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  1. Persian Gulf War
    a war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; 1990-1991
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  2. Gulf War
    a dispute over control of the waterway between Iraq and Iran broke out into open fighting in 1980 and continued until 1988, when they accepted a UN cease-fire resolution
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  3. Kuwait
    an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  4. Saudi Arabia
    an absolute monarchy occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia; vast oil reserves dominate the economy
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  5. coalition
    the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  6. Arabia
    a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  7. Saudi
    of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  8. Iraqi
    a native or inhabitant of Iraq
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  9. Iraq
    a republic in the Middle East in western Asia
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  10. expelling
    any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  11. authorization
    official permission or approval
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  12. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
    The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began with an aerial bombardment on 17 January 1991.
  13. deploy
    place troops or weapons in battle formation
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  14. liberate
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
    This was a decisive victory for the coalition forces, who liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory.
  15. Saddam Hussein
    Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  16. initiate
    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  17. Persian Gulf
    a shallow arm of the Arabian Sea between Iran and the Arabian peninsula; the Persian Gulf oil fields are among the most productive in the world
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  18. expel
    eliminate
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  19. confuse
    mistake one thing for another
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  20. gulf
    an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  21. cease-fire
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  22. annexation
    incorporation by joining or uniting
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait after its...
  23. United Kingdom
    a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  24. military force
    a unit that is part of some military service
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  25. Security Council
    a permanent council of the United Nations
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  26. liberated
    free from traditional social restraints
    This was a decisive victory for the coalition forces, who liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory.
  27. bombardment
    an attack by dropping explosive devices
    The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began with an aerial bombardment on 17 January 1991.
  28. contributor
    a writer published in a periodical or as part of a book
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  29. commonly
    under normal conditions
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  30. Hussein
    king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  31. August
    the month following July and preceding September
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  32. invasion
    any entry into an area not previously occupied
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait after its...
  33. United Nations
    an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  34. condemnation
    an expression of strong disapproval
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  35. cease
    put an end to a state or an activity
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  36. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  37. Saddam
    Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  38. February
    the month following January and preceding March
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  39. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  40. confine
    place limits on
    Aerial and ground combat was confined to Iraq, Kuwait, and areas on the border of Saudi Arabia.
  41. array
    an impressive display or assortment
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  42. decisive
    characterized by resoluteness and firmness
    This was a decisive victory for the coalition forces, who liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory.
  43. initial
    occurring at the beginning
    The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began with an aerial bombardment on 17 January 1991.
  44. Iran
    a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  45. military
    the armed forces of a nation
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  46. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  47. billion
    one thousand million items or units in the United States
    Around US$40 billion of the US$60 billion cost was paid by Saudi Arabia.[16]
  48. united
    being or joined into a single entity
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  49. advance
    move forward
    This was a decisive victory for the coalition forces, who liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory.
  50. sanction
    official permission or approval
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  51. war
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  52. missile
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target
    However, Iraq launched missiles against coalition military targets in Saudi Arabia.
  53. confused
    unable to think with clarity or act intelligently
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  54. Persian
    of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  55. target
    a reference point to shoot at
    However, Iraq launched missiles against coalition military targets in Saudi Arabia.
  56. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  57. grind
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
    This was followed by a ground assault on 23 February.
  58. confined
    being in captivity
    Aerial and ground combat was confined to Iraq, Kuwait, and areas on the border of Saudi Arabia.
  59. combat
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
    Aerial and ground combat was confined to Iraq, Kuwait, and areas on the border of Saudi Arabia.
  60. assault
    attack someone physically or emotionally
    This was followed by a ground assault on 23 February.
  61. troops
    soldiers collectively
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  62. ground
    the solid part of the earth's surface
    This was followed by a ground assault on 23 February.
  63. response
    the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  64. troop
    a group of soldiers
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  65. launch
    propel with force
    However, Iraq launched missiles against coalition military targets in Saudi Arabia.
  66. declare
    state emphatically and authoritatively
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  67. international
    concerning or belonging to two or more countries
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  68. Egypt
    a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  69. Bush
    United States electrical engineer who designed an early analogue computer and who led the scientific program of the United States during World War II (1890-1974)
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  70. immediate
    directly before or after as in a chain of cause and effect
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  71. January
    the first month of the year
    The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began with an aerial bombardment on 17 January 1991.
  72. border
    the boundary of a surface
    Aerial and ground combat was confined to Iraq, Kuwait, and areas on the border of Saudi Arabia.
  73. territory
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
    This was a decisive victory for the coalition forces, who liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory.
  74. majority
    the main part
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  75. advanced
    situated ahead or going before
    This was a decisive victory for the coalition forces, who liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory.
  76. expressed
    communicated in words
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  77. final
    an exam administered at the end of an academic term
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  78. economic
    of or relating to production and management of wealth
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  79. joined
    connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  80. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  81. security
    the state of being free from danger or injury
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  82. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    Aerial and ground combat was confined to Iraq, Kuwait, and areas on the border of Saudi Arabia.
  83. 100
    ten 10s
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  84. kingdom
    the domain ruled by a monarch
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  85. victory
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    This was a decisive victory for the coalition forces, who liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory.
  86. leading
    going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  87. storm
    a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  88. desert
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  89. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  90. campaign
    related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  91. declared
    declared as fact; explicitly stated
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  92. United States
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  93. paid
    marked by the reception of pay
    Around US$40 billion of the US$60 billion cost was paid by Saudi Arabia.[16]
  94. cost
    be priced at
    Around US$40 billion of the US$60 billion cost was paid by Saudi Arabia.[16]
  95. express
    communicate beliefs or opinions
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  96. leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  97. join
    cause to become joined or linked
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  98. scene
    the place where some action occurs
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  99. George
    King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  100. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  101. battle
    a hostile meeting of opposing military forces
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  102. in that
    (formal) in or into that thing or place
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  103. purpose
    what something is used for
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  104. hours
    an indefinite period of time
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  105. lead
    take somebody somewhere
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  106. member
    anything that belongs to a set or class
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  107. around
    in the area or vicinity
    Around US$40 billion of the US$60 billion cost was paid by Saudi Arabia.[16]
  108. start
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  109. President
    the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  110. pay
    give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
    Around US$40 billion of the US$60 billion cost was paid by Saudi Arabia.[16]
  111. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait after<...
  112. American
    of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  113. U.S.
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  114. fire
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  115. however
    in whatever way or manner
    However, Iraq launched missiles against coalition military targets in Saudi Arabia.
  116. mother
    a woman who has given birth to a child
    The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as the Gulf War, (not to be confused with the Iran–Iraq War,[11] or the Iraq War.[12][13][14] and by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as The Mother of all Battles,[15] and commonly as Desert Storm for the military response, was the final conflict initiated with United Nations authorization, by a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq, with the expressed purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait af...
  117. hour
    a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
    The coalition ceased their advance, and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started.
  118. send
    cause to go somewhere
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  119. meet
    come together
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
  120. order
    logical arrangement of different elements
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  121. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    This was followed by a ground assault on 23 February.
  122. country
    the territory occupied by a nation
    U.S. President George H. W. Bush deployed American forces to Saudi Arabia and urged other countries to send their own forces to the scene.
  123. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    An array of nations joined the Coalition of the Gulf War. The great majority of the military forces in the coalition were from the United States, with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Egypt as leading contributors, in that order.
  124. bring
    take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    The invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops that began 2 August 1990 was met with international condemnation, and brought immediate economic sanctions against Iraq by members of the UN Security Council.
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