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C1 Level Wordlist - Military

Here you will learn some English words about military, such as "deploy", "raid", "militant", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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atrocity
atrocity
[noun]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

Ex: After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned. 
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admiral
admiral
[noun]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

Ex: The admiral stood on the deck, surveying the fleet with a sense of pride and responsibility. 
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colonel
colonel
[noun]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

Ex: The colonel inspected the troops, ensuring that everyone was prepared for the upcoming mission. 
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general
general
[noun]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

Ex: The general addressed the troops, outlining the strategy for the upcoming campaign with confidence and clarity. 
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major
major
[noun]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

Ex: The major coordinated the training exercises, ensuring that all soldiers were well-prepared for deployment. 
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veteran
veteran
[noun]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

Ex: The veterans gathered at the memorial to honor fallen comrades on Veterans Day. 
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to assassinate

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

Ex: The secret agent was hired to assassinate the political leader during the summit. 
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to blast
to blast
[Verb]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

Ex: The demolition crew blasted the old building to make way for the new construction. 
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to blow up

to cause something to explode

Ex: The sudden impact blew the car up. 
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to bombard

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

Ex: During the war, the enemy aircraft would bombard the city with relentless airstrikes. 
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to charge
to charge
[Verb]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

Ex: The cavalry charged the enemy lines with full force, breaking their formation. 
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to conquer

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

Ex: The army worked strategically to conquer the enemy's territory. 
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to deploy
to deploy
[Verb]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

Ex: The general decided to deploy the troops along the perimeter for a defensive stance. 
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to evacuate

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

Ex: Outnumbered and ambushed by enemy forces, the military unit had no choice but to evacuate the area. 
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to execute

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

Ex: The condemned criminal was executed by lethal injection after exhausting all appeals. 
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to mobilize

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

Ex: In response to the threat, the country decided to mobilize its military forces. 
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to surrender

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

Ex: Faced with overwhelming forces, the army decided to surrender to avoid further bloodshed. 
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to retreat

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

Ex: Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield. 
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guerrilla
guerrilla
[noun]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

Ex: The guerrilla fighters used their knowledge of the terrain to launch surprise attacks on enemy outposts. 
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militia
militia
[noun]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

Ex: The militia was mobilized to assist in disaster relief efforts after the earthquake devastated the region. 
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militant
militant
[Adjective]

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

Ex: She was known for her militant stance on animal rights, often participating in protests and direct actions. 
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naval
naval
[Adjective]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

Ex: The naval academy trains officers for service in the navy. 
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civilian
civilian
[Adjective]

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

Ex: After retiring from the army, he transitioned to civilian life and pursued a career in business. 
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defensive
defensive
[Adjective]

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

Ex: The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances. 
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explosive
explosive
[Adjective]

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

Ex: The explosive device was diffused by the bomb squad. 
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A-bomb
A-bomb
[noun]

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

Ex: The A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 had devastating consequences, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. 
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rifle
rifle
[noun]

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

Ex: He adjusted the scope on his rifle before taking aim at the distant target. 
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fleet
fleet
[noun]

a group of naval vessels organized as a single fighting or operational unit

Ex: The Pacific Fleet was deployed near the coast. 
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raid
raid
[noun]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

Ex: The special forces unit planned a nighttime raid on the enemy compound to capture high-value targets. 
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curfew
curfew
[noun]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

Ex: The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety. 
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hostage
hostage
[noun]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

Ex: The kidnappers took several employees hostage during the bank robbery, demanding a ransom for their release. 
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torture
torture
[noun]

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

Ex: The prisoner endured excruciating torture in an attempt to force a confession. 
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occupation

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

Ex: The country's occupation by foreign forces lasted for several years, leading to significant political and social upheaval. 
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trench
trench
[noun]

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

Ex: The soldiers huddled in the trench, waiting for the signal to advance across no man's land. 
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truce
truce
[noun]

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

Ex: After months of intense fighting, the warring factions agreed to a temporary truce to allow humanitarian aid into the region. 
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to arm
to arm
[Verb]

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

Ex: The government decided to arm the military with advanced weaponry for national defense. 
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warfare
warfare
[noun]

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

Ex: Modern warfare often involves advanced technology and cyber attacks, alongside traditional combat. 
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machine gun

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

Ex: The soldiers used a mounted machine gun to provide covering fire during the assault. 
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evacuation

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

Ex: The coastal town ordered a mandatory evacuation as the hurricane approached, urging residents to seek shelter inland. 
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command
command
[noun]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

Ex: The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions. 
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AWOL
AWOL
[Adjective]

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

Ex: The sergeant reported that two soldiers had gone AWOL overnight. 
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ground zero

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

Ex: Survivors recounted the devastation at ground zero of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima. 
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gunner
gunner
[noun]

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

Ex: The gunner adjusted the artillery's elevation before firing at the distant target. 
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blowgun
blowgun
[noun]

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

Ex: The indigenous tribe used blowguns for hunting small game in the dense rainforest. 
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submachine gun

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

Ex: The soldier carried a submachine gun during the covert operation to eliminate enemy sentries silently. 
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to station

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

Ex: The commander decided to station additional troops near the border for heightened security. 
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magazine
magazine
[noun]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

Ex: He loaded the magazine with ammunition before heading to the shooting range. 
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artillery
artillery
[noun]

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

Ex: The artillery barrage shook the ground as the shells rained down on the enemy positions. 
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nuclear deterrent

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

Ex: The policy of nuclear deterrent aims to dissuade potential adversaries from launching attacks by maintaining a credible nuclear arsenal. 
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nerve agent

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

Ex: Nerve agents are highly toxic chemicals that disrupt the nervous system, causing rapid and severe health effects. 
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nerve gas
nerve gas
[noun]

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

Ex: Nerve gas is a potent chemical weapon designed to disrupt the nervous system of its victims. 
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roger
roger
[interjection]

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

Ex: Roger, heading north to intercept the fugitive. 
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ten-four
ten-four
[interjection]

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

Ex: The dispatcher acknowledged the officer's request with a simple "ten-four" over the radio. 
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martial law

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

Ex: The government declared martial law to restore order during the civil unrest, granting the military authority over civilian institutions. 
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to discharge

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

Ex: After completing their tour of duty, the soldier was honorably discharged from the military. 
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