Akademisk IELTS (Band 6-7) - War

a short weapon with a pointed blade

dolk

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

patron

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

hagelgevär

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

mina

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

kall krig

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

skjutvapen

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

löjtnant

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

milis

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

grävan

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

ge upp

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

överraskningsangrepp

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

belägra

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

dispositionera

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

razzia

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

invasera

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

befästa

a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces

sammanstötning

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

patrull

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

avväpna

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

överträdelse

to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

befria

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

stöta bort

to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

enrolla

any tool or object used in fighting or hunting

vapen

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

föra

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

skjuta

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

motattack

foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms

infanteri

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

vapenvila

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

befästning

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

blodspill

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

underkuva

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

demilitarisera

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

handgranat