sostantivo]

a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

un fuoco di sbarramento, una cortina di fuoco

un fuoco di sbarramento, una cortina di fuoco

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battalion
[sostantivo]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

battaglione

battaglione

Ex: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .Ogni **battaglione** aveva il suo distinto insieme di responsabilità durante l'operazione.
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bivouac
[sostantivo]

a temporary outdoor shelter or set of living quarters built by soldiers, usually without permanent structures

bivacco, accampamento temporaneo

bivacco, accampamento temporaneo

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bludgeon
[sostantivo]

a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

manganello, randello

manganello, randello

Ex: The villain wielded a heavy bludgeon to intimidate his enemies .Il cattivo brandiva un **randello** pesante per intimidire i suoi nemici.
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bombardment
[sostantivo]

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

bombardamento, cannonamento

bombardamento, cannonamento

Ex: Historians studied the effects of aerial bombardment in World War II .Gli storici hanno studiato gli effetti del **bombardamento** aereo nella Seconda Guerra Mondiale.
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bulwark
[sostantivo]

a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack

baluardo, bastione

baluardo, bastione

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to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

requisire, confiscare

requisire, confiscare

Ex: In times of war , authorities have the power to commandeer resources necessary for defense efforts .In tempo di guerra, le autorità hanno il potere di **requisire** le risorse necessarie per gli sforzi di difesa.
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cudgel
[sostantivo]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

manganello, randello

manganello, randello

Ex: The old man kept a cudgel by his bedside for protection against intruders .Il vecchio teneva un **randello** accanto al letto per proteggersi dagli intrusi.
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to cede
[Verbo]

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

cedere

cedere

Ex: The country is reluctantly ceding control of its key industries .Il paese sta cedendo con riluttanza il controllo delle sue industrie chiave.
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skirmish
[sostantivo]

a brief, small-scale fight between small groups, often part of a larger conflict

scaramuccia, scontro

scaramuccia, scontro

Ex: The historical records describe a skirmish that lasted only a few minutes.I documenti storici descrivono una **scaramuccia** che è durata solo pochi minuti.
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cession
[sostantivo]

the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

cessione

cessione

Ex: The cession of territory following the peace treaty resulted in a dramatic shift in regional power .La **cessione** del territorio a seguito del trattato di pace ha portato a un drammatico cambiamento nel potere regionale.
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to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

capitolare

capitolare

Ex: The general decided to capitulate rather than risk further loss of troops .Il regno si rifiutò di **capitolare** nonostante le crescenti perdite.
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concession
[sostantivo]

something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

concessione

concessione

Ex: Their concession on several key issues led to a successful merger .La loro **concessione** su diverse questioni chiave ha portato a una fusione di successo.
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brunt
[sostantivo]

the harshest or most intense part of something

la parte peggiore, il colpo più duro

la parte peggiore, il colpo più duro

Ex: The frontline workers felt the brunt of the pandemic 's toll .I lavoratori in prima linea hanno sentito il **peso** della pandemia.
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