Academic IELTS Words for "War"

dagger

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a short weapon with a pointed blade

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The assassin concealed a dagger in his cloak as he approached the target.

Sheathed in a leather scabbard, the dagger hung from the soldier's belt.

dynamite

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an explosive that is very powerful

shell

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a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile

What is a "shell"?

A shell is a type of loaded case used in guns and firearms. It consists of a casing that holds gunpowder and a projectile, such as a bullet or small pellets. When fired, the gunpowder burns, forcing the projectile out of the barrel at high speed. Shells come in different sizes and types, depending on the firearm and intended use, including hunting, sport shooting, and military applications.

mine

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a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

cold war

noun

/kˈoʊld wˈɔːɹ/

a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other

hot war

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compound noun

firearm

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a portable weapon that uses controlled explosions to propel a projectile through a barrel

lieutenant

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a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers

militia

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a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

trench

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a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

to surrender

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to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

resist

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ambush

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a surprise attack or trap set by one party against another, typically while the targeted party is unaware or unprepared

to besiege

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to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender

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to deploy

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to position soldiers or equipment for military action

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raid

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a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

to invade

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to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

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to fortify

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to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

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clash

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a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces

patrol

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the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed

to disarm

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to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm

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breach

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an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

to liberate

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to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

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to repel

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to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw

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to enlist

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to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

discharge

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to wage

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to participate in and carry out a specific action, such as a war or campaign

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to gun down

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/ɡˈʌn dˈaʊn/

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

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transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

gun

phrase's particle

down

counterattack

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an attack made in response to someone else's attack

infantry

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foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms

ceasefire

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a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place

bloodshed

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nnecessary spilling of blood, typically resulting from battles, conflicts, or acts of aggression

to subdue

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to bring something or someone under control, often using authority or force

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to demilitarize

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/diˈmɪɫətɝˌaɪz/

o remove or reduce military forces, weapons, or military capabilities from a region, area, or entity, typically as part of a peace agreement, disarmament treaty, or unilateral decision to promote peace

militarize

grenade

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a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

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