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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 coastal town watched nervously as the armada approached from the horizon .
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armistice
armistice
[noun]

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

Ex: The armistice allowed both sides to retrieve their wounded and dead from no man 's land between the trenches .
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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: Mercenaries were often employed in colonial conflicts to supplement the regular army .
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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 utilized abandoned vehicles and debris to improvise barricades, impeding the enemy 's ability to maneuver .
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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: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .
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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: During drills , the platoon practiced coordinated maneuvers .
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espionage
espionage
[noun]

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

Ex: Cyber espionage has become a prominent threat , with hackers infiltrating networks to steal confidential information and disrupt operations .
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coup d'etat

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

Ex: The citizens took to the streets in protest against the coup d'état, demanding the restoration of democratic governance.
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onslaught
onslaught
[noun]

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

Ex: In the final stages of the war , the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and aerial onslaught, leading to the enemy 's surrender .
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armament
armament
[noun]

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

Ex: The arms manufacturer showcased its latest armament innovations, attracting interest from various military branches around the world.
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arsenal
arsenal
[noun]

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

Ex: Enemy forces targeted the weapons arsenal to weaken defenses .
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deterrent
deterrent
[noun]

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

Ex: Cybersecurity measures serve as a deterrent against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure .
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ammunition

bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms

Ex: Ammunition was stored in reinforced bunkers .
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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: Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past .
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bazooka
bazooka
[noun]

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

Ex: The military museum displayed historical bazookas alongside other iconic weapons from different eras.
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shrapnel
shrapnel
[noun]

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

Ex: The military surgeon removed shrapnel fragments from the injured soldier 's leg during surgery .
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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's introduction led to the decline of armor , as bullets easily penetrated traditional armor plating .
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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 platoon relied on mortar support to suppress enemy fire and facilitate their advance during the assault .
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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 military base implemented air raid drills to ensure preparedness for potential attacks .
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bridgehead

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

Ex: Securing the bridgehead allowed the army to advance inland .
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evacuee
evacuee
[noun]

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

Ex: The government deployed helicopters to airlift evacuees from the disaster zone to safety .
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garrison
garrison
[noun]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

Ex: Engineers upgraded the garrison with modern defenses .
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to blitz
to blitz
[Verb]

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

Ex: The air force executed a strategic plan to blitz key enemy installations, disrupting their command and control.
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to pillage

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

Ex: The invading forces systematically pillaged strategic locations , disrupting the local economy .
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to lance
to lance
[Verb]

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

Ex: In historical accounts , cavalry units were known for their ability to lance adversaries effectively in swift , coordinated attacks .
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to plunder

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

Ex: Last year , pirates unexpectedly plundered a fleet of merchant ships in the region .
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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: The pilot skillfully strafed the enemy convoy , creating chaos and preventing it from reaching its destination .
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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 nimble cavalry units were deployed to outflank the slower-moving armored divisions and strike at vulnerable points .
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to vanquish

to defeat someone completely and decisively

Ex: The knights set out on a noble quest to vanquish the dragon that terrorized the nearby villages .
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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: Historically , sieges have been a common tactic in warfare , used to conquer fortified positions or cities .
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to retaliate

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

Ex: The organization decided to retaliate hacking attempts by counterattacking the source .
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