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Advance

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to move forward towards sb/sth, often in order to attack or threaten them or it.

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Ally

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a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war.

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Arm

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to provide weapons for yourself/ sb in order to fight a battle or a war

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bombshell

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an event or a piece of news which is unexpected and usually unpleasant

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breakthrough

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an important dvelopment that may lead to an agreement or achievement

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burn your bridges

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to do sth that makes it impossible to return to the previouis situation later

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bury the hatchet

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to stop being unfriendly and become friends again

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civilian

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(about a person) not a member of the military or police

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coalition

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a group formed by people from several different groups, especially political ones, agreeing to work together for a political purpose

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discriminate

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to treat one person or group worse/ better than another in an unfair way

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doubtless

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almost certainly

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fight a losing battle

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to try to do sth that you will probably never succeed in doing

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frankly

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used to show that you are being honest about sth, even though people might not like what you are saying

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glass ceiling

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the imaginary barrier that stop women, or other groups, from getting the best jobs in a company, etc. although there are no official rules to prevent them from getting these jobs

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grind to a halt

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to go slower gradually and the stop immediately

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heated

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full of anger and excitement (person, discussion)

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insurgent

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a person fighting against the government or armed forces of their own country

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invulnerability

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the state of not being able to be harmed or defeated

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jump the gun

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to do sth too soon, before the right time

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maternity leave

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a period of time when a woman temporarily leaves her job to have a baby

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open up old wounds

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to remind sb of sth unpleasant that happend or existed in the past

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positive action

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the practice or policy of making sure that a particular number of jobs, etc. are given to people from groups that are often treated unfairly because of the race, sex, etc.

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provoke

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to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect

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reinforcements

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extra soldiers or police officers who are sent to a place because more are needed

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role model

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a person that you admire and try to copy

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set your sights on sth/sb

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to decide that you want sth and to try very hard to get it

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stalemate

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a disagreement or a situation in a competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress.

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stick to your guns

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to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you for being wrong

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violation

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the act of breaking or refusing to obey a law, an agreement, etc.

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zone

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an area or region with a particular feature (A WAR/ DANGER ZONE)

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rubble

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broken stones or bricks from a building that has been destroyed (Debris is similar but is more general and includes wood, glass etc.)

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scarce

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not readily available; in short supply (N. Scarcity)

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overwhelm sb/sth

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1) present sb or fill sth with too much of sth (Be overwhelmed with/ by);
2) defeat sb completely

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shell

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a metal case full of explosives, to be fired from a large gun (shell sth = fire shells at sth)

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sniper

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a person who shoots at sb from a hidden position

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random

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happening without any intended or regular patter (things that happened at random are not ordered or regular)

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breaking point

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the time when problems have become so great that sb can no longer deal with them (be at/ reach breaking point)

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desert sth

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go away from a place and leave it empty (abandon sth)

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adrenalin

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a substance created in the body when you are excited or afraid, giving you more energy

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grim

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unpleasant and depressing

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siege

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a military operation in which an armed force surrounds a place and stops the supply of food, etc. (lay siege to sth, be under siege)

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conflict

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an angry argument or state of fighting between people or countries (WAR i fighting between countries or groups using guns)

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bomb

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a container packed with materials that can burst out with force

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explode

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burst with force and a loud noise (syn. go off)(explosion)

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dozen

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twelve or a group of twelve (half a dozen = 6)

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soldier

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a person who is a member of an army

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fight (fought)

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when people fight, they try to hurt or kill each other (sb who fights is a fighter)

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battle

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a fight between armies in a war

49
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capture sth

A

catch and keep sb so they can’t leave or take control of sth

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enemy

A

the people your country or army is fighting against

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be in control of sth

A

have the power or ability to deal with sth

52
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surrender

A

stop fighting and admit you have lost (give up)

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crisis

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a time of great danger and difficulty (critical)

54
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civil war

A

a war between groups of people who live in the same country

55
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break out

A

start suddenly (talking about fighting, wars, fires etc.)

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determined

A

having a strong desire to do sth and be successful

57
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involved

A

taking part is sth or connected to sth

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reach an agreement

A

arrive at a decision that both sides agree on

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leader

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a person who is in charge or control of sth

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negotiate

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talk to sb in order to decide or agree with sth

61
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peace settlement

A

an official agreement that ends a war

peace is a time when there is no war

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side

A

either of two or more groups who are arguing of fighting with each other

63
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a ceasefire

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an agreement between two sides to stop fighting

64
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willing to do sth

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happy and prepared to do sth (unwilling)

65
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compromise

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accept less than you want in order to reach an agreement (n. compromise)

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