Unit 5 Battles (2)

Question 1

To move forward towards sb/sth, often in order to attack or threaten them or it

Answer 1

Advance

Question 2

The act of breaking or refusing to obey a law, an agreement, etc.

Answer 2

Violation

Question 3

A country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of war

Answer 3

Ally

Question 4

To refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong

Answer 4

Stick to your guns

Question 5

To provide weapons for yourself/sb in order to fight a battle or a war

Answer 5

Arm

Question 6

A disagreement or a situation in a competition in which neither side is able to win or make any progress

Answer 6

Stalemate

Question 7

An event or a piece of news which is unexpected and usually unpleasant

Answer 7

Bombshell

Question 8

To decide that you want sth and to try very hard to get it

Answer 8

Set your sights on sth/on doing sth

Question 9

An important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement

Answer 9

Breakthrough

Question 10

A person that you admire and try to copy

Answer 10

Role model

Question 11

To do sth that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later

Answer 11

Burn your bridges

Question 12

Extra soldiers or police officers who are sent to a place because more are needed

Answer 12

Reinforcements

Question 13

To stop being unfriendly and become friends again

Answer 13

Bury yhe hatchet

Question 14

To cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect

Answer 14

Provoke

Question 15

Not a member of the military or police

Answer 15

Civilian

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

Positive action

Question 17

A group formed by people from several different groups, especially political ones, agreeing to work together for a particular purpose

Answer 17

Coalition

Question 18

To remind sb of sth unpleasant that happened or existed in the past

Answer 18

Open up old wounds

Question 19

To treat one person or group worse/better than another in an unfair way

Answer 19

Discriminate

Question 20

A period of time when a woman temporarily leaves her job to have a baby

Answer 20

Maternity leave

Question 21

Almost certainly

Answer 21

Doubtless

Question 22

To do sth too soon, before the right time

Answer 22

Jump the gun

Question 23

To try to do sth that you will probably never succeed in doing

Answer 23

Fight a losing battle

Question 24

The state of not being able to be harmed or

Answer 24

Invulnerability

Question 25

Used to show that you are being honest about sth, even though people might nor like what you are saying

Answer 25

Frankly

Question 26

A person fighting against the government or armed forces of their own country

Answer 26

Insurgent

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Glass ceilling

Question 28

Full of anger and exitement

Answer 28

Heated

Question 29

To go slower gradually and then stop completely

Answer 29

Grind to a halt

Question 30

An angry argument or state of fighting between people and countries

Answer 30

Conflict

Question 31

An area or region with a particular feature

Answer 31

Zone

Question 32

Fighting between countries or groups using guns

Answer 32

War

Question 33

Start suddenly

Answer 33

Break out

Question 34

A military operation in which an armed force surrounds a place and stops the supply of food, etc.

Answer 34

Siege

Question 35

A container packed with materials that can burst out with force

Answer 35

Bomb

Question 36

Broken stones or bricks from a building that has been destroyed

Answer 36

Rubble

Question 37

A war between groups of people who live in the same country

Answer 37

Civil war

Question 38

Unpleasant and depressing

Answer 38

Grim

Question 39

Similar as rubble but it is more general and includes wood, glass, etc.

Answer 39

Debris

Question 40

Burst with force and loud noise

Answer 40

Explode

Question 41

Not readily available; in short supply. N. scarcity

Answer 41

Scare

Question 42

A time of great danger or difficulty

Answer 42

Crisis

Question 43

Stop fighting and admit you have lost. Give up

Answer 43

Surrender

Question 44

Have the power or ability to deal with sth

Answer 44

Be in control of sth

Question 45

The people your army or country is fighting against

Answer 45

Enenmy

Question 46

1. Catch and keep sb so they can't leave. 2. Take control of sth

Answer 46

Capture sb/sth

Question 47

A fight between armies in the war

Answer 47

Battle

Question 48

When people fight, they try to hurt or kill each other

Answer 48

Fight

Question 49

Sb who fights

Answer 49

Fighter

Question 50

A person who is a member of an army

Answer 50

Soldier

Question 51

Twelve or a group of twelve

Answer 51

Dozen

Question 52

1. Present sb or fill sth with too much of sth. 2. Defeat sb/sth completely

Answer 52

Overwhelm sb/sth

Question 53

A metal case full of explosives, to be fired from a large gun

Answer 53

Shell

Question 54

A person who shoots at sb from a hidden postion

Answer 54

Sniper

Question 55

Happening without any intended or regular pattern

Answer 55

Random

Question 56

The time when problems have become so great that sb can no longer deal with them

Answer 56

Breaking point

Question 57

Go away from a place and leave it empty

Answer 57

Desert sth

Question 58

A substance created in the body when you are excited or afraid, giving you more energy

Answer 58

Adrenalin

Question 59

Having a strong desire to do sth and be successful

Answer 59

Determined

Question 60

Taking part in sth or connect to sth

Answer 60

Involved

Question 61

Arrive at a dicision that both sides agree on

Answer 61

Reach an agreement

Question 62

A person who is in charge or control of sth

Answer 62

Leader

Question 63

Talk to sb in order to decide or agree on sth

Answer 63

Negotiate

Question 64

An official agreement that ends a war

Answer 64

Peace settlement

Question 65

A time when there is no war

Answer 65

Peace

Question 66

Either of two or more groups who are arguing or fighting with each other

Answer 66

Side

Question 67

An agreement between two sides to stop fighting

Answer 67

Ceasefire

Question 68

Happy and prepared to do sth

Answer 68

Willing to do sth

Question 69

Accept less than you want in order to reach an agreement

Answer 69

Compromise