Jocko Flashcards
Reckoning
a calculation that you make
By my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes
Blare
to make an unpleasantly loud noise
he loudspeakers blared across the square
Evident
easily seen or understood
The full extent of the damage only became evident the following morning
Marksman
someone who can shoot a gun very accurately
Police marksmen were called to the scene
Inflict
to force someone to experience something very unpleasant
These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries
Reconcile
to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together
It’s difficult to reconcile such different points of view
Groom
to prepare someone for a special job or activity
She was being groomed for leadership
Petty officier
a rank of non-commissioned officer in the navy, above leading seaman or seaman and below chief petty officer
Harrowing
extremely upsetting because connected with suffering
For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear
Unleash
to let happen or begin something powerful that, once begun, cannot be controlled
unleash the dogs
Embroil
to cause someone to become involved in an argument or a difficult situation
The United Nations was reluctant to get its forces embroiled in civil war
Embrace
accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically
besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology
Tremendous
very great in amount or level, or extremely good
She’s been a tremendous (= very great) help to me over the last few months
Overarching
/ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃɪŋ/
most important, because of including or affecting all other areas
The overarching theme of the election campaign was tax cuts
Bestow
to give something as an honour or present
The George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed upon/on British civilians for acts of great bravery
Tenet
a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy
the tenets of a democratic society
Scoff
to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly
Some SEALs scoffed at this, thinking the training was unrealistically challenging
Fratricide
/ˈfratrɪsʌɪd/
the accidental killing of one’s own forces in war
the Vietnam War saw fratricide increase because of the close-in jungle fighting
Foothold
a place where you can safely put your feet, esp. when climbing
She searched desperately for a foothold in the steep rock
Conduct
lead or guide (someone) to or around a particular place.
he conducted us through his personal gallery of the Civil War
Compound
make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of
“prisoners’ lack of contact with the outside world compounds their problems
Sustain
undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury)
A young SEAL operator sustained a gunshot wound
Shatter
break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
bullets riddled the bar top, glasses shattered, bottles exploded
Femur
the bone of the thigh or upper hindlimb, articulating at the hip and the knee
Dull
lacking interest or excitement
your diet doesn’t have to be dull and boring
Viable
able to work as intended or able to succeed
Frontline leaders discovered that their preplanned locations were not viable
Vantage point
a place or position affording a good view of something
Building 94 proved to be a very good vantage point
Amp up
filled with intense energy and excitement
Charlie Platoon were amped up by the call
Confound
to confuse someone by being difficult to explain or deal with
It could confound even the most experienced soldiers
Fired up
to fill (someone) with energy or enthusiasm
“Let’s engage!” said the captain, fired up to take out some enemy snipers
Vicinity
the area near or surrounding a particular place
We have some enemy activity in your vicinity
Extinguish
to stop or get rid of an idea or feeling
Our enemy’s enthusiasm was extinguished quickly when SEAL snipers killed them
Imperative
of vital importance; crucial
To be effectively empowered to make decisions, it is imperative that frontline leaders execute with confidence
Rehearse
a time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance
Military uses this house to rehearse their skills
Depict
represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form
The chart depicted his team’s organizational structure and chain of command
Ransom
a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive
They demanded his family to pay a $50000 ransom
Outskirts
the outer parts of a town or city
Our intelligence indicated the hostage location was a house on the outskirts of a Ramadi suburb
Intelligence
the collection of information of military or political value
His specialty was intelligence
Deference
Respect and politeness
In deference to the character from Comedy Central’s South Park cartoon series, we nicknamed this young intelligence officer “Butters”
Lay out
To plan something by showing how its parts fit together
Maxwell listened closely as Johnson laid out his plan.
Clandestinely
/klanˈdɛstɪnli/
planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed
A small team of SEAL snipers would clandestinely move into position
In a bind
In a difficult, threatening, or embarrassing position
His tanks would support us on the operation in the event we got in a bind
Go over
consider, examine, or check something
I went over our plan with him
Conclude
bring or come to an end
With that, the brief concluded and SEALs streamed out of the building
Cocky
very confident, usually in a way that is slightly annoying
Let’s not get too cocky—things could still go wrong
Assaulter
One who starts a hostile action
police released a composite drawing of a suspect believed to be the assaulter
Brief
A set of instructions or information
After the brief, each individual operator understood the overall plan
Swiftly
at high speed; quickly
Assault force swiftly but silently made our way up to the target building
Contingency
/kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nsi/
a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty
a detailed contract which attempts to provide for all possible contingencies
Detain
to force someone officially to stay in a place
A bewildered young teen was among those we had detained
Stroll
to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way
I strolled around the city
Man
To man something such as a machine or vehicle is to be present in order to operate it
If the bad guys were manning bunkered machine gun positions, they wouldn’t know we were coming until it was too late
Intimidate
to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade the person to do something he or she does not wish to do
If frontline troops are too intimidated to ask questions, the team’s ability to effectively execute the plan radically decreases
Emerging
Starting to exist
Check the plan against emerging information to ensure it still fits the situation
Neglect
to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something
We wasted most of our efforts building slides and neglected important pieces of the plan
Interim
a temporary or provisional arrangement
The interim Iraqi government
Imminent
About to happen
they were in imminent danger of being swept away
Knock something out of the park
to do something extremely well
We knew that in order for us to be chosen, we had to knock the brief out of the park
Revamp
give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to
With this guidance, we revamped our presentation
Incorporate
To include something as a part of something larger
Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design
Bog down
to prevent someone or something from moving on or progressing
He’s a big-picture leader and doesn’t get bogged down in the details
Drag into
to force someone to become involved in an unpleasant or difficult situation
We will not let the country be dragged into another war
Sustained
Continuing for a long time
several years of sustained economic growth
Anticipate
regard as probable; expect or predict.
