sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country

junta – n. a military group controlling a government after taking control of it by force

crony - n. a close associate in a corrupt enterprise

misdeed – n. a morally wrong or illegal act

contribute – v. to help to cause something to happen

opportunity – n. an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done

infrastructure – n. the bridges, roads, and buildings of a society