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War & Military Vocabulary: Understand the news
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Vience Fu posted on 2015/02/07Ever get lost in news reports about conflicts? This video breaks down essential war and military vocabulary, from ranks and insignia to specific weapons and conflict terms. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary that helps you understand the news like a pro!
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basically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
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UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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US /ɡraʊnd/
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UK /graʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- To make sharp or smooth through friction
- Intransitive Verb
- To make loud jarring noise by pressing hard
- To hit the bottom
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US /ˈfjuəl/
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UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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