2406 C Flashcards

(10 cards)

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To prepare and organize resources or people for a specific purpose, often in a military context.

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mobilize

Often involves strategic planning and coordination.

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Highly skilled individuals, especially pilots, known for their exceptional abilities and achievements.

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aces

Aces often have significant accomplishments in aerial combat.

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A large airship with a rigid structure, used primarily in the early 20th century for transportation and military purposes.

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zeppelin

Zeppelins were notable for their use in World War I.

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A city in France which hosted negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles, a significant agreement that ended World War I and imposed various conditions on Germany.

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Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.

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Without limitations or controls, often used to describe actions or policies that are not subject to any constraints.

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unrestricted

This term is often used in the context of warfare or trade.

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A place or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged and discussed.

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forum

Forums can be physical locations or online platforms.

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To reduce or eliminate weapons and military forces, often as part of a peace agreement or treaty.

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disarm

Disarmament is often a key component of peace negotiations.

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The complete removal or destruction of something, often used in the context of diseases or pests.

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eradication

Eradication efforts are crucial in public health initiatives.

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A formal change or addition made to a document or agreement to improve or update it.

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amendment

Amendments are often used in legal and constitutional contexts.

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A controversial practice aimed at improving the genetic quality of a human population through selective breeding or other methods.

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eugenics

Eugenics has been widely criticized for ethical reasons.

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