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Michelle Feer
Michelle Feer
This flashcard set helps university-level English learners master key terms related to war and diplomacy. The vocabulary flashcards cover essential concepts like "teeter on the brink," "ratify," and "impasse," which are crucial for understanding political and diplomatic contexts. The platform supports backward learning from the target language to the source language, making it versatile for both native and non-native speakers. Ideal for students and professionals, these cards aid in building a strong foundation in diplomatic vocabulary, helping users communicate effectively in academic and professional settings.
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scupper / torpedo (SPOIL)
(verb) [T]
to cause something such as a plan or an opportunity to fail
(zum Scheitern bringen)
ratify
(verb) [T] FORMAL
ratification
noun [U] FORMAL
(especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official
(bestätigen)
Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child.
The decision will have to be ratified (= approved) by the executive board.
teeter on the brink / edge
of sth.
if something is teetering on the brink/edge of a bad situation, it is likely that the situation will happen soon
What we are seeing now is a country teetering on the brink of civil war.
