Military Defense Terminology

noun a long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights

• The geologists studied the escarpment to understand the geological history of the area.
• We hiked up the escarpment for a great view of the valley below.
• Let's go check out that sick escarpment for some awesome photos.
• The challenges she faced in her career were like climbing a steep escarpment, but she never gave up.

noun a system or device used to propel a rocket or spacecraft through the atmosphere or outer space

• Rocket propulsion is the process of creating thrust to propel a rocket forward.
• The rocket propulsion system is what makes the rocket go zoom!
• The rocket's propulsion is like its engine, it's what makes it fly.
• Her determination was like rocket propulsion, propelling her towards her goals at lightning speed.

verb to support or reinforce something, especially a structure or institution, in order to prevent collapse or failure

• The government decided to shore up the economy by implementing new policies.
• We need to shore up our defenses before the big game.
• Let's shore up our plans for the party this weekend.
• He tried to shore up his argument with more evidence.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'undestroyed' describes something that has not been destroyed

• The ancient artifact remained undestroyed despite the passing of centuries.
• Luckily, my phone was undestroyed after I dropped it.
• I can't believe your car was undestroyed in that accident!
• Her spirit remained undestroyed despite facing numerous challenges.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unfortified' describes something that is not fortified or strengthened.

• The unfortified city was vulnerable to attack.
• The house was unfortified, making it an easy target for burglars.
• I can't believe they left their car unfortified in that neighborhood.
• Her unfortified resolve crumbled under the pressure.

noun a person who uses biological agents as a weapon to cause harm or fear

• The government is working to prevent any potential bioterrorist attacks.
• I heard they caught a suspected bioterrorist in the city.
• Stay away from that guy, he's rumored to be a bioterrorist.
• His toxic behavior towards others is like that of a bioterrorist spreading fear and harm.

noun a defensive obstacle formed by felled trees with sharpened branches facing the enemy

• The military strategically placed abatises to hinder enemy advancement.
• They set up abatises in the forest to block the path.
• We need to build some abatises to keep them out.
• Her sharp words acted as emotional abatises, keeping others at a distance.