War and peace

Lesson 20
فهرست
War Peace Army Military Force To obey Order commander Officer Conflict Battle Defeat Attack Defense victory weapon Gun Bullet Explosion Enemy Damage Peaceful Bloody Dogfighter Destruction Missile

War

Title: War

Pronunciation: /wôr/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: N/A

Synonym: Conflict

Opposite: Peace

 

A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

The country was at war for several years

A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Peace

Title: Peace

Pronunciation: /pēs/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: N/A

Synonym: Tranquility

Opposite: War

 

Freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility

The treaty brought peace to the region

Freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility

Army

Title: Army

Pronunciation: /ˈärmē/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “armies”

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: N/A

Synonym: Military

 

A large organized body of armed personnel trained for war, especially on land

The army was deployed to the border

A large organized body of armed personnel trained for war, especially on land

Military

Title: Military

Pronunciation: /ˈmiləˌterē/

Part of speech: Adjective/Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Stress marks: 3rd syllable

Synonym: Armed forces

 

Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces

He had a long military career

Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces

Force

Title: Force

Pronunciation: /fôrs/

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Synonym: Strength

Opposite: Weakness

 

Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement; make a way through

The force of the wind was strong

Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement; make a way through

To obey

Title: To obey

Pronunciation: /əˈbā/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Synonym: Follow

Comply with the command, direction, or request of (a person or a law); submit to the authority of

The soldiers were expected to obey orders without question

Comply with the command, direction, or request of (a person or a law); submit to the authority of

Order

Title: Order

Pronunciation: /ˈôrdər/

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Synonym: Command

 

The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according toa particula

The general issued an order to his troops

The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according toa particula

commander

Title: commander

Pronunciation: /kəˈmandər/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

 

A person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation

The commander led his troops into battle

A person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation

Officer

Title: Officer

Pronunciation: /ˈôfisər/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “officers”

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

 

A person holding a position of authority, especially one with a commission in the armed forces

The officer gave orders to his subordinates

A person holding a position of authority, especially one with a commission in the armed forces

Conflict

Title: Conflict

Pronunciation: /ˈkänflikt/

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Synonym: Disagreement

Opposite: Agreement

 

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one; be incompatible or at variance

The conflict between the two countries led to a war

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one; be incompatible or at variance

Battle

Title: Battle

Pronunciation: /ˈbadl/

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (as a verb)

Synonym: Combat

Opposite: Peace

 

A sustained fight between large, organized armed forces; fight

The soldiers engaged in a fierce battle

A sustained fight between large, organized armed forces; fight

Defeat

Title: Defeat

Pronunciation: /dəˈfēt/

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Synonym: Conquer

Opposite: Victory

 

 

The action of defeating an enemy in a battle or other contest; win a victory over

The army suffered a crushing defeat

The action of defeating an enemy in a battle or other contest; win a victory over

Attack

Title: Attack

Pronunciation: /əˈtak/

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Synonym: Assault

Opposite: Defense

 

An aggressive and violent action against a person or place

The enemy launched an attack on the city

An aggressive and violent action against a person or place

Defense

Title: Defense

Pronunciation: /dəˈfens/

Part of speech: Noun/Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (as a verb)

Synonym: Protection

Opposite: Attack

 

The action of defending from or resisting attack; defend against attack from

The soldiers were prepared for defense

The action of defending from or resisting attack; defend against attack from

victory

Title: victory

Pronunciation: /ˈvikt(ə)rē/

Part of speech: Noun/Adjective

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive: N/A

 

An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition

The general celebrated the victory with his troops

An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition

weapon

Title: weapon

Pronunciation:/ˈwepən/

Part of speech:Noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:N/A 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:N/A 

Transitive or intransitive:N/A 

Stress marks:N/A 

Synonym:arm 

Opposite:defense



A thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

The soldier carried a deadly weapon

A thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Gun

Title: Gun

Pronunciation:/ɡən/

Part of speech:Noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:N/A 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:Countable

Synonym:firearm 

Opposite:defense

 

A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles

The soldier aimed his gun at the target

A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles

Bullet

Title: Bullet

Pronunciation:/ˈbo‌olət/

Part of speech:Noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:N/A 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:Countable

Transitive or intransitive:N/A 

Stress marks:1st syllable 

Synonym:projectile 

Opposite:defense

 

A projectile propelled from a gun

The bullet struck the target with precision

A projectile propelled from a gun

Explosion

Title: Explosion

Pronunciation:/ikˈsplōZHən/

Part of speech:Noun 

Irregular spelling and irregular forms:N/A 

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:Countable

Synonym:blast 

Opposite:peace

 

A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something, as is caused by a bomb

The explosion rocked the entire building

A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something, as is caused by a bomb

Enemy

Title: Enemy

Pronunciation:/ˈenəmē/

Part of speech:Noun/Adjective

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:Countable

Synonym:foe 

Opposite:ally

 

A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; a hostile nation

The enemy forces advanced towards the border

A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; a hostile nation

Damage

Title: Damage

Pronunciation:/ˈdamij/

Part of speech:Noun/Verb

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:Uncountable (as a noun)

Transitive or intransitive:Transitive (as a verb)

Synonym:harm 

Opposite:repair

 

Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value,usefulness,or normal function

The storm caused extensive damage to the property

Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value,usefulness,or normal function

Peaceful

Title: Peaceful

Pronunciation:/ˈpēsfəl/

Part of speech:Adjective

Formal or informal:both 

Synonym:calm 

Opposite:violent

 

Free from disturbance; tranquil

The protesters marched peacefully through the streets

Free from disturbance; tranquil

Bloody

Title: Bloody

Pronunciation:/ˈblədē/

Part of speech:Adjective

Formal or informal:both 

Synonym:gory 

Opposite:clean

 

Covered, smeared, or running with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed

The soldiers returned from the battlefield with bloody uniforms

Covered, smeared, or running with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed

Dogfighter

Title: Dogfighter

Pronunciation:/ˈdôɡˌfīdər/

Part of speech:Noun

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:Countable

Synonym:military pilot

Opposite:defense

 

A pilot of a fighter aircraft trained for air-to-air combat

The dogfighter engaged in a fierce aerial battle

A pilot of a fighter aircraft trained for air-to-air combat

Destruction

Title: Destruction

Pronunciation:/diˈstrəkSH(ə)n/

Part of speech:Noun

Formal or informal:both 

Countable or uncountable:Uncountable

Synonym:ruin

Opposite:creation

 

The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists

The earthquake resulted in widespread destruction

The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists

Missile

Title: Missile

Pronunciation:/ˈmisəl/

Part of speech:Noun/Adjective

Formal or informal:both  

Countable or uncountable:Countable (as a noun)  

Synonym:projectile  

Opposite:defense

 

An object that is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical weapon

The missile was launched towards the enemy base

An object that is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical weapon