war zone – n. an area that is different from other areas because of fighting between soldiers

adjustment – n. a small change that improves something or makes it work better

civilian – n. a person who is not a member of the military or of a police or firefighting force

self-destructive – adj. causing destruction or harm to oneself

suburbs – n. a town or other area where people live in houses near a larger city

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