War & Conflict
Military action, weapons, defense, violence, and conflict.
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fight
A2
/fəɪt/
To take part in a physical or violent struggle against someone.
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war
A2
/wɔɹ/
An armed fight between countries or large groups, usually involving military forces.
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gun
A2
/ˈɡʌn/
A weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles.
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shoot
A2
/ʃut/
To fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit someone or something with a bullet.
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attack
A2
/əˈtæk/
To use violence against someone or something.
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peace
A2
/pis/
A situation without war or fighting between countries or groups.
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private
A2
/ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/
Meant for one particular person or group, not for everyone.
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military
A2
/ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛ.ɹi/
Relating to the armed forces such as the army, navy, and air force.
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strike
A2
/stiː.ɹaɪk/
To hit someone or something hard.
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soldier
A2
/ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/
A person who serves in an army.
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armed
A2
/ɑɹmd/
Carrying or using weapons.
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fighter
A2
/ˈfaɪtɚ/
A person who fights, especially in a war or a sport like boxing.
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peaceful
A2
/ˈpiːsfl̩/
Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
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armor
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/ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/
tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
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army
B1
/ˈɑɹ.mi/
A country's military force, especially the part that fights on land.
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fighting
B1
/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/
The act of taking part in a physical or armed struggle.
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enemy
B1
/ˈɛn.ə.mi/
A person who hates you, opposes you, or wants to harm you.
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battle
B1
/ˈbætl̩/
A fight between armies or groups of people during a war.
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weapon
B1
/ˈwɛp.ən/
An object such as a gun, knife, or sword used to fight or harm people.
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bomb
B1
/bɑm/
A weapon that explodes and causes damage.
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defense
B1
/ˈdiːˌfɛns/
The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
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violence
B1
/ˈvaɪ.(ə.)ləns/
Behaviour that uses physical force to hurt, damage, or kill.
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resist
B1
/ɹɪˈzɪst/
To stop yourself from doing or having something you want.
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conflict
B1
/ˈkɑn.flɪkt/
A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.
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overcome
B1
/ˌoʊ.vəɹˈkʌm/
To successfully deal with or control a problem or difficulty.
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invasion
B1
/ɪnˈveɪʒən/
The act of entering a country or area with an army to take control of it.
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offensive
B1
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
Likely to upset or anger people; rude or insulting.
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conquer
B1
/ˈkɑŋkɚ/
To take control of a country or people by force, usually in war.
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fortress
B1
/ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
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freight
B1
/ˈfreɪt/
the charge for transporting something by common carrier
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unworthy
B1
/ʌnˈwɝði/
lacking in value or merit
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liberate
B1
/ˈlɪb.ə.ɹeɪt/
To set someone or something free.
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air force
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revolution
B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/
A sudden, often violent attempt by people to overthrow a government and change the political system.
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admiral
B2
/ˈædmərəl/
a senior naval officer, typically of the highest ranks and often commanding a fleet
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scout
B2
/skaʊt/
a person sent ahead to observe an area or gather information, especially about an enemy
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martial
B2
/ˈmɑɹʃəl/
Relating to war, soldiers, or the armed forces.
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missile
B2
/ˈmɪs.(ə)l/
A flying weapon that is powered and can be steered toward its target.
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trophy
B2
/ˈtɹoʊfi/
A cup, statue, or other object given as a prize for winning a competition.
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bombing
B2
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.
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regiment
B2
/ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/
a military unit made up of several smaller groups of soldiers
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dove
B2
/dʌv/
A small, usually white or grey bird similar to a pigeon, often used as a symbol of peace.
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relieve
B2
/ɹɪˈliːv/
To make pain, worry, or a problem less severe.
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artillery
B2
/ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/
Weapons, especially siege engines.
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troop
B2
/tɹuːp/
Soldiers, especially when thought of as a group.
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ashore
B2
/əˈʃɔɹ/
towards the shore from the water
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truce
B2
/truːs/
an agreement between opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a limited time
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veteran
B2
/ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war.
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mace
B2
/meɪs/
a heavy club, sometimes fitted with a spiked metal head, formerly used as a weapon
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disarm
B2
/dɪsˈɑɹm/
to take a weapon or the means of attack away from a person or group
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gunner
B2
/ˈɡʌnər/
a member of the armed forces who operates or serves a gun, especially an artillery piece
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outpost
B2
/ˈaʊt.poʊst/
a small military position located some distance from the main force or base
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firearm
B2
/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/
A gun that can be carried and used as a weapon.
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battleship
B2
/ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/
a large, heavily armored warship armed with powerful guns, especially a twentieth-century capital ship
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rebellious
B2
/ɹəˈbɛliəs/
Refusing to obey rules or those in authority.
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deserter
B2
/dɪˈzɝtɚ/
a member of the armed forces who leaves a post or service without permission and intends not to return
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unprotected
B2
/ˌənprəˈtɛktɪd/
Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
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combat
C1
/ˈkɑmˌbæt/
To take action to stop or reduce something harmful.
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scotch
C1
/skɑt͡ʃ/
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
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pistol
C1
/ˈpɪstəl/
A lively, high-energy person.
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hostile
C1
/ˈhɑstəl/
Unfriendly and showing strong dislike or opposition.
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ammunition
C1
/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/
information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint
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wrath
C1
/ɹæθ/
belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, personified as one of the deadly sins
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foam
C1
/foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
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warfare
C1
/ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/
The activity of fighting a war or armed conflict.
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siege
C1
/siːd͡ʒ/
Military action.
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commandant
C1
/ˈkɑːmənˌdænt/
the officer in charge of a military unit, fort, camp, school, prison, or district
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militia
C1
/məˈlɪʃə/
A group of ordinary citizens trained as soldiers to fight in an emergency, rather than professional troops.
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clash
C1
/klæʃ/
To disagree strongly or come into conflict.
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confrontation
C1
/ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/
An angry meeting or argument between people who disagree, often face to face.
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swordsman
C1
/ˈsɔːrdz.mən/
a person skilled in fighting or fencing with a sword
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picket
C1
/ˈpɪk.ɪt/
a person or group stationed outside a workplace or other site to protest and discourage entry
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reconnaissance
C1
/ɹiˈkɒnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
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saber
C1
/ˈseɪ.bɚ/
a cavalry sword with a curved, single-edged blade
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adversary
C1
/ˈæd.vəɹˌsɛɹi/
An enemy, opponent, or rival.
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stronghold
C1
/ˈstrɔŋˌhoʊld/
a place fortified to withstand attack; a fortress
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holster
C1
/ˈhoʊl.stɚ/
a fitted case worn on the body for carrying a handgun or another tool safely and accessibly
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tangle
C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/
To twist together into a messy, knotted mass.
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armistice
C1
/ˈɑɹməstɪs/
a formal agreement between belligerents to stop fighting, usually for a specified or indefinite period and without itself constituting a peace treaty
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marksman
C1
/ˈmɑːrks.mən/
a person who is highly skilled at shooting accurately with a firearm, bow, or similar weapon
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ordnance
C1
/ˈoɹdnəns/
military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment
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fort
C2
/fɔɹt/
A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.
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vault
C2
/vɑlt/
to jump across or leap over an obstacle
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rascal
C2
/ˈɹæskl̩/
A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.
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shotgun
C2
/ˈʃɑtɡʌn/
a smoothbore firearm designed to fire cartridges containing many small pellets or a single slug
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sabotage
C2
/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/
deliberate damage, obstruction, or disruption intended to weaken an activity, organization, or opponent
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bedtime
C2
/ˈbɛdtaɪm/
The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.
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waltz
C2
/wɔlts/
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
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groan
C2
/ˈɡɹoʊ̯n/
indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
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sideways
C2
/ˈsaɪdweɪz/
toward one side
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typewriter
C2
/ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɝ/
One who uses a typewriter; a typist.
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cadet
C2
/kəˈdɛt/
a student or trainee preparing to become a military or police officer
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precaution
C2
/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury
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pantry
C2
/ˈpæntɹi/
A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.
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feud
C2
/fjuːd/
a long and bitter quarrel between people, families, or groups, sometimes involving violence
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housekeeping
C2
/ˈhaʊˌskiːpɪŋ/
The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
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humbly
C2
/ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
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lumber
C2
/ˈlʌm.bɚ/
move heavily or clumsily
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commodore
C2
/ˈkɑmədɔr/
a naval officer ranking above captain and below rear admiral
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evasive
C2
/ɪˈveɪsɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
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blitz
C2
/blɪts/
A sudden, intense, and concentrated effort or campaign.
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sentry
C2
/ˈsen.tri/
a guard posted to watch a place, especially to warn of danger or prevent unauthorized entry
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citadel
C2
/ˈsɪtədəl/
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
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oblivious
C2
/əˈblɪviːəs/
Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
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schoolboy
C2
/ˈskulˌbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
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maid
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/meɪd/
An adult or adolescent female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant). (In feudal times this could be anyone from a high-ranking assistant to a low-ranking cleaner.)
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cannon
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/ˈkæn.ən/
a large heavy gun for firing metal balls or shells
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ransom
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/ˈɹæn.səm/
Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.
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gin
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/d͡ʒɪn/
trap with a snare
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dungeon
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/ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
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staircase
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/ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/
a way of access, upward and downward, consisting of a set of steps
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bein
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/biːn/
Wealthy; well-to-do.
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self-respect
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/ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt/
The knowledge of one's own worth.
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hammock
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/ˈhæmək/
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.
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craven
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/ˈkɹeɪ.vən/
Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
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amiss
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/əˈmɪs/
in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
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idly
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/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/
in an idle manner
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influx
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/ˈɪnˌflʌks/
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
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cower
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/ˈkaʊɚ/
To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
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north-east
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/ˌnɔrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
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calico
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/ˈkæ.lɪ.koʊ/
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
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pare
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/pɛɹ/
to decrease gradually or bit by bit
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aide-de-camp
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/ˌeɪd.dəˈkæmp/
a military officer serving as a confidential assistant to a senior officer or head of state
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pince-nez
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/pænsˈneɪ/
Templeless eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose.
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sighter
C2+
/ˈsaɪ.tɚ/
a preliminary or practice shot used to test aim, range, or conditions
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jezail
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/dʒəˈzeɪl/
a long-barreled Afghan matchlock or flintlock musket, often fired from a forked rest
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savage
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/ˈsævɪdʒ/
fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; (verb) to attack ferociously
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peaceable
C2+
/ˈpisəbəl/
inclined to avoid conflict; peaceful in disposition
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enlist
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/ɪnˈlɪst/
to enroll in the armed forces, or to secure someone's help
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