fortress -
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
After the major battle, the army rested in the fortress on the top of the mountain.
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enslave -
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.
In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.
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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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massacre -
Killing a lot of people
When the Mongols put down a rebellion, they massacred all the people who rebelled.
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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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bulwark -
A defensive wall
The soldiers had planned to attack, but the bulwark fortification that the enemy had built around themselves was too high to climb, and there didn't seem to be any way over, around, or through.
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blitz -
An intensive or sudden military attack
Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.
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plunder -
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.
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convoy -
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
The convoy of trucks carried supplies for the troops on the front lines of the battle.
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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.
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hostage -
A person who is captured and held prisoner and is threatened with injury if a demand is not met
The revolutionaries said that the hostages would be released only after $20 million was deposited in their anonymous Bitcoin account.
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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.
