Recent 12 Months Editorial Challenging Vocabulary

Based, founded, or dependent upon a particular premise, principle, or condition

A temporary suspension or pause in trade war actions (such as new tariffs) by mutual agreement

Complete and utter destruction, elimination, or wiping out of existence

Killers who murder prominent public figures, politicians, or leaders, usually in planned or surprise attacks

A feeling of annoyance, disappointment, or embarrassment caused by failure or unwanted circumstances

Dominant political, military, or economic leadership and control exercised by one powerful state over others

To watch over, supervise, and officially direct a project, process, or operation

Bitter, deep-seated ill will, long-lasting resentment, and malice between opposing parties

Encouraging, advocating for, or actively inciting armed conflict and aggressive war

The act of gaining possession, control, or legal ownership of land or assets

Extremely angered, infuriated, or outraged by a statement or action

Declared, stated, or insisted upon a right or authority once again to remove doubt

Demands or specifies an essential requirement formally as part of a legally binding treaty or contract

Extremely small or tiny in amount or scale

Quick and agile in movement, operation, or strategic adaptation

To a very great, decisive, or irresistible degree

To make a determined and concerted effort to accomplish a goal

A particular point in events or time, especially a critical or decisive stage

To overpower or surpass so completely that smaller efforts or gains become ineffective

Unwillingness or hesitation to take a particular action