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stormtroopers

/ˈstɔːrmˌtruːpərz/ /ˈstɔːrmˌtruːpərs/

Meanings
noun
A soldier trained in special infiltration tactics.

Examples :

"During the training exercise, the stormtroopers practiced silently entering the building to surprise the enemy. "
military war action person

Related Words

Illustration intimidated

intimidated verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The new student was intimidated by the size of the school and all the older students. "

Illustration building

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration opponents

opponents noun

/əˈpoʊnənts/ /əˈpoʊnɛnts/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration propaganda

propaganda noun

[ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də]

A concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.

"The school used propaganda to encourage students to recycle more. "

Illustration silently

silently adverb

/ˈsaɪləntli/

In a silent manner; making no noise.

"The student sat silently in the library, concentrating on his book. "

Illustration training

training verb

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

Illustration infiltration

infiltration noun

/ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.

"The infiltration of water into the porous soil caused the flowerbeds to collapse. "

Illustration surprise

surprise noun

/səˈpɹaɪz/

Something unexpected.

"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."

Illustration entering

entering verb

/ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."

Illustration practiced

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

Illustration political

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "