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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Fight Fire With Fire

Here you will learn some English words about war, such as "wage", "ambush", "barracks", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
to vanquish

to defeat someone completely and decisively

Ex: The mighty army sought to vanquish the opposing forces and secure dominance over the region. 
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veteran
veteran
[noun]

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

Ex: The veterans gathered at the memorial to honor fallen comrades on Veterans Day. 
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to wage
to wage
[Verb]

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

Ex: The environmental activists are waging a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of conservation. 
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trooper
trooper
[noun]

a soldier of low rank who is a member of the military unit that uses either strong covering or vehicles protected by them

Ex: The trooper was assigned to operate one of the armored vehicles. 
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truce
truce
[noun]

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

Ex: After months of intense fighting, the warring factions agreed to a temporary truce to allow humanitarian aid into the region. 
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accord
accord
[noun]

an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

Ex: The two countries signed a trade accord to boost economic relations. 
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barracks
barracks
[noun]

a building or a set of buildings for soldiers to live in

Ex: The soldiers were assigned to newly built barracks, which provided much better living conditions than the old ones. 
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battalion
battalion
[noun]

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

Ex: The battalion coordinated with other units for the large-scale exercise. 
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to blitz
to blitz
[Verb]

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

Ex: The military commanders decided to blitz the enemy's positions, hoping to catch them off guard. 
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bloodshed
bloodshed
[noun]

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

Ex: The war brought unprecedented bloodshed to the region, with countless lives lost. 
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blockade
blockade
[noun]

a military action where the enemy is prevented from letting people or equipment through a certain area; often enforced with armed forces

Ex: The city was under blockade, cutting off all supply routes. 
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brigade
brigade
[noun]

a large group of trained soldiers that is smaller than a division

Ex: The brigade was deployed to the front lines for the operation. 
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to bombard

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

Ex: During the war, the enemy aircraft would bombard the city with relentless airstrikes. 
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brigadier general

an officer in the army who is ranked between a colonel and a major general

Ex: The brigadier general was in charge of the division’s strategic planning. 
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admiral
admiral
[noun]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

Ex: The admiral stood on the deck, surveying the fleet with a sense of pride and responsibility. 
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to ambush
to ambush
[Verb]

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

Ex: The guerrilla fighters planned to ambush the enemy convoy on the narrow mountain pass. 
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armament
armament
[noun]

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

Ex: The country invested heavily in modernizing its armament, acquiring advanced missile defense systems and fighter jets. 
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ammunition

bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms

Ex: Soldiers checked their ammunition before the battle. 
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to assassinate

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

Ex: The secret agent was hired to assassinate the political leader during the summit. 
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cavalry
cavalry
[noun]

a group of soldiers in an army who fight by armored vehicles

Ex: The cavalry led the charge during the battle. 
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ceasefire
ceasefire
[noun]

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

Ex: The two sides agreed to a ceasefire to allow peace talks to begin. 
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civilian
civilian
[noun]

a person who is not a member of or not on active duty in armed forces or the police

Ex: The soldiers helped the civilians evacuate the area safely. 
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cold war
cold war
[noun]

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

Ex: The two nations have been in a cold war for decades, avoiding direct conflict. 
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to conquer

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

Ex: The army worked strategically to conquer the enemy's territory. 
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to conspire

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

Ex: The group of individuals conspired to carry out a heist on the bank. 
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contingent

a group of military personnel sent to join a larger force

Ex: The small contingent arrived to reinforce the main army. 
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coup
coup
[noun]

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

Ex: The military launched a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government and seize control of the country. 
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court martial

a legal procedure for military personnel who break military laws; leading to charges against them

Ex: The soldier faced a court martial for disobeying orders. 
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curfew
curfew
[noun]

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

Ex: The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety. 
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evacuation

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

Ex: The coastal town ordered a mandatory evacuation as the hurricane approached, urging residents to seek shelter inland. 
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garrison
garrison
[noun]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

Ex: The castle served as a garrison for the king's soldiers. 
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incendiary

a device created to cause explosion and fire in order to completely destroy something

Ex: The police found an incendiary hidden in the abandoned building. 
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to infiltrate

to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information

Ex: During the Cold War, intelligence agencies attempted to infiltrate enemy organizations for espionage. 
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legionary
legionary
[noun]

a soldier who fights in a very large group that is a part of an army called legion

Ex: The legionary stood guard at the camp entrance. 
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mercenary
mercenary
[noun]

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

Ex: The army hired mercenaries to bolster its forces during the conflict in the region. 
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marauder
marauder
[noun]

a person or an animal that wanders around in search of places to destroy, people to kill and steal from

Ex: The village was raided by a group of marauders. 
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militia
militia
[noun]

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

Ex: The militia was mobilized to assist in disaster relief efforts after the earthquake devastated the region. 
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to mobilize

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

Ex: In response to the threat, the country decided to mobilize its military forces. 
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to pillage

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

Ex: The invading army was condemned for its actions as it began to pillage villages, leaving destruction in its wake. 
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rebellion
rebellion
[noun]

an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

Ex: The rebellion was sparked by harsh government policies. 
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