Republican Presidential Candidates Discuss Terrorism, National Security

approach – n. a way of dealing with something; a way of doing or thinking about something

chaos – n. complete confusion and disorder; a state in which behavior and events are not controlled by anything

cartoon – n. a film or television show made by photographing a series of drawings; an animated film or television show

caucus – n. a meeting of members of a political party for the purpose of choosing candidates for an election

focused – v. to direct one’s attention on something

frontrunner – n. leader; the person who is most likely to win a race or competition

held back from – expression to show restraint; to keep from moving forward

done well in – expression to show success or skill in something

verbal barbs – n. critical comments