source – n. someone or something that provided what is needed
goose-stepping – adj. involving a way of marching by kicking one's legs very high and not bending one's knees
global – adj. of or relating to the whole world
sanction – n. an action taken by one or more countries to make another country honor a rule
athlete – n. a person who is skilled in exercises or a sport
assuaging – v. to reduce the intensity of something
ego – n. the opinion that you have about yourself
fragile – adj. weak