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cadet

A young person training for the army, police, or similar service.

candidates

The plural form of candidate: people applying for a job, position, or election.

arrive

To reach a place.

reception

The way someone is welcomed, or an area where visitors first go for help.

day

A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.

know

To have information, understanding, or experience of something.

mark

To make a visible sign on something.

beginning

The first part or start of something.

long

For a large amount of time; well before or after a point in time.

civilian

Not connected with the military or police.

status

A person's position, condition, or level of importance in a group or system.

end

The final part of a time, story, road, or activity.

take

To get, hold, carry, or use something.

oath

A serious promise, often made formally or before God or the law.

serve

To give food, help, or a service to someone. To work for a person, organization, or purpose.

nation

A country or a large group of people with shared government, history, or culture.

military

Relating to soldiers, armies, or armed forces.

march

A long organized walk by soldiers or protesters.

music

Sounds arranged with rhythm, melody, or harmony, often made by voices or instruments.

why

For what reason or purpose.

decide

To choose after thinking about different possibilities.

come

To move toward a place or arrive there.

both

Used to refer to two people or things together

brothers

The plural form of brother: boys or men with the same parents, or close male companions.

went

The past form of go: moved or traveled to another place.

here

In, at, or to this place or position.

great

Very good, large, important, or impressive.

school

A place where children or adults go to learn.

want

To wish for something, or need something.

join

To become a member of a group or activity; to connect two things together.

better

Of higher quality, health, skill, or suitability.

uncle

The brother of your parent, or the husband of your aunt.

served

The past form of serve: gave food, help, or service to someone.

tell

To give information to someone by speaking or writing.

how

In what way or by what method.

leaders

The plural form of leader: people who guide, control, or represent groups.

came

The past form of come: moved toward or arrived at a place.

just

Only or simply, with nothing more.

follow

To go after someone or something, or to accept instructions or information.

footstep

The sound or mark made when someone puts a foot down while walking.

drum

A musical instrument played by hitting a stretched surface.

flourishes

The plural form of flourish: decorative movements, sounds, or extra details.

inspire

To make someone feel hopeful, creative, or willing to do something.

located

The past form of locate: found where something was or placed it somewhere.

miles

The plural form of mile: units of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometers each.

called

The past form of call: did or completed that action.

because

For the reason that something is true or happened.

western

In, from, or typical of the west side of a place or of Europe and North America.

bend

To make something curved or to become curved.

recognized

The past form of recognize: knew, identified, or accepted someone or something.

strategic

Planned carefully to help reach an important long-term goal.

interest

A feeling of wanting to know, learn, or be involved in something; money paid for using borrowed money.

british

Connected with the United Kingdom, its people, or its culture.

attack

To use violence against someone or something, or criticize strongly.

through

From one side, place, stage, or time to the other side or end of it.

longest

The superlative form of long: greater in length, distance, or time than all others.

continuously

Without stopping or breaking.

garrisoned

The past form of garrison: stationed soldiers in a place to defend it.

installation

The act of putting equipment or software in place; also equipment or art that has been installed.

good

Of high quality, pleasant, useful, or morally right.

morning

The early part of the day, from after midnight or sunrise until noon.

ladies

The plural form of lady: women, especially when spoken of politely or formally.

gentlemen

The plural form of gentleman: polite men, or a respectful address to men.

welcome

A friendly word used to greet someone when they arrive.

short

Not long in distance, time, or height.

orientation

The direction something faces; also training that introduces people to a place or activity.

seconds

Extra portions of food offered after the first serving, or very short units of time.

say

To speak words, express an idea, or give information.

goodbye

Something said or done when leaving someone or ending contact.

families

The plural form of family: groups of related people.

patriotic

Showing love, pride, or strong support for one's country.

next

Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.

six

The number after five, or a group with that many members.

weeks

The plural form of week: periods of seven days.

contact

Communication with someone, or physical touching between things.

family

A group of related people, especially parents and children.

members

The plural form of member: people or things belonging to a group.

extremely

Very, or to a very great degree.

limited

Small in amount, number, or range; not complete or freely available.

once

One time only; also at some time in the past.

leave

To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.

move

To change position or place, or to cause something to change position.

go

To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.

tape

A long thin strip used for sticking, recording, measuring, or marking.

along

From one end or side of something toward another.

