status quo –n; the way things are now
carnage –n; the killing of many people
compromise – n; settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded
transition –n; change from one condition to another
legitimate –adj; allowed according to the rules
enormous – adj; very large
broad coalition – n; group of people from different opinions working together for a common purpose
apocalyptic cult - n; a group working to destroy the world
determination -n; a quality to makes a person continue to trying doing something difficult
sanction (s) –n; an order given to force a country to obey international law by limiting or stopping trade
justification –n; an acceptable reason to do something
criticize(d) – v; to express disapproval about something
annex (ing) –v; to take control of a territory or place
flagrantly - adv; too bad to ignore