As the result of planning, the team was able to anticipate and address some contingencies
Reminisce
/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs/
to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure
We reminisced about the combat operations our task unit had participated in
Endure
to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant
We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport
Onslaught
a violent and forceful attack
With the nice weather, the beach towns are expecting an onslaught of tourists
Substantial
of considerable importance, size, or worth
a substantial amount of cash
Crushing
causing overwhelming disappointment or embarrassment
The news came as a crushing blow
Foresight
the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future
She’d had the foresight to sell her apartment just before the housing market collapsed
Haven
a safe or peaceful place
The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city
Lasting impact
one that lasts for a long time
What lasting impact did we truly have here?
Immerse
to become completely involved in something
She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in Jewish history and culture
Intricate
Very complicated or detailed
an intricate network of canals
Paramount
more important than anything else
the interests of the child are of paramount importance
Worse for wear
in worse condition after doing or experiencing something
After a month of journeying over rough roads, the drivers and their trucks were looking the worse for wear
Pin down
restrict the actions or movement of an enemy by firing at them
Soldiers were pinned down by enemy fire
Vent
to express a negative emotion forcefully
Walking relieves a lot of tension and it’s a good way to vent frustration
Staggering
/ˈstaɡərɪŋ/
shocking because of being extremely large
The amount of information we were forced to submit to get approval for each combat mission was staggering
Scrutiny
critical observation or examination
the close scrutiny of data
Immediate
nearest in time, relationship, or rank
Immediate leadership
Vigilant
/ˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)nt/
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours
Contend
To compete in order to win something
There are three world-class tennis players contending for this title
Subsidiary
/səbˈsɪdɪəri/
a company controlled by a holding company.
Dichotomy
/dʌɪˈkɒtəmi,dɪˈkɒtəmi/
a difference between two completely opposite ideas or things
There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and what they do
Breach
a gap in a wall, barrier, or defence, especially one made by an attacking army
In a breach of security, unauthorized people were able to board the plane
Impose
to establish something as a rule to be obeyed, or to force the acceptance of something
A new Iraqi court system imposed stricter requirements for collected evidence
Reluctantly
in an unwilling and hesitant way
There was grumbling, but SEAL platoon reluctantly complied
Intrinsic
belonging naturally; essential
access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life
Take on
to accept a particular job or responsibility
These new demands may be hard for traditional managers to take on
Relentless
continuing in a severe or extreme way
Relentless heat
Complacency
a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder
There is no room for complacency if we want to stay in this competition
Reckless
showing a lack of care about risks or danger, and acting without thinking about the results of your actions
He was found guilty of reckless driving
Vice
a moral fault or weakness in someone’s character
Greed, pride, envy, and lust are considered to be vices
Attrition
gradually making something weaker and destroying it, especially the strength or confidence of an enemy by repeatedly attacking it
Boxing is often a war of attrition
Imposter
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there
Arrogant
unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people
You look like a guy who is too arrogant and too insecure to ask for help
Culpable
deserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad
Every general-in-chief who undertakes to execute a plan which he knows to be bad is culpable
Lethargy
/ˈlɛθədʒi/
The lack of energy or enthusiasm
there was an air of lethargy about him
Condescending
treating someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them
I hate the way he’s so condescending to his staff!
Entitled
feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are
These kids are spoiled, entitled, self-absorbed, and apathetic
Tenacity
the quality or fact of being very determined; determination.
you have to admire the tenacity of these two guys
Nurture
care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing
Jarrett was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family
Hone
refine or perfect (something) over a period of time
some of the best players in the world honed their skills playing street football
Adversity
difficult or unpleasant situation
resilience in the face of adversity
Entice
attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
a show which should entice a new audience into the theatre
Lash out
to suddenly attack someone or something physically or criticize
I was only teasing him and suddenly he lashed out (at me) and hit me in the face.
Go off the rails
begin behaving in an uncontrolled or unacceptable way
sport saved them from going off the rails as youngsters
Bum somebody out
to make someone feel sad or disappointed
That comment just bummed me out
Trite
lacking originality or freshness
this point may now seem obvious and trite
Succumb
to lose the determination to oppose something
I’m afraid I succumbed to temptation and had a piece of cheesecake
Decay
to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this
Sugar makes your teeth decay
Contemplate
to spend time considering a possible future action
I’m contemplating going abroad for a year
