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One-word substitution (vocabulary): To cause troops, etc., to spread out in readiness for battle Definition focus: Military term for arranging forces for action. Choose the single best word that matches the definition.

Difficulty: Easy

Disperse
Deploy
Collocate
Align

Correct Answer: Deploy

Explanation:

Reasoning through options

Deploy — to move/arrange troops or equipment into position for military action. Correct.Disperse — scatter; lacks the tactical positioning nuance.Collocate — set/place together; linguistic/placement term, not military positioning.Align — line up; not specific to readiness for battle.

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