lethal – adj. causing or able to cause death

tension – n. a state in which people, groups, countries, etc., disagree with and feel anger toward each other

patrol – v. the act of walking or going around or through an area in order to make sure that it is safe; the act of patrolling an area

persuade – v. to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons

taxes – n. an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to their income, the value of their property, etc., and that is used to pay for the things done by the government

embassy – n. the building where an ambassador lives and works