wall

A solid side of a room, building, or area.

am

The first-person present form of be.

think

To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.

special

Different from normal in a good, important, or particular way.

look

To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.

straight

Not bent or curved; also honest, direct, or clear.

forward

A player in a sports team whose main job is to attack and score.

accept

To agree to take something, or believe something is true.

must

Used to say that something is necessary, required, or very likely.

physical

Relating to the body, real objects, or things that can be touched.

condition

The state something is in, or a rule that must be followed.

pass

Permission to enter or travel; also a successful result in a test.

medical

Relating to illness, health, doctors, or treatment.

exam

A formal test of knowledge or ability.

able

Having the skill, power, or chance to do something.

high

Far above the ground, or greater than the usual amount, level, or degree.

academic

Related to schools, colleges, study, or research.

achievement

Something good that someone has succeeded in doing.

tuition

Money paid for teaching, especially at a school, college, or university.

free

Not costing any money.

commit

To do a serious act, promise yourself, or send something officially.

service

Work done to help customers or the public. A system that provides something people need.

graduation

The act or ceremony of completing a course of study and receiving a qualification.

four

The number 4.

year

A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.

five

The number 5.

active

In use, working, or taking part in something.

duty

A task or responsibility that someone is expected to do.

three

The number 3, or a written symbol for this number.

reserve

A supply kept for future use; also a protected area for animals or nature.

component

One part of a machine, system, or larger whole.

get

To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.

issued

The past form of issue: officially gave, sent, or published something.

training

The process of learning or teaching skills for a job, sport, or activity.

uniforms

The plural form of uniform: special clothes worn by members of a group.

gap

An empty space, opening, or difference between two things.

bag

A container made of soft material for carrying things.

holds

The third-person form of hold: carries, keeps, contains, or believes something.

everything

All things, facts, or matters.

allow

To let someone do something or let something happen.

carry

To hold something and move it from one place to another.

stop

A place or time where someone or something stops.

barber

A person whose job is cutting men’s hair and shaving faces.

shop

A place where people buy goods or services.

hair

The thin strands that grow from the skin of people and many animals.

clipper

A tool or machine used for cutting something short.

male

Belonging to the sex that can usually father children or produce sperm.

require

To need something, or to make something necessary by rule or situation.

cut

To divide, shorten, or wound something with a sharp tool.

female

Relating to women, girls, or the sex that can produce eggs or bear young.

keep

To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.

lock

A device that keeps a door, box, or machine closed until opened with a key or code.

maybe

Possibly; used when something is not certain.

brother

A boy or man who has the same parents as another person.

sister

A girl or woman who has the same parents as another person.

excite

To make someone feel interested, happy, or eager.

started

The past form of start: began something or made something begin.

admitting

The -ing form of admit: say that something is true, often unwillingly, or allow entry.

women

The plural form of woman: adult female people.

class

A lesson group, school subject, or group of similar people or things.

close

Near in distance, time, relationship, or amount.

huge

Very large in size, amount, or importance.

surge

A sudden strong increase or forward movement.

applicants

The plural form of applicant: people who formally ask for jobs or places.

retention

The act or ability of keeping something, such as staff, customers, water, or information.

assign

To give someone a job, role, or piece of work.

companies

The third-person form of company: does or performs that action.

learn

To get knowledge or skill by study, practice, or experience.

basics

The plural form of basic: the simplest and most necessary parts.

orders

The plural form of order: instructions, requests for goods, or arranged purchases.

wait

To stay in a place or delay action until something happens.

command

An order, control, or the act of directing people or systems.

things

Objects, facts, ideas, or activities, especially when not named separately.

initiative

A new plan or action meant to solve a problem or improve something.

formation

The process of being made or developed.

yelling

The present participle of yell: shouting loudly because of anger, fear, excitement, or need.

classes

The plural form of class: lessons, groups, or categories.

lunch

A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

boots

The plural form of boot: strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle

leadership

The ability or position of guiding and managing people or a group.

laboratory

A room or building where scientific tests, research, or practical study are done.

skills

The plural form of skill: abilities learned through practice, knowledge, or training.

last

Coming after all others in time, order, or position.

before

Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.

basic

Simple and necessary, not advanced or detailed.

intense

Very strong, serious, or extreme in feeling, activity, or effect.