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America Under Attack Vocabulary

terrorism the use of violence, torture, or physical intimidation by a group or organization as a means of forcing others to satisfy its demands.
evacuated to leave a place or remove others from it, usu. because of danger.
harbored to provide shelter or safety for.
hijack to take charge of (an airplane or other vehicle) by force, so as to compel it to go somewhere, to demand ransom, or the like.
unite join together for a common purpose; make as one.
inhalation to take in by breathing; breathe in.
inhumanity lack of pity, sympathy, or kindness; cruelty.
reassure to give back confidence to.
repercussion (usu. pl.) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly.
retaliate to strike back in kind; take revenge.
sanctuary a place that offers refuge or protection from arrest, seizure, or the like.
smolder to burn slowly and with smoke, but little or no flame.
society all human beings considered together, esp. in regard to their group relationships.
solidarity a feeling or condition of unity based on common goals, interests, and sympathies among a group's members.
tragedy a disastrous occurrence; calamity.
unspeakable too objectionable or shocking to be expressed or described; extremely bad.
aftermath the result or consequence of an event.
coalition an alliance, esp. a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations.
counterterrorism Action or strategy intended to counteract or suppress terrorism.

 

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