Unit 5 Battles Flashcards
Advance
To move forward towards sb/sth, often in order to attack or threaten them or it
Violation
The act of breaking or refusing to obey a law, an agreement, etc.
Ally
A country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of war
Stick to your guns
To refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong
Arm
To provide weapons for yourself/sb in order to fight a battle or a war
Stalemate
A disagreement or a situation in a competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress
Bombshell
An event or a piece of news which is unexpected and usually unpleasant
Set your sights on sth/on doing sth
To decide that you want sth and to try very hard to get it
Breakthrough
An important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement
Role model
A person that you admire and try to copy
Burn your bridges
To do sth that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later
Reinforcements
Extra soldiers or police officers who are sent to a place because more are needed
Bury yhe hatchet
To stop being unfriendly and become friends again
Provoke
To cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect
Civilian
Not a member of the military or police
Positive action
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 their race, sex, etc.
Coalition
A group formed by people from several different groups, especially political ones, agreeing to work together for a particular purpose
Open up old wounds
To remind sb of sth unpleasant that happened or existed in the past
Discriminate
To treat one person or group worse/better than another in an unfair way
Maternity leave
A period of time when a woman temporarily leaves her job to have a baby
Doubtless
Almost certainly
Jump the gun
To do sth too soon, before the right time
Fight a losing battle
To try to do sth that you will probably never succeed in doing
Invulnerability
The state of not being able to be harmed or defeated
Frankly
Used to show that you are being honest about sth, even though people might nor like what you are saying
Insurgent
A person fighting against the government or armed forces of their own country
Glass ceilling
The imaginary barrier that stops 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
Heated
Full of anger and exitement
Grind to a halt
To go slower gradually and then stop completely
Conflict
An angry argument or state of fighting between people and countries
Zone
An area or region with a particular feature
War
Fighting between countries or groups using guns
Break out
Start suddenly
Siege
A military operation in which an armed force surrounds a place and stops the supply of food, etc.
Bomb
A container packed with materials that can burst out with force
Rubble
Broken stones or bricks from a building that has been destroyed
Civil war
A war between groups of people who live in the same country
Grim
Unpleasant and depressing
Debris
Similar as rubble but it is more general and includes wood, glass, etc.
Explode
Burst with force and loud noise
Scare
Not readily available; in short supply. N. scarcity
Crisis
A time of great danger or difficulty
Surrender
Stop fighting and admit you have lost. Give up
Be in control of sth
Have the power or ability to deal with sth
Enenmy
The people your army or country is fighting against
Capture sb/sth
- Catch and keep sb so they can’t leave. 2. Take control of sth
Battle
A fight between armies in the war
Fight
When people fight, they try to hurt or kill each other
Fighter
Sb who fights
Soldier
A person who is a member of an army
Dozen
Twelve or a group of twelve
Overwhelm sb/sth
- Present sb or fill sth with too much of sth. 2. Defeat sb/sth completely
Shell
A metal case full of explosives, to be fired from a large gun
Sniper
A person who shoots at sb from a hidden postion
Random
Happening without any intended or regular pattern
Breaking point
The time when problems have become so great that sb can no longer deal with them
Desert sth
Go away from a place and leave it empty
Adrenalin
A substance created in the body when you are excited or afraid, giving you more energy
Determined
Having a strong desire to do sth and be successful
Involved
Taking part in sth or connect to sth
Reach an agreement
Arrive at a dicision that both sides agree on
Leader
A person who is in charge or control of sth
Negotiate
Talk to sb in order to decide or agree on sth
Peace settlement
An official agreement that ends a war
Peace
A time when there is no war
Side
Either of two or more groups who are arguing or fighting with each other
Ceasefire
An agreement between two sides to stop fighting
Willing to do sth
Happy and prepared to do sth
Compromise
Accept less than you want in order to reach an agreement
