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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 soldiers marched off to battle, prepared to defend their country in war. 
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peace
peace
[noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: After years of conflict, the region finally experienced a period of lasting peace and stability. 
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army
army
[noun]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

Ex: The army conducted exercises to improve its combat readiness. 
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military conducted a series of training exercises near the border. 
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force
force
[noun]

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

Ex: The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests. 
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to obey
to obey
[Verb]

to follow commands, rules, or orders

Ex: Children are expected to obey their parents' instructions. 
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to order
to order
[Verb]

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

Ex: The general ordered the troops to advance to the front lines. 
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order
order
[noun]

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

Ex: The general issued a strict order to advance the troops. 
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commander
commander
[noun]

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

Ex: The commander briefed his team on the mission objectives and the strategic plan for the operation. 
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officer
officer
[noun]

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

Ex: The officer gave orders to the soldiers. 
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

Ex: The soldiers engaged in a brief conflict at the border. 
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battle
battle
[noun]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

Ex: The decisive battle changed the course of the war. 
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to defeat
to defeat
[Verb]

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

Ex: The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle. 
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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 launched a surprise attack on the enemy's base under the cover of darkness. 
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to attack
to attack
[Verb]

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

Ex: The military decided to attack the enemy stronghold under the cover of darkness. 
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to defend
to defend
[Verb]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

Ex: The brave soldier defended the country during the battle. 
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defense
defense
[noun]

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

Ex: The nation increased its defense spending in response to regional tensions. 
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victory
victory
[noun]

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

Ex: The team celebrated its victory. 
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to guard
to guard
[Verb]

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

Ex: A dog is trained to guard the property and alert the owners to potential threats. 
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weapon
weapon
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldier carried a rifle as his primary weapon during combat. 
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gun
gun
[noun]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

Ex: The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range. 
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bullet
bullet
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldier loaded the bullet into his rifle, preparing for battle. 
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bomb
bomb
[noun]

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

Ex: The bomb exploded in the crowded market, causing widespread panic and chaos. 
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to fire
to fire
[Verb]

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

Ex: The police officer is firing rounds to disperse the crowd. 
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to explode

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

Ex: The fireworks exploded in the sky, lighting up the night. 
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect. 
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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 at the factory was caused by a malfunction in the chemical storage tanks. 
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

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

Ex: The enemy's stronghold was well-defended, presenting a daunting obstacle for the invading army to overcome. 
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to damage
to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The storm's strong winds and hailstones damaged the roof of the house. 
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damage
damage
[noun]

physical harm done to something

Ex: The hailstorm caused significant damage to the car's roof and windshield. 
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to bomb
to bomb
[Verb]

to attack someone or something using explosive devices

Ex: The government accused the other country of bombing our embassy, leading to a diplomatic crisis. 
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peaceful
peaceful
[Adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: The small village lived in peaceful isolation, untouched by the wars raging in surrounding lands. 
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bloody
bloody
[Adjective]

characterized by or involving a great deal of violence and bloodshed

Ex: The historical battle was a bloody conflict that left a significant impact on the region. 
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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 sniper carefully targeted the enemy officer from a concealed position. 
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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 hurricane's destruction of the coastal town left many homes in ruins. 
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combat
combat
[noun]

a fight between different military forces during a war

Ex: The soldiers were trained for combat in harsh environments. 
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missile
missile
[noun]

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

Ex: The army launched a missile at the enemy base. 
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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: During the training session, the recruits practiced the proper technique for a controlled and accurate gunshot. 
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gunfire
gunfire
[noun]

the repeated shooting of one or several guns

Ex: The soldiers took cover as the gunfire intensified from the opposing forces. 
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to question

to officially ask someone a series of questions about something

Ex: During the job interview, the employer questioned the candidate about their relevant experience. 
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