English Vocabulary
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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.
admiral
B2
/ˈædmərəl/
a senior naval officer, typically of the highest ranks and often commanding a fleet
scout
B2
/skaʊt/
a person sent ahead to observe an area or gather information, especially about an enemy
martial
B2
/ˈmɑɹʃəl/
Relating to war, soldiers, or the armed forces.
missile
B2
/ˈmɪs.(ə)l/
A flying weapon that is powered and can be steered toward its target.
trophy
B2
/ˈtɹoʊfi/
A cup, statue, or other object given as a prize for winning a competition.
bombing
B2
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.
regiment
B2
/ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/
a military unit made up of several smaller groups of soldiers
dove
B2
/dʌv/
A small, usually white or grey bird similar to a pigeon, often used as a symbol of peace.
relieve
B2
/ɹɪˈliːv/
To make pain, worry, or a problem less severe.
artillery
B2
/ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/
Weapons, especially siege engines.
troop
B2
/tɹuːp/
Soldiers, especially when thought of as a group.
ashore
B2
/əˈʃɔɹ/
towards the shore from the water
truce
B2
/truːs/
an agreement between opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a limited time
veteran
B2
/ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war.
mace
B2
/meɪs/
a heavy club, sometimes fitted with a spiked metal head, formerly used as a weapon
disarm
B2
/dɪsˈɑɹm/
to take a weapon or the means of attack away from a person or group
gunner
B2
/ˈɡʌnər/
a member of the armed forces who operates or serves a gun, especially an artillery piece
outpost
B2
/ˈaʊt.poʊst/
a small military position located some distance from the main force or base
firearm
B2
/ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/
A gun that can be carried and used as a weapon.
battleship
B2
/ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/
a large, heavily armored warship armed with powerful guns, especially a twentieth-century capital ship
deserter
B2
/dɪˈzɝtɚ/
a member of the armed forces who leaves a post or service without permission and intends not to return
unprotected
B2
/ˌənprəˈtɛktɪd/
Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
warship
B2
/ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/
A ship built and armed for fighting in war.
blaster
B2
/ˈblæs.tɚ/
a powerful fictional hand weapon that fires an energy beam or pulse
downstream
B2
/ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm/
Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.
turbulent
B2
/ˈtɝbjələnt/
Full of sudden change, conflict, or disorder.
jailer
B2
/ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/
someone who guards prisoners
hearth
B2
/hɑɹθ/
home symbolized as a part of the fireplace
thereof
B2
/ðɛˈɹʌv/
of or concerning this or that
awkwardly
B2
/ˈɔkwɝdli/
in an awkward manner
paratrooper
B2
/ˈpæɹətɹupəɹ/
A soldier trained to jump from aircraft by parachute into a battle area.
anticancer
B2
/ˌænˌtaɪˈkænsɝ/
Used to treat or fight cancer.
fire brigade
B2
skirmish
B2
/ˈskɝmɪʃ/
a small fight or battle between two groups