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executive order – n. an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law
pretense – n. a false reason or explanation that is used to hide the real purpose of something
furious – adj. very angry
sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country
setback – n. a problem that makes progress more difficult or success less likely
resort to – phrasal verb to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible
