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Topic: War in Ukraine
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
commit (oneself) to: (v.) (in this case) join a group
analogue: (n.) comparable or similar in concept
a (hint/piece/taste) of what’s to come: (phrase) a preview or indication of what will happen
strip (someone) of (their) (something): take away something from someone
be dubbed (name): be given a name, often in an unofficial manner
insignia: (n.) a symbol or emblem that shows affiliation to a particular organization
autonomous: (adj.) self-governed or independent
Kremlin: (n.) location in Russia where the president resides; analogue to the White Hous
scant: (adj.) insufficient or limited
at length: (adv.) thoroughly
cessation: (n.) stopping temporarily (usually related to war)
tenuous: (adj.) weak or fragile
violation: (n.) an act that goes against a law or rule
truce: (n.) a moment of temporary peace; no fighting between parties
imminent: (adj.) about to happen
dismiss: (v.) reject or downplay a statement
air raid: (n.) an air attack (often bombs)
martial law: (n.) imposition of military control over civilian activities, often during a state of emergency
Cyrillic: (n.) the Russian writing system
refugee: (n.) a person who leaves their country to escape war, natural disasters, or persecution
bolster: (v.) fortify or reinforce
draft: (v.) selecting individuals for compulsory military service
in the wake of: (phrase) following a specific event
sanction: (v.) a state imposing restrictions or penalties to another as a form of punishment.
Part2: Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions:
- In your opinion, what realistic measures could stop the war?
- The West has built a narrative to frame Russia as a villain to further a pro-western/pro-capitalist agenda. Discuss.
