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Words for Academic IELTS - Lesson 9
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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weapon
[noun]
an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.
air force
[noun]
the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft
to command
[verb]
to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task
conflict
[noun]
a military clash between two nations or countries, usually one that lasts long
to invade
[verb]
to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it
navy
[noun]
the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.
recruit
[noun]
a new member of the armed forces or the police who is not yet fully trained
terrorism
[noun]
the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power
wound
[noun]
an injury inflicted to the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh
to assassinate
[verb]
to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes
civilian
[noun]
a person who is not a member of or not on active duty in armed forces or the police
cold war
[noun]
a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other
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
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