Elementary 2 - Conflict & Defense

Here you will learn some English words about conflict and defense, such as "support", "prevent", and "avoid", prepared for elementary level students.

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to attack

[Verb]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: He was attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .

army

[noun]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

Ex: The army's tanks and artillery provided crucial support during the battle .

to kill

[Verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The assassin was hired to kill a political figure .

to beat

[Verb]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally and beat their rivals to clinch the championship .

to prevent

[Verb]

to not let someone do something

Ex: Right now , the police are taking action to prevent the protest from escalating .

war

[noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .

attack

[noun]

an act of violence or aggression against a place or a person

Ex: The castle withstood several waves of enemy attacks during the siege .

gun

[noun]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

Ex: Shotguns are effective close-range guns for home defense .

support

[noun]

sympathy and assistance that one provides for someone who is facing a difficult or unfortunate situation

Ex: In times of grief , the support of loved ones can be very comforting .

to protect

[Verb]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .

to provide

[Verb]

to give someone what is needed or necessary

Ex: The community center provides after-school programs and activities for children .

to avoid

[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: They avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .

to steal

[Verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .

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Elementary 2 - Conflict & Defense