strict – adj. used to describe a law, command or rule that must be obeyed

critical – adj. expressing criticism or disapproval

disaster – n. something (such as a boat sinking, flood, tornado, fire or plane crash) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people

romantic relationship – n. of, relating to, or involving love between two people; a romantic or sexual friendship between two people

divorce – n. the ending of a marriage by a legal process

propaganda – n. ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader or a government

image – n. the idea that people have about someone or something

emotions – n. a strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)

nearby – adj. not far away; located at a short distance from someone or something

invasion – n. the act of invading something, such as the act of entering a place in an attempt to take control of it

sharp – adj. sudden and quick

Now it’s your turn to use these Words in This Story. In the comments section, write a sentence using one of these words and we will provide feedback on your use of vocabulary and grammar.