Military Strategy And Tactics

noun a half turn made by a horse and rider in dressage

verb to perform a caracole on horseback

• The horse executed a perfect caracole during the dressage competition.
• Did you see how the horse did a little caracole before coming to a stop?
• That horse has some serious caracole skills!
• Her thoughts seemed to caracole wildly in her mind, never staying on one topic for long.

noun activities carried out to prevent or thwart espionage

• The government agency focused on counterespionage to prevent foreign intelligence threats.
• The team is trained in counterespionage to protect classified information.
• They have some serious skills when it comes to playing the counterespionage game.
• In the world of business, market research can be seen as a form of counterespionage.

noun a state or time of greatest strength, vigor, or success in a person's life

verb prepare (something) for use or action, typically by means of a special process

adjective of the best possible quality; excellent

• The company is focused on delivering prime quality products to its customers.
• I always go to that prime spot for the best burgers in town.
• She's always looking for a prime opportunity to show off her skills.
• In his prime, he was considered the prime example of a successful businessman.

noun a person or group taking control or possession of something

verb to assume control or possession of something

• The new CEO will officially take over the company next Monday.
• I heard Sarah is going to take over as the team leader for the project.
• Did you see that guy try to take over the dance floor with his crazy moves?
• The storm clouds began to take over the sky, signaling an impending downpour.

noun a specific area of land

adjective pertaining to a particular territory

• The two countries are currently in negotiations to define their maritime territory.
• I heard that new restaurant is opening up in our territory.
• Don't mess with him, that's his territory.
• As a writer, I like to explore the uncharted territory of my imagination.

noun the act of wrongfully seizing or taking over something, especially power or authority

• The usurpation of power by the military led to a constitutional crisis.
• The king's brother attempted a usurpation of the throne, but failed miserably.
• I heard there was some shady usurpation going on in the company's management.
• His usurpation of her time and attention left her feeling drained and exhausted.

adjective relating to Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War

• The achillean hero was known for his bravery and strength in battle.
• My friend likes to joke that he's an achillean warrior when playing video games.
• That guy thinks he's so achillean, always showing off his muscles at the gym.
• Her achillean determination to succeed propelled her to the top of her field.