Unit 5 Battles

Question 1

Advance

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Violation

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Ally

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Stick to your guns

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Arm

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Stalemate

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Bombshell

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Set your sights on sth/on doing sth

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Breakthrough

Answer 9

An important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement

Question 10

Role model

Answer 10

A person that you admire and try to copy

Question 11

Burn your bridges

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Reinforcements

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Bury yhe hatchet

Answer 13

To stop being unfriendly and become friends again

Question 14

Provoke

Answer 14

To cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect

Question 15

Civilian

Answer 15

Not a member of the military or police

Question 16

Positive action

Answer 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.

Question 17

Coalition

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Open up old wounds

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Discriminate

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Maternity leave

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Doubtless

Answer 21

Almost certainly

Question 22

Jump the gun

Answer 22

To do sth too soon, before the right time

Question 23

Fight a losing battle

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Invulnerability

Answer 24

The state of not being able to be harmed or defeated

Question 25

Frankly

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Insurgent

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Glass ceilling

Answer 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

Question 28

Heated

Answer 28

Full of anger and exitement

Question 29

Grind to a halt

Answer 29

To go slower gradually and then stop completely

Question 30

Conflict

Answer 30

An angry argument or state of fighting between people and countries

Question 31

Zone

Answer 31

An area or region with a particular feature

Question 32

War

Answer 32

Fighting between countries or groups using guns

Question 33

Break out

Answer 33

Start suddenly

Question 34

Siege

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Bomb

Answer 35

A container packed with materials that can burst out with force

Question 36

Rubble

Answer 36

Broken stones or bricks from a building that has been destroyed

Question 37

Civil war

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Grim

Answer 38

Unpleasant and depressing

Question 39

Debris

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Explode

Answer 40

Burst with force and loud noise

Question 41

Scare

Answer 41

Not readily available; in short supply. N. scarcity

Question 42

Crisis

Answer 42

A time of great danger or difficulty

Question 43

Surrender

Answer 43

Stop fighting and admit you have lost. Give up

Question 44

Be in control of sth

Answer 44

Have the power or ability to deal with sth

Question 45

Enenmy

Answer 45

The people your army or country is fighting against

Question 46

Capture sb/sth

Answer 46

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

Question 47

Battle

Answer 47

A fight between armies in the war

Question 48

Fight

Answer 48

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

Question 49

Fighter

Answer 49

Sb who fights

Question 50

Soldier

Answer 50

A person who is a member of an army

Question 51

Dozen

Answer 51

Twelve or a group of twelve

Question 52

Overwhelm sb/sth

Answer 52

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

Question 53

Shell

Answer 53

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

Question 54

Sniper

Answer 54

A person who shoots at sb from a hidden postion

Question 55

Random

Answer 55

Happening without any intended or regular pattern

Question 56

Breaking point

Answer 56

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

Question 57

Desert sth

Answer 57

Go away from a place and leave it empty

Question 58

Adrenalin

Answer 58

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

Question 59

Determined

Answer 59

Having a strong desire to do sth and be successful

Question 60

Involved

Answer 60

Taking part in sth or connect to sth

Question 61

Reach an agreement

Answer 61

Arrive at a dicision that both sides agree on

Question 62

Leader

Answer 62

A person who is in charge or control of sth

Question 63

Negotiate

Answer 63

Talk to sb in order to decide or agree on sth

Question 64

Peace settlement

Answer 64

An official agreement that ends a war

Question 65

Peace

Answer 65

A time when there is no war

Question 66

Side

Answer 66

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

Question 67

Ceasefire

Answer 67

An agreement between two sides to stop fighting

Question 68

Willing to do sth

Answer 68

Happy and prepared to do sth

Question 69

Compromise

Answer 69

Accept less than you want in order to reach an agreement