War & Conflict

fort C2

/fɔɹt/ A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games. M S

vault C2

/vɑlt/ to jump across or leap over an obstacle M S

rascal C2

/ˈɹæskl̩/ A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster. M S

shotgun C2

/ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ a smoothbore firearm designed to fire cartridges containing many small pellets or a single slug M S

sabotage C2

/ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/ deliberate damage, obstruction, or disruption intended to weaken an activity, organization, or opponent M S

bedtime C2

/ˈbɛdtaɪm/ The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep. M S

waltz C2

/wɔlts/ A ballroom dance in 3/4 time. M S

groan C2

/ˈɡɹoʊ̯n/ indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure M S

sideways C2

/ˈsaɪdweɪz/ toward one side M S

typewriter C2

/ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɝ/ One who uses a typewriter; a typist. M S

cadet C2

/kəˈdɛt/ a student or trainee preparing to become a military or police officer M S

precaution C2

/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ a precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury M S

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. M S

feud C2

/fjuːd/ a long and bitter quarrel between people, families, or groups, sometimes involving violence M S

housekeeping C2

/ˈhaʊˌskiːpɪŋ/ The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning. M S

humbly C2

/ˈhʌmbli/ in a humble manner M S

lumber C2

/ˈlʌm.bɚ/ move heavily or clumsily M S

commodore C2

/ˈkɑmədɔr/ a naval officer ranking above captain and below rear admiral M S

evasive C2

/ɪˈveɪsɪv/ deliberately vague or ambiguous M S

blitz C2

/blɪts/ A sudden, intense, and concentrated effort or campaign. M S

sentry C2

/ˈsen.tri/ a guard posted to watch a place, especially to warn of danger or prevent unauthorized entry M S

citadel C2

/ˈsɪtədəl/ A strong fortress that sits high above a city. M S

oblivious C2

/əˈblɪviːəs/ Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of. M S

schoolboy C2

/ˈskulˌbɔɪ/ a boy attending school M S

valor C2

/ˈvælɚ/ the qualities of a hero or heroine M S

crusader C2

/kruˈseɪdɚ/ a participant in one of the medieval Christian military expeditions known as the Crusades M S

trident C2

/ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork. M S

bayonet C2

/ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ a blade designed to be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used as a close-combat weapon M S

parry C2

/ˈpæri/ to ward off or deflect a weapon, blow, or other attack M S

armada C2

/ɑrˈmɑdə/ a large fleet of warships or other military craft M S

boomerang C2

/ˈbuːməræŋ/ an Australian Aboriginal curved throwing implement, some forms of which return toward the thrower when properly thrown M S

musket C2

/ˈmʌskət/ a long, muzzle-loading shoulder firearm, especially the smoothbore infantry weapon used before rifles became standard M S

vanguard C2

/ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ the position of greatest importance or advancement M S

hilt C2

/hɪlt/ the handle assembly of a sword or dagger, including its grip, guard, and pommel M S

sixpence C2

/ˈsɪks.pəns/ The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling. M S

scaffold C2

/ˈskæf.əld/ provide with a scaffold for support M S

amorous C2

/ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/ inclined toward or displaying love M S

sultry C2

/ˈsʌltɹi/ characterized by oppressive heat and humidity M S

scuffle C2

/ˈskʌfəl/ fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters M S

adjutant C2

/ˈædʒətənt/ a military officer who assists a commanding officer, especially with administration M S

gunnery C2

/ˈɡʌnəri/ the practical skill, operation, and tactical use of guns, especially artillery or naval guns M S

wicket C2

/ˈwɪkɪt/ A small door or gate, especially one beside a larger one. M S

strategist C2

/ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ a person who devises strategies. M S

aloft C2

/əˈlɔft/ in the higher atmosphere above the earth M S

buckshot C2

/ˈbʌkˌʃɑːt/ large lead or steel pellets loaded into a shotgun cartridge for hunting medium or large game M S

musketeer C2

/ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪə(ɹ)/ historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket M S

stockade C2

/stɑːˈkeɪd/ a defensive fence or barrier made from a line of stout upright posts M S

quartermaster C2

/ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚˌmæs.tɚ/ a military officer or specialist responsible for supplies, equipment, transport, and often accommodation M S

breech C2

/britʃ/ the rear part of a firearm barrel, behind the chamber, where ammunition is loaded M S

synchronize C2

/ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ make synchronous and adjust in time or manner M S

