channel –n. a system or way to communicate between people or groups

accelerate –v. to cause to speed up

critical –adj. very serious, involving danger of death

absurd –adj. unreasonable, making no sense

sample –n. a small amount of something often to be studied or tested

asset –n. a valuable person or thing

genuine –adj. real or true

challenge –n. things that are difficult to accomplish

sanctions –n. punishments usually in the form of trade restrictions meant to force a country to obey international law