Obama to Meet Cuban President at Summit of the Americas

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participation – n. the act of being involved with others in doing something or taking part in an activity or event

shift – n. a change in how something is done or how people think about something

renewed – adj. describing a new beginning, especially one with more force or enthusiasm

hemisphere – n. a half of the Earth

enormous – adj. very great in size or amount

symbolism – n. the particular idea or quality that is expressed by a symbol

isolated – adj. separate from others

squeeze(d) – v. (informal) to force (someone) to give you something or to do something, by using threats or pressure

sovereign – adj. having independent authority and the right to govern itself

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