Kerry: Stopping Corruption Key to Fighting Extremism

bankrupt – adj. when a business runs out of money and cannot continue

demoralized – adj. losing confidence and hope

slaughter – v. the violent killing of a group of people

rampant – adj. growing quickly in a way that is hard to control

priority – n. something important that is put ahead of other things

run afoul – adj. some into conflict with something

looter – n. person who takes money or belongings, especially in emergencies or riots

transparency – n. the state of being transparent, clear

sect – n. a group of people who share a particular set of beliefs, often extreme