TENSION
/ˈtɛn ʃən/ [TEN-shuh n] (n.)
– a relationship that is strained or somehow under pressure
Example: There has been tension between both nations since the 1970s.
Additional info: Tension may also refer to a feeling of being anxious or stressed.
PROPAGANDA
/ˌprɒp əˈgæn də/ [prop-uh-GAN-duh] (n.)
– information or ideas spread to either help or destroy a person or group
Example: The candidate was spreading propaganda against his competition.
Additional info: Propaganda may also mean publicity or advertising.
INFURIATE
/ɪnˈfyʊər iˌeɪt/ [in-FYOO R-ee-eyt] (v.)
– to make someone angry
Example: The general was infuriated to hear that his soldier was injured.
Additional info: The opposite of infuriate is to comfort or soothe.
TRUCE
/trus/ [troos] (n.)
– an agreement made by two opposing sides to stop fighting
Example: The truce between the two countries allowed many soldiers to go home.
Additional info: Truce may also pertain to a ceasefire or treaty.
TROOP
/trup/ [troop] (n.)
– a group of soldiers or officials
Example: The troops were told to stay and guard for the night.
Additional info: As a verb, to troop means to move as a group.
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