atrocity -
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.
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arsenal -
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
The country kept a large arsenal of all kinds of weapons ready in case of war.
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tyrant -
A cruel and oppressive ruler, usually not restrained by law.
The tyrant locked up or killed anyone he thougth might be a threat.
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bloodthirsty -
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.
Though Stalin killed up to 20 million people, it's pbobably not because he was bloodthirsty, but because he was misguided, paranoid, and a bit crazy.
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apocalypse -
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
Some believe that the ultimate redemption will occur only after an apocalypse that will destroy much of the world as we know it.
noun
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ambush -
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.
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conspiracy -
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.
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tyranny -
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).
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invasion -
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
World War II started with the invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939.
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
verb
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breach -
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
After 6 months of siege, the invading army breached the city's wall and destroyed the city.
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skirmish -
A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war
When a skirmish developed with the British army, the Revolutionaries had to make do with what weapons they had with them at the time.
