War and Conquest Exercise and Flashcards - 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL

War and Conquest Flashcards - Vocabulary Practice for TOEFL

These exercises focus on War and Conquest Vocabulary

Word	Definition	Example
Annex	To take control of a territory or area, often by force.	The country decided to annex the neighboring region after the conflict.
Apex	The highest point or peak.	The empire reached its apex under the rule of the renowned king.
Collapse	To fall or break down suddenly.	The empire collapsed due to internal corruption and external attacks.
Conquest	The act of conquering or gaining control of a place or people.	The conquest of new territories expanded the empire's influence.
Devise	To plan or invent something carefully.	The general devised a strategy to outmaneuver the enemy forces.
Invasive	Tending to intrude or spread aggressively.	The invasive army captured several key cities in a matter of days.
Prevailing	Most common or dominant at a particular time.	The prevailing attitude among the population was one of resistance.
Resist	To fight against or oppose something.	The citizens resisted the invading forces for months before surrendering.
Severely	To an extreme degree or harshly.	The soldiers were severely punished for disobeying orders.
Violation	The act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.	The invasion was seen as a violation of international treaties.

Words like collapse, violation, and prevailing frequently appear in passages about historical events or political strategies.

Example Question: What does the author imply about the prevailing circumstances that led to the empire’s collapse?

Terms such as devise, resist, and annex are commonly used in lectures on history or international relations.

Use advanced words like severely, invasive, and conquest to demonstrate vocabulary proficiency in essays.

Example Sentence: “The violation of peace agreements severely undermined diplomatic relations.”

Employ terms like apex, collapse, or resist to articulate ideas during speaking tasks.

Example: “The conquest of neighboring territories brought the empire to its apex of power.”

Mistake: "The leader annexed a new policy to the citizens."
Correction: "The leader announced a new policy, but annex is used for territory."

Mistake: "The apex of the mountain was easy to climb."
Correction: "The apex of the empire refers to its peak of influence, not a physical mountain."

Mistake: "The weather was severely cold in autumn."
Correction: "The weather was mildly cold in autumn; severely indicates extreme conditions."

Mistake: "The new rules were invasive to students’ time."
Correction: "The new rules intruded on students’ time; invasive is typically used for aggressive or unwanted intrusion."

Mistake: "The violation broke out suddenly during the protests."
Correction: "The violence broke out suddenly during the protests; violation refers to breaking laws or agreements."

"Annex" refers to taking control of a territory, often through force or formal declaration, typically in a military or political context.

"Apex" describes the peak or highest point of power, influence, or success, such as an empire at its strongest.

"Resist" implies actively fighting against something, often with physical or strategic effort, while "oppose" can be more passive or ideological.

"Violation" highlights breaches of agreements, laws, or rules, essential in discussions of international relations or ethical dilemmas.

Yes, "collapse" can describe the sudden failure of systems, organizations, or governments, such as the collapse of an empire.