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B1 Level Wordlist - War and Peace

Here you will learn some English words about war and peace, such as "army", "military", "defend", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
war
war
[noun]

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

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .
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peace
peace
[noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: She hoped for a future where peace would prevail around the world .
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army
army
[noun]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

Ex: The army's tanks and artillery provided crucial support during the battle .
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy 's base under the cover of darkness .
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force
force
[noun]

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

Ex: The peacekeeping force was sent to the war-torn region to help stabilize the area and provide humanitarian aid .
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to obey
to obey
[Verb]

to follow commands, rules, or orders

Ex: In a classroom , students are expected to obey the teacher 's directions .
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to order
to order
[Verb]

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

Ex: The captain ordered the crew to prepare for an emergency landing .
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order
order
[noun]

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

Ex: She followed the doctor 's order to take the medication twice a day .
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commander
commander
[noun]

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

Ex: In times of crisis , the commander's calm demeanor and quick decision-making were crucial to their survival .
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officer
officer
[noun]

a member of the military who holds a position of authority over others

Ex: The officer led the team during the operation .
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

Ex: Peace talks followed the latest conflict.
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battle
battle
[noun]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

Ex: The generals strategized to minimize casualties in the upcoming battle.
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to defeat
to defeat
[Verb]

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

Ex: Teams relentlessly competed , and one eventually defeated the other to advance .
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defeat
defeat
[noun]

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

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attack
attack
[noun]

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

Ex: The military leaders devised a plan of attack to capture the strategic high ground overlooking the enemy's territory.
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to attack
to attack
[Verb]

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

Ex: The air force unexpectedly attacked the enemy 's communication infrastructure .
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to defend
to defend
[Verb]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

Ex: The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks .
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defense
defense
[noun]

the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats

Ex: International alliances can strengthen a country 's defense.
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victory
victory
[noun]

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

Ex: The general described the campaign as a decisive victory that shifted the balance of power .
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to guard
to guard
[Verb]

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

Ex: Personal bodyguards are hired to guard high-profile individuals from potential dangers .
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weapon
weapon
[noun]

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

Ex: Diplomacy is often seen as a powerful weapon in resolving international conflicts .
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gun
gun
[noun]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

Ex: Shotguns are effective close-range guns for home defense .
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bullet
bullet
[noun]

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

Ex: A stray bullet shattered the window , startling everyone in the room .
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bomb
bomb
[noun]

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

Ex: A loud bomb blast could be heard from miles away as the military carried out their controlled demolition.
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to fire
to fire
[Verb]

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

Ex: The sniper fired a single shot , silently propelling the bullet across the field .
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to explode

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

Ex: The grenade exploded, creating chaos and panic among the soldiers .
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The soldier shot from the crouch position , hitting the target .
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explosion
explosion
[noun]

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

Ex: The explosion was so powerful that it could be heard from miles away .
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

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

Ex: In times of war , soldiers are trained to identify and neutralize the enemy on the battlefield .
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to damage
to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid accidentally damaging the underground pipes .
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damage
damage
[noun]

physical harm done to something

Ex: The insurance company assessed the damage before processing the claim .
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to bomb
to bomb
[Verb]

to attack someone or something using explosive devices

Ex: In military operations , precision-guided munitions are used to bomb specific targets .
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peaceful
peaceful
[Adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with a peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .
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bloody
bloody
[Adjective]

characterized by or involving a great deal of violence and bloodshed

Ex: The newspaper reported on the bloody clashes that occurred during the protest .
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dogfighter

the pilot of a fighter aircraft

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to target
to target
[Verb]

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

Ex: The missile system was programmed to target incoming threats with high accuracy .
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destruction

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

Ex: The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem , affecting wildlife and plant life .
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combat
combat
[noun]

a fight between different military forces during a war

Ex: Medics risk their lives to save others on the combat field .
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missile
missile
[noun]

a weapon that carries explosives and can be guided to strike a distant target

Ex: The defense system is designed to detect incoming missiles.
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shotgun
shotgun
[noun]

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

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gunshot
gunshot
[noun]

the act of firing a gun

Ex: The soldier demonstrated how to handle a firearm safely , emphasizing the potential danger of gunshot.
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gunfire
gunfire
[noun]

the repeated shooting of one or several guns

Ex: The ceasefire was shattered by sudden bursts of gunfire from both sides .
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to question

to officially ask someone a series of questions about something

Ex: The investigator questioned the suspect to uncover details about the incident .
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