Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - War

Here, you will learn some English words related to War that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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battle [noun]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

Ex: The historical reenactment of the Civil War battle attracted hundreds of spectators .

combat [noun]

a fight between different military forces during a war

Ex: Modern combat often involves drones and advanced technology .

captain [noun]

a military officer with a rank above that of a lieutenant and below that of a major

Ex: The captain gave orders to secure the perimeter before nightfall .

commander [noun]

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

Ex: The commander issued a direct order to advance , knowing that hesitation could cost them the battle .

cavalry [noun]

a group of soldiers in an army who fight by armored vehicles

Ex: During the war , the cavalry was known for its rapid mobility .

general [noun]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

Ex: The general 's decisions during the conflict were pivotal , showcasing his tactical brilliance and leadership under pressure .

tactics [noun]

the art or science of employing military forces and strategies in order to achieve victory over an enemy

Ex: The navy 's tactics were very effective in destroying the enemy 's fleet .

resistance [noun]

military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance

Ex: Guerrilla resistance slowed the enemy 's progress .

army [noun]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

Ex: He enlisted in the army after graduating from high school .

spy [noun]

someone who is employed by a government to obtain secret information on another person, country, company, etc.

Ex: She read a novel about a spy who went undercover to thwart a major heist .

war zone [noun]

a region in which a war is taking place

Ex: Aid groups struggle to deliver supplies to the war zone safely .

front line [noun]

the area where opposing forces meet or engage, often in a military conflict

Ex: The soldiers at the front line faced the brunt of the enemy attack .

weapon [noun]

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

Ex: The detective found the murder weapon hidden under the bed .

peace [noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region .

bullet [noun]

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

Ex: Hunters use specially designed bullets for different types of game .

colonization [noun]

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

Ex: The island 's colonization by settlers led to conflicts with native inhabitants .

conquest [noun]

the act of taking possession of an area by using military force

Ex: The rapid conquest of the capital shocked the international community .

reinforcement [noun]

the additional troops or supplies sent to support an army

Ex: Helicopters delivered reinforcements to the remote outpost under attack .

uprising [noun]

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

Ex: Historians debate whether the uprising was a revolution or a riot .

to attack [verb]

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

Ex: The rebels planned to attack the government compound to gain control of the capital .

to defend [verb]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

Ex: Parents instinctively defend their children from potential threats .

to fire [verb]

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

Ex:

to retreat [verb]

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

Ex: The army had no choice but to retreat as the enemy 's advance became too formidable .

to conquer [verb]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

Ex: The general 's goal was to conquer the opposing forces and claim victory .

to bombard [verb]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

Ex: During the air raid , the city was relentlessly bombarded by enemy aircraft .

to capture [verb]

to seize or get control of something by force

Ex: The soldiers captured the city , marking the end of the war .

alliance [noun]

an organization or group of people, countries, or entities united by a formal agreement for mutual benefit

Ex: The alliance of tech firms aims to promote ethical AI development .

colonel [noun]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

Ex: The colonel 's strategic expertise was crucial in planning the successful operation behind enemy lines .

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 .

veteran [noun]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

Ex: The organization provides support services for homeless veterans in the community .

bombardment [noun]

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

Ex: Civilians hid in shelters to escape the relentless bombardment .

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