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C2 Level Wordlist - 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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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
armada

a very large assembled fleet of military warships operating under a unified command

[noun]
armistice

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

[noun]
mercenary

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

[noun]
barricade

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

[noun]
battalion

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

[noun]
platoon

the military unit that is a subdivision of a company with a lieutenant in charge

[noun]
espionage

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

[noun]
coup d'etat

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

[noun]
onslaught

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

[noun]
armament

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

[noun]
arsenal

a building where military equipment are stored or manufactured

[noun]
deterrent

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

[noun]
ammunition

projectiles, bullets, shells, or explosive devices used in firearms, artillery, or other weapons

[noun]
catapult

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

[noun]
bazooka

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

[noun]
shrapnel

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

[noun]
musket

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

[noun]
mortar

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

[noun]
affray

a public fight involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder

[noun]
air raid

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

[noun]
bridgehead

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

[noun]
evacuee

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

[noun]
garrison

a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it

[noun]
to blitz

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

[Verb]
to pillage

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

[Verb]
to lance

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

[Verb]
to plunder

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

[Verb]
to strafe

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

[Verb]
to outflank

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

[Verb]
to vanquish

to defeat someone completely and decisively

[Verb]
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