channel –n. a system or way to communicate between people or groups
accelerate –v. to cause to speed up
critical –adj. very serious, involving danger of death
absurd –adj. unreasonable, making no sense
sample –n. a small amount of something often to be studied or tested
asset –n. a valuable person or thing
genuine –adj. real or true
challenge –n. things that are difficult to accomplish
sanctions –n. punishments usually in the form of trade restrictions meant to force a country to obey international law