# War & Conflict

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 116

## About

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

## Words by Level

### A1
- fire off — to discharge a firearm so that it sends out a shot

### 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
- 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
- military — Relating to the armed forces such as the army, navy, and air force.; frequency rank 1370
- soldier — A person who serves in an army.; frequency rank 1618
- fight off — to resist an attacker and force it to retreat

### B1
- army — A country's military force, especially the part that fights on land.; frequency rank 825
- 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
- sword — A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or stabbing.; frequency rank 1691
- 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
- conflict — A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.; frequency rank 4402
- invasion — The act of entering a country or area with an army to take control of it.; frequency rank 5154
- air force

### B2
- sergeant — The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.; frequency rank 1228
- revolution — A sudden, often violent attempt by people to overthrow a government and change the political system.; frequency rank 2707
- alliance — An agreement between countries or groups to work together, often for military or political reasons.; frequency rank 4492
- corporal — A low-ranking officer in the army, above a private and below a sergeant.; frequency rank 4712
- missile — A flying weapon that is powered and can be steered toward its target.; frequency rank 5250
- regiment — a military unit made up of several smaller groups of soldiers; frequency rank 6917
- cavalry — The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.; frequency rank 7555
- bomber — A military aircraft built to carry and drop bombs.; frequency rank 7558
- troop — Soldiers, especially when thought of as a group.; frequency rank 8339
- 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
- wartime — A period of time during which a war is being fought.; frequency rank 17206
- blaster — a powerful fictional hand weapon that fires an energy beam or pulse; frequency rank 19363
- paratrooper — A soldier trained to jump from aircraft by parachute into a battle area.; frequency rank 38953
- fire brigade
- skirmish — a small fight or battle between two groups
- yield up — to surrender something under pressure or force

### C1
- corps — A large military unit made up of several divisions.; frequency rank 5664
- commandant — the officer in charge of a military unit, fort, camp, school, prison, or district; frequency rank 10138
- court-martial — a military court, or a trial held by such a court, for members of the armed forces accused of breaking military law; frequency rank 15659
- deployment — The movement of military forces into position, especially before action.; frequency rank 16494
- ordnance — military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment; frequency rank 25322
- infantryman — a soldier who serves in the infantry and is trained to fight primarily on foot; frequency rank 59261
- beachhead — a defended position on an enemy shore, seized by landing troops and held so that an invasion can push inland
- mow down — to kill or strike down many people indiscriminately

### C2
- dagger — A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.; frequency rank 7169
- gunman — a criminal armed with a gun, especially a professional killer.; frequency rank 12446
- mercenary — A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them, rather than out of loyalty.; frequency rank 13831
- horseman — A soldier on horseback, especially a cavalryman.; frequency rank 14018
- machete — a large heavy knife used for cutting vegetation or as a weapon; frequency rank 15835
- armory — A building where weapons and military equipment are stored.; frequency rank 16779
- emir — a ruler, prince, governor, or military commander in an Islamic country or polity; frequency rank 18050
- crusader — a participant in one of the medieval Christian military expeditions known as the Crusades; frequency rank 19573
- bayonet — a blade designed to be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used as a close-combat weapon; frequency rank 20585
- armada — a large fleet of warships or other military craft; frequency rank 21067
- musket — a long, muzzle-loading shoulder firearm, especially the smoothbore infantry weapon used before rifles became standard; frequency rank 21964
- fife — a small, high-pitched transverse flute, traditionally played with drums in military music; frequency rank 23018
- adjutant — a military officer who assists a commanding officer, especially with administration; frequency rank 25638
- musketeer — historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket; frequency rank 28508
- quartermaster — a military officer or specialist responsible for supplies, equipment, transport, and often accommodation; frequency rank 28770
- khaki — a dull yellowish-brown color or sturdy cloth, especially as used for military uniforms; frequency rank 28772
- medley — Combat, fighting; a battle.; frequency rank 31017
- 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
- dragoon — historical: a mounted soldier trained to fight on foot, later a cavalry soldier; frequency rank 38628
- hetman — a Cossack leader or military commander; frequency rank 38942
- truncheon — a short, thick club carried as a weapon by a police officer; frequency rank 42354
- billet — temporary lodging assigned to a soldier or another member of an organization; frequency rank 42682
- conscription — compulsory enlistment of people into military service; frequency rank 43944
- 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
- 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
- disintegrator — a fictional weapon or device that destroys matter by breaking it apart; frequency rank 57724
- munition — usually plural: military weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other supplies used in war; frequency rank 67197
- yeomanry — a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army; frequency rank 79206
- emplacement — military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon; frequency rank 79829
- artilleryman — a soldier trained to operate artillery weapons; frequency rank 85993
- subaltern — historical British military usage: a commissioned army officer below the rank of captain, such as a lieutenant; frequency rank 89483
- comitatus — historical: a band of warriors or nobles bound by loyalty to a ruler or military leader; frequency rank 91537
- trireme — an ancient Mediterranean war galley propelled chiefly by oars arranged in three banks on each side; frequency rank 114637
- greatcoat — a long, heavy overcoat worn for warmth, especially as part of a historical military uniform; frequency rank 115578
- generalship — skill or performance in commanding an army and directing military operations; frequency rank 116222
- bolas — a throwing weapon of connected cords and weights that entangles an animal's legs; frequency rank 119153
- 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
- epaulet — an ornamental shoulder piece on a uniform, especially one indicating military rank; frequency rank 146777
- ballista — an ancient torsion-powered missile weapon resembling a giant crossbow and used to launch heavy bolts or stones; frequency rank 160231
- regimentals — the uniform and insignia of a soldier's regiment; a plural-only and often historical noun; frequency rank 197465
- rapine — the violent seizure of property, especially widespread pillage during war or civil disorder; frequency rank 211050
- impressment — historical: the forcible recruitment of people into military service, especially sailors into a navy; frequency rank 250025
- zouave — a soldier of a French light-infantry corps originally recruited in Algeria and known for a distinctive, brightly colored uniform; frequency rank 275991
- bandsman — a musician who plays in a band, especially a brass or military band; frequency rank 431031
- polemarch — in ancient Greece, a senior military commander or war leader; frequency rank 466848
- catapulta — historical: a Roman military engine for launching arrows, stones, or other projectiles; frequency rank 1123076
- ensigncy — historical: the rank, office, or commission of an ensign, especially a junior officer in an army regiment
- 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+
- colonel — A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).; frequency rank 1077
- aide-de-camp — a military officer serving as a confidential assistant to a senior officer or head of state; frequency rank 55863
- firing — the act of discharging a weapon, dismissing staff, or baking pottery
- affray — a noisy public fight or brawl disturbing the peace
- arsenal — a store or collection of weapons and military equipment
- lieutenant — a deputy or a junior commissioned military or police officer
- projectile — an object propelled through the air, especially as a weapon
- armament — military weapons and equipment, or the process of arming for war
- cudgel — a short thick stick used as a weapon
- foeman — an enemy in war; an opponent in combat
- pacifism — the belief that disputes should be settled without violence or war
- shiv — a homemade or improvised knife, especially one used as a weapon
- torpedo — a self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or wreck something
- trooper — a soldier in a cavalry or armored unit, or a state police officer
- war whoop — historical: a loud cry used as a signal or expression of aggression when entering battle