swordsmanship C2

/ˈsɔːrdz.mən.ʃɪp/ skill, technique, or proficiency in fighting with a sword M S

confidentially C2

/ˌkɑːnfəˈdɛnʃəli/ in a confidential manner M S

pillage C2

/ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ to rob a place of valuable goods by force, especially during war or civil disorder M S

belligerent C2

/bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ Aggressive and eager to argue or fight. M S

aback C2

/əˈbæk/ by surprise M S

javelin C2

/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/ a light spear designed to be thrown by hand as a weapon in war or hunting M S

lancer C2

/ˈlæn.sɚ/ historical: a cavalry soldier armed with a lance M S

junta C2

/ˈhʊntə/ a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power M S

stiletto C2

/stɪˈlɛtoʊ/ a small dagger with a tapered blade M S

harbinger C2

/ˈhɑɹ.bɪn.d͡ʒəɹ/ A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something. M S

tussle C2

/ˈtʌsəl/ a vigorous physical struggle, scuffle, or contest M S

rampart C2

/ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes M S

cutlass C2

/ˈkʌtləs/ a short, heavy sword with a broad, curved, single-edged blade, formerly used especially by sailors M S

sharpshooter C2

/ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuː.tɚ/ a person highly skilled at shooting accurately, especially with a rifle M S

inky C2

/ˈɪŋki/ Of the colour of ink, especially black ink; dark. M S

reprisal C2

/ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəl/ The act of taking something from an enemy by way of retaliation or indemnity. M S

warlike C2

/ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ suggesting war or military life M S

scimitar C2

/ˈsɪmɪtɚ/ a saber with a curved blade, historically associated with the Middle East and parts of South and Central Asia M S

guardhouse C2

/ˈɡɑɹdˌhaʊs/ a building occupied by guards, often containing rooms for detained prisoners M S

dragoon C2

/dɹəˈɡun/ historical: a mounted soldier trained to fight on foot, later a cavalry soldier M S

indiscriminately C2

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətˌliː/ In an indiscriminate manner. M S

confrontational C2

/ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃənˈəl/ Likely to cause an argument or fight; aggressive and hostile. M S

hetman C2

/ˈhɛtmən/ a Cossack leader or military commander M S

scabbard C2

/ˈskæb.ɚd/ a protective sheath for the blade of a sword, dagger, or bayonet M S

phalanx C2

/ˈfeɪ.læŋks/ a close-ranked formation of soldiers, especially the spear-bearing formation of ancient Greece and Macedonia M S

ramrod C2

/ˈræmˌrɑːd/ a rod used to push a charge down the barrel of a muzzle-loading firearm or to clean a gun barrel M S

carbine C2

/ˈkɑːr.biːn/ a lightweight rifle with a barrel shorter than that of a standard rifle M S

gossamer C2

/ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ A fine film made up of cobwebs, seen floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc. M S

morose C2

/məˈɹoʊs/ Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour. M S

melee C2

/ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ to attack with the hands or handheld not projectile weapon, typically in video games M S

billet C2

/ˈbɪl.ət/ temporary lodging assigned to a soldier or another member of an organization M S

bivouac C2

/ˈbɪv.u.æk/ a temporary camp, especially one used by soldiers or mountaineers and offering little or no shelter M S

conscription C2

/kənˈskrɪpʃən/ compulsory enlistment of people into military service M S

philosophically C2

/ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/ in a philosophic manner M S

parapet C2

/ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ A low protective wall. M S

gunboat C2

/ˈɡʌnˌboʊt/ a relatively small warship armed with one or more mounted guns, often designed for coastal or river operations M S

inextricably C2

/ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkəbli/ in an inextricable manner M S

breastplate C2

/ˈbrestˌpleɪt/ a piece of armor that protects the chest or front of the torso M S

distaste C2

/dɪsˈteɪst/ Aversion of the taste; dislike, as of food or drink; disrelish. M S

guardsman C2

/ˈɡɑrdzmən/ a soldier who belongs to a guard unit, especially an elite or ceremonial one M S

sapper C2

/ˈsæpɚ/ a military engineer trained to build or destroy fortifications, bridges, roads, and similar works M S

flotilla C2

/floʊˈtɪlə/ A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships. M S

undeserved C2

/ˌəndɪˈzɝːvd/ not deserved or earned M S

tactician C2

/tækˈtɪʃən/ a person who is skilled at planning tactics M S

reconnoiter C2

/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/ To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of acquiring information. M S

hussar C2

/həˈzɑːr/ historical: a soldier in one of the light-cavalry units of Hungary or other European armies M S