B1 Level Wordlist - War and Peace

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

a period or state where there is no war or violence

a country's military force trained to fight on land

the armed forces of a country

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

to follow commands, rules, or orders

to give an instruction to someone to do something through one's authority

a command or instruction given by someone in a position of authority

an officer in charge of a military operation or a group of soldiers

a member of the armed forces who is in a position of authority

a military clash between two nations or countries, usually one that lasts long

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.

the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.

an attempt to injure or destroy forces or buildings of the enemy in a war

to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war

to not let any harm come to someone or something

the steps that a country takes to protect itself against any attack

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

to protect a person, place, or property against harm or an attack

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

a small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war

to physically harm something

physical harm done to something

to attack someone or something using explosive devices

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

characterized by or involving a great deal of violence and bloodshed

the pilot of a fighter aircraft

to aim to shoot at or attack a certain person or thing

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

a fight between different military forces during a war

an explosive weapon capable of hitting a target over long distances, which can be controlled remotely

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

the act of firing a gun

the repeated shooting of one or several guns

to officially ask someone a series of questions about something