Is Europe a Fortress?

assessment – n. to make a judgment

assimilation – n. becoming part of a new society or country

barbed – adj. having a sharp point that sticks out and backward from a larger point, having a barb

capsize – v. to turn over so that the bottom is on top

eliminate - v. to end something

female genital mutilation– n. the act of cutting off female sexual parts

flimsy – adj. easily broken, torn, etc., not strong or solid

integrate - v. to mix, to bring people into a country or an organization

litmus test – n. a judgment or test

massive – adj. large amount or degree

overwhelming – adj. confusing, difficult, heavy

proportion – n. an amount in comparison to another amount

reception – n. receiving, welcoming, or accepting

shut - v. to close or restrict

stream -- v. a continuous flow

toll – n. the number of people who are killed or injured in an accident, disaster, war, etc. — usually singular

trek – v. to walk for a long distance