source – n. someone or something that provided what is needed

goose-stepping – adj. involving a way of marching by kicking one's legs very high and not bending one's knees

global – adj. of or relating to the whole world

sanction – n. an action taken by one or more countries to make another country honor a rule

athlete – n. a person who is skilled in exercises or a sport

assuaging – v. to reduce the intensity of something

ego – n. the opinion that you have about yourself

fragile – adj. weak