combatant – n. a person, group, or country that fights in a war or battle.

empathy – n. the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions.

numb – adj. unable to think, feel, or react normally because of something that shocks or upsets you.

obtain – v. to gain or get.

survey – n. an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information.