Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Warfare

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

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

Ex: Historians study the armada as a turning point in maritime warfare .
arsenal [noun]

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

Ex: An arms treaty was signed to reduce both nations ' nuclear arsenals .

to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

Ex: The general was accoutered in ceremonial uniform and medals .
aegis [noun]

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

Ex: The ceremonial armor included an ornate aegis engraved with sacred symbols .
barb [noun]

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

Ex: Removing a barb from the wound required surgery .
barrage [noun]

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

Ex: Planes launched a barrage to weaken enemy defenses .

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

Ex: During the review , the general inspected each battalion for readiness .
bivouac [noun]

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

Ex: The army established a bivouac to rest and regroup .
bludgeon [noun]

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

Ex: Medieval soldiers sometimes fought with spiked bludgeons .

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

Ex: Civilians hid in shelters to escape the relentless bombardment .
bulwark [noun]

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

Ex: Ancient cities often relied on bulwarks to repel invaders .

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

Ex: The rebels attempted to commandeer the radio station to broadcast their message to the public .
cudgel [noun]

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

Ex: During the riot , the protestors armed themselves with cudgels fashioned from broken branches .
to cede [verb]

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

Ex: They had no choice but to cede their shares in the business when they declared bankruptcy .
skirmish [noun]

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

Ex: During the battle , there were multiple skirmishes before the main attack .
cession [noun]

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

Ex: The treaty included the cession of valuable resources that had long been contested .

to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

Ex: The company capitulated to the union 's demands to avoid a strike .

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

Ex: The negotiator 's concession helped finalize the peace agreement .
brunt [noun]

the harshest or most intense part of something

Ex: The infantry absorbed the brunt of the enemy 's assault .
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