B2 Level Wordlist - War and Peace

Here you will learn some English words about war and peace, such as "arms", "military", "navy", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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B2 Level Wordlist
action [noun]

the act of fighting a war or battle

Ex:
advance [noun]

a forward movement by soldiers

Ex: The battalion prepared for a coordinated advance under the cover of darkness .
camp [noun]

a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

Ex: The camp provided essential supplies and equipment for the soldiers .
military [adjective]

related to the armed forces or soldiers

Ex: Military technology has advanced significantly in recent years .

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 .
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 .
strategy [noun]

a field of military science that deals with the planning of an attack or defense

Ex: The military academy teaches students various strategies for both offensive and defensive warfare .
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 .
grenade [noun]

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

Ex: The sound of the grenade exploding echoed across the battlefield .
handgun [noun]

a gun that can be used with one hand

Ex: He placed his handgun in a secure holster before entering the building .
mine [noun]

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

Ex: The mine exploded , causing significant damage to the enemy vehicles .
campaign [noun]

a series of operations carried out to achieve a certain military objective

Ex: The success of the campaign depended on effective coordination among different units .

to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

Ex: Captain Ramirez commands a company of soldiers deployed in the remote mountainous terrain .

to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations

Ex: The soldiers were punished for deserting their duty during the battle .

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

Ex: The powerful empire sought to dominate neighboring regions through conquest .

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 .

to find people to join the armed forces

Ex: By the end of the month , they will have recruited enough volunteers .

to hit using hands or weapons

Ex: The boxer aimed to strike his opponent with a precise combination of punches .
gunfight [noun]

a fight in which two or more individuals or groups use guns

Ex: The old western movies often depict dramatic gunfights between cowboys and outlaws .
armed [adjective]

equipped with weapons or firearms

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the border fully armed , their rifles ready for any potential threat .
civil [adjective]

involving ordinary people who are not part of the armed forces

Ex:
occupied [adjective]

(of a city, country, etc.) captured and under the control, authority, or presence of foreign military forces or other entities

Ex: The occupied city struggled with curfews and restrictions imposed by the occupying forces .
parade [noun]

a military event where military units, personnel, and equipment are displayed or marched in formation to display power or be inspected

Ex: Spectators lined the streets to watch the Victory Day parade honoring veterans .
rank [noun]

members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

Ex: Training programs are essential for members of the rank to develop their skills .
refugee [noun]

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

Ex: The international community mobilized to support refugees displaced by the conflict .

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 .
service [noun]

a division of the armed forces such as the army, navy, air force, or marines, that performs specific duties and missions

Ex: He saw service in North America .
tank [noun]

a heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat

Ex: The military conducted training exercises to familiarize soldiers with operating tanks .
warship [noun]

a ship that is made for war and has weapons

Ex: Crews aboard the warship trained for various emergency situations .

an inhuman act that is done during a war, which is against the rules of war

Ex: Documentation of war crimes is crucial for accountability and historical records .

a ship moving above and below the sea, which is powered by nuclear energy and is usually armed with weapons such as missile

Ex: Nuclear submarines can travel vast distances without needing to refuel .
target [noun]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

Ex: The organization 's actions raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable targets .
to wreck [verb]

to damage or destroy something severely

Ex: Vandals attempted to wreck the playground equipment in the park .
spoil [noun]

valuable items that are taken by force, especially during a war

Ex: The general divided the spoils among his troops as a reward for their bravery .
to wound [verb]

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

Ex: Using tools without proper precautions can accidentally wound the user .

a missile aimed at an aircraft from the ground or a ship

Ex: Training soldiers to operate ground-to-air missiles is crucial for national defense .

a missile that is aimed from an aircraft at a surface on the ground or sea

Ex: The use of air-to-ground missiles has transformed modern warfare by allowing for precise targeting .

a metal weapon that is consisted of a group of connected rings, which is worn on one's fingers in order to hit someone with

Ex: The fighter slipped on a pair of brass knuckles before entering the ring .
dogfight [noun]

an aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged

Ex: The historic dogfights of the early 20th century are still studied by military strategists today .
marine [noun]

a member of one of the armed forces who can engage in operations taking place both on land and at sea, particularly a member of Royal Marines or United States Marine Corps

Ex:

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

Ex: She was horrified when she learned that her brother had been gunned down in a drive-by shooting .

an armed force of the United States trained for conducting specific military operations such as fighting from the sea

Ex: The United States Marine Corps is known for its disciplined and elite fighting force .
sidearm [noun]

a weapon, such as a gun or knife, that is carried on the side of the body

Ex: During the emergency , she reached for her sidearm , knowing it was her only means of protection .
bulletproof [adjective]

built in a way that does not let through any bullets or other projectiles

Ex: The bulletproof glass in the bank 's windows prevented robberies .