Solutions - Advanced - Unit 9 - 9C

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

(of a system, organization, etc.) a sudden and abrupt failure

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

relating to the trade, industry, or production of wealth or the field that is concerned with these issues

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

a flight that operates within the boundaries of a single country

a military clash between two nations or countries, usually one that lasts long

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the carrying capacity of the environment

to cause something to happen

the failure or cessation of something such as an organization, system, etc.

to guess how long something will last

something that is a sign of another thing

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

the fact of reaching or achieving what one tried for or desired

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

a set of ideas intended to explain the reason behind the existence or occurrence of something

to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

to invest a specific amount of time or effort into an activity or task with dedication

a specific manner of considering something; a certain attitude toward something

to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way

the last part or final stage of an occurrence or event

to take part in a game or activity for fun

a set of actions and responsibilities that are assigned to a person or group within a specific context

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

to express or convey something in a particular way through speech, writing, or art

to remove someone from a position of power or authority, often through force or legal action

to intensify a bad condition, situation, or emotion

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

to dismiss someone from their job

to increase in size, volume, or intensity, often in a gradual or steady manner