Academic IELTS (Banda 6-7) - War

a short weapon with a pointed blade

pumnal

an explosive that is very powerful

dynamit

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

cartuș

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

pușcă de vânătoare

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

mină

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

război rece

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

armă de foc

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

locotenent

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

militie

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

trenches

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

surrender

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

ambuscadă

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

asedia

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

desfășura

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

razie

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

invada

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

fortifica

a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces

ciocnire

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

patrulă

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

dezarma

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

încălcare

to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

a elibera

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

respinge

to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

a înrola

any tool or object used in fighting or hunting

armă

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

desfășura

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

a împușca

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

contraatac

foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms

infanterie

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

armistițiu

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

fortificare

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

varsare de sânge

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

supune

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

demilitariza

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

grenadă