abolition
When was the official abolition of slavery?
combat
All civilians must leave the combat zone at once.
seasoned
They were seasoned veterans.
endeavour
All my endeavours were fruitless.
imminent
Total social collapse was imminent.
urban
There was a lot of urban unrest.
precaution
You must take precautions against infectious diseases.
devastating
The bomb had a devastating effect.
gear
His survival gear was impressive.
necessity
Necessity knows no law.
victim
She was the victim of a pickpocket.
reprisal
She refused to testify for fear of reprisals.
To take out on
Don't take your frustrations out on me!
refuge
The house in the mountains was an ideal refuge.
To testify
He testified in favour of the accused.
To assault
She was assaulted by a vicious dog.
hostile
He was surrounded by a hostile crowd.
deterrence
There was a policy of mutual deterrence.
commitment
We have a commitment to our former colonies.
reinforcements
Repeatedly the general asked for reinforcements.
deplorable
It was a deplorable mistake.
missile
How many Scud missiles were intercepted?
issue
Lower taxes were the main issue in the election campaign.
resentful
He was resentful of those who used to admire him.
To acquiesce
You'd better acquiesce in the present situation.
