Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - War

Here you will learn some English words about war, such as "guard", "arms", "troop", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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battle [noun]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

Ex: The historical reenactment of the Civil War battle attracted hundreds of spectators .

base [noun]

a place with buildings and facilities for military operations and activities

to explode [verb]

to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction

Ex: The gas cylinder exploded , causing a massive fire .

force [noun]

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

Ex: The fire department force demonstrated incredible bravery and teamwork while extinguishing the massive blaze .

to guard [verb]

to protect a person, place, or property against harm or an attack

Ex: The security team is currently guarding the event venue .

to order [verb]

to give an instruction to someone to do something through one's authority

Ex: The teacher ordered the students to remain quiet during the exam .

target [noun]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

Ex: The organization 's actions raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable targets .

weapon [noun]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

Ex: The detective found the murder weapon hidden under the bed .

air force [noun]

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

Ex: The air force played a crucial role in securing air superiority during the conflict .

arms [noun]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

Ex: Soldiers were trained extensively in the use of various arms before being deployed to the front lines .

to command [verb]

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

Ex: The drill sergeant is commanding the recruits to perform push-ups .

conflict [noun]

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

Ex:

to invade [verb]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

Ex: The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire .

military [adjective]

using warfare to achieve a goal

navy [noun]

the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.

Ex: The navy deployed a fleet of ships to provide humanitarian aid after the natural disaster .

recruit [noun]

a person who has just joined the military and is undergoing initial training or has recently begun service

Ex: The sergeant gave instructions to the line of fresh recruits .

terrorism [noun]

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

Ex:

troop [noun]

armed forces or soldiers, especially by large numbers

Ex: The rescue mission required the mobilization of a specialized troop trained for high-risk operations .

volunteer [noun]

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

Ex: Some volunteers join the armed forces as a way to gain skills and education .

wound [noun]

an injury inflicted on the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh

Ex: The knife left a small but painful wound on his hand .

to assassinate [verb]

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

Ex: In the historical account , a plot was uncovered to assassinate the king .

to blast [verb]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

Ex: The terrorists attempted to blast the bridge with dynamite .

casualty [noun]

someone who is killed or wounded during a war or an accident

Ex: The military operation was deemed successful , but the casualty report revealed a heartbreaking loss of life among both soldiers and innocent bystanders .

chemical warfare [noun]

methods of warfare using chemical weapons

Ex: The use of chemical warfare can result in long-term environmental contamination .

civilian [noun]

a person who is not a member of or not on active duty in armed forces or the police

Ex: The charity provided aid to civilians affected by the conflict .

civil war [noun]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

Ex: Civil wars often result in devastating consequences for the affected country , including loss of life and destruction of infrastructure .

cold war [noun]

a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other

Ex: Cultural exchanges were rare during the cold war between the two regions .

hostile [adjective]

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

Ex: His hostile attitude towards newcomers created a tense atmosphere in the office .

missile [noun]

an explosive weapon capable of hitting a target over long distances, which can be controlled remotely

projectile [noun]

any object fired or thrown at a person or thing for the purpose of hurting or destroying them

Ex: Researchers are working on developing projectiles that can be launched with greater precision and force .

gunboat [noun]

a small ship equipped with many mounted guns, often used near coastal areas

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