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A-bomb
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rifle
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fleet
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raid
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curfew
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hostage
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torture
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occupation
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truce
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warfare
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command
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AWOL
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ground zero
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gunner
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blowgun
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magazine
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roger
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to discharge
atrocity
substantiv
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/əˈtɹɑsəti/
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(uzurpatie)

(uzurpatie)

atrocitate

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

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The museum had an exhibit dedicated to the atrocities of war, showcasing the harsh realities many had faced.
admiral
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈædmɝəɫ/
(comodor)

(comodor)

amiral

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

colonel
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈkɝnəɫ/
(colonelă)

(colonelă)

colonel

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

general
general
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈdʒɛnɝəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛnɹəɫ/
(general de armată)

(general de armată)

general

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

major
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/
(ofițer superior)

(ofițer superior)

maior

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

veteran
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈvɛtɝən/, /ˈvɛtɹən/
(veteran al războiului)

(veteran al războiului)

veteran

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

to assassinate
verb
uk flag
/əˈsæsəˌneɪt/
(asassina)

(asassina)

asasinare

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

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to blast
to blast
verb
uk flag
/ˈbɫæst/
(a distruge prin explozie)

(a distruge prin explozie)

a exploda

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

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to blow up
to blow up
verb
uk flag
/blˈoʊ ˈʌp/
(a face să explodeze)

(a face să explodeze)

a exploda

to cause something to explode

Informații Gramaticale:

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Statut Phrasal
separable
verbul frazei
blow
particulă a frazei
up
to bombard
to bombard
verb
uk flag
/bɑmˈbɑɹd/
(a ataca cu bombe)

(a ataca cu bombe)

a bombarda

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

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to charge
to charge
verb
uk flag
/ʧɑrdʒ/
(a se năpusti)

(a se năpusti)

a ataca

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

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to conquer
to conquer
verb
uk flag
/ˈkɑŋkɝ/
(a învinge)

(a învinge)

a cuceri

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

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to deploy
to deploy
verb
uk flag
/dɪˈpɫɔɪ/
(a dispune)

(a dispune)

a desfășura

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

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to evacuate
verb
uk flag
/iˈvækjəˌeɪt/, /ɪˈvækjəˌeɪt/
(părăsi)

(părăsi)

evacua

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

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to execute
to execute
verb
uk flag
/ˈɛksəkˌjut/
(impusca)

(impusca)

executa

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

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to mobilize
verb
uk flag
/ˈmoʊbəˌɫaɪz/
(mobilizare)

(mobilizare)

mobiliza

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

demobilize

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to surrender
to surrender
verb
uk flag
/sɝˈɛndɝ/
(a renunța)

(a renunța)

a se preda

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

resist

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to retreat
to retreat
verb
uk flag
/ɹiˈtɹit/
(a se înapoia)

(a se înapoia)

a se retrage

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

advance

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guerrilla
substantiv
uk flag
/ɡɝˈɪɫə/
(luptător de gherilă)

(luptător de gherilă)

guerilă

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

militia
substantiv
uk flag
/məˈɫɪʃə/, /mɪˈɫɪʃə/
(garnizoană)

(garnizoană)

militie

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

militant
adjectiv
uk flag
/ˈmɪɫətənt/
(militants)

(militants)

militant

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

naval
adjectiv
uk flag
/ˈneɪvəɫ/
(maritim)

(maritim)

naval

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

civilian
civilian
adjectiv
uk flag
/səˈvɪɫjən/
(civilă)

(civilă)

civile

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

military
defensive
adjectiv
uk flag
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
(de apărare)

(de apărare)

defensiv

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

offensive
explosive
explosive
adjectiv
uk flag
/ɪksˈpɫoʊsɪv/
(explozibil)

(explozibil)

exploziv

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

nonexplosive
A-bomb
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈeɪbˈɑːm/
(bomba A)

(bomba A)

bomba atomică

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

rifle
rifle
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈɹaɪfəɫ/
(fuzilă)

(fuzilă)

puşcă

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

What is a "rifle"?

