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C2 Level Wordlist - War and Army

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armada
armada
[noun]

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

Ex: The Spanish armada sailed in 1588 to invade England. 
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armistice
armistice
[noun]

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

Ex: The warring nations signed an armistice agreeing to a one-month ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid delivery and prisoner exchanges. 
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mercenary
mercenary
[noun]

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance

Ex: The army hired mercenaries to bolster its forces during the conflict in the region. 
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barricade
barricade
[noun]

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

Ex: Soldiers hastily constructed barricades using sandbags to fortify their positions against advancing enemy troops. 
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battalion
battalion
[noun]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

Ex: The battalion coordinated with other units for the large-scale exercise. 
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platoon
platoon
[noun]

a military unit, subdivision of a company, typically with a headquarters and two or more squads, usually led by a lieutenant

Ex: The battalion consists of several platoons. 
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espionage
espionage
[noun]

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

Ex: The spy engaged in espionage activities to uncover sensitive military plans of the opposing nation. 
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coup d'etat

a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group

Ex: The coup d'état led to the ousting of the country's president and the establishment of military rule. 
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onslaught
onslaught
[noun]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

Ex: The army launched a relentless onslaught against enemy positions, pushing them back and gaining ground. 
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armament
armament
[noun]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

Ex: The country invested heavily in modernizing its armament, acquiring advanced missile defense systems and fighter jets. 
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arsenal
arsenal
[noun]

a building, complex, or site used for producing, keeping, or repairing arms and ammunition

Ex: The naval arsenal was attacked during the war. 
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deterrent
deterrent
[noun]

a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression

Ex: Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent against potential nuclear attacks. 
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ammunition

bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms

Ex: Soldiers checked their ammunition before the battle. 
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catapult
catapult
[noun]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

Ex: Medieval siege engineers designed ever larger catapults capable of hurling massive projectiles to bring down fortification towers. 
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bazooka
bazooka
[noun]

a portable rocket launcher designed for use against tanks and armored vehicles

Ex: The infantry squad carried a bazooka to counter potential armored threats on the battlefield. 
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shrapnel
shrapnel
[noun]

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

Ex: The blast sent shrapnel flying in all directions, causing injuries to nearby civilians. 
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musket
musket
[noun]

an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries

Ex: The musket was a standard infantry weapon during the American Revolutionary War. 
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mortar
mortar
[noun]

a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support

Ex: The soldiers set up a mortar to provide fire support for advancing infantry units. 
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air raid
air raid
[noun]

an attack by aircraft, typically involving the dropping of bombs, on a location or a series of locations

Ex: The air raid sirens wailed as citizens rushed to seek shelter during the bombing. 
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bridgehead

an area in hostile territory captured and secured as a foothold for further troops and supplies

Ex: The army established a bridgehead on the far side of the river. 
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evacuee
evacuee
[noun]

an individual who is forced to flee from a dangerous place or region

Ex: The evacuees were transported to temporary shelters after their homes were destroyed by the hurricane. 
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garrison
garrison
[noun]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

Ex: The castle served as a garrison for the king's soldiers. 
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to blitz
to blitz
[Verb]

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

Ex: The military commanders decided to blitz the enemy's positions, hoping to catch them off guard. 
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to pillage

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

Ex: The invading army was condemned for its actions as it began to pillage villages, leaving destruction in its wake. 
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to lance
to lance
[Verb]

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

Ex: The knight skillfully lanced his opponent during the jousting competition. 
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to plunder

to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder

Ex: During the invasion, the army decided to plunder the enemy's resources. 
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to strafe
to strafe
[Verb]

to attack ground targets, such as enemy troops or installations, with gunfire from low-flying aircraft

Ex: As the ground forces advanced, air support was called in to strafe the opposing troops, disrupting their formation. 
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to outflank

to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage

Ex: The general devised a plan to outflank the enemy, sending a contingent of troops to attack from the rear. 
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to vanquish

to defeat someone completely and decisively

Ex: The mighty army sought to vanquish the opposing forces and secure dominance over the region. 
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siege
siege
[noun]

the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender

Ex: The city endured a prolonged siege as enemy forces surrounded it, cutting off all supply routes. 
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to retaliate

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

Ex: When betrayed by a close friend, she resisted the urge to retaliate the injury. 
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