Documents Show Islamic State Seeks Power, Control

access – n. a way of getting near, at or to something or someone (often + to)

account – n. an arrangement in which a person uses the Internet or e-mail services of a particular company

whip – v. to hit (a person or animal) with a whip or with something that is like a whip

amputate – v. to cut off (part of a person's body)

crucify – v. to kill (someone) by nailing or tying his or her hands and feet to a cross

degree – n. an amount or level that can be measured or compared to another amount or level

implement – v. to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan); to make (something) active or effective

Sharia – n. the religious laws based on the Koran that Muslims follow

GPS (global positioning system) – n. a radio system that uses signals from satellites to tell you where you are and to give you directions to other places

ensure – v. to make (something) sure, certain or safe