conventional war – n. the waging of war in a manner which does not use nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.

conflict – n. a struggle for power

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

launch – v. sending or shooting - something, such as a rocket - into the air or water

peninsula – n. a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area

rehearsals – n. events at which a person or group practice an activity

superior – adj. high or higher in quality