address – v. to give attention to (something) : to deal with (a matter, issue, problem, etc.)

deliver – v. to take (something) to a person or place

disgraceful – adj. unworthy of respect or approval

undermine – v. to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way

firmly – adv. not weak or uncertain

equivalence – n. the quality or state of being alike : the quality or state of having the same value, function, meaning, etc.

shameful – adj. very bad : bad enough to make someone ashamed