address – v. to give attention to (something) : to deal with (a matter, issue, problem, etc.)
deliver – v. to take (something) to a person or place
disgraceful – adj. unworthy of respect or approval
undermine – v. to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way
firmly – adv. not weak or uncertain
equivalence – n. the quality or state of being alike : the quality or state of having the same value, function, meaning, etc.
shameful – adj. very bad : bad enough to make someone ashamed