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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to vanquish [verb]

to defeat someone completely and decisively

Ex: The hero embarked on a quest to vanquish the evil sorcerer and restore peace to the kingdom .

veteran [noun]

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

Ex: The organization provides support services for homeless veterans in the community .

to wage [verb]

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

Ex: The workers decided to wage a protest against the unfair labor practices of the company .

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 managed to secure the area with his unit ’s support .

truce [noun]

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

Ex: During the Christmas truce of 1914 , soldiers from both sides emerged from their trenches to exchange greetings and play football .

accord [noun]

an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

Ex: The peace accord was celebrated as a major step toward resolving the conflict .

barracks [noun]

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

Ex: The historic barracks , now a museum , offer a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers from the past .

battalion [noun]

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 .

to blitz [verb]

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

Ex:

bloodshed [noun]

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

Ex: The soldiers were haunted by the memories of the bloodshed they witnessed on the battlefield .

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 army set up a blockade to control the movement of troops .

brigade [noun]

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

Ex: The general commanded the brigade during the military exercise .

to bombard [verb]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

Ex: During the air raid , the city was relentlessly bombarded by enemy aircraft .

brigadier general [noun]

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

Ex: The brigadier general addressed the troops before the operation .

admiral [noun]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

Ex: The admiral issued orders to prepare the ships for the upcoming mission , ensuring every detail was meticulously planned .

to ambush [verb]

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

Ex: The hunters silently ambushed the prey , waiting patiently for the perfect moment to strike .

armament [noun]

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

Ex: During the Cold War , both superpowers engaged in a race to build up their nuclear armament , leading to a tense arms race .

ammunition [noun]

bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms

Ex: The museum displayed antique firearms along with their ammunition .

to assassinate [verb]

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

Ex: In the historical account , a plot was uncovered to assassinate the king .

cavalry [noun]

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

Ex: During the war , the cavalry was known for its rapid mobility .

ceasefire [noun]

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

Ex: Both armies respected the ceasefire and halted their attacks .

civilian [noun]

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

Ex: The charity provided aid to civilians affected by the conflict .

cold war [noun]

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

Ex: Cultural exchanges were rare during the cold war between the two regions .

to conquer [verb]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

Ex: The general 's goal was to conquer the opposing forces and claim victory .

to conspire [verb]

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

Ex: The court found evidence that the suspects had conspired to commit white-collar crimes .

contingent [noun]

a group of military personnel sent to join a larger force

Ex: A contingent from the naval fleet joined the international exercises .

coup [noun]

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

Ex: International condemnation followed the military 's coup d'état , urging a return to democratic governance .

court martial [noun]

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

Ex: He awaited the outcome of the court martial nervously .

curfew [noun]

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

Ex: As the clock struck ten , the streets emptied quickly , with everyone rushing home to avoid breaking curfew .

evacuation [noun]

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

Ex: The fire department coordinated the evacuation of the building after a gas leak was detected .

garrison [noun]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

Ex: Artillery was installed at the garrison to defend the harbor .

incendiary [noun]

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

Ex: They used an incendiary to start a fire in the warehouse .

to infiltrate [verb]

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

Ex: Spies may be trained to infiltrate terrorist cells to prevent potential attacks .

legionary [noun]

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

Ex:

mercenary [noun]

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

Ex: Mercenaries played a crucial role in historical battles , often fighting for the side that offered the most lucrative compensation .

marauder [noun]

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

Ex: The marauders fled into the forest after the attack .

militia [noun]

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

Ex: The militia members underwent rigorous training to ensure they could effectively assist the army during emergencies .

to mobilize [verb]

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

Ex: The military commanders swiftly mobilized troops to secure the border .

to pillage [verb]

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

Ex: The conquering army pillaged the conquered city , seizing art , treasures , and other valuable assets .

rebellion [noun]

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

Ex: The leaders of the rebellion were captured and put on trial .

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