Word
conquest
Phoneticscon·quest, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑŋkwɛst/
UK/kˈɒnkwɛst/
Definitions
01military victory
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of taking control of a country or area by winning a war.
n. the act or instance of achieving victory through combat; the subjugation of an enemy or territory.
“The Roman conquest of Britain changed the island's culture for centuries.”
“Historians continue to debate the long-term social consequences of the Norman conquest on the English legal system.”
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02overcoming a challenge
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of successfully dealing with a difficult problem or reaching a hard goal.
n. the act of gaining control or mastery over a non-military obstacle or field of study.
“The conquest of the world's highest mountain was a dream for many climbers.”
“The rapid conquest of smallpox remains one of the greatest achievements in the history of modern medicine.”
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03romantic success
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Humorous
n. a person that you have successfully persuaded to love you or have sex with you.
n. a person whose romantic or sexual affections have been won, often used with a predatory or competitive connotation.
“He liked to brag about his latest romantic conquest to his friends.”
“She was tired of being treated as just another conquest and sought a more meaningful relationship.”
Teaching tip
This sense can sound cynical or objectifying; use with caution depending on the social context.
04gaming mode
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Informal
n. a type of game where teams try to capture and hold specific areas on a map.
n. a competitive multiplayer mode, typically in shooters, where teams vie for control of specific points or territories.
“We spent the whole evening playing conquest mode on the new desert map.”
“The latest patch adjusted the scoring mechanics in conquest to prevent one team from dominating the match too early.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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