Vietnam History and Vocabulary Vocabulary

A collection of English vocabulary terms related to history, military context, and personal relationships, derived from the provided lecture notes.

admire (/ǝd'maiǝ(r)/)

To feel respect and approval for someone or something.

volunteer (/,vplǝn'tıǝ(r)/)

To offer to do something or serve without being forced or paid.

surgeon (/'s3:dzǝn/)

A medical doctor who performs operations.

army

The organized military force of a country.

resistance war (/rı' zistǝns wɔ:(r)/)

A war fought by an organized effort to withstand an occupying power.

diary

A daily record of personal experiences and thoughts.

field hospital (/'fi:ld hospitl/)

A temporary hospital set up near a battlefield to treat the wounded.

account (/ǝ'kaʊnt/)

A story, report, or description of an event.

experience (/ik' spiǝriǝns/)

Knowledge or skill gained from doing or seeing things; an event that leaves an impression.

enemy (/'enǝmi/)

A person or group that is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

duty

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.

hero (/'hiǝrǝʊ/)

A person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

devote (/di'vǝʊt/)

To give all or a large part of one's time or resources to a specific person, activity, or cause.

youth (/ju:0/)

The period of being young; the time between childhood and adulthood.

death

The end of the life of a person or organism.

attend

To be present at or go to a place such as a school or an event.

childhood (/'tfaildhʊd/)

The state or period of being a child.

marriage (/'mærid3/)

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners.

impressive (/im'presiv/)

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill.

achievement (/ǝ'tfi:vmǝnt/)

A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

biological (/baiǝ lodzikl/)

Related by blood or genetic connection.

adopt (/a'dopt/)

To legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own.

bond (/bpnd/)

To join together or establish a close relationship or connection.

accessible (/ǝk'sesǝbl/)

Easy to approach, reach, enter, or use.

touchscreen (/'tAtfskri:n/)

A display device that allows users to interact by touching areas on the screen.

cutting-edge (/katin 'ed3/)

Exceedingly modern and advanced.

stylish (/stailif/)

Fashionable and elegant.