carve –v. to cut into a surface to make a design or write a message

symbol –n. an object, event or person that represents a larger idea or quality

dignity –n. a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness or self-control

isolated –adj. separated from others, alone

sanctions –n. actions taken in order to force a country to obey international law by limiting trade or cutting economic aid

coup (coup d'état) –n. (politics) a sudden attempt by a small group of people to take over the government usually through violence

meme –n. a picture, video or other kind of image spread widely through the internet that people find funny, interesting or to have some meaning