vigilance - n. carefully noticing problems or signs of danger

priority - n. the things that someone cares about and thinks are important

pose - v. to be or create a possible threat, danger, problem

controversy - n. argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something

absolutely - adv. used in speech as a forceful way of saying "yes" or of expressing agreement

counter - v. doing something that is made or done as a defense against or response to something else

credible - adj. believable

alert - n. an alarm or signal of danger

consequence - n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions