# War & Conflict

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 373

## About

Military action, weapons, defense, violence, and conflict.

## Words by Level

### A1
- fire — The flames, heat, and light produced when something burns.; frequency rank 447

### A2
- fight — To take part in a physical or violent struggle against someone.; frequency rank 441
- war — An armed fight between countries or large groups, usually involving military forces.; frequency rank 479
- gun — A weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles.; frequency rank 509
- shoot — To fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit someone or something with a bullet.; frequency rank 588
- attack — To use violence against someone or something.; frequency rank 782
- peace — A situation without war or fighting between countries or groups.; frequency rank 847
- private — Meant for one particular person or group, not for everyone.; frequency rank 976
- military — Relating to the armed forces such as the army, navy, and air force.; frequency rank 1370
- strike — To hit someone or something hard.; frequency rank 1577
- soldier — A person who serves in an army.; frequency rank 1618
- armed — Carrying or using weapons.; frequency rank 2405
- fighter — A person who fights, especially in a war or a sport like boxing.; frequency rank 3707
- peaceful — Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.; frequency rank 3742
- armor — tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant; frequency rank 5754

### B1
- army — A country's military force, especially the part that fights on land.; frequency rank 825
- fighting — The act of taking part in a physical or armed struggle.; frequency rank 923
- enemy — A person who hates you, opposes you, or wants to harm you.; frequency rank 1188
- battle — A fight between armies or groups of people during a war.; frequency rank 1189
- weapon — An object such as a gun, knife, or sword used to fight or harm people.; frequency rank 1272
- bomb — A weapon that explodes and causes damage.; frequency rank 1311
- defense — The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.; frequency rank 1954
- violence — Behaviour that uses physical force to hurt, damage, or kill.; frequency rank 2168
- resist — To stop yourself from doing or having something you want.; frequency rank 3479
- conflict — A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.; frequency rank 4402
- overcome — To successfully deal with or control a problem or difficulty.; frequency rank 5034
- invasion — The act of entering a country or area with an army to take control of it.; frequency rank 5154
- offensive — Likely to upset or anger people; rude or insulting.; frequency rank 5745
- conquer — To take control of a country or people by force, usually in war.; frequency rank 6052
- fortress — 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.; frequency rank 7190
- freight — the charge for transporting something by common carrier; frequency rank 10932
- unworthy — lacking in value or merit; frequency rank 13483
- liberate — To set someone or something free.; frequency rank 15302
- air force

### B2
- revolution — A sudden, often violent attempt by people to overthrow a government and change the political system.; frequency rank 2707
- admiral — a senior naval officer, typically of the highest ranks and often commanding a fleet; frequency rank 3822
- scout — a person sent ahead to observe an area or gather information, especially about an enemy; frequency rank 4733
- martial — Relating to war, soldiers, or the armed forces.; frequency rank 4900
- missile — A flying weapon that is powered and can be steered toward its target.; frequency rank 5250
- trophy — A cup, statue, or other object given as a prize for winning a competition.; frequency rank 6041
- bombing — An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.; frequency rank 6182
- regiment — a military unit made up of several smaller groups of soldiers; frequency rank 6917
- dove — A small, usually white or grey bird similar to a pigeon, often used as a symbol of peace.; frequency rank 7638
- relieve — To make pain, worry, or a problem less severe.; frequency rank 7996
- artillery — Weapons, especially siege engines.; frequency rank 8108
- troop — Soldiers, especially when thought of as a group.; frequency rank 8339
- ashore — towards the shore from the water; frequency rank 8461
- truce — an agreement between opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a limited time; frequency rank 9099
- veteran — A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war.; frequency rank 9504
- mace — a heavy club, sometimes fitted with a spiked metal head, formerly used as a weapon; frequency rank 11782
- disarm — to take a weapon or the means of attack away from a person or group; frequency rank 13404
- gunner — a member of the armed forces who operates or serves a gun, especially an artillery piece; frequency rank 14318
- outpost — a small military position located some distance from the main force or base; frequency rank 14637
- firearm — A gun that can be carried and used as a weapon.; frequency rank 15399
- battleship — a large, heavily armored warship armed with powerful guns, especially a twentieth-century capital ship; frequency rank 15774
- rebellious — Refusing to obey rules or those in authority.; frequency rank 15837
- deserter — a member of the armed forces who leaves a post or service without permission and intends not to return; frequency rank 16521
- unprotected — Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.; frequency rank 18038
- warship — A ship built and armed for fighting in war.; frequency rank 18949
- blaster — a powerful fictional hand weapon that fires an energy beam or pulse; frequency rank 19363
- downstream — Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.; frequency rank 21123
- turbulent — Full of sudden change, conflict, or disorder.; frequency rank 21384
- jailer — someone who guards prisoners; frequency rank 21773
- hearth — home symbolized as a part of the fireplace; frequency rank 23641
- thereof — of or concerning this or that; frequency rank 24516
- awkwardly — in an awkward manner; frequency rank 26087
- paratrooper — A soldier trained to jump from aircraft by parachute into a battle area.; frequency rank 38953
- anticancer — Used to treat or fight cancer.; frequency rank 202302
- fire brigade
- skirmish — a small fight or battle between two groups

### C1
- combat — To take action to stop or reduce something harmful.; frequency rank 4046
- scotch — A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.; frequency rank 4956
- pistol — A lively, high-energy person.; frequency rank 5097
- hostile — Unfriendly and showing strong dislike or opposition.; frequency rank 6017
- ammunition — information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint; frequency rank 7152
- wrath — belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, personified as one of the deadly sins; frequency rank 8162
- foam — a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; frequency rank 8244
- warfare — The activity of fighting a war or armed conflict.; frequency rank 9375
- siege — Military action.; frequency rank 9667
- commandant — the officer in charge of a military unit, fort, camp, school, prison, or district; frequency rank 10138
- militia — A group of ordinary citizens trained as soldiers to fight in an emergency, rather than professional troops.; frequency rank 10328
- clash — To disagree strongly or come into conflict.; frequency rank 11813
- confrontation — An angry meeting or argument between people who disagree, often face to face.; frequency rank 11960
- swordsman — a person skilled in fighting or fencing with a sword; frequency rank 14890
- picket — a person or group stationed outside a workplace or other site to protest and discourage entry; frequency rank 15342
- reconnaissance — the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy); frequency rank 15573
- saber — a cavalry sword with a curved, single-edged blade; frequency rank 16343
- adversary — An enemy, opponent, or rival.; frequency rank 16958
- stronghold — a place fortified to withstand attack; a fortress; frequency rank 17704
- holster — a fitted case worn on the body for carrying a handgun or another tool safely and accessibly; frequency rank 18243
- tangle — To twist together into a messy, knotted mass.; frequency rank 21292
- armistice — a formal agreement between belligerents to stop fighting, usually for a specified or indefinite period and without itself constituting a peace treaty; frequency rank 23931
- marksman — a person who is highly skilled at shooting accurately with a firearm, bow, or similar weapon; frequency rank 24690
- ordnance — military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment; frequency rank 25322
- regimental — belonging to, organized as, or associated with a military regiment; frequency rank 28780
- warpath — a course of hostile action or an angrily confrontational mood, especially in the phrase on the warpath; frequency rank 29469
- convergence — The act of moving toward union or uniformity.; frequency rank 32185
- ironclad — so strong, certain, or securely established that it cannot easily be challenged or broken; frequency rank 32542
- keenly — in a keen and discriminating manner; frequency rank 34429
- beholder — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses; frequency rank 37151
- marksmanship — skill and accuracy in shooting at a target; frequency rank 37861
- darkly — without light; frequency rank 44385
- subjugate — to defeat a people or country and bring it under controlling rule, usually with little or no freedom; frequency rank 47811
- lustrous — brilliant; frequency rank 49162
- outflank — to move around the side of an opposing force in order to attack from behind or gain an advantage; frequency rank 50752
- utterance — An act of, or the process of, uttering.; frequency rank 51943
- fortification — a defensive wall, earthwork, or other structure built to protect a place from attack; frequency rank 52480
- infantryman — a soldier who serves in the infantry and is trained to fight primarily on foot; frequency rank 59261
- clumsily — in an awkward manner, or without skill; frequency rank 60605
- gainer — a person who gains something, such as an advantage or profits; frequency rank 62539
- portent — Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.; frequency rank 66487
- sheathe — to put a knife, sword, or similar blade into its sheath; frequency rank 67875
- reconquer — to conquer and regain territory or control that was previously lost; frequency rank 92418
- outfight — to fight better than; frequency rank 115527
- entrench — to establish an attitude, habit, institution, or position so firmly that it is difficult to change; frequency rank 120727
- beleaguered — experiencing difficulties or trouble, often due to being surrounded by problems

### C2
- fort — A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.; frequency rank 3697
- vault — to jump across or leap over an obstacle; frequency rank 4758
- rascal — A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.; frequency rank 5197
- shotgun — a smoothbore firearm designed to fire cartridges containing many small pellets or a single slug; frequency rank 5343
- sabotage — deliberate damage, obstruction, or disruption intended to weaken an activity, organization, or opponent; frequency rank 7533
- bedtime — The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.; frequency rank 7602
- waltz — A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.; frequency rank 8118
- groan — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure; frequency rank 9691
- sideways — toward one side; frequency rank 10034
- typewriter — One who uses a typewriter; a typist.; frequency rank 10111
- cadet — a student or trainee preparing to become a military or police officer; frequency rank 10481
- precaution — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury; frequency rank 10781
- pantry — 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.; frequency rank 13230
- feud — a long and bitter quarrel between people, families, or groups, sometimes involving violence; frequency rank 13324
- housekeeping — The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.; frequency rank 13652
- humbly — in a humble manner; frequency rank 13842
- lumber — move heavily or clumsily; frequency rank 13902
- commodore — a naval officer ranking above captain and below rear admiral; frequency rank 14663
- evasive — deliberately vague or ambiguous; frequency rank 15857
- blitz — A sudden, intense, and concentrated effort or campaign.; frequency rank 17460
- sentry — a guard posted to watch a place, especially to warn of danger or prevent unauthorized entry; frequency rank 18634
- citadel — A strong fortress that sits high above a city.; frequency rank 18755
- oblivious — Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.; frequency rank 18779
- schoolboy — a boy attending school; frequency rank 19177
- valor — the qualities of a hero or heroine; frequency rank 19465
- crusader — a participant in one of the medieval Christian military expeditions known as the Crusades; frequency rank 19573
- trident — A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.; frequency rank 20361
- bayonet — a blade designed to be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used as a close-combat weapon; frequency rank 20585
- parry — to ward off or deflect a weapon, blow, or other attack; frequency rank 20890
- armada — a large fleet of warships or other military craft; frequency rank 21067
- boomerang — an Australian Aboriginal curved throwing implement, some forms of which return toward the thrower when properly thrown; frequency rank 21905
- musket — a long, muzzle-loading shoulder firearm, especially the smoothbore infantry weapon used before rifles became standard; frequency rank 21964
- vanguard — the position of greatest importance or advancement; frequency rank 22489
- hilt — the handle assembly of a sword or dagger, including its grip, guard, and pommel; frequency rank 23782
- sixpence — The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.; frequency rank 24476
- scaffold — provide with a scaffold for support; frequency rank 24510
- amorous — inclined toward or displaying love; frequency rank 24636
- sultry — characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; frequency rank 24691
- scuffle — fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters; frequency rank 25451
- adjutant — a military officer who assists a commanding officer, especially with administration; frequency rank 25638
- gunnery — the practical skill, operation, and tactical use of guns, especially artillery or naval guns; frequency rank 26372
- wicket — A small door or gate, especially one beside a larger one.; frequency rank 26574
- strategist — a person who devises strategies.; frequency rank 26712
- aloft — in the higher atmosphere above the earth; frequency rank 27563
- buckshot — large lead or steel pellets loaded into a shotgun cartridge for hunting medium or large game; frequency rank 27925
- musketeer — historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket; frequency rank 28508
- stockade — a defensive fence or barrier made from a line of stout upright posts; frequency rank 28758
- quartermaster — a military officer or specialist responsible for supplies, equipment, transport, and often accommodation; frequency rank 28770
- breech — the rear part of a firearm barrel, behind the chamber, where ammunition is loaded; frequency rank 29101
- synchronize — make synchronous and adjust in time or manner; frequency rank 29789
- swordsmanship — skill, technique, or proficiency in fighting with a sword; frequency rank 30278
- confidentially — in a confidential manner; frequency rank 30737
- pillage — to rob a place of valuable goods by force, especially during war or civil disorder; frequency rank 30808
- belligerent — Aggressive and eager to argue or fight.; frequency rank 31026
- aback — by surprise; frequency rank 32490
- javelin — a light spear designed to be thrown by hand as a weapon in war or hunting; frequency rank 33184
- lancer — historical: a cavalry soldier armed with a lance; frequency rank 33402
- junta — a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power; frequency rank 34593
- stiletto — a small dagger with a tapered blade; frequency rank 34630
- harbinger — A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.; frequency rank 34802
- tussle — a vigorous physical struggle, scuffle, or contest; frequency rank 35106
- rampart — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; frequency rank 35563
- cutlass — a short, heavy sword with a broad, curved, single-edged blade, formerly used especially by sailors; frequency rank 35850
- sharpshooter — a person highly skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle; frequency rank 36369
- inky — Of the colour of ink, especially black ink; dark.; frequency rank 36439
- reprisal — The act of taking something from an enemy by way of retaliation or indemnity.; frequency rank 37710
- warlike — suggesting war or military life; frequency rank 38160
- scimitar — a saber with a curved blade, historically associated with the Middle East and parts of South and Central Asia; frequency rank 38465
- guardhouse — a building occupied by guards, often containing rooms for detained prisoners; frequency rank 38558
- dragoon — historical: a mounted soldier trained to fight on foot, later a cavalry soldier; frequency rank 38628
- indiscriminately — In an indiscriminate manner.; frequency rank 38654
- confrontational — Likely to cause an argument or fight; aggressive and hostile.; frequency rank 38914
- hetman — a Cossack leader or military commander; frequency rank 38942
- scabbard — a protective sheath for the blade of a sword, dagger, or bayonet; frequency rank 39398
- phalanx — a close-ranked formation of soldiers, especially the spear-bearing formation of ancient Greece and Macedonia; frequency rank 40300
- ramrod — a rod used to push a charge down the barrel of a muzzle-loading firearm or to clean a gun barrel; frequency rank 40586
- carbine — a lightweight rifle with a barrel shorter than that of a standard rifle; frequency rank 40665
- gossamer — A fine film made up of cobwebs, seen floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc.; frequency rank 40850
- morose — Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.; frequency rank 40852
- melee — to attack with the hands or handheld not projectile weapon, typically in video games; frequency rank 41584
- billet — temporary lodging assigned to a soldier or another member of an organization; frequency rank 42682
- bivouac — a temporary camp, especially one used by soldiers or mountaineers and offering little or no shelter; frequency rank 43662
- conscription — compulsory enlistment of people into military service; frequency rank 43944
- philosophically — in a philosophic manner; frequency rank 45536
- parapet — A low protective wall.; frequency rank 47585
- gunboat — a relatively small warship armed with one or more mounted guns, often designed for coastal or river operations; frequency rank 47662
- inextricably — in an inextricable manner; frequency rank 48238
- breastplate — a piece of armor that protects the chest or front of the torso; frequency rank 48441
- distaste — Aversion of the taste; dislike, as of food or drink; disrelish.; frequency rank 48698
- guardsman — a soldier who belongs to a guard unit, especially an elite or ceremonial one; frequency rank 49130
- sapper — a military engineer trained to build or destroy fortifications, bridges, roads, and similar works; frequency rank 49516
- flotilla — A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships.; frequency rank 50303
- undeserved — not deserved or earned; frequency rank 53502
- tactician — a person who is skilled at planning tactics; frequency rank 53999
- reconnoiter — To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of acquiring information.; frequency rank 54902
- hussar — historical: a soldier in one of the light-cavalry units of Hungary or other European armies; frequency rank 55894
- grenadier — a soldier originally trained to throw grenades, and later a member of an elite infantry regiment or guard unit; frequency rank 56889
- reservist — a member of a military reserve who can be called into active service; frequency rank 56957
- redistribution — distributing again; frequency rank 56958
- disintegrator — a fictional weapon or device that destroys matter by breaking it apart; frequency rank 57724
- conscript — a person compulsorily enrolled in military or other public service; frequency rank 58070
- broadsword — a sword with a broad blade, typically sharpened on both edges and designed mainly for cutting; frequency rank 59121
- halve — divide by two; frequency rank 60928
- bulwark — to defend with a bulwark; frequency rank 62692
- embattled — involved in, surrounded by, or persistently troubled by conflict or controversy; frequency rank 63524
- munition — usually plural: military weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other supplies used in war; frequency rank 67197
- furtively — in a furtive manner; frequency rank 67973
- thereon — on that; frequency rank 68535
- portcullis — a heavy gate made of a wood or metal grating that slides vertically to block a fortified entrance; frequency rank 71927
- queller — a person or thing that suppresses, subdues, or puts an end to resistance, disorder, or a strong feeling; frequency rank 73414
- redoubt — a small enclosed defensive fortification, often temporary or supplementary; frequency rank 74094
- whitish — Somewhat white, pale or almost white.; frequency rank 75755
- blunderbuss — An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.; frequency rank 75985
- peremptory — putting an end to all debate or action; frequency rank 77164
- conciliation — The act of ending a conflict and bringing people back to peace.; frequency rank 77562
- polemic — Having the characteristics of a polemic.; frequency rank 79226
- emplacement — military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon; frequency rank 79829
- slavish — blindly imitative; frequency rank 82668
- guardroom — a room occupied by soldiers or other personnel while they are on guard duty; frequency rank 85626
- artilleryman — a soldier trained to operate artillery weapons; frequency rank 85993
- nimbly — in a nimble manner; frequency rank 86182
- mutineer — a person who takes part in a mutiny, especially a sailor or soldier rebelling collectively against commanding officers; frequency rank 88289
- seaward — in the direction of the sea; frequency rank 89368
- subaltern — historical British military usage: a commissioned army officer below the rank of captain, such as a lieutenant; frequency rank 89483
- portentous — of momentous or ominous significance; frequency rank 90058
- armorer — a manufacturer of firearms; frequency rank 95801
- palisade — a defensive fence or barrier made from a close row of strong pointed wooden stakes; frequency rank 97247
- milquetoast — meek or timid; frequency rank 98036
- stymie — An obstacle or obstruction.; frequency rank 98217
- pervade — To be in every part of; to spread through; to permeate.; frequency rank 98357
- battlement — a defensive parapet at the top of a castle or wall, with alternating raised sections and gaps for observation or weapons; frequency rank 98520
- pusillanimous — Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity.; frequency rank 98840
- buckler — historical: a small round shield held in the hand or worn on the arm for parrying blows; frequency rank 99348
- unionism — The support of advocacy of a union, especially of a trade union.; frequency rank 99853
- soldiery — Soldiers considered as a group.; frequency rank 101235
- ostracize — avoid speaking to or dealing with; frequency rank 103757
- circumlocution — A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus; frequency rank 107564
- pyrrhic — of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits, especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans; frequency rank 108111
- belligerence — Aggressive, hostile behaviour or a readiness to fight.; frequency rank 108536
- bowstring — the cord stretched between the ends of an archer's bow and drawn back to shoot an arrow; frequency rank 110342
- trireme — an ancient Mediterranean war galley propelled chiefly by oars arranged in three banks on each side; frequency rank 114637
- generalship — skill or performance in commanding an army and directing military operations; frequency rank 116222
- cannonade — intense or sustained firing by cannons or other artillery; frequency rank 120430
- fusillade — a large number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession; frequency rank 121519
- flanker — a soldier or unit positioned to guard, attack, or operate on the side of a military formation; frequency rank 124986
- cannoneer — An artillery soldier who maintains and operates (historical) a cannon, or (now) some other piece of heavy artillery.; frequency rank 126461
- hoplite — a heavily armed citizen infantry soldier of ancient Greece, typically carrying a spear and large round shield; frequency rank 130117
- cuirass — a piece of body armour protecting the chest and back, originally of leather and later usually of metal; frequency rank 131261
- virago — a large, strong, and aggressivly dominating woman; frequency rank 134142
- protean — Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.; frequency rank 141114
- bandolier — a belt worn over one shoulder with loops or pockets for carrying cartridges; frequency rank 145196
- outwork — a subsidiary defensive fortification built beyond a fortress's main enclosure; frequency rank 147278
- sanguinary — involving or accompanied by much bloodshed; frequency rank 151786
- venality — prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward; frequency rank 157513
- attenuate — to become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude; frequency rank 159189
- ballista — an ancient torsion-powered missile weapon resembling a giant crossbow and used to launch heavy bolts or stones; frequency rank 160231
- pugnacity — The act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative.; frequency rank 176529
- distributive — Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.; frequency rank 190846
- regimentals — the uniform and insignia of a soldier's regiment; a plural-only and often historical noun; frequency rank 197465
- condottiere — historical: the commander of a mercenary company in Italy or elsewhere in Europe, especially from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries; frequency rank 207381
- exigency — a pressing or urgent situation; frequency rank 207688
- sullenly — In a sullen manner.; frequency rank 210166
- rapine — the violent seizure of property, especially widespread pillage during war or civil disorder; frequency rank 211050
- ruction — informal: a noisy quarrel, fight, or angry disturbance; frequency rank 218176
- outrider — a mounted escort who rides ahead of or beside a procession, vehicle, or body of travelers; frequency rank 233270
- impressment — historical: the forcible recruitment of people into military service, especially sailors into a navy; frequency rank 250025
- militate — To give force or effect toward; to influence.; frequency rank 257978
- zouave — a soldier of a French light-infantry corps originally recruited in Algeria and known for a distinctive, brightly colored uniform; frequency rank 275991
- unwonted — out of the ordinary; frequency rank 285868
- culverin — a long-barreled cannon used chiefly in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries; frequency rank 298273
- caltrop — a small metal device with four spikes arranged so that one point always faces upward, used to injure feet, hooves, or tires; frequency rank 342253
- refulgent — As if giving off light or warmth.; frequency rank 345524
- zareba — an improvised defensive enclosure or stockade, especially one made from thorn bushes in parts of Africa; frequency rank 352064
- breastwork — a low defensive wall or earthwork high enough to protect a fighter's chest; frequency rank 358849
- unlimber — to detach an artillery piece from its limber and make it ready to fire; frequency rank 372983
- ambuscade — an ambush, or a concealed position from which a surprise attack is made; frequency rank 377831
- linstock — A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.; frequency rank 382668
- poniard — historical: a dagger with a slender blade, often of triangular or square cross section; frequency rank 386542
- polemarch — in ancient Greece, a senior military commander or war leader; frequency rank 466848
- bowshot — the distance over which an arrow can be shot effectively from a bow; frequency rank 659997
- besieger — a person or force that surrounds and attacks a fortified place in order to make it surrender; frequency rank 679580
- sally port — a small gate or passage in a fortified place through which defenders can make a sortie; frequency rank 1081795
- catapulta — historical: a Roman military engine for launching arrows, stones, or other projectiles; frequency rank 1123076
- trierarch — a commander or captain of a trireme in the ancient Greek world
- reinvasion — a renewed or subsequent invasion
- ensigncy — historical: the rank, office, or commission of an ensign, especially a junior officer in an army regiment
- habergeon — historical: a short, sleeveless or short-sleeved coat of mail, lighter than a hauberk
- rencounter — to meet, encounter, or collide with
- warmonger — disapproving: a person who eagerly encourages or promotes war
- warmongering — disapproving: the activity of encouraging war or urging a country to use military force

### C2+
- maid — 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.); frequency rank 2699
- cannon — a large heavy gun for firing metal balls or shells; frequency rank 4834
- ransom — Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.; frequency rank 5414
- gin — trap with a snare; frequency rank 5432
- dungeon — An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.; frequency rank 9692
- staircase — a way of access, upward and downward, consisting of a set of steps; frequency rank 10749
- bein — Wealthy; well-to-do.; frequency rank 11283
- self-respect — The knowledge of one's own worth.; frequency rank 15053
- hammock — 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.; frequency rank 20003
- craven — Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.; frequency rank 20136
- amiss — in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; frequency rank 20193
- idly — in an idle manner; frequency rank 23484
- influx — A flow inward or into something; a coming in.; frequency rank 32910
- cower — To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.; frequency rank 33195
- north-east — to, toward, or in the northeast; frequency rank 33805
- calico — having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; frequency rank 36404
- pare — to decrease gradually or bit by bit; frequency rank 49648
- aide-de-camp — a military officer serving as a confidential assistant to a senior officer or head of state; frequency rank 55863
- pince-nez — Templeless eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose.; frequency rank 104844
- sighter — a preliminary or practice shot used to test aim, range, or conditions; frequency rank 448924
- jezail — a long-barreled Afghan matchlock or flintlock musket, often fired from a forked rest; frequency rank 1295531
- savage — fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; (verb) to attack ferociously
- peaceable — inclined to avoid conflict; peaceful in disposition
- enlist — to enroll in the armed forces, or to secure someone's help
- brawl — a rough, noisy fight or quarrel
- foe — an enemy or adversary
- quisling — a traitor who collaborates with an occupying enemy
- stratagem — a plan or scheme to deceive an enemy or gain an advantage
- bellicose — inclined to fighting or war; aggressively hostile
- combative — ready or eager to fight or argue
- fortify — to strengthen against attack; to reinforce or invigorate
- pacifist — a person who opposes war and violence on principle
- affray — a noisy public fight or brawl disturbing the peace
- apologetic — expressing or showing regret; offered in defence of something
- apologia — a formal written defence of one's opinions or conduct
- battleground — a place where a battle is or was fought; an arena of conflict
- irruption — a sudden violent bursting in or invasion
- nuke — to attack with nuclear weapons; (informal) to heat in a microwave
- projectile — an object propelled through the air, especially as a weapon
- vanquish — to defeat thoroughly in battle or competition
- aggress — to attack or behave aggressively toward another
- agon — a conflict or struggle, especially the central one in a drama
- apologetics — the systematic defense of a doctrine, especially a religious one
- armament — military weapons and equipment, or the process of arming for war
- assail — to attack violently, or to beset with criticism or troubling thoughts
- bandit — a robber or outlaw, typically one of an armed band
- belligerency — the state of being at war or engaged in hostile conflict
- bombardment — a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other projectiles
- defenseless — lacking any means of protection or defense
- dovish — favoring peace or conciliatory policies over confrontation
- embroil — to involve someone deeply in conflict or difficulty
- foeman — an enemy in war; an opponent in combat
- grapple — to struggle or wrestle in close combat; to grip firmly
- gunstock — the wooden support to which a gun's barrel and mechanism are fixed
- irenic — aiming at or promoting peace and conciliation
- irenical — tending toward peace or reconciliation; conciliatory
- pacification — the act of bringing peace or suppressing hostility
- pacifism — the belief that disputes should be settled without violence or war
- pacifistic — opposed to violence or war as a means of settling disputes
- quisle — to act as a traitor or collaborator with an enemy
- raider — one who makes a sudden attack to seize, plunder, or disrupt
- shiv — a homemade or improvised knife, especially one used as a weapon
- torpedo — a self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or wreck something
- quick-firer — historical: a gun designed to fire rounds in rapid succession, especially a late-nineteenth- or early-twentieth-century naval or field gun
- axite — historical: a proprietary smokeless powder used as a propellant in rifle cartridges
- twelve-pounder — a cannon classified as firing a projectile weighing twelve pounds
- war whoop — historical: a loud cry used as a signal or expression of aggression when entering battle