Vocab List 3

Words	Meaning
Stringent	strict, precise, and exacting
Buttress	cement, brace, uphold,
Dominate	have power and influence over
Relegate	downgrade, lower, lower in rank/status, put down, move down
Towering	high, tall, lofty, elevated, soaring, sky-high, of great importance
Appraise	assess the value or quality of
Behest	a person's orders or command
Wisdom	intelligence, understanding, insight, perception
Consequence	result, upshot, outcome, out-turn, sequel, effect, reaction, repercussion
Nullify	declare null and void
Breach	An act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship And make hole or gap in or break something
Appetite	desire for something, especially for food
Rapprochement	an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations
Acrimonious	angry and bitter (typically of speech or discussion)
Embattled	prepared for war, beset by problems or difficulties
Turmoil	a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
Rival	a person or thing competing with another for the same objective
Hostile	showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly
Deterrence	The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Retaliation	counter-attack
Escalation	a rapid increase
Precarious	dangerous or difficult and likely to get worse, unstable
Recurrent	occurring often or repeatedly
Retaliate	make an attack in return for a similar attack
Defy	refuse to obey
Insurgency	An active revolt or uprising.
Pragmatic	dealing with things sensibly and realistically