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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Solutions - Advanced
war [noun]

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

Ex: The impact of war on civilians is often devastating , leading to displacement , injury , and loss .
conflict [noun]

a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: The conflict between the two countries escalated into a full-scale war .
ally [noun]

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

Ex: As an ally , they agreed to assist in military operations and share intelligence .

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

Ex: Asymmetric warfare often involves ambushes and guerrilla tactics .
atrocity [noun]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

Ex: The international community condemned the atrocity , calling for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice .
border [noun]

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

Ex: The fence marks the border between the two properties , ensuring clear demarcation .
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

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the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government is responsible for ensuring that laws are followed and citizens ' rights are protected .

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

Ex: The opposition parties formed a coalition to challenge the ruling party in the upcoming elections .

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 village was controlled by a guerrilla force that fought against the occupying army .

a rebellion or armed uprising against established authority

Ex: The army was deployed to combat the insurgency that had spread across the countryside .
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 general oversaw the invasion plan , ensuring strategic deployment of troops .
leader [noun]

a person who leads or commands others

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

Ex: Many people find fulfillment in pursuing an occupation that aligns with their passions and interests .
security [noun]

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

Ex: The company hired additional security to protect the event from any potential threats .

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

Ex: He joined the Special Forces to serve in high-risk international assignments .

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

Ex: The government implemented stricter security measures in response to threats from terrorists targeting major infrastructure .
training [noun]

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

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camp [noun]

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

Ex: The camp provided essential supplies and equipment for the soldiers .
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 faced harsh conditions while deployed in the desert .

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

Ex: She delivered a powerful presentation on climate change , urging the audience to take action .
to give [verb]

to guess how long something will last

Ex: With their constant arguments , I give their friendship only a few more weeks .
to issue [verb]

to release an official document such as a statement, warrant, etc.

Ex: The school issued diplomas to graduating students during the ceremony .

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

Ex: The advocate will present her case for environmental conservation at the community forum .
to send [verb]

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

Ex: She decided to send a handwritten letter to her friend who lived overseas .

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Ex: The charity received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor .

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

Ex: The company implemented new security measures , and everyone needs to comply .

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: It 's important not to ignore the early signs of a potential problem for timely resolution .

to remove something from a specific location or situation

Ex: He carefully withdrew the painting from its frame to examine the signature on the back .

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

Ex: The company presented an ultimatum to the workers , offering a pay raise or facing layoffs .
to be [verb]

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

Ex: The movie was entertaining .
to fight [verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The two animals fought over territory , growling loudly .
to win [verb]

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

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?
to lose [verb]

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

Ex: Our team lost to the undefeated champions .

to officially tell people something

Ex: The president addressed the nation to formally declare war against the aggressor .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

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

Ex: The revolution led to the rise to power of a new leader who promised change .

to take or begin to have power or responsibility

Ex: After the accident , she assumed responsibility for organizing the event .
to seize [verb]

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

Ex: The goalkeeper managed to seize the ball just before the opponent could score .
to take [verb]

to capture a place and obtain control over it

Ex: The rebels tried to take control of the city .
to fall [verb]

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

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to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: The team was losing , but they did n't give up , and their determination led to a comeback victory .