A rifle is a type of gun designed for shooting bullets at a long distance. It has a long barrel with spiral grooves inside, called rifling, which makes the bullet spin as it travels, improving accuracy. Rifles are used for different purposes, like hunting, target shooting, and by the military or police. They come in different sizes and types depending on their use.

fleet
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈfɫit/
(escadră)

(escadră)

flotă

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

raid
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈɹeɪd/
(atac surpriză)

(atac surpriză)

raid

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

curfew
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈkɝfju/
(interdicție de circulație)

(interdicție de circulație)

timp de repaus

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

hostage
hostage
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈhɑstɪdʒ/
(prizonier)

(prizonier)

ostat

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

torture
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈtɔɹtʃɝ/
(chin)

(chin)

tortură

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

occupation
substantiv
uk flag
/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
(invazie)

(invazie)

ocupare

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

trench
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈtɹɛntʃ/
(fossă)

(fossă)

tranșee

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

truce
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈtɹus/
(truce)

(truce)

armistițiu

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

to arm
to arm
verb
uk flag
/ɑːrm/
(a dota)

(a dota)

a înarma

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

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warfare
warfare
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈwɔɹˌfɛɹ/
(strategii de război)

(strategii de război)

război

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

machine gun
substantiv
uk flag
/məʃˈiːn ɡˈʌn/
(arma automată)

(arma automată)

mitralieră

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

evacuation
substantiv
uk flag
/iˈvækjəˈweɪʃən/, /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃən/
(evacuare forțată)

(evacuare forțată)

evacuare

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

command
command
substantiv
uk flag
/kəˈmænd/
(ordine)

(ordine)

comandă

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

AWOL
AWOL
adjectiv
uk flag
/ˈeɪˌwɔɫ/
(dezertează)

(dezertează)

absent fără permisiune

Disapproving
Idiom

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

What is the origin of the idiom "AWOL" and when to use it?

The idiom "AWOL" originated as a military acronym and stands for "Absent Without Leave." Its exact origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century within military contexts. The acronym was used to describe the act of a soldier leaving their military duty without proper permission or authorization. It is commonly employed to denote unauthorized absences, desertions, or failures to report for duty within the military hierarchy.

ground zero
substantiv
uk flag
/ɡɹˈaʊnd zˈiəɹoʊ/
(locul exploziei nucleare)

(locul exploziei nucleare)

punct zero

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

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gunner
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈɡənɝ/
(muncitor de artilerie)

(muncitor de artilerie)

tunetist

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

blowgun
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈbɫoʊˌɡən/
(tub de suflat)

(tub de suflat)

pușcă cu aer

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

submachine gun
substantiv
uk flag
/sˈʌbməʃˌiːn ɡˈʌn/
(carabină cu lunetă)

(carabină cu lunetă)

pistol mitralieră

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
to station
to station
verb
uk flag
/ˈsteɪʃən/
(a delega)

(a delega)

a staționa

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

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magazine
magazine
substantiv
uk flag
/ˈmæɡəziːn/
(incarcator)

(incarcator)

magazin

the part of a gun containing its bullets

artillery
substantiv
uk flag
/ɑɹˈtɪɫɝi/
(muniție grea)

(muniție grea)

artilerie

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

nuclear deterrent
substantiv
uk flag
/nˈuːklɪɹ dɪtˈɜːɹəns/
(armament nuclear de descurajare)

(armament nuclear de descurajare)

deterenț nuclear

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
nerve agent
substantiv
uk flag
/nˈɜːv ˈeɪdʒənt/
(agent neurotoxic)

(agent neurotoxic)

agent nervos

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
nerve gas
substantiv
uk flag
/nˈɜːv ɡˈæs/
(agent neurotoxic)

(agent neurotoxic)

gaz nervos

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

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Substantiv Compozit
roger
roger
interjecție
uk flag
/ˈɹɑdʒɝ/
(Înțeles)

(Înțeles)

Recepționat

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

What is the origin and context of use of 'roger'?

The use of "roger" as an interjection has its origin in radio communication and military jargon where it is used to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood. In more casual and everyday language, the use of "roger" has extended beyond its original radio communication context. It is sometimes used informally as a way of expressing agreement or acknowledgment in a similar manner to saying "got it" or "acknowledged."

ten-four
interjecție
uk flag
/tˈɛnfˈoːɹ/
(recepționat)

(recepționat)

înțeleg

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

martial law
substantiv
uk flag
/mˈɑːɹʃəl lˈɔː/
(lege marțială)

(lege marțială)

stare de asediu

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

Informații Gramaticale:

Substantiv Compozit
to discharge
to discharge
verb
uk flag
/ˈdɪsˌtʃɑɹdʒ/, /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/
(a elibera)

(a elibera)

a da afară

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

enlist

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