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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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massacre - An act of killing a lot of people

The army investigated what seemed like a massacre of innocent villagers

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showdown - A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute

In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.

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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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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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booty - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

When the pirates discovered the valuable booty in the lower rooms of the ship, they divided it among themseles and returned home.

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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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ambush - To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:

The brigade walked quietly to the hidden spot on the hill, patiently until the enemy walked in the valley below, so that they could ambush the unsuspecting enemy, who were taken by surprise.