| Difficult Word/ Phrase | Contextual Sense |
| Stinging | harsh or hurtful in tone or character |
| Indictment | An accusation of wrongdoing |
| Scapegoat | to blame somebody publicly for something bad that has happened, even though it was not his/her fault |
| Ploy | A tactic or manoeuvre intended to gain an advantage |
| Acquittal | a judgment of not guilty |
| Ambush | The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise |
| Draconian | Very or overly harsh or strict |
| Proscribe | Command against |
| Utter | Complete and absolute |
| Massacre | The savage and excessive killing of many people |
| Upend | turn upside down |
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