| A | B |
|---|
| imminent | something that is about to happen soon |
| diplomatic | someone who is good at talking about problems without getting angry or making others angry |
| urgent | very important |
| ultimatum | strong demand |
| perish | die |
| cease | stop |
| fleet | group of ships or other vehicles (buses, trucks, etc.) that are used together |
| disastrous consequences | bad things that happen -- very bad results |
| escaping | getting away from someone or something |
| erroneous | wrong |
| alliance | a group of people or countries working together |
| aviation | the field of traveling by air |
| raw materials | things found in nature (minerals, plants, etc.) |
| engagement | working together with others |
| dragged | pulled |
| split | broken; separated |
| sank | something that has gone under water |
| resources | supplies; things people need; these can be natural (water, minerals, etc.) or manmade |
| citizens | the people who live in a country legally |
| draft | the process of requiring people to serve in the military |
| intervention | when someone goes to another person or country and tries to make somehting happen |
| attacks | fights |
| conquered | ruled |
| defeat | beat at something; when one person or country wins against another |
| damaged | hurt |
| halt | stop |
| domination | when someone or something is more powerful than another |
| isolation | being alone |
| atrocity | something horrible |
| dictatorship | rule by one person |
