CEFR C2 Vocabulary - War and Army
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about War and Army, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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armada
[noun]
a very large assembled fleet of military warships operating under a unified command
armistice
[noun]
a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict
mercenary
[noun]
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance
barricade
[noun]
a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces
battalion
[noun]
a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel
platoon
[noun]
the military unit that is a subdivision of a company with a lieutenant in charge
espionage
[noun]
covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies
onslaught
[noun]
a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent
deterrent
[noun]
a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression
ammunition
[noun]
projectiles, bullets, shells, or explosive devices used in firearms, artillery, or other weapons
catapult
[noun]
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
bazooka
[noun]
a portable rocket launcher designed for use against tanks and armored vehicles
musket
[noun]
an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries
mortar
[noun]
a type of artillery that is typically muzzle-loaded and has a short barrel, fires explosive shells at high angles and short ranges, and is often used for close-range indirect fire support in ground combat
affray
[noun]
a public fight or brawl involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder
air raid
[noun]
an attack by aircraft, typically involving the dropping of bombs, on a location or a series of locations
bridgehead
[noun]
a secured area on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, established by military forces to serve as a base for further operations
garrison
[noun]
a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it
to plunder
[verb]
to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder
to strafe
[verb]
to attack ground targets, such as enemy troops or installations, with gunfire from low-flying aircraft
to outflank
[verb]
to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage
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