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A large-scale military action in which armed forces enter another country by force.
invasion
special forces
elite military units trained for high-risk missions
Extremely cruel acts committed against people, often during conflict.
atrocities
The country officially ______ war after months of tension.
Declared
During the demonstration, hundreds of students gathered in the main square to ________a protest against rising tuition fees.
stage
A prolonged situation where foreign forces maintain control over territory.
occupation
Civilian government
a non-military governing authority of a country
Terrorists
individuals who use violence to create fear for political aims
The country decided to ______ arms to its allies in the region.
supply
He was forced to ______ power after the scandal.
give up / relinquish / renounce
Asymmetric warfare
a type of conflict where unequal forces fight using unconventional tactics
A partnership of different groups or nations working toward a shared goal.
coalition
Facilities used to prepare individuals for extremist violence.
terrorist-training camps
The army decided to ______ an attack at dawn.
launch / mount
The government decided to ______ forces to the region.
deploy
Sustained resistance using irregular tactics against authority or control.
insurgency
She was ______ an ultimatum by her boss.
given / presented with
After months of deadlock, neither side was making progress, so international mediators stepped in to help ______.
break the stalemate
Even under intense pressure from management, the workers refused to give in and continued to ________resistance.
put up
Although the project was widely criticized, the leader publicly chose to ________ victory and announced it as a major success.
claim
Guerrilla raids
small, fast, surprise attacks carried out by mobile groups
Under pressure, the dictator was forced to ____ power.
relinquish
The president decided to ______ power to regional governments.
devolve
The general planned to ______ an ambush near the border.
set up / stage / prepare
The government refused to ______ the ultimatum despite international pressure.
comply with