sanction –n. measure put in place to cause a country to obey international law, usually by limiting or banning trade
engagements –n. Meetings or events that someone plans to attend
resolve –v. to find an answer to a problem
verifiable –adj. able to be proven true or correct
dynasty –n. a family that rules over a country for a long period of time
bandits –n. outlaws who steal from travelers
vis-à-vis –adv. in relation to, face to face with