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Woordenschat voor IELTS Academic (Score 8-9) - War

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met Oorlog en die nodig zijn voor het Academische IELTS-examen.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
armada
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very large assembled fleet of military warships operating under a unified command

armada, zeevloot

armada, zeevloot

Ex: During the war , the armada enforced a stranglehold blockade around the enemy 's coastline .
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mercenary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance

huurling, mercenary

huurling, mercenary

Ex: Mercenaries were often employed in colonial conflicts to supplement the regular army .
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armistice
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

wapenstilstand, staak het vuren

wapenstilstand, staak het vuren

Ex: armistice allowed both sides to retrieve their wounded and dead from no man 's land between the trenches .
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barricade
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

versperring, barrière

versperring, barrière

Ex: Soldiers utilized abandoned vehicles and debris to barricades, impeding the enemy 's ability to maneuver .
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battalion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bataljon, afdeling

bataljon, afdeling

Ex: battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .
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platoon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the military unit that is a subdivision of a company with a lieutenant in charge

peloton, platoon

peloton, platoon

Ex: platoon sergeant is responsible for the welfare and discipline of the soldiers under their command .
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espionage
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

espionage, spionage

espionage, spionage

Ex: espionage has become a prominent threat , with hackers infiltrating networks to steal confidential information and disrupt operations .
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coup
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

coup, staatsgreep

coup, staatsgreep

Ex: The country 's history was marked by several coup attempts during its transition to democracy .
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guerrilla
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

guerrillastrijder, partizaan

guerrillastrijder, partizaan

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .
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onslaught
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

aanval, offensief

aanval, offensief

Ex: In the final stages of the war , the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and onslaught, leading to the enemy 's surrender .
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armament
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

wapenarsenaal, militaire uitrusting

wapenarsenaal, militaire uitrusting

Ex: The arms manufacturer showcased its latest armament innovations, attracting interest from various military branches around the world.
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artillery
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

artillerie, geschut

artillerie, geschut

Ex: The museum displayed various types of artillery pieces used in different conflicts throughout history .
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arsenal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a building where military equipment are stored or manufactured

arsenaal, wapendepot

arsenaal, wapendepot

Ex: Intelligence reports suggest that the enemy has been stockpiling chemical weapons in arsenal, posing a significant threat to regional stability .
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deterrent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression

afschrikkingsmiddel, afschrikking

afschrikkingsmiddel, afschrikking

Ex: Cybersecurity measures serve as deterrent against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure .
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ammunition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

projectiles, bullets, shells, or explosive devices used in firearms, artillery, or other weapons

munitie, ammunitie

munitie, ammunitie

Ex: The police officers carried a standard loadout ammunition to ensure preparedness for any situation .
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catapult
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

katapult, steengewer

katapult, steengewer

Ex: Modern historians study the mechanics and design of catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past .
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bazooka
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a portable rocket launcher designed for use against tanks and armored vehicles

bazooka, raketwerper

bazooka, raketwerper

Ex: The military museum displayed historical bazookas alongside other iconic weapons from different eras.
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to lance
[werkwoord]

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

stechen, doorsteken

stechen, doorsteken

Ex: In historical accounts , cavalry units were known for their ability lance adversaries effectively in swift , coordinated attacks .
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shrapnel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

schrapnel, fragmenten

schrapnel, fragmenten

Ex: The military surgeon shrapnel fragments from the injured soldier 's leg during surgery .
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musket
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries

musket, muskiet

musket, muskiet

Ex: musket's introduction led to the decline of armor , as bullets easily penetrated traditional armor plating .
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mortar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support

mortier, granaatwerper

mortier, granaatwerper

Ex: The platoon mortar support to suppress enemy fire and facilitate their advance during the assault .
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affray
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a public fight involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder

vechtpartij, openlijke vechtpartij

vechtpartij, openlijke vechtpartij

Ex: Authorities imposed stricter security measures to affrays during public gatherings and events .
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air raid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an attack by aircraft, typically involving the dropping of bombs, on a location or a series of locations

luchtaanval, luchtbombardement

luchtaanval, luchtbombardement

Ex: The military base air raid drills to ensure preparedness for potential attacks .
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atrocity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

atrociteit, gruweldaad

atrociteit, gruweldaad

Ex: The history book detailed atrocities committed during the war , each story more harrowing than the last .
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bridgehead
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a secured area on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, established by military forces to serve as a base for further operations

bruggenhoofd, bruggenbasis

bruggenhoofd, bruggenbasis

Ex: The airborne assault aimed to create a bridgehead behind enemy lines , disrupting their defensive strategy .
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evacuee
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an individual who is forced to flee from a dangerous place or region

evacué, ontruimde

evacué, ontruimde

Ex: The government deployed helicopters to evacuees from the disaster zone to safety .
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garrison
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it

garnizoen, detachement

garnizoen, detachement

Ex: garrison in the mountain outpost endured harsh weather conditions as they maintained a vigilant presence .
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to blitz
[werkwoord]

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

aanvallen, blitzen

aanvallen, blitzen

Ex: The air force executed a strategic plan to blitz key enemy installations, disrupting their command and control.
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to pillage
[werkwoord]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

plunderen, verwoesten

plunderen, verwoesten

Ex: The invading forces pillaged strategic locations , disrupting the local economy .
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to plunder
[werkwoord]

to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder

plunderen, beroven

plunderen, beroven

Ex: Last year , pirates plundered a fleet of merchant ships in the region .
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to strafe
[werkwoord]

to attack ground targets, such as enemy troops or installations, with gunfire from low-flying aircraft

bestoken, beschieten

bestoken, beschieten

Ex: The pilot strafed the enemy convoy , creating chaos and preventing it from reaching its destination .
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to outflank
[werkwoord]

to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage

omtrekken, omflanken

omtrekken, omflanken

Ex: The nimble cavalry units were deployed outflank the slower-moving armored divisions and strike at vulnerable points .
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to annihilate
[werkwoord]

to destroy someone or something completely

vernietigen, uitroeien

vernietigen, uitroeien

Ex: The powerful annihilated the entire building .
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to vanquish
[werkwoord]

to defeat someone completely and decisively

overwinnen, verslaan

overwinnen, verslaan

Ex: The knights set out on a noble quest vanquish the dragon that terrorized the nearby villages .
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