ballistic missile – n. a missile designed to travel long distances to deliver explosives

projectile – n. something launched as a weapon

confrontational – adj. challenging or opposing someone in a strong or threatening way

bellicose – adj. warlike, ready to argue or fight

regime – n. a system of government

authenticity – n. the quality of being truthful

pride – n. a feeling of self-respect, a feeling of importance

rhetoric – n. language used to influence people