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Solutions - Advanced - Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "ultimatum", "insurgency", "atrocity", etc.

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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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conflict
conflict
[noun]

a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: She avoided conflict by compromising early. 
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ally
ally
[noun]

a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out

Ex: During the war, each nation relied heavily on its allies for resources and support. 
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asymmetric warfare

a conflict where one side uses unconventional tactics to fight a stronger, more traditional military force

Ex: In modern asymmetric warfare, cyber attacks play a crucial role. 
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atrocity
atrocity
[noun]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

Ex: After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned. 
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border
border
[noun]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

Ex: Diplomatic tensions can escalate when disputes arise over the delineation of borders between nations. 
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civilian
civilian
[Adjective]

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

Ex: After retiring from the army, he transitioned to civilian life and pursued a career in business. 
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government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
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coalition
coalition
[noun]

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

Ex: The coalition government was formed by two major political parties to ensure stability and consensus on key policy issues. 
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guerrilla force

a small, illegitimate military group characterized by fast-moving actions, utilizing violence, terrorism, traps, and hit-and-run tactics against official military and police forces

Ex: The guerrilla force ambushed a convoy of enemy soldiers in the dense jungle. 
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insurgency

a rebellion or armed uprising against established authority

Ex: The country has been grappling with an insurgency in its northern region for several years. 
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invasion
invasion
[noun]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

Ex: The invasion of Normandy was a turning point in World War II. 
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leader
leader
[noun]

a person who leads or commands others

Ex: The company’s leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity. 
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occupation

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

Ex: Teaching is a rewarding occupation that allows educators to make a positive impact on young minds. 
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security
security
[noun]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

Ex: The new alarm system improved the security of their home significantly. 
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Special Forces

units within legitimate armed forces, comprising elite soldiers specially trained to undertake challenging missions and combat adversaries such as guerrilla forces and terrorists

Ex: The Special Forces were deployed to handle the hostage situation. 
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terrorist
terrorist
[noun]

person who uses violence or threats to achieve political or ideological goals by targeting innocent people or civilians

Ex: The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings that occurred in the city's central square. 
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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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camp
camp
[noun]

a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

Ex: The soldiers returned to camp after their training exercises. 
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troops
troops
[noun]

groups of soldiers organized for military operations, often used to refer collectively to military personnel or forces in a particular area or situation

Ex: The troops were stationed at the border to ensure national security. 
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to deliver

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

Ex: The keynote speaker delivered an inspiring address at the conference, motivating everyone in the audience. 
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to give
to give
[Verb]

to guess how long something will last

Ex: The mechanic gave the old car about a year before it would need major repairs. 
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to issue
to issue
[Verb]

to officially start a legal process against someone, often with a document

Ex: The court issued a warrant for his arrest. 
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to present

to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: The student will present her thesis project to the faculty committee for evaluation. 
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to send
to send
[Verb]

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

Ex: I need to send this important document to the head office by express mail. 
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to receive

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Ex: Every morning, he receives a newspaper at his doorstep. 
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to comply
to comply
[Verb]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

Ex: Employees are expected to comply with the company's code of conduct. 
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to ignore
to ignore
[Verb]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: Despite the repeated warnings, he chose to ignore the safety guidelines. 
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to withdraw

to remove something from a specific location or situation

Ex: After the storm passed, the city workers began to withdraw fallen branches from the road. 
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ultimatum
ultimatum
[noun]

a final and serious demand made by one person to another, which includes consequences if the demand is not met

Ex: The government issued an ultimatum, demanding that the rebels surrender within 24 hours. 
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to be
to be
[Verb]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Ex: Today is her birthday. 
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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to lose
to lose
[Verb]

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

Ex: They lost the boxing match in the final round. 
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to declare

to officially tell people something

Ex: The country's leaders gathered to declare their independence from colonial rule. 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family. 
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rise to power

the process of promoting to a new position or gaining political power

Ex: The general’s rise to power was marked by a series of strategic military victories. 
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to assume
to assume
[Verb]

to take or begin to have power or responsibility

Ex: She assumed the role of team leader after the manager resigned. 
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to seize
to seize
[Verb]

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

Ex: In a panic, she reached out to seize her falling phone before it hit the ground. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to capture a place and obtain control over it

Ex: The army was able to take the enemy's stronghold. 
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance

Ex: After the scandal, the once-respected politician saw his reputation fall dramatically. 
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him